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Stutzman Statement on Bipartisan Budget Act

Statement

Date: Oct. 28, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Entitlements and the Safety Net Government Budget and Spending

U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued this statement today following the passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 by a 266-167 vote.

"This bipartisan budget deal is a disappointing display of fiscal irresponsibility. At the same time that this budget deal lifts the cap on how much money the federal government can borrow, it also lifts the caps on how much Congress can spend. This deal increases the fines bureaucrats can levy on individuals and small businesses, it drastically harms the crop insurance program that is critically important to Hoosier farmers, and robs billions of dollars from retirement Social Security to band-aid the looming insolvency of Social Security Disability Insurance.

"Half-measures and empty promises are not what the American people expect from their federal government. I look forward to new leadership in the House where we hopefully pursue bold ideas and long-term solutions to our nation's challenges."


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