8 Ways Massive Omnibus Spending Bill Is a Mistake

…congressional leaders released a $1.5 trillion omnibus spending bill with the intent of jamming it through Congress and into law in just a few days with as little transparent and public debate as possible.

The 2,700-page omnibus spending bill is presented as a false choice: Either support this massive, expensive package and everything in it or suffer the political consequences of a partial government shutdown.

Through one manufactured crisis after another, the cycle of omnibus spending deals is one way that congressional leadership exerts its dominance over the legislative process at the expense of members who represent the majority of the American people. This is just another way in which the federal government is not held accountable to the American public.

Republican Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana, who is tracking the earmark numbers, said he counted 142 Schumer-linked pet projects to show off for the folks back home.

Of course, this is not the only option available to lawmakers. There is no need to rush through a 2,700-page omnibus with little public review or debate. It would take 396 hours to read and understand what is in the omnibus. Pelosi reportedly only giving members of Congress, their staff, and the public less than 12 hours before the vote is scheduled.

Congress has already enacted three continuing resolutions this fiscal year, with at least one more expected. And it could, of course, consider legislative priorities that have bipartisan support, such as supporting our national defense, in an open and transparent way.

Here are eight ways the massive omnibus spending bill would be a mistake:
1. Irresponsible and Inflationary Spending
2. Continues COVID-19 Emergency
3. Ukraine as a Political Pawn
4. Airdropped Earmarks
5. Abortion Funding
6. IRS Spending
7. Doubles Down on Green Energy Subsidies
8. Who’s Read It?

Comments from Rep Marjorie Taylor Green about the Omnibus process.

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