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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (38th District of CA)

WASHINGTON – Representatives Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.), Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.), Greg Casar and 22 of their Democratic colleagues today called on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reject a proposal that would strip certain benefits from eligible immigrants, warning that such a move puts everyone at risk.

“The immigrants who use these benefits are members of our communities – they are our neighbors and our friends,” the members wrote. “This unnecessary and cruel change in interpretation represents one more attack on immigrant communities that will harm all of us. Instead of focusing on fixing the problems it caused by stripping millions of Americans of their healthcare to finance tax cuts for the wealthy, this Administration is prioritizing its extreme immigration agenda over our collective well-being.

Many immigrant groups are ineligible for “federal public benefits” under thePersonal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act.  However, for nearly 30 years, federal agencies have said that programs intended for the good of the community are not restricted and that everyone can access these vital services. This includes coverage for emergency medical conditions, disaster relief, testing and treatment of communicable diseases and immunizations that benefit everyone. 

The Trump administration has proposed reclassifying more than 13 programs as “federal public benefits,” therefore ensuring that they will no longer be available to many immigrants.

In addition to Sánchez, Ruiz and Casar, the letter was signed by Representatives Hank Johnson (D‑Ga.), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D‑D.C.), Adriano Espaillat (D‑N.Y.), Rashida Tlaib (D‑Mich.), Paul Tonko (D‑N.Y.), Salud Carbajal (D‑Calif.), Ilhan Omar (D‑Minn.), Danny Davis (D‑Ill.), Nydia Velázquez (D‑N.Y.), Terri Sewell (D‑Ala.), John Garamendi (D‑Calif.), Yvette Clarke (D‑N.Y.), Janice Schakowsky (D‑Ill.), Teresa Leger Fernández (D‑N.M.), Juan Vargas (D‑Calif.), Suzan DelBene (D‑Wash.), Adam Smith (D‑Wash.), Shri Thanedar (D‑Mich.), Doris Matsui (D‑Calif.), Jerrold Nadler (D‑N.Y.) and Judy Chu (D‑Calif.).

The members submitted this comment letter on the proposed rule to Secretary Kennedy as part of the public comment period, which is open until August 13.

Full text of the letter is available here and follows:

August 1, 2025

The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. 
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 
200 Independence Ave SW 
Washington, DC 20201 

Dear Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., 

We write to express our strong opposition to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) notice rescinding the longstanding interpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA).

PRWORA only allows for a narrow list of “qualified” immigrants to access what the law defines as “federal public benefits.” It also grants specific exemptions for the treatment of emergency medical conditions, disaster relief, testing and treatment of communicable disease symptoms, and immunizations, among others. Federal agencies have determined which programs under their jurisdiction are “federal public benefits” and which are either outside of the definition or are otherwise exempt from restriction. For nearly thirty years, federal agencies have explained that programs intended for the good of the community are not restricted – meaning that everyone may have access to these vital services. 

This new proposed change in guidance specifically classifies over thirteen new programs as “federal public benefits,” therefore ensuring that they will not be available to individuals with Temporary Protected Status, individuals with non-immigrant visas, DACA recipients, immigrants with valid work authorization documents, or undocumented immigrants. 

As the notice acknowledges, PRWORA states specifically that non-profit organizations are not required to verify or determine eligibility when providing these vital services. Yet government agencies that administer a non-exempt program may also be subject to this requirement. If social services staff are required to spend their time processing additional paperwork instead of serving their communities, this new interpretation would cause irrevocable harm for all individuals, regardless of their status. Many U.S. citizens, particularly survivors of crime or natural disasters, homeless individuals, seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals may lack proof of their status. Imagine being required to bring a birth certificate to get care at a Community Health Center, or to provide a Social Security card to access mental health services. As this Administration adds burdensome work requirements and other barriers to services in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, this will increase red tape exponentially for service recipients and providers. 

In a dramatic departure from almost thirty years of policy, this guidance would deny services to otherwise eligible individuals who need them. Children who receive education through Head Start, students who utilize health workforce programs, individuals who rely on federally funded substance use treatment, and countless others will lose these benefits with little to no warning. The immigrants who use these benefits are members of our communities – they are our neighbors and our friends. This unnecessary and cruel change in interpretation represents one more attack on immigrant communities that will harm all of us. Instead of focusing on fixing the problems it caused by stripping millions of Americans of their healthcare to finance tax cuts for the wealthy, this Administration is prioritizing its extreme immigration agenda over our collective well-being. 

Sincerely,

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (38th District of CA)

WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order raising tariffs to up 41 percent on goods imported to the United States from more than 67 countries: 

“President Trump’s chaotic trade saga continues with our trading partners now facing tariff rates up to 41 percent set to go into effect next week unless countries meet his erratic demands.

“This continues the pattern of extortion and corruption we’ve seen from this administration. The president threatens high tariffs unless countries give into his ultimatums – often on issues unrelated to trade, like punishing Canada for recognizing Palestine. Or ones that personally benefit him and the special interests in his administration, like when tariffs on Vietnam were lowered after they approved the Trump Organization’s resort project or lowering tariffs on Pakistani imports in exchange for an undisclosed oil company being allowed to drill in Pakistan.

“Meanwhile, it’s American workers and families who are left paying the price for this chaos as prices rise, the economy falters and job losses have reached their highest levels since the pandemic. It’s time to end this madness. Congress must reclaim our constitutional authority over trade and end President Trump’s ongoing abuse of tariffs.”

Background

Ranking Member Sánchez introduced the Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act, a bill that would turn off most of President Trump’s tariffs and require congressional approval for any new tariffs imposed by the president. The bill has the support of all Ways and Means Democrats.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), and Congressman Tom Kean, Jr., introduced the BIS IT Modernization Act, a new bipartisan bill to prevent commercially-made dual-use U.S. technologies from becoming available to foreign adversaries like Russia and the People’s Republic of China.

Currently exports of American technology are regulated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Their bipartisan bill pushes much-needed government reforms to the department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), including long-overdue IT systems upgrades that will allow the federal government to utilize new tools to better track the flow of key dual-use technologies–used both commercially and in weapons systems– to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands.

“Protecting the U.S. from foreign threats is not a partisan issue. Our bipartisan bill helps keep us safe by making it harder for critical U.S. technologies, like chips and advanced computer software, from falling into the hands of America’s adversaries,” said Congressman Crow.

“As America’s adversaries, like China and Russia, become more brazen and aggressive, it is more important than ever to strengthen our export controls and sanctions enforcement to protect our national security,” said Congressman Kean. “The bipartisan BIS IT Modernization Act is a critical step to ensure the Bureau of Industry and Security has the modern tools it needs to keep American technology out of the hands of those who seek to use it against us and our allies.”

Congressman Crow has worked in Congress to protect America’s national security and respond to the growing threat from foreign adversaries around the world. Crow helped pass the CHIPS and Science Act to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and alleviate supply chain issues, supported bipartisan legislation to close the foreign adversaries lobbying loophole, and introduced his bill to create the Office of Global Competition Analysis to track emerging technologies around the world.

Read the full text of the legislation here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), a former Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, has introduced new bipartisan legislation to honor America’s promise made to our Afghan allies.

The Afghan Adjustment Act would establish a pathway to lawful permanent status for tens of thousands of Afghans currently in the U.S. who evacuated from Afghanistan following the U.S. military withdrawal. After completing additional vetting requirements, this adjustment of status would provide support to eligible Afghans in need of protection with stability as they continue to rebuild their lives. Crow introduced the bill with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01). 

“I served in combat in Afghanistan. I might not be here today were it not for the brave Afghans who fought & served alongside us. After the war, we promised we’d protect those who protected us, and we need to make sure the U.S. is living up to that commitment. The Afghan Adjustment Act is an important next step to get vulnerable Afghan families to safety and ensure they can live in the United States,” said Congressman Crow.

“As a 24-year Army veteran, I know the sacrifices our Afghan allies made alongside American forces. They fought with us, risked their lives, and now face grave threats from the Taliban because of that service. The Afghan Adjustment Act is a responsible, bipartisan effort to honor our promise and provide a legal, secure pathway for our Afghan partners and their families who bled for our flag. It’s the right thing to do, and long overdue,” said Congresswoman Miller-Meeks.

“As a light infantry commander in Afghanistan, my interpreter was like a second company commander. I leaned on him for much more than language translation, and he served the U.S. as faithfully and loyally as any U.S. soldier. Thankfully, he made it to safety, but far too many of our closest allies remain in danger abroad or without a pathway to standardized vetting and permanent legal status in the United States,” said Andrew Sullivan, Executive Director of No One Left Behind. “The Afghan Adjustment Act is a necessary, veterans-led priority to secure our Afghan allies who face targeted retribution for their service to the U.S. missions in Afghanistan.”

“AMVETS proudly supports the Afghan Adjustment Act as a critical step toward upholding our nation’s commitments to those who bravely stood beside American service members. Many of these individuals risked their lives to support U.S. missions in combat, intelligence, and humanitarian operations, and they continue to face grave danger as a result. This overdue legislation strengthens security through enhanced vetting while providing a clear, lawful pathway to protection for our Afghan allies,” said AMVETS National Executive Director Joe Chenelly.

“For nearly two decades, our Afghan allies stood shoulder to shoulder with our troops. They fought for the ideals of democracy and the promise that is America. 72% of IAVA members believe we must do more to keep our promise to our allies. Countless of them stepped up to help Afghan refugees during the withdrawal because we know what loyalty means. IAVA fully supports this legislation and we thank Representatives Miller-Meeks and Crow for leading the charge to do right by those who risked everything for our shared mission,” said Dr. Kyleanne Hunter, CEO, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA).

“The United States has a moral obligation to support the Afghans that risked their lives to aid and protect our service members and diplomats during America’s longest war. The Afghan Adjustment Act is a vital step to keep our word, strengthen national security, and uphold the values that define us as a nation,” said Rye Barcott, Co-Founder and CEO of With Honor Action. “We are grateful to Representatives Jason Crow and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, members of the For Country Caucus, for their bipartisan leadership on this critical effort to protect our wartime allies and honor America’s promise.”

“Student Veterans of America strongly supports the reintroduction of the Afghan Adjustment Act by Representatives Miller-Meeks and Crow. This bipartisan legislation honors the promises made to our Afghan allies, who stood shoulder to shoulder with U.S. forces by providing a clear, secure path to permanent residency status. This is a critical step in upholding our national security, moral obligation, and the trust forged on the battlefield,” said Jared Lyon, National President and CEO of Student Veterans of America. “We thank Representatives Miller-Meeks and Crow for their leadership and commitment to those individuals and their families who risked everything in support of American lives and of the United States.”Currently, Afghans who were admitted to the United States under temporary humanitarian parole can only pursue permanent legal status through the asylum system or, for those who are eligible, the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program. Both options face severe backlogs, long processing times, and logistical obstacles for these Afghans who were brought to the United States under emergency circumstances. Congress has passed similar adjustment legislation in the wake of other wartime evacuations and humanitarian crises, including the Vietnam War. 

Specifically, the Afghan Adjustment Act would: 

• Allow Afghans on temporary humanitarian status in the U.S. who submit to additional security vetting to apply for permanent legal status. 
• Codify an Interagency Task Force, led by the U.S. Department of State, responsible for creating and implementing a strategy to continue the relocation and resettlement of eligible Afghan partners from Afghanistan.  
• Require the U.S. Department of State to respond to congressional inquiries related to SIV applications or U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) referrals and implement an office capable of reviewing visa applications and providing necessary consular services
• Expand eligibility for U.S. Refugee Admissions Program referrals for the Priority 2 (P-2) pathway to Afghans who worked and served alongside U.S. forces, including members of the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command, the Afghan Air Force, the Female Tactical Teams of Afghanistan, and the Special Mission Wing of Afghanistan.
• Extend the Afghan SIV program through December 31, 2029, authorize virtual consular interviews, and exempt Afghans injured and the families of those killed in the course of their employment by or on behalf of the U.S. from the one-year service requirement
• Authorize SIVs for eligible parents and siblings of members of the U.S. armed forces and U.S. veterans

The legislation is supported by No One Left Behind, AMVETS, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), With Honor Action, Evacuate Our Allies Coalition, and Student Veterans of America.

Congressman Crow has been a champion of our Afghan allies. He introduced HOPE and ALLIES to facilitate and expedite the SIV process, as well as  the Afghan Allies Protection Act to expand and extend the SIV program. Congressman Crow also founded the Honoring Our Promises Working Group following the announcement of the withdrawal to help expedite SIVs and U.S. Refugee Admissions Programs. During previous congressional hearings, Crow highlighted the importance of the SIV program and previously worked to ensure the authorization of 12,000 additional Afghan SIVs in the State Department’s foreign operations funding bill. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06)

LOS ANGELES — Congressman Jason Crow joined Real Time with Bill Maher for a wide-ranging discussion on his work to lower costs for Coloradans, what the Democratic Party needs to do differently, and the importance of holding Donald Trump accountable.

Crow on the Epstein Files: 

Watch: “Trump has more pictures with Epstein than Melania, so there’s definitely something there, right?”

Crow on the Democratic Path Forward:

Watch: “I’m the first Democrat to ever hold my seat in the history of the Sixth District of Colorado.”

Watch: “You can’t lose 90% of American counties last November and say everything is going well. The key to fixing things and moving forward is to do that introspection, to do the hard look. I’m a proud Democrat. I grew up in a working class family in the upper midwest. Most of my family are conservatives, they support Trump in many cases. But I’m a Democrat because I want a level playing field, but I know things are not going well. Working people can’t afford to live in cities where Democrats govern, we have in too many instances not done enough to keep communities safe. There’s a lot we have to do differently, there’s no doubt about it. And we have to have that hard look.”

Watch: “What we have to do is get back to issues of universal common good. We spend a lot of time focusing on very small issues, that are morally virtuous in many instances, but just because an issue is morally virtuous and right, and we should fight for people, doesn’t mean we make it the basis of our campaigns. We have to make sure we’re focusing on the issues that cross vast swaths of the American people. That’s how we win people back.”

Crow on Trump’s Weaponization of Intelligence:

Watch: “Can we also remind ourselves that the president of the United States has weaponized the Director of National Intelligence and our intelligence community to try to obfuscate [the Epstein Files] and use it as a distraction. How disturbing is that? You know, in a moment where, we soldiers, sailors, airmen down range conducting hundreds of dangerous missions every day, and he has weaponized our [Director of National Intelligence] and our [intelligence community] to cover up this Epstein file issue.”

Crow on America’s Standing in the World & the Israel/Hamas Conflict: 

Watch: “I spent the early part of my life fighting folks like Hamas, right? There are just evil people in the world that need to be brought to justice and need to be killed. And Hamas is in that category. There’s no doubt about it. But what I also learned during that time is all the folks around them, the civilians that get caught up in that–they are victims of it too.”

“It is not an inevitable consequence of conflicts and wars that we just have to accept this level of civilian casualties and suffering. There is a different way of doing it, and that’s why I have focused on saying yes, go after Hamas, make sure that Israel can be safe and prosperous and secure, but also that the Palestinians also deserve safety, prosperity, security and dignity as well.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06)

AURORA — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) today announced that he is suing the Trump Administration after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unlawfully denied him access to the Aurora ICE Detention Facility. This denial violated federal law, which grants Members of Congress the right to conduct unannounced oversight visits of federal immigration detention facilities.

The lawsuit is being filed in the District of Columbia Federal Court alongside other Members of Congress who were also denied access to federal detention facilities, including: Reps. Joe Neguse (D-CO-02), Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08), Bennie Thompson (D-MS-02), Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16), Dan Goldman (D-NY-10), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA-34), Norma Torres (D-CA-35), Raul Ruiz (D-CA-36), Robert Garcia (D-CA-42), and Lou Correa (D-CA-46).

Since being elected to Congress, Crow has fought to promote transparency, oversight, and accountability in federal immigration detention centers. He introduced bipartisan legislation guaranteeing Members of Congress the right to conduct unannounced, in-person oversight visits of ICE detention facilities, including to check on any concerns related to public health and the humane treatment of detained individuals.

Congressman Crow regularly conducts oversight of the facility. Since 2019, he’s successfully visited the facility nine times, and his team has gone over 70 times. Crow also publishes public reports on his website of oversight visits and conditions at the facility.

In a statement, Congressman Crow said:

“Today, I filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration after they illegally denied me access into a federal immigration detention facility.

“Oversight is a fundamental responsibility of Congress. Under law, Members of Congress have the right to do unannounced oversight visits of federal immigration detention facilities.

“Since President Trump was elected, this administration has denied Members of Congress access to immigration detention facilities and tried to intimidate us from doing our jobs. I will not be deterred from conducting lawful oversight, and I’ll continue fighting to hold the administration accountable, including in Congress and the courts.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)

Lafayette, CO — Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse, joined by Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, penned a letter to the Department of Interior (DOI) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting an update on the implementation of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, enacted last year. The lawmakers pointed to a specific provision of the law that provided additional authorities to the agencies to respond to and monitor aquatic invasive species. The lawmakers requested an update on these efforts after the Colorado River tested positive for invasive zebra mussels in July.

Read the full letter HERE and below. 

Zebra mussels are an invasive species which can cause considerable and costly damage to water ecosystems and infrastructure, rapidly attaching themselves to infrastructure, blocking or interfering with water storage, treatment, and distribution systems. They can negatively impact local communities and economies by disrupting recreational activities, impacting ecosystems, and damaging water pipes, docks, boats, and more. 

Congressman Neguse, who serves as founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Colorado River Caucus, first took action to safeguard the state’s primary water source after Colorado Parks and Wildlife declared it “suspect” for zebra mussels. Alongside Senator Michael Bennet, he introduced the Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act, which was then incorporated into the EXPLORE Act.

 

August 7, 2025

The Honorable Doug Burgum

Secretary 

U.S. Department of the Interior

1849 C Street NW

Washington, D.C. 20240

 

The Honorable Brooke Rollins

Secretary

U.S. Department of Agriculture

1400 Independence Avenue SW

Washington, D.C. 20250

 

Dear Secretary Burgum and Secretary Rollins,  

We write to request an update on the implementation of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, Public Law 118-234. In light of recent news that invasive zebra mussels have been found in the Colorado River and in other waterways in Western Colorado, we specifically request an update on your efforts to implement Section 128: Aquatic Resource Activities Assistance. 

Invasive zebra mussels reproduce and spread quickly, often attaching to watercraft and moving quickly through different bodies of water. Zebra mussels are particularly dangerous for water infrastructure, as they can attach to, clog, or block water storage, treatment, and distribution systems–potentially causing millions of dollars of damage. Without natural predators, the mussels also damage ecosystems, which has led to the loss of larger fish in the Great Lakes and resultant declines in outdoor recreation and impacts to local economies. 

Zebra mussels have recently been discovered in the Colorado River and other bodies of water along Colorado’s Western Slope, including Eagle County and outside of Grand Junction. More than 40 million people across seven states rely on the Colorado River Basin, and the spread of these invasive species into this critical body of water could have devastating impacts for many communities across the West. 

The EXPLORE Act was signed into law in the 118th Congress, which included additional authorities for the Department of Interior (DOI) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to respond to and monitor aquatic invasive species, including zebra mussels, and established a Vessel Inspection and Decontamination Station grant program for Reclamation States in Section 128: Aquatic Resource Activities Assistance. We understand the many pressures on your agencies, but request that you prioritize the implementation of these provisions in light of the threat facing our waterways and rivers in the West. 

We request responses to the following questions by August 29, 2025: 

1. What is the status of implementation of Section 128 of Public Law 118-234, including the status of the Grant Program for Reclamation States outlined in Section 128 (c)? When do you anticipate fully implementing the authorities provided within Section 128?
2. What actions have DOI and USDA taken to combat the spread of quagga and zebra mussels throughout our nation’s waterways?
3. What agency resources have been allocated to address the threat of invasive mussels by DOI and USDA?
4. Have DOI and USDA offered assistance to the State of Colorado to combat the spread of the invasive mussels? 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)

Pictured Above: Congressman Neguse speaking with constituents at his most recent town halls in Red Feather Lakes (right) and Laporte (left) during the last week of July.

Lafayette, CO — Since the start of the 119th Congress in January, and Donald Trump’s subsequent return to office, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse has set the standard for constituent access, hosting 14 in-person town halls across Northern Colorado and the Western Slope. Rep. Neguse has hosted these town halls throughout 5 counties and 14 communities in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District, and has held more town halls than all of Colorado’s members of the U.S. House of Representatives. 

“It is my belief that the broken state of our politics is undoubtedly connected to the outright refusal of so many elected officials to engage directly with the citizens they serve. That is why I have made it my mission over the last seven months to ensure that I show up in every community—no matter how small—to hear directly from constituents,” said Congressman Neguse. “At our town halls, we welcome tough questions, suggestions, and ideas from folks across the political spectrum—because that is what listening to your constituents is all about. And that’s why I’ll keep showing up in the many towns and communities we’re all so lucky to call home, so that everyone can keep making their voices heard.” 

Congressman Neguse has hosted town halls this year in Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont, Nederland, Breckenridge, Louisville, Boulder, Steamboat Springs, Edwards, Frisco, Gold Hill, Allenspark, Red Feather Lakes, and Laporte.

Click HERE to watch a video recapping Congressman Neguse’s 14 town halls. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)

Lafayette, CO — Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following statement regarding his alarm on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and reaffirming his call for the large-scale expansion of humanitarian aid, as well as his support for a letter sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff expressing the same.

“I join my Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump administration to immediately implement a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza to address the acute humanitarian crisis and provide life-saving aid and services to those suffering from hunger, malnutrition or starvation. I also urge the administration to swiftly resume diplomatic efforts to secure the release of the hostages held by Hamas, a ceasefire agreement, and an end to the war.” 

The full text of the letter can be found HERE.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05)

Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced a resolution formally recognizing America’s national debt as a threat to its national security. Congressman Biggs has introduced this resolution in previous congresses, and its reintroduction comes as America is hurtling toward an astounding $37 trillion national debt. Reckless spending, mounting interest payments, and waste, fraud, and abuse abound, yet Congress remains reluctant to cut spending and balance the budget. 

Despite Congress’s refusal to commit to responsible spending habits, Congressman Biggs remains committed to implementing sound fiscal policy. He has also proposed a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution.

“The federal government’s wasteful spending spree is unsustainable and is inching us ever closer to a fiscal cliff,” said Congressman Biggs.

“Our reckless spending habits will enable our adversaries to surpass us on the global stage and constrain our ability to defend our nation in the face of attack. It is past time for Congress to be serious about balancing the nation’s budget and making significant cuts to federal spending, lest we pin a $70 trillion debt on our children and grandchildren’s shoulders.

“Relying on continuing resolutions year after year is lazy legislating. Raising the debt ceiling every year is a cop out. American voters elected us to enact President Trump’s America First priorities through responsible budgeting, not to maintain the status quo. My resolution acknowledges that Washington has a spending problem and calls to restore regular order to the appropriations process.”

Cosponsors of the resolution include: Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL),  Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), and Rep. Keith Self (R-TX).

The resolution may be read here, and Congressman Biggs’s proposed balanced budget amendment may be read here.

The Daily Signal covered the resolution here.