Congressman Randy Weber

Representing the 14th District of Texas
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Spending Cuts and Debt

Like you, I am very concerned about the out-of-control spending by our government, and the enormous debt future Americans will inherit. More government is not the answer. More spending is not the answer. More taxes are not the answer. The answers are found through hard choices to cut spending and to limit the government, thereby ensuring a stronger, safer America for tomorrow.

As you may know, in the last four years our national debt has increased by $5.8 trillion to nearly $16.5 trillion, which translates into $52,200 per citizen and $145,800 per taxpayer. Entitlement programs are consuming over 60 percent of all federal spending each year, and interest payments on our debt have become the sixth largest category in the federal budget. Congress must remember what hard working Americans already know: we cannot build a thriving economy on a bloated government that spends and taxes too much. If we do not change course, current fiscal policies will push our debt burden to over $22 trillion by 2022. 

As Congress considers new spending legislation this year, I will not stand idly by while they spend taxpayers' hard-earned money and America into oblivion. Hardworking families are buckling down and working within their budget. It's time for Washington to do the same.

 

For more information concerning my work and views on Spending Cuts and Debt, please contact me.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.

More on Spending Cuts and Debt

Dec 12, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States House of Representatives voted on the Ryan-Murray Budget. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:

Nov 6, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) authored a letter, jointly signed by the entire Texas House Republicans delegation, to Governor Perry encouraging him to ensure ObamaCare exchange navigators in Texas are properly vetted, trained and state-certified.

Oct 16, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Tonight, the House voted on the Reid-McConnell Agreement which would fund the government till January 15, 2014, raise the debt ceiling to February 7 and require income verification of individuals who receive federal subsidies to help pay for health insurance under the President’s health care law. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood), who voted against the bill, made the following statement:

Oct 2, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House voted on legislation that would fund critical operations in the Federal government. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) issued the following statement:

Oct 1, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives voted on three proposed Continuing Resolutions to fully fund the government while either delaying or defunding the President’s takeover of healthcare. Upon arrival to the Senate, Senator Harry Reid chose to table and kill the proposed measures. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) issued the following statement:

Sep 30, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on a third Continuing Budget Resolution in yet another attempt to reach a compromise on government funding with the United States Senate. The previous two measures failed to achieve the necessary votes for passage. The third version of the Continuing Resolution would delay the individual mandate provision in the President’s healthcare law for one-year, as well as require Members of Congress and their staff to purchase healthcare on the exchanges without employer contributions.

Sep 29, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives voted on the Senate Continuing Resolution (H.J. Res. 59) with two House amendments that would delay ObamaCare for one year and repeal the medical device tax. The House also passed legislation that would ensure troops will be paid in the event of a government shutdown. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:

Sep 27, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate voted for an amendment that would strip the House’s measure to fully fund everything except for ObamaCare. The amendment passed with a vote of 54-44. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: