Jun 20, 2019
My amendment is simple. It would reduce spending in this division by 14 percent, the amount that is needed to avoid busting the budget caps and preventing sequestration, which would compromise our national security. This division would…
Jim Banks
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Jim Banks is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Indiana's 3rd congressional district since January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Banks has focused on issues such as trade, national security, and fiscal responsibility during his time in office. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at countering the influence of countries like China in U.S. markets and has expressed concerns about the potential changes to Senate rules by Democrats, particularly regarding the filibuster.
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Jun 20, 2019
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division B (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. Each amount made…
Jun 20, 2019
Frankly, the arguments from my colleagues who oppose this amendment simply don't add up. By busting the budget caps, the nondefense programs that they are so passionately defending would face $55 billion in automatic cuts. So it seems my…
Jun 19, 2019
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division A (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. Each amount made…
Jun 19, 2019
What the other side is proposing is both reckless and irresponsible. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle want to bust the budget caps to fulfill liberal spending priorities and, in the process, put our national security at risk…
Jun 19, 2019
It is long past time that we get serious about putting our fiscal house in order. This division costs nearly $74 billion, which is an increase of nearly $10 billion from the fiscal year 2019 enacted level. My amendment is simple. It cuts…
Jun 19, 2019
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Indiana will be postponed. Amendment No. 44 Offered by Mr. Huffman The Acting CHAIR. It is…
Jun 18, 2019
Woman, I was proud this year to lead the Republican Study Committee's effort in creating and drafting our own budget as part of the Budget and Spending Task Force. I gathered together with several of my colleagues, coming from different…
Jun 18, 2019
Woman, in total, the Energy and Water Development division cost the American taxpayers $46.4 billion. That is a 4 percent increase above the fiscal year 2019-enacted level. Specifically, the division includes $23.3 billion for nondefense…
Jun 18, 2019
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division E (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. _. Each amount made available…
Jun 13, 2019
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division D (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. _. Each amount made available…
Jun 13, 2019
The contrast here couldn't be any clearer. We have so many young people who are watching us in the gallery today. At home, I have three daughters who are aged 9, 7, and 6. If we don't do something about a $22 trillion national debt today…
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