Nanette D. Barragán, a U.S. Congresswoman representing California’s 44th district, recently expressed her opposition to a legislative proposal she refers to as the “Big Ugly Bill.” Barragán, who has been serving in Congress since 2017 after succeeding Janice Hahn, shared her stance through a series of tweets.
On July 2, 2025, Barragán tweeted her intent to return to Washington and vote against the bill once it reaches the House floor. She criticized certain Republican Senators for supporting the bill due to what she described as “sweetheart deals and carve-outs for their states,” while highlighting potential negative impacts on children across America. “On my way back to Washington to vote NO on the Big Ugly Bill once it reaches the House floor. The bill should have died in the Senate, but some Republican Senators got sweetheart deals and carve-outs for their states to vote yes — while kids across America will go hungry,” she wrote.
Later that day, Barragán voiced concerns about the financial implications of the bill if passed. She claimed that it would provide over $1 trillion in tax breaks to wealthy individuals at the expense of American taxpayers. She argued against cutting essential services such as health care and food assistance for citizens. “If the Big Ugly Bill passes, Republicans’ billionaire buddies will get over $1 trillion in tax breaks— paid for by the hardworking taxpayers of America,” she stated.
In another tweet on July 2, 2025, Barragán highlighted unity among House Democrats in opposing the proposed legislation. She reiterated their commitment to preventing cuts to health care and food assistance programs that could affect millions of Americans including children and seniors. “.@HouseDemocrats united to send a clear message to Republicans: we will NOT support your Big Ugly Bill,” she declared.
Nanette Barragán was born in Los Angeles in 1976 and has resided there throughout her life. Her educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree from UCLA obtained in 2000 and a Juris Doctor from USC completed in 2005.
