Congresswoman Tenney Votes to Unlock Reconciliation Process to Implement President Trump’s America First Agenda

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released the following statement on the passage of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which sets the top line numbers of the budget reconciliation process.

This legislation passed the House by a vote of 217-215. 

“House Republicans took the first step today toward delivering on our promise to the American people: to craft a fiscally responsible budget that reins in out-of-control spending and lowers costs for hardworking families. With the national debt projected to reach $59 trillion by 2035, it is imperative that we curb reckless government spending. This resolution establishes a framework for Congress to implement at least $1.2 trillion in spending cuts, putting our nation on a path toward fiscal stability," said Congresswoman Tenney.

“This legislation also enables Congress to advance President Trump’s policy agenda, including securing our borders, reversing the Biden-Harris administration’s harmful energy policies, strengthening our national defense, and most importantly, building on the success of President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Time is quickly running out to extend TCJA’s pro-family, pro-worker, and pro-growth tax provisions, many of which are set to expire at the end of the year. Passing a comprehensive tax package as soon as possible is critical to preserving historic tax cuts for small businesses and working families. If Congress fails to act, taxpayers in NY-24 will face a 25% tax hike, and nearly 6 million jobs could be lost nationwide.

“By passing this resolution today, we are moving a step closer to ensuring the Trump administration is able to implement the America First Agenda that Americans overwhelmingly voted for last November.”

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