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Witness flags NYCHA, Indian Health Service, VA and USPS as examples of government service failures
Summary
The witness named New York City public housing (NYCHA), the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Postal Service—citing a $9 billion lossas examples to argue caution about expanding government provision of services.
The witness named several U.S. agencies as examples of government-run services that, in their view, underperform or face financial strain. Citing housing authorities and federal health services, the witness said, "Who wants to live in NYCHA?" and asked observers to consider whether government provision uniformly improves outcomes.
The witness also referenced the Postal Serviceand a reported fiscal loss: "They lost $9,000,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 USPS," the witness said, arguing that financial losses highlight the risks of government monopolies in services. The testimony used these U.S. examples to caution lawmakers considering policy proposals that would expand government roles in housing, health care or banking.
The witness framed these examples as part of a larger caution: when the government becomes the landlord, employer and provider of essential goods and services, individuals can lose freedom, the witness said. Their remarks connected international experience to domestic examples to illustrate perceived trade-offs.
