Congressman Danny K. Davis, 7th District of Illinois, local elected officials, and the community convened a press conference to discuss the House Judiciary Committee forum in Chicago on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, to discuss crime in Chicago. Davis said, “This is very interesting when all of us should be in Washington trying to make sure that the government does not shut down because we have not reached an agreement on a budget or at least a continuing resolution. Crime is indeed an issue, gun violence is indeed an issue, and Democrats continue to put forth legislation and programs and come to grips with the real needs of this country. A forum at the FOP headquarters will not change their budget proposal that will hurt students, seniors, and rural communities, undermine law enforcement, and, in all probability, spark an increase in crime. In Illinois, the House Republicans Bill slash funding for schools with low-income students, eliminate slots for 2,210 children in early childhood education, raise housing costs for over 1,000 households, and force 2,342 thousand seniors and people with disabilities in Illinois to endure longer wait periods. Nationally, - 800 fewer Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents and officers
- 50,000 pounds of cocaine, more than 300 pounds of fentanyl, more than 700 pounds of heroin, and more than 6,000 pounds of methamphetamine let into our country due to cuts to CBP
- Nearly 70 fewer Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) agents, who are often some of the first federal law enforcement on the scene of a mass shooting to help local law enforcement identify at-large shooters—and 13 furlough days for ATF’s entire workforce
- 145 fewer members of local law enforcement due to cuts at the Department of Justice
- 4,000 fewer FBI personnel, including agents who investigate crimes
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It’s clear that Maga Republicans have done nothing to make life better or more affordable for everyday American people. They are wasting time, fighting each other, talking about other things to try and take the spotlight off their ineptness and ability to manage.”
In addition, the City of Chicago released the following data:
Shootings are down 12% year to date in the City of Chicago Murders are down 10% over the same time frame Shooting victims have also decreased 16% Vehicular Hijackings are also down 26%
WHITE HOUSE: IMPACTS OF HOUSE REPUBLICANS’ EXTREME CR: - 800 fewer Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents and officers
- 50,000 pounds of cocaine, more than 300 pounds of fentanyl, more than 700 pounds of heroin, and more than 6,000 pounds of methamphetamine let into our country due to cuts to CBP
- 110,000 children would lose access to Head Start slots
- 65,000 children would lose access to childcare
- 60,000 seniors would be robbed of nutrition services like Meals on Wheels
- 2.1 million women, infants, and children would be waitlisted for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Up to 40,000 fewer teachers, aides, or other key staff across the country, affecting 26 million students in schools that teach low-income students and 7.5 million students with disabilities
- Nearly 70 fewer Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) agents, who are often some of the first federal law enforcement on the scene of a mass shooting to help local law enforcement identify at-large shooters—and 13 furlough days for ATF’s entire workforce
- 4,000 fewer rail safety inspection days next year alone, with nearly 11,000 fewer miles of track inspected annually—enough track to cross the United States more than 3 times
- 145 fewer members of local law enforcement due to cuts at the Department of Justice
- Nearly 300,000 households—including 20,000 veterans and 90,000 seniors—would lose housing choice vouchers, putting them at greater risk of homelessness
- A roughly $500 reduction to the maximum Pell Grant for 6.6 million students
- 4,000 fewer FBI personnel, including agents who investigate crimes
- 250,000 American workers would be denied job training and employment services—resulting in 35,000 fewer workers gaining the opportunity of a Registered Apprenticeship
- 50,000 workers would lose an average of $1,000 in back wages they are owed
- People applying for disability benefits would have to wait 2 months longer
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