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It’s no secret that the two dozen or so 2020 Democratic presidential candidates are promising a slew of new and expanded government programs that are often “universal” and “free.” Americans should be skeptical when they hear these buzzwords, which are code for “rationed” and “expensive” when Democratic presidential candidates talk about "Medicare for all," the so-called Green New Deal, and free college.
On behalf of our activist community, I urge you to contact your representative and ask him or her to cosponsor the bills to defund the National Public Radio (NPR) and the Corporation for Public Broadcast (CPB), H.R. 3392 and H.R. 3393 respectively, both sponsored by Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.). Put simply, it is not the role of the federal government to be funding the arts including news outlets or entertainment sources such as NPR and CPB.
Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution states that “a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business,” but if you were to tune into C-SPAN during the first day or two of a weekly session in the House, you will likely see an almost-empty chamber, with only a handful of members from both parties debating or otherwise discussing pending legislative business. Although a quorum of members isn’t present, legislation is frequently passed by a voice vote.
Federal spending Opens a New Window. so far this year has already topped $3 trillion -- a new record for the first eight months of the year -- and Congress Opens a New Window. is once again coming up on an appropriations deal impasse.
FreedomWorks is proud to honor Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) as the member of the month for June 2019. He serves in the House of Representatives to represent Texas’ 21st Congressional District, which spans to the north and west of Austin, Texas. But in reality, Rep. Roy serves not only to represent his constituents but also to better the lives of all Americans by exposing and fighting against the status quo Washington ways that have put us $22 trillion in debt and left us more burdened by government than our founding fathers ever could have imagined.
On behalf of FreedomWorks activists nationwide, I urge you to contact your representative and ask him or her to vote in the manner prescribed for each amendment below to the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Legislative Branch, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, H.R. 2740. As is always the case, FreedomWorks reserves the right to key vote any amendment brought to the floor for a vote.
On behalf of FreedomWorks’ activist community, I urge you to contact your representative and ask him or her to vote NO on the Senate Amendment to the Supplemental Appropriations Act, H.R. 2157. This amendment would provide for more than $19 billion in funds for disaster relief for wildfires, hurricanes, and flooding, as well as for Puerto Rico, without any offsets for the new spending.
On behalf of our activist community, I urge you to contact your senators and ask them to vote YES on the Pennies Plan Balanced Budget, S. 1332. Introduced by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), the Pennies Plan Balanced Budget would cut two cents for every dollar of on-budget spending beginning in FY 2020. This would balance the federal budget by FY 2024, without making any changes to Social Security.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- FreedomWorks supports the House Freedom Caucus’ opposition to a potential deal between Congressional leadership that would bust the discretionary spending caps. Jason Pye, FreedomWorks Vice President of Legislative Affairs, commented:
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the introduction of the Federal Employee Disclosure (FED) Transparency Act, H.R. 2612, by Rep. Jody Hice (R-Ga.), FreedomWorks has issued a letter of support. Jason Pye, FreedomWorks Vice President of Legislative Affairs, commented:
FreedomWorks Foundation, American Legislative Exchange Council, Tea Party Patriots and Committee to Unleash Prosperity in partnership with a coalition of conservative organizations and prominent individuals, launched the Save Our Country Task Force.