Castor Urges Scott, Moody to Vote Against Big Beautiful Bill

Kathy Castor

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ashley Moody (R-FL) urging them to vote against the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," saying, "The House Republican budget bill will hurt the State of Florida, our families and providers more than any other state."

"As fellow members of the Florida delegation, we strongly urge you to oppose the House-passed reconciliation bill that will strip health coverage away from 16 million Americans and raise the cost of health care overall to provide massive tax breaks to billionaires," Rep. Castor's letter began, adding, "Importantly, the House Republican budget bill will hurt the State of Florida, our families and providers more than any other state. We urge you to stand up for Floridians and oppose the bill that inflicts outsized harm on the State of Florida."

Rep. Castor further stated that nearly five million Floridians receive health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the "Big Beautiful Bill" would "make ACA coverage much more expensive, drive up premiums and hurt family budgets at a time they are grappling with rising costs."

Moreover, the Florida Congresswoman suggested that not extending the ACA's premium tax credits would offset the money saved via other tax credits.

"The Big Ugly bill includes many other harmful provisions that would slash food assistance benefits, increase energy prices and utility bills, and make college less affordable for Floridians," Castor's letter concluded, adding, "It is fiscally irresponsible and morally wrong - and adds over $2.4 trillion to the nation's deficits over the next decade as the GOP turns a blind eye to a balanced budget for decades to come."

At the end of May, Sen. Scott spoke on making revisions to the "Big Beautiful Bill" during an appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying, "First off, I want to be a 'yes.' I want to get a bill done. I support President Trump's agenda to secure the border, build up the military, and make the tax cuts permanent. I think we have to do all of these things," but clarified, "Let's live in reality for a second: We are running $2 trillion deficits. If we follow the path of the House bill, we will have close to $60 trillion worth of debt in 10 years."

Grayson Bakich

Florida born and raised, Grayson Bakich is a recent recipient of a Master’s Degree in Political Science at the University of Central Florida. His thesis examined recent trends in political polarization and how this leads into justification of violence.