Congressman Chris Deluzio, who represents Pennsylvania’s 17th district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of tweets on August 20 and 21, 2025, criticizing recent budget legislation supported by former President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans.
On August 20, Deluzio shared his concerns about the impact of the new budget law on healthcare programs: “A new report by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office shows that Donald Trump’s and Congressional Republicans’ budget law will force massive cuts to Medicare. They’re ripping healthcare away—all to pay for fiscally reckless tax handouts to billionaires and big https://t.co/9Z66gkTS2V”.
Later that day, he addressed potential effects on energy costs and employment: “If you think your electricity bill is high now, just wait and see how DC Republicans’ new budget law will make it worse. All while killing energy jobs. Crazy. https://t.co/QuNU76Gzij”.
On August 21, Deluzio commented on ethical standards in government decision-making: “I don’t care if you’re the President or local dog catcher: nobody should be taking official action that helps jack up the profits of your stocks. We need a government that works for the Common Good—not one that swampy politicians abuse to line their own pockets. https://t.co/KhmfRs7SRd”.
Chris Deluzio has served as a member of Congress since 2023 after succeeding Conor Lamb in representing Pennsylvania’s 17th District. Born in Pittsburgh in 1984, Deluzio currently resides in Aspinwall.
