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Budget Committee Agrees to Garrett Amendment to Ensure Spending Cuts

Statement

Date: March 17, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Government Budget and Spending

Rep. Scott Garrett (NJ-05), a senior member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement after the House Budget Committee passed his amendment to encourage House leadership to find $30 billion in cuts in future fiscal bills. Garrett's amendment was the only amendment that was adopted by the committee. The budget was ultimately reported out of committee with Garrett's support.

"During the House Budget Committee markup, almost every one of my colleagues recognized that our national debt is approaching $20 trillion and we need to act now. That's why I'm pleased that my colleagues on the committee and Speaker Ryan were supportive of my amendment to make sure that the House will vote on additional spending cuts. It's an uphill battle, but these are the fights the American people are expecting us to have, and I'm proud to be at the forefront of this serious debate."


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