Congressman Biggs Issues Statement Following House’s Failure to Adopt Balanced Budget Amendment

Today, the House of Representatives failed to adopt H.J.Res. 139, Congressman Andy Biggs's (R-AZ) Balanced Budget Amendment. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:

"Today, Washington had a choice: restore fiscal sanity or continue down the reckless path of endless spending and generational theft. Unfortunately, too many chose the latter.

For decades, both parties have talked about fiscal responsibility while racking up trillions in debt and passing the bill to our children and grandchildren. My Balanced Budget Amendment is a straightforward, common-sense solution to force Congress to do what every American family must do: live within its means.

The failure of this amendment is a stark reminder that there is no political will to rein in spending in Washington. Instead of making the tough decisions today, Congress continues to kick the can down the road, fueling inflation, weakening our economy, and threatening America's long-term stability.

Despite today's setback, I will never stop fighting to restore fiscal discipline, rein in out-of-control spending, and put our nation back on a sustainable path. The American people demand a government that is accountable, responsible, and committed to protecting their future-not bankrupting it."