Talking Points: The Default on America Act: An Attack on the Well-Being of Working Families

One year ago, House Republicans forced passage of The Default on America Act (H.R. 2811) as their attempt to avoid a default of the government’s debt. Today, House Accountability War Room released “The Default on America Act: An Attack on the Well-Being of Working Families,” a new report highlighting the extreme cuts and dangerous provisions made by House Republicans in this bill and the detrimental impact it has on working families across the country.

Topline Message: The Default on America Act was a direct attack on working families and remains one of the worst votes House Republicans took this Congress—including cuts to Social Security and Medicare access, veterans benefits, food assistance programs, and more. It was a hallmark of the Republican House Majority’s MAGA agenda and showcases their priorities: pushing extreme funding cuts even if it hurts millions of Americans.

Talking Points:

• House Republicans used the threat of a default as an opportunity to push their extreme agenda and pass cuts to critical programs working families rely on.
  
• House Republicans voted to cut veterans’ health care and benefits, a move showcasing that they care more about pushing an extreme funding agenda than giving back to those who proudly served our country.
  
• House Republicans voted to cut access to Social Security and Medicare, which would greatly inhibit access to retirement and disability benefits for millions of Americans nationwide.
  
• House Republicans voted to cut food assistance programs for moms and kids, making it harder for families to put food on the table.
  
• House Republicans voted to raise the costs for millions of working families, including voting to raise housing, energy, and child care costs.