Eric Burlison said "This program has blown up and expanded-- nearly a 60 percent increase since 2020 alone. This addition of individuals who are able-bodied is jeopardizing the program that we should make sure is available for individuals who truly need it, those individuals who are disabled, parents with children, and anyone who is a student. Those are the individuals who we all see and want to provide a safety net to. Let's not let these programs, which are so valuable to them, be diluted by individuals who should be working. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Burlison). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 82 Offered by Mrs. Cammack The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 82 printed in part F of House Report 118-216." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 26, 2023

This program has blown up and expanded-- nearly a 60 percent increase since 2020 alone. This addition of individuals who are able-bodied is jeopardizing the program that we should make sure is available for individuals who truly need it, those individuals who are disabled, parents with children, and anyone who is a student. Those are the individuals who we all see and want to provide a safety net to. Let's not let these programs, which are so valuable to them, be diluted by individuals who should be working. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Burlison). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 82 Offered by Mrs. Cammack The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 82 printed in part F of House Report 118-216.

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Eric Burlison

Republican · Missouri

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