Reducing the National Debt
The national debt creates a climate of confusion and an environment of uncertainty for hardworking Americans, and it is a growing threat to our national security.
For this reason, I do not support raising the debt ceiling. Our federal government spends too much, and we can reign in our spending. I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get us back to the budgeting process outlined in the Constitution.
Every dollar we pay in interest is a tax on our future, and our children deserve better.
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Congressman Ted S. Yoho (R-FL-03) offered two amendments to the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act -H.R. 4923. His first amendment would limit the administration’s ability to create and enforce rules that would increase the cost of electricity and decrease the U.S. grid’s reliability. Chairman Simpson (R-Idaho) expressed appreciation and a willingness to work with Congressman Yoho in including similar language in the final bill.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Ted Yoho (R-FL-03) issued the following statement supporting House Republicans’ Fiscal Year 2015 budget resolution:
WASHINGTON DC – Today, Congressman Ted Yoho (R-FL) voted against S. 548. The vote, which passed 221-201, with 199 Republicans voting no, will raise the debt ceiling through March 15, 2015. Congressman Yoho provided the following statement:
This week, Congressman Yoho voted in favor of the FY 14 Consolidated Approprations Act.
Today the House of Representatives voted on two different measures to keep the government open. The first included the Continuing Appropriations Resolution as well as a measure to delay the individual mandate to the Affordable Care Act and ensure that Members of Congress and staff are not exempt from the health care law. The second measure included the previous provisions as well as a request to go to conference to resolve the differences between the House and Senate bills.
GAINESVILLE, FL, Aug 15th– Congressman Yoho will hold a town hall meeting to discuss upcoming legislation and answer questions from constituents on Tuesday, August 20th in Dunnellon. Details are as follows:
TOWN HALL MEETING HOSTED BY CONGRESSMAN TED YOHO
Date: Tuesday, August 20th
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Dunnellon High School
10055 SW 180th Ave Rd
Dunnellon, FL 34432
CONGRESSMAN YOHO VOTES FOR FULL FAITH AND CREDIT
WASHINGTON—Congressman Ted Yoho (FL-03) voted in favor today of H.R. 807, the Full Faith and Credit Act. This bill eliminates the threat of debt default by ensuring interest payments and Social Security payments are always paid first should the debt ceiling be reached.
U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho grasped a microphone as he stood beneath the yellow-fringed blue curtains of J.J. Finley Elementary’s auditorium in Gainesville Thursday evening, eschewing the on-stage podium in favor of the floor while fielding questions from his constituents.
The crowd swelled to about 100 at Congressman Ted Yoho's first constituent open house in Gainesville on Friday afternoon.
Last year, the Gainesville Republican rode a wave of tea party and grassroots support to unseat longtime incumbent Republican Cliff Stearns.
Friday, Yoho thanked his supporters and said he remained committed to principles of limited government, fiscal responsibility and free enterprise.
U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho has filed his first bill, seeking to keep any of his colleagues convicted of a crime from profiting from their congressional service.
The Gainesville Republican has offered the Trust Returned to the United States Taxpayer (TRUST) Act.