Congressman Greg Casar
@repcasar.bsky.social
Representing the heart of Texas from East Austin to West San Antonio #TX35. Chair of @USProgressives.bsky.social. Labor organizer. Lover of migas and long runs, just not at the same time.
It’s been 15 years since Congress raised the minimum wage.
In that time, costs for rent, groceries, and utilities have soared.
Americans deserve a raise.
In that time, costs for rent, groceries, and utilities have soared.
Americans deserve a raise.
November 14, 2025 at 9:21 PM
It’s been 15 years since Congress raised the minimum wage.
In that time, costs for rent, groceries, and utilities have soared.
Americans deserve a raise.
In that time, costs for rent, groceries, and utilities have soared.
Americans deserve a raise.
Texans who get insurance from healthcare.gov can now see how much their plan will cost in 2026.
Prices are higher for MILLIONS because Republicans are getting rid of critical tax credits.
I asked Texans to share what this would mean for their family. ⬇️
Prices are higher for MILLIONS because Republicans are getting rid of critical tax credits.
I asked Texans to share what this would mean for their family. ⬇️
November 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Texans who get insurance from healthcare.gov can now see how much their plan will cost in 2026.
Prices are higher for MILLIONS because Republicans are getting rid of critical tax credits.
I asked Texans to share what this would mean for their family. ⬇️
Prices are higher for MILLIONS because Republicans are getting rid of critical tax credits.
I asked Texans to share what this would mean for their family. ⬇️
On Veterans Day, I am reflecting on the service and sacrifice of all our veterans.
I'm proud to represent Military City USA and am so grateful to every Texan and every American who has served.
I'm proud to represent Military City USA and am so grateful to every Texan and every American who has served.
November 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
On Veterans Day, I am reflecting on the service and sacrifice of all our veterans.
I'm proud to represent Military City USA and am so grateful to every Texan and every American who has served.
I'm proud to represent Military City USA and am so grateful to every Texan and every American who has served.
Ashley told me that if she loses her health insurance, she isn’t sure how she’ll afford her inhaler.
This is what Democrats are fighting for.
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This is what Democrats are fighting for.
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"How Am I Going to Be Able to Afford My Inhaler?"
YouTube video by Congressman Greg Casar
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November 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Ashley told me that if she loses her health insurance, she isn’t sure how she’ll afford her inhaler.
This is what Democrats are fighting for.
youtu.be/k2VdeegDIto
This is what Democrats are fighting for.
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By law, Trump must pay SNAP benefits so families can afford groceries.
But Trump wants so badly to cut health care that he's breaking the law to use hungry families as leverage.
Democrats must fight back against — not give in to — this bullying.
But Trump wants so badly to cut health care that he's breaking the law to use hungry families as leverage.
Democrats must fight back against — not give in to — this bullying.
Trump announces he will refuse to follow the court order to provide SNAP benefits to needy families.
November 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
By law, Trump must pay SNAP benefits so families can afford groceries.
But Trump wants so badly to cut health care that he's breaking the law to use hungry families as leverage.
Democrats must fight back against — not give in to — this bullying.
But Trump wants so badly to cut health care that he's breaking the law to use hungry families as leverage.
Democrats must fight back against — not give in to — this bullying.
This is your daily reminder that:
1. Republicans shut down the government;
2. to make sure that 15 million Americans lose health care and 20 million Americans’ health care premiums double;
3. all so that billionaires get tax cuts.
It’s that simple.
1. Republicans shut down the government;
2. to make sure that 15 million Americans lose health care and 20 million Americans’ health care premiums double;
3. all so that billionaires get tax cuts.
It’s that simple.
November 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This is your daily reminder that:
1. Republicans shut down the government;
2. to make sure that 15 million Americans lose health care and 20 million Americans’ health care premiums double;
3. all so that billionaires get tax cuts.
It’s that simple.
1. Republicans shut down the government;
2. to make sure that 15 million Americans lose health care and 20 million Americans’ health care premiums double;
3. all so that billionaires get tax cuts.
It’s that simple.
Texans who use healthcare.gov to get insurance can now see how much their plan will cost for 2026.
For millions of people, prices are set to go up because Republicans are getting rid of critical tax credits.
You can check your plan: www.healthcare.gov/see-plans
For millions of people, prices are set to go up because Republicans are getting rid of critical tax credits.
You can check your plan: www.healthcare.gov/see-plans
Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace®
Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace®. Official government website.
healthcare.gov
November 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Texans who use healthcare.gov to get insurance can now see how much their plan will cost for 2026.
For millions of people, prices are set to go up because Republicans are getting rid of critical tax credits.
You can check your plan: www.healthcare.gov/see-plans
For millions of people, prices are set to go up because Republicans are getting rid of critical tax credits.
You can check your plan: www.healthcare.gov/see-plans
🧵: Affordable Care Act health insurance premiums will double in 2026 if Trump and Republicans get their way.
Millions will lose coverage.
I asked folks in my district, “How would losing health insurance impact you and your family?”
Here’s what they said ⬇️
Millions will lose coverage.
I asked folks in my district, “How would losing health insurance impact you and your family?”
Here’s what they said ⬇️
October 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🧵: Affordable Care Act health insurance premiums will double in 2026 if Trump and Republicans get their way.
Millions will lose coverage.
I asked folks in my district, “How would losing health insurance impact you and your family?”
Here’s what they said ⬇️
Millions will lose coverage.
I asked folks in my district, “How would losing health insurance impact you and your family?”
Here’s what they said ⬇️
Do we have to sell our house in order to pay for me to have cancer?"
I talked with Anne in my district about what it would mean for her family's health care premiums to double next year if Republicans get their way.
youtu.be/IVFFbHArwkw
I talked with Anne in my district about what it would mean for her family's health care premiums to double next year if Republicans get their way.
youtu.be/IVFFbHArwkw
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October 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Do we have to sell our house in order to pay for me to have cancer?"
I talked with Anne in my district about what it would mean for her family's health care premiums to double next year if Republicans get their way.
youtu.be/IVFFbHArwkw
I talked with Anne in my district about what it would mean for her family's health care premiums to double next year if Republicans get their way.
youtu.be/IVFFbHArwkw
13% of Texas kids don’t have health insurance.
Twice the national average — and it’s expected to get worse.
Health care should be a right, not a privilege.
Twice the national average — and it’s expected to get worse.
Health care should be a right, not a privilege.
More than 13% of Texas kids don’t have health insurance. Experts warn it could get worse | Houston Public Media
Texas saw the largest increase in the rate of uninsured children in the country between 2022 and 2024. Experts warn it will likely get worse.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
October 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
13% of Texas kids don’t have health insurance.
Twice the national average — and it’s expected to get worse.
Health care should be a right, not a privilege.
Twice the national average — and it’s expected to get worse.
Health care should be a right, not a privilege.
New data shows unemployment is at a record post-pandemic high.
Trump put billionaires and special interests in charge of everything. It’s a disaster.
Trump put billionaires and special interests in charge of everything. It’s a disaster.
Long-term unemployment at post-pandemic high, straining workers and economy
The U.S. economy is seeing a rise in long-term unemployment, with more than 1.9 million Americans out of work for 27 weeks or more, sparking concerns about the labor market.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
New data shows unemployment is at a record post-pandemic high.
Trump put billionaires and special interests in charge of everything. It’s a disaster.
Trump put billionaires and special interests in charge of everything. It’s a disaster.
Trump’s budget gutted Medicaid.
Now, families across the country are struggling to afford essential care for their spouses, children, or parents.
Billionaires get tax cuts. Working people get screwed.
Now, families across the country are struggling to afford essential care for their spouses, children, or parents.
Billionaires get tax cuts. Working people get screwed.
‘I don’t know how we would survive’: caregivers speak of fears over upcoming Medicaid cuts
Program covers low-income families, but families brace for cuts to it as part of the Trump-backed ‘one big, beautiful bill’
www.theguardian.com
October 25, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Trump’s budget gutted Medicaid.
Now, families across the country are struggling to afford essential care for their spouses, children, or parents.
Billionaires get tax cuts. Working people get screwed.
Now, families across the country are struggling to afford essential care for their spouses, children, or parents.
Billionaires get tax cuts. Working people get screwed.
Here’s your daily reminder that Republicans shut down the government to make sure that…
15 million Americans lose health care and 20 million Americans’ health care premiums double...
all so that billionaires get tax cuts.
15 million Americans lose health care and 20 million Americans’ health care premiums double...
all so that billionaires get tax cuts.
October 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Here’s your daily reminder that Republicans shut down the government to make sure that…
15 million Americans lose health care and 20 million Americans’ health care premiums double...
all so that billionaires get tax cuts.
15 million Americans lose health care and 20 million Americans’ health care premiums double...
all so that billionaires get tax cuts.
Everyone should know: Trump is choosing to take money for food from millions of Americans.
Trump can and legally should keep SNAP running.
If you are struggling to afford groceries, it’s because Trump chose to make it that way.
Trump can and legally should keep SNAP running.
If you are struggling to afford groceries, it’s because Trump chose to make it that way.
'Uncharted territory': Ongoing shutdown threatens food aid for 42 million people
SNAP, the country's largest anti-hunger program, dates back to the Great Depression and has never been disrupted this way. Most recipients are seniors, families with kids, and those with disabilities.
www.npr.org
October 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Everyone should know: Trump is choosing to take money for food from millions of Americans.
Trump can and legally should keep SNAP running.
If you are struggling to afford groceries, it’s because Trump chose to make it that way.
Trump can and legally should keep SNAP running.
If you are struggling to afford groceries, it’s because Trump chose to make it that way.
The plan is for everyone’s health care prices to go up so billionaires can pay less in taxes.
Dr. Oz says Trump has a plan to replace Obamacare, 'wouldn't extend' Covid-era subsidies
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the Affordable Care Act and says he believes President Trump has a health care plan ...
www.nbcnews.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The plan is for everyone’s health care prices to go up so billionaires can pay less in taxes.
Trump’s crypto corruption is staggering.
Congress must investigate and hold him accountable, and we must pass new rules of the road that prevent corrupt crypto deals in future.
Congress must investigate and hold him accountable, and we must pass new rules of the road that prevent corrupt crypto deals in future.
Trump Pardons Convicted Binance Founder
The pardon follows months of efforts by Changpeng Zhao to boost the Trump family’s own crypto company.
www.wsj.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Trump’s crypto corruption is staggering.
Congress must investigate and hold him accountable, and we must pass new rules of the road that prevent corrupt crypto deals in future.
Congress must investigate and hold him accountable, and we must pass new rules of the road that prevent corrupt crypto deals in future.
“At this moment in time, the ballroom is really the president's main priority.” – the White House press secretary, yesterday
Latest inflation report shows prices rose by the fastest pace since January. Follow for live updates | CNN Business
The September CPI inflation report showed that the cost of food, electricity and housing all continued to increase for Americans.
www.cnn.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
“At this moment in time, the ballroom is really the president's main priority.” – the White House press secretary, yesterday
“I would be choosing between groceries and insurance."
If you want to know what Democrats are fighting for in this shutdown debate, please watch my conversation with Ashley about what increasing health care prices would mean for her.
If you want to know what Democrats are fighting for in this shutdown debate, please watch my conversation with Ashley about what increasing health care prices would mean for her.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
“I would be choosing between groceries and insurance."
If you want to know what Democrats are fighting for in this shutdown debate, please watch my conversation with Ashley about what increasing health care prices would mean for her.
If you want to know what Democrats are fighting for in this shutdown debate, please watch my conversation with Ashley about what increasing health care prices would mean for her.
Today I spoke to a constituent afraid she won't be able to afford her inhaler if she loses her health care.
We should fight like hell against Trump stealing $230 million taxpayer dollars.
We should fight like hell against Trump stealing $230 million taxpayer dollars.
Trump wants $230 million from DOJ for investigating him: NYT
President Donald Trump was previously criminally charged in connection with efforts to reverse his 2020 election loss and retaining classified documents.
www.cnbc.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Today I spoke to a constituent afraid she won't be able to afford her inhaler if she loses her health care.
We should fight like hell against Trump stealing $230 million taxpayer dollars.
We should fight like hell against Trump stealing $230 million taxpayer dollars.
Washington Republicans want to spend $0 on making health care affordable, but they support:
– $200M for Trump's ballroom
– $172M for Kristi Noem's private jet
– $51M in taxpayer-funded political ads
– $10M to promote Trump's Scotland golf course
– $200M for Trump's ballroom
– $172M for Kristi Noem's private jet
– $51M in taxpayer-funded political ads
– $10M to promote Trump's Scotland golf course
October 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Washington Republicans want to spend $0 on making health care affordable, but they support:
– $200M for Trump's ballroom
– $172M for Kristi Noem's private jet
– $51M in taxpayer-funded political ads
– $10M to promote Trump's Scotland golf course
– $200M for Trump's ballroom
– $172M for Kristi Noem's private jet
– $51M in taxpayer-funded political ads
– $10M to promote Trump's Scotland golf course
You can understand how Washington works today with just two numbers.
78% of Americans want the Affordable Care Act tax credits extended so premiums don’t double.
100% of House Republicans oppose it, because they want that money for their billionaire donors.
78% of Americans want the Affordable Care Act tax credits extended so premiums don’t double.
100% of House Republicans oppose it, because they want that money for their billionaire donors.
October 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
You can understand how Washington works today with just two numbers.
78% of Americans want the Affordable Care Act tax credits extended so premiums don’t double.
100% of House Republicans oppose it, because they want that money for their billionaire donors.
78% of Americans want the Affordable Care Act tax credits extended so premiums don’t double.
100% of House Republicans oppose it, because they want that money for their billionaire donors.
Just a reminder that ICE head Tom Homan was caught taking a $50,000 cash bribe and the Trump administration covered it up.
October 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Just a reminder that ICE head Tom Homan was caught taking a $50,000 cash bribe and the Trump administration covered it up.
I asked people in my district what Republicans doubling health care premiums would mean.
Here's what Trisha said: "We won’t have healthcare. We will have to roll the dice and out of pocket everything. Just hope we don’t have emergencies and can pay."
Here's what Trisha said: "We won’t have healthcare. We will have to roll the dice and out of pocket everything. Just hope we don’t have emergencies and can pay."
October 19, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I asked people in my district what Republicans doubling health care premiums would mean.
Here's what Trisha said: "We won’t have healthcare. We will have to roll the dice and out of pocket everything. Just hope we don’t have emergencies and can pay."
Here's what Trisha said: "We won’t have healthcare. We will have to roll the dice and out of pocket everything. Just hope we don’t have emergencies and can pay."
Trump’s immigration agents have detained over 170 U.S. citizens this year — including 20 citizen kids and 3 pregnant women.
More than 20 citizens were held for days without being able to call a lawyer or home.
This isn’t “law and order.” This is chaos.
More than 20 citizens were held for days without being able to call a lawyer or home.
This isn’t “law and order.” This is chaos.
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
October 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Trump’s immigration agents have detained over 170 U.S. citizens this year — including 20 citizen kids and 3 pregnant women.
More than 20 citizens were held for days without being able to call a lawyer or home.
This isn’t “law and order.” This is chaos.
More than 20 citizens were held for days without being able to call a lawyer or home.
This isn’t “law and order.” This is chaos.
The Democratic Party should be the party of working class people.
The party of the many against the few.
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The party of the many against the few.
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October 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The Democratic Party should be the party of working class people.
The party of the many against the few.
youtu.be/OMP4Vv6k1Ko
The party of the many against the few.
youtu.be/OMP4Vv6k1Ko