Congressman Richard Nugent

Representing the 11th District of Florida

Rep. Nugent Offers Amendment to Block Taxpayer Funded Auto Leases for Congressmen

May 1, 2014
Press Release
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Following consideration of his amendment to the Leg Branch Appropriations bill blocking members from leasing cars with official funds, Rep. Rich Nugent (FL-11) issued the following statement:
 

“On Thursday, I offered an amendment to the Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill that would have blocked members of the House of Representatives from leasing automobiles with taxpayer funds. 

“To be sure, most of my colleagues who participate in the auto lease program have done so frugally and responsibly.  But some have not been responsible.  In my opinion, with everything that the American people have been through during this recession and with everything we have asked the federal government to do in terms of tightening their belts, to have members of Congress leasing Lexuses and Cadillacs on the taxpayers’ dime is completely unacceptable. 

“I was very sorry to see the amendment defeated, especially in such a close vote.  But I’m going to continue looking at ways to bring additional transparency and accountability to this program.”  

 

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