Friday, February 7, 2025

Local Congresswoman Appointed the House Budget Committee for 119th Congress

Rep. Judy Chu, who represents Pasadena, has been appointed to the House Budget Committee, where she vows to oppose Republican-backed tax cuts for wealthy Americans and advocate for middle-class families.

The committee, led by Democratic Ranking Member Brendan Boyle of Pennsylvania, oversees the federal budget process and establishes national fiscal priorities.

“The House Budget Committee plays a critical role in shaping the financial direction of our nation,” Chu said, criticizing what she called MAGA Republicans’ efforts to “pass tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy” while “giving billionaires like Trump’s biggest donor, Elon Musk, unfettered access to our government’s sensitive data systems.”

Chu, representing California’s 28th District, said she will focus on education, healthcare, cost reduction and public safety initiatives. This marks her return to the committee, though her previous tenure was not specified.

Boyle welcomed Chu’s appointment, calling her “a tireless advocate for the middle class” and expressing readiness to “stand up to Republican attempts to pass more tax giveaways for the ultra-rich and rig the economy against working families.”

The committee’s responsibilities include drafting budget resolutions, managing budget reconciliation, and monitoring federal spending and economic policies.