Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 5305, Biden’s Blank Check, which fails to fund the government for the full fiscal year and suspends the nation’s debt ceiling through 2022 to pay for Democrats’ socialist spending spree despite our national debt currently standing at over $28.7 trillion: “I was taught growing up that when you’re in debt and your house is falling apart, you don’t get another credit card to splurge on fancy restaurants and luxurious vacations,” said Moore. “Instead of addressing the many crises facing our nation, including the border, crime, and inflation, Pelosi is asking taxpayers to write a blank check to the Biden administration to pay for its wildly expensive socialist spending spree. Worst of all, Pelosi waited until days before government funding runs out to force Congress to swallow a debt ceiling increase at the risk of a shutdown. At a time when Bidenomics is already wreaking havoc on millions of hardworking families, farmers, and small business owners, we should be focused on sensible spending reform - not holding America’s fiscal future hostage.” Background: Historically, Congress evaluates government spending each year through 12 appropriations bills, allowing a robust and careful examination of government programs and spending levels. However, a Continuing Resolution (CR), which Speaker Pelosi brought to the floor today, extends current funding levels, often on a short-term basis, until regular appropriations acts are completed. This process prevents government departments and agencies from properly budgeting for the full fiscal year - wasting tremendous amounts of time and money. Congress is considering a CR because Democrat leadership failed to perform its most fundamental duty - despite having full control of the federal government. Undoubtedly, this artificial crisis was part of Speaker Pelosi’s plan. After ignoring this important deadline for months, House Democrats released the bill text the morning of the vote, funding the government only through December 3rd of this year and leaving little time for lawmakers to review poison pills hidden throughout the CR. Additionally, Biden’s Blank Check suspends the debt ceiling through 2022 to provide funding for Democrats’ $3.5 trillion radical reconciliation bill. This short-term solution, which is bound to fail in the Senate, further contributes to Washington’s runaway spending and forces future generations to clean up the mess. ### |
