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by Charlotte Clymer •
The elimination or slashing of programs related to the Affordable Care Act, HIV/AIDS, and international humanitarian projects are a direct threat to the safety and well-being of LGBTQ people here and around the world.
The Human Rights Campaign issued the following statement in response to the Trump-Pence Administration’s dangerous and irresponsible FY 2019 proposed budget released on Monday:
“Budgets reflect your values. The Trump-Pence budget released today shows a callous disregard for critical programs that impact LGBTQ Americans,” said David Stacy, HRC’s Government Affairs Director. “The elimination or slashing of programs related to the Affordable Care Act, HIV/AIDS, and international humanitarian projects are a direct threat to the safety and well-being of LGBTQ people here and around the world. Congress must reject these harmful proposals.”
The budget proposal released by the Trump-Pence administration on Monday includes inadequate funding for vital services and programs that are essential to LGBTQ people:
The Human Rights Campaign has always fought for the safety, dignity, and respect of LGBTQ people, and will not stop fighting against attacks that seek to diminish and eliminate programs and services that are essential to LGBTQ people.
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