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June 10th, 2021
Congressional Democrats and the Biden administration have embarked on a massive spending spree, placing the burden of the ensuing inflation crisis on American families and small businesses.
October 19th, 2020
The number one threat facing the nation, our coming debt debacle and no one seems to be talking about it.
September 20th, 2018
It has become popular this political season to call for "Medicare for All", a system of nationalized health care on the Medicare Model. Young Progressives are gaining traction within the Democratic Party with this popular...
February 7th, 2018
Senate leaders announced a bipartisan two-year budget agreement Wednesday that would provide nearly $300 billion in additional funding, a step likely to avert a Friday government shutdown and end a months-long impasse on...
October 29th, 2015
Yesterday, I voted against a deal to raise the debt limit to $19.6 trillion with no ceiling.This budget deal is irresponsible and represents Washington at its worst.It abandons spending caps, increases the nation’s deficit,...
January 20th, 2015
Sadly, the President has doubled down on the same agenda, which in his own words was on the ballot this last fall and was soundly rejected. But this agenda and these policies are not only wrong for America today, they're...
February 15th, 2014
As a fiscal conservative and member of the House Appropriations Committee, I have worked hard to eliminate wasteful and duplicative government programs. Last year alone, the House Appropriations Committee held more than 110...
February 10th, 2014
Today, I released a new video putting our enormous national debt into perspective. As our debt currently stands, it would be equivalent to winning the largest Powerball Jackpot in history every day, for 80 years.
October 21st, 2013
As you know, this past week, Congress passed a measure to raise the debt ceiling and reopen the government. While I’m relieved the Senate proposal allows the country to pay its bills, that it keeps agreed upon spending...
October 18th, 2013
I quote: "The fact that we are here today to debate raising Americas debt limit is a sign of leadership failure."It is a sign that the U.S. Government cannot pay its own bills. It is a sign that we depend on financial...
March 9th, 2021
If my colleagues and the leadership of this Congress want to continue mortgaging away our kids’ and our country’s future, having debt clocks in the House Budget and Appropriations Committee rooms is a simple way to confront...
March 12th, 2019
Early in the 1950s, the average American typically made purchases with cash. If they wanted to buy Christmas presents, they used layaway plans. (Make the purchase in a store, make a down payment, and then make...
March 26th, 2018
Last week, the House voted on an Omnibus bill that funded the government for the rest of the fiscal year. I voted against this horrible legislation. It went against almost everything I stand for (except strengthening our...
October 11th, 2017
When I talk with constituents about what they feel is the biggest threat to our great nation, an overwhelming amount say our national debt.
October 23rd, 2015
I made the following statement in reaction to the release of the Monthly Treasury Statement (MTS) last week showing that two new records had been set for inflation adjusted per person receipts by the federal government.
January 6th, 2015
Tomorrow, Congress opens a new legislative session. I am truly honored and humbled to represent the 19th District of Texas and to bring the values of West Texas and Big Country to Washington. Our newly elected Republican...
February 12th, 2014
I issued the following statement following last night's vote in the House of Representatives to raise the debt limit.Our debt is currently $17.2 trillion and will increase to $26 trillion over the next decade if we continue...
February 5th, 2014
I spoke on the Senate floor yesterday regarding the Congressional Budget Office’s latest report showing Obamacare will result in 2 million fewer full-time workers.The Congressional Budget Office said the number of full-time...
October 21st, 2013
As early voting kicks off in the Houston city elections, I sat down again with Bill Frazer, conservative candidate for the City of Houston Controllers Office. As the only certified public accountant in the race, Frazer is...
October 17th, 2013
I voted against a deal to suspend the debt limit and provide stopgap government funding. I believe that our current level of debt is dangerous for our economy and a crippling legacy for our children and grandchildren. So I...
