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Greg Stanton: “Congress voted on these funds. We put them in appropriations…”

Featuring: Greg Stanton, Democratic | U.S. House, Arizona, District 4

Greg Stanton and Marcia Mintz Address Funding Freeze Impact on Arizona Boys and Girls Clubs

Published July 10, 2025 | Video Starts at 10:51

Do the right thing. The deadline that was supposed to be released on July 1st, release them today, immediately. And the reason is this. Congress voted on these funds. We put them in appropriations bills specifically for this purpose for supporting these learning centers. like right here at this Boys and Girls club in the heart of our city. The President of the United States signed that bill. (10:51–11:01)

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“Every dollar invested in Boys and Girls Club pays out nearly $10 in lifetime benefits to youth, families and our society.”
Greg Stanton and Marcia Mintz Address Funding Freeze Impact on Arizona Boys and Girls Clubs | Uploaded July 10, 2025 | 01:15-01:26
“The Trump administration has frozen more than $118 million in federal education funding for the state of Arizona.”
Greg Stanton and Marcia Mintz Address Funding Freeze Impact on Arizona Boys and Girls Clubs | Uploaded July 10, 2025 | 01:37-01:49
“Caught up in the funding freeze is more than $25 million in funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers in our state.”
Greg Stanton and Marcia Mintz Address Funding Freeze Impact on Arizona Boys and Girls Clubs | Uploaded July 10, 2025 | 02:29-02:38
“Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley rely on these funds to continue serving more than 2,000 kids in this upcoming school year.”
Greg Stanton and Marcia Mintz Address Funding Freeze Impact on Arizona Boys and Girls Clubs | Uploaded July 10, 2025 | 02:58-03:06
“Ten club sites and funding for more than 60 staff are at risk.”
Greg Stanton and Marcia Mintz Address Funding Freeze Impact on Arizona Boys and Girls Clubs | Uploaded July 10, 2025 | 03:05-03:10
“Thousands of children could lose access to summer camps, academic support and after school care.”
Greg Stanton and Marcia Mintz Address Funding Freeze Impact on Arizona Boys and Girls Clubs | Uploaded July 10, 2025 | 03:10-03:17
“Senator Kelly and I have demanded the immediate release of these funds committed to education and summer and after school programs for our…”
Greg Stanton and Marcia Mintz Address Funding Freeze Impact on Arizona Boys and Girls Clubs | Uploaded July 10, 2025 | 03:20-03:32
“The President of the United States signed that bill.”
Greg Stanton and Marcia Mintz Address Funding Freeze Impact on Arizona Boys and Girls Clubs | Uploaded July 10, 2025 | 11:04-11:08
“Under our system of government, when Congress has voted on something, the President has signed it. That is law.”
Greg Stanton and Marcia Mintz Address Funding Freeze Impact on Arizona Boys and Girls Clubs | Uploaded July 10, 2025 | 11:17-11:24
“It's my belief that the withholding of the funds is illegal and what's called an illegal impoundment.”
Greg Stanton and Marcia Mintz Address Funding Freeze Impact on Arizona Boys and Girls Clubs | Uploaded July 10, 2025 | 11:26-11:33
“Democrats and Republicans understand how important out of school time is and quality out of school time to enhance learning.”
Greg Stanton and Marcia Mintz Address Funding Freeze Impact on Arizona Boys and Girls Clubs | Uploaded July 10, 2025 | 11:44-11:53
“It's completely inappropriate for these children learning. But it's also illegal under our system of government to impound funds that have…”
Greg Stanton and Marcia Mintz Address Funding Freeze Impact on Arizona Boys and Girls Clubs | Uploaded July 10, 2025 | 12:09-12:22
“This administration over and over again believes that they unilaterally can choose not to spend congressionally appropriated funds.”
Greg Stanton and Marcia Mintz Address Funding Freeze Impact on Arizona Boys and Girls Clubs | Uploaded July 10, 2025 | 13:13-13:23
“Each and every time that gets challenged in court, they lose.”
Greg Stanton and Marcia Mintz Address Funding Freeze Impact on Arizona Boys and Girls Clubs | Uploaded July 10, 2025 | 13:22-13:26
“118 million is not just for 21st century learning. It's also for teacher training programs, English language learning programs in our public…”
Greg Stanton and Marcia Mintz Address Funding Freeze Impact on Arizona Boys and Girls Clubs | Uploaded July 10, 2025 | 14:13-14:23
“These are public dollars for public schools that districts have relied upon for their upcoming budgets.”
Greg Stanton and Marcia Mintz Address Funding Freeze Impact on Arizona Boys and Girls Clubs | Uploaded July 10, 2025 | 14:22-14:30
“In Mesa, which is in my district, over $4 million. That is not a small chunk of change.”
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“The negative impact is right now, these programs, they were planning on providing services today, right now, and these kids are missing out…”
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