As prepared for delivery. "We are here today considering this legislation because we have listened to the American people and are taking action on their behalf. "The Ways and Means Committee has traveled 5,000 miles to hear directly from working Americans about the impact today’s economy has had on them and their communities.

As prepared for delivery. "This debate was a long time coming. Not because it’s complicated, but because Democrats couldn’t accept the solution.   "We are here at the 11th hour finally dealing with the debt limit on a bipartisan basis because President Biden apparently needed 100 days to pick up the phone and talk to Republicans.   "During those 100 days, the ...

As prepared for delivery. "This crucial legislation will finally protect taxpayers and victims of fraud against the largest theft of tax dollars in American history. "Americans are suffering under a cost-of-living crisis, fueled by Democrats’ reckless spending. It has brought us to the brink of recession and spurred the highest increase in interest rates in 16 years. It must be ...

As prepared for delivery. "Thank you, Mr./Madame Speaker.   "Today’s fiscal crisis threatens all Americans.   "We are here today to debate legislation that accomplishes so much of what the American people want. Specifically, it begins to get Washington’s spending habit under control; it starts to slow the flow of special interest handouts to the wealthy and ...