Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr., MD, (R-Lafayette) supported passage of a year-end omnibus funding package. The bill includes several provisions that are critically important for Louisiana:
Boustany said: "I'm disappointed that here we are again with another year-end omnibus spending bill. I believe we must return to regular order, where we can better leverage conservative priorities in individual spending bills, not one massive package.
"This bill is a good bill -- it is not a perfect bill. Although there are many items I would have liked to include, I believe this legislation provides key victories for Louisiana and our country. The bill lifts the ban on crude oil exports, sets new standards for Red Snapper fishing in the Gulf, reins in the EPA and the IRS, contains significant pro-life protections, and increases funding for our military while providing support to key allies like Israel."