WASHINGTON – Heritage Action, a conservative grassroots organization with two million grassroots activists, released a statement from Executive Director Jessica Anderson supporting House Republicans’ debt limit legislation.
“Saving an estimated $4.5 trillion over the next 10 years, House Republicans’ debt ceiling proposal would be historic and they should be commended. Following the recommendations of Heritage Action and grassroots conservatives, this plan would rein in the bureaucratic state and put the American economy on track for recovery by limiting federal spending, rolling back partisan programmatic priorities, and implementing pro-growth reforms. By capping overall federal spending at FY 22 levels, instituting annual limits for budget growth, and rescinding unspent COVID-19 emergency response funding, this proposal would save taxpayer dollars and put the American people in the driver’s seat. Additionally, this plan would halt the weaponization of the federal government and roll back Left-wing partisan priorities the American people overwhelmingly oppose, including student loan “forgiveness,” Green New Deal-style handouts, and funding for 87,000 new IRS agents.
Every day, the American people feel the pain and inflationary burdens caused by Washington’s spending addiction. As the national debt pushes north of $31 trillion, Americans no longer feel optimistic about their own economic outlook and the financial future of our country. It’s time for President Biden to come to the negotiating table and put the future of our economy and country ahead of his own political agenda. As the process continues, conservatives must continue fighting for agreement on a plan that includes these key provisions to cap spending, shrink the administrative state, and bring accountability back to the federal budget process.”