Glacier Country News

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - On June 1, 2023, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke voted against H.R.: 3746: The Fiscal Responsibility Act, which would’ve suspended the debt ceiling until 2025. The bill passed the House and is now before the Senate for consideration.

Congressman Zinke said:

“The bill was not all bad. It contained modest but needed work on permit reforms and negotiated spending reductions. The problem is that it is just not enough for Montana. We are faced with adding $4 trillion in debt. More has to be done to cut the budget and grow the economy. Article I of the Constitution is clear - no money shall be withdrawn from the treasury but in Consequence of Appropriations made by law. I strongly believe we need to get back to that fundamental constitutional power. 

 I commend Speaker McCarthy for his work in passing the Limit, Save, Grow Act and forcing the White House to finally negotiate. with Republicans. I look forward to my work on the Appropriations Committee to reduce spending and pull back government over-regulation that is driving inflation and debt.”

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