Amo Statement on Trump Decision to Freeze Federal Funding

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) released the following statement:

“The Donald Trump funding freeze is unlawful, chaotic, and deeply harmful to the entire country,” said Congressman Gabe Amo, a member of the House Committee on the Budget. “This action will bring great pain to many — from community health centers to federal programs that help feed hungry kids to small businesses and non-profit organizations doing good work in our communities. People will suffer at the hands of this decision. Make no mistake, these are federal dollars, paid for by taxpayers, for taxpayers, and already approved by Congress to benefit red and blue state communities alike. Alongside every reasonably-minded American, I urgently call on the President to end these illegal, political games.”