Budget and Spending
As a fiscal conservative, I am deeply troubled by our nation’s ever growing debt burden. Washington should respect hardworking taxpayers and balance its budget just like the State of Oklahoma does. We must remember that debt today becomes tomorrow’s taxes. For the sake of our children and grandchildren we urgently need to bring fiscal restraint back to Washington. During my time in Congress, I will support efforts to bring greater transparency to federal spending and to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
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Washington, D.C.- After voting to support H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill, Congresswoman Bice issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C.- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on their first appropriations bill, H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This legislation includes $452.64 billion for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and $18 billion for military construction and family housing, an increase over FY25 funding levels.
Washington, D.C.- The Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-344) sets up a process through which an administration may request that Congress rescind previously appropriated funds. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to eliminate $9.4 billion in unobligated spending at the State Department, USAID, CBP, and other programs. In total, there were 22 rescissions.
Congresswoman Bice issued the following statement:
For too long, the federal government has been a model of inefficiency and wastefulness, squandering hard-earned taxpayer dollars. Bureaucrats and unelected officials in Washington have failed to manage your money responsibly. Under the leadership of President Trump, we have been given a mandate by the people to reform our government, cut unnecessary spending, and run a more efficient and effective federal system.
'Efficient and accountable': GOP-led DOGE bill aims to slash outflow of federal dollars By Elizabeth Elkind Fox News FIRST ON FOX: House Republicans are eyeing ways to slash the outpouring of federal dollars after President-elect Donald Trump signaled that cutting government red tape would be a major part of his agenda. |
Washington, D.C.- Today, the House of Representatives voted on H.R. 9494, the Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act.
The servicemembers who put their lives on the line every day for their country deserve to have their nation put them first. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is one of the most important pieces of legislation that Congress works on every year. This bill not only funds our brave men and women's salaries but also helps prepare our military to meet the challenges faced from adversaries across the globe. |
Washington, D.C.- Congresswoman Bice issued the following statement after voting to support supplemental security funding:
Washington D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, legislation which includes six appropriations bills: Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; Legislative Branch; State, Foreign Operations; Defense; Financial Services and General Government; and Homeland Security. This package provides targeted cuts to wasteful non-defense programs. Importantly, it strategically reduces spending in a responsible and sustainable manner.
Washington, D.C.- Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, legislation which includes six appropriations bills: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration; Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; Interior, Environment; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs; and Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development. This package provides targeted cuts to wasteful non-defense programs. Importantly, it strategically reduces spending in a responsible and sustainable manner.