This is from an earlier post I didn’t copy. I believe it was about why Congress is letting the Executive Branch cancel programs and monies that Congress has appropriated.
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Well, I got a response for my query about Congress holding the power of the purse. Seems to be a bit wishy-washy about doing anything in Congress, which is where it should be addressed.
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Jeff Crank
Congress of the United States. House of Representatives. Washington, DC 20515
February 25, 2025
Hello Jack,
Thank you for contacting me regarding the budget. I appreciate hearing from you and welcome the opportunity to respond.
As you may know, Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution gives Congress the authority to create and appropriate a budget for the federal government. Over the years, excess and out of control spending by Congress has put our country into a staggering amount of debt. This bloated and unaccounted for spending has put our nation’s financial future into question.
The national debt is well over $36 trillion and increases by over $1.8 trillion every year. The Government Accountability Office estimates that the federal government loses over half a trillion dollars a year to fraud. The national debt has grown to the point where we now spend more simply paying off interest on the debt than we spend on national defense. This is unsustainable. Without serious course correction, essential government services like Social Security will become insolvent by 2033. There is no way to save these programs without serious cuts to federal spending.
I support President Trump’s efforts to reduce federal spending and eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse. Congress must find responsible and aggressive measures to balance our budget while staying true to our commitments to the American people.
Please know that I will keep your views in mind should any legislation related to this topic come to the House floor for a vote.
Again, thank you for contacting me. If you would like more information, or to request help with a federal agency, please visit my website at crank.house.gov. There you can sign up for my newsletter or keep in touch with me through my social media.
Sincerely,
Jeff Crank Signature.
Jeff Crank
Member of Congress