Hoeven Statement on Senate Passage of President Trump’s Rescissions Request Legislation Makes $9 Billion in Spending Cuts

Hoeven Statement on Senate Passage of President Trump's Rescissions Request Legislation Makes $9 Billion in Spending Cuts

WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate approved President Trump's request to rescind $9 billion in wasteful spending. The White House submitted the rescissions package, which represents less than one-tenth of 1 percent of the federal budget, to Congress for consideration.

"The American people have made it clear that we need to get control of our debt and deficit," said Hoeven. "This package represents a fraction of our federal budget but is an important step in reining in federal spending. The vast majority of the rescissions come from foreign aid, and will help get rid of projects we shouldn't be funding."

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