We Must Get Control of Our Spending

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Mr. STEIL. Mr. Speaker, we are at a precipice as we face a debt ceiling crisis coming down in a few short days. The President doesn't seem to have a sense of urgency in the negotiations that is required to meet the moment.

Over the past 2 years, costs have gone up over 15 percent. Inflation is eating away at American paychecks. American families are finding it harder to get by. Our Nation's debt now surpasses $31 trillion, and Washington continues to spend more. It is time to get our spending under control.

This House passed a reasonable, sensible bill to raise the debt ceiling. The Limit, Save, Grow Act moves our debt ceiling up by eliminating the growth of government, saving taxpayers' money, and growing the economy. The plan will claw back unspent COVID funds, making sure we are protecting taxpayers. It calls for able-bodied, childless adults to work a minimum of 20 hours a week in order to receive benefits. Bringing people back into the workforce will actually grow our economy and help address poverty.

We can limit government growth and spending, we can save taxpayers' money, and we can grow the economy all at the same time.

Mr. Speaker, I am hopeful the President of the United States understands the urgency of the moment and comes together to save taxpayers' money.

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