We are already paying, both Republican and our governmental debt, about $475 billion just to rent the money we have already spent.
Thomas McClintock
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Thomas Miller McClintock is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 5th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he has been an advocate for limited government and fiscal conservatism throughout his political career. McClintock has focused on issues such as tax reform, environmental policy, and government spending. He previously served in the California State Assembly and as a member of the California State Senate, where he gained recognition for his commitment to conservative principles.
My greatest fear for our country is that our spending-driven debt and our annual deficits are setting the stage for a debt spiral.
The Fund draws from 30 years of mineral revenues (FY 2018-FY 2047) not already allocated by law.
I think the numbers that we heard from CAP are misleading when they are talking about $1.9 billion in critical systems.
H.R. 2584, the National Park Service Legacy Act, by Congressman Hurd, would provide direct financing for the high-priority deferred maintenance needs of the National Park Service.
H.R. 5210, introduced by Congressman Simpson of Idaho would establish the National Park Restoration Fund.
The Subcommittee meets today to hear testimony on two bills that seek to reduce the National Park Service's $11.6 billion deferred maintenance backlog.
We took these lands into trust for the American people's 'use, resort and recreation.'
We took these lands into trust for the American public's use, resort, and recreation. This responsibility requires active management, not benign neglect.
I think it is time to act. And this body can be enormously helpful in that effort.





