This week I announced 13 priorities for Idaho included in H.R. 8294, which passed the House Representatives July 20, 2022 by a vote of 220-207. H.R. 8294 includes the Transportation and Housing and Urban Development; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration; Energy and Water Development; Financial Services and General Government; Interior and Environment; and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2023.
While I am pleased to see these important projects for Idaho included, the spending levels in the overall package far exceed what I could responsibly support. Reckless government spending will only worsen current inflation.
I remain committed to prioritizing Idaho’s needs, reducing federal spending, and putting our economy on a sustainable, healthy path for the future. I look forward to working with my colleagues to craft a more responsible spending package that can gain bipartisan support as this bill moves forward to conference.