Congress Has 40 Days to Cut Spending and Close the Border

The American people look to Congress to act in their best interests. But recently, Congress has abdicated in its responsibility to make meaningful spending reforms or secure the border. In a recent press release, Heritage Action’s Executive Vice President Ryan Walker writes

“Congress has backed itself into a corner—unable to pass responsible spending bills or secure our border, and opting again for a short-term CR that fails to solve any of the problems facing our country. As usual, taxpayers will foot the bill for Washington’s recklessness. Congress has 40 more days to fight for separate funding bills that will roll back inflation-fueling spending and force the Biden administration to reverse the flow of illegal immigration. They cannot waste this time.

“The American people are exasperated with the Swamp’s dysfunction that puts them last. Hardworking families are struggling to afford gas, groceries, and rent. Their communities are overrun with fentanyl and rising crime driven by the border crisis. Meanwhile, our government has wasted opportunity after opportunity, and moved the goal posts with a third short-term CR that accomplishes very little for the people.”

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