Balance The Budget, Grow The Economy & Protect Paychecks

Statement

I want to take a minute to update you on an important event that takes place each year in Congress, and that's adopting the federal budget for the upcoming year -- or in this case, the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Resolution.

A budget is a statement of priorities; it is a fiscal blueprint that is fundamental to our service as elected representatives. People in Missouri's Sixth District must live within their own budgets, and Washington must do the same.

I was proud to join with my colleagues last week to support the Republican plan that puts our fiscal house in order by agreeing to a responsible, balanced budget and grow the economy. This plan targets wasteful spending, strengthens seniors' Medicare, and expands opportunity through long-overdue tax reform. Borrowing nearly 40 cents on every dollar and with the federal debt totaling over $17.5 trillion, once again House Republicans chose a path toward long-term fiscal sustainability and solvency, instead of continued deficit, debt and decline on the backs of middle class families. The budget also makes sure our men and women in uniform have the best resources to protect our national security.

It was critical that this year's budget repeal Obamacare and clear the way for patient-centered reform; the President's law is far too flawed to stand as law of the land.

The budget plan put forward from the other side of the aisle spends too much, taxes too much, and borrows too much. Specifically, it would raise taxes by an additional $1.8 trillion, increase spending by more than $740 billion, and increase debt by $4.3 trillion.

Elected representatives are entrusted with a solemn responsibility to tend the nation's business and secure a more prosperous America now and for the next generation. Please know that as your Congressman, I will continue to support sound fiscal policies, like a balanced budget.

Sincerely,

Sam Graves

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