Griffith Statement on Voting Against the House’s Debt Limit Legislation
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 – Today, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement after voting against the Fiscal Responsibility Act:
“In late April, I voted in favor of the Limit, Save, Grow Act, House Republicans’ common-sense legislation to rein in Congress’ reckless spending, while also raising the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion.”
“I could not, however, justify voting in favor of legislation that raises the debt ceiling by a projected $4 trillion without a majority of the spending reforms previously agreed to, as was put forth by the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
“I was particularly disappointed that the REINS Act was not included in this new legislation. The REINS Act requires regulations proposed by federal agencies, in excess of $100 million, to be approved Congress before taking effect. This would take a significant step in restoring Congress’ legislative authority, as intended by our Constitutional framework. I will continue to fight to get the REINS Act enacted into law.”
June 1, 2023 @ 8:32 pm
Too bad our rep is more interested in the freedom caucus than in the survival of our economy.
June 2, 2023 @ 2:10 pm
It should be obvious to the voters in Griffith’s district that he is not now, nor has he ever been, a real voice for fiscal sanity and restraint. By not taking a principled stand on behalf of his constituents, that are the ones bearing the brunt of an ever-weakening dollar, ever nearer its collapse as the world’s reserve currency due to its fiat nature and unpayable debt, Griffith has demonstrated his ability to lead on this critical issue. As the old saying goes, “actions speak louder than words, and excuses.