Federal spending

How much the federal government spends and on what, which sets what programs and services Americans get and what taxpayers pay for.

What they call for

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3 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.

Cut federal spending

3 members
Harriet Hageman
Senate · Wyoming · Republican
“It is vital that we rein in spending. High inflation is a hidden tax on Americans at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and in every aspect of our lives.”
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Kevin Hern
Senate · Oklahoma · Republican
“Our nation’s debt is a threat to our national security and to the future of our children – I believe we must rein in government spending to reverse our government’s current unsustainable financial course.”
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“Our national debt is a threat to our national security and to the future of our children – I believe we must rein in government spending to reverse our government’s current unsustainable financial course.”
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Julia Letlow
Senate · Louisiana · Republican
“In the Senate, I will stay focused on the priorities that matter most to Louisiana families: keeping the border secure, stopping the flow of fentanyl, protecting election integrity, defending life, standing up for parents’ rights, protecting the Second Amendment, supporting Louisiana energy, and reining in Washington by cutting spending and shrinking the federal bureaucracy.”
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“Reduce government spending that fuels inflation”
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“Codify DOGE spending cuts”
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