Representative Mike Ezell

Dear [salutation],

Like everyone else across the United States, I'm deeply concerned about the possibility of a debt limit default. For this week's newsletter, I wanted to recap how we got here and what House Republicans have done to solve the debt crisis.

While that's been my primary focus this week, I also voted to overturn some radical Biden policies on trucking and student loans. Here's what's been going on in Washington:

Biden's Default Looms

Speaker McCarthy and House Republicans have been sounding the alarm about Biden's debt limit crisis since January. Here's a quick timeline courtesy of the Speaker's office:

Now that they've finally agreed to negotiate, President Biden and Senator Schumer are resisting any cuts to our out-of-control spending. They're so committed to expanding federal spending that they seem perfectly fine letting America default on its debt.

According to a CNN Poll, 75% of Americans, including 77% of Independents and even 54% of Democrats disagree with the radical Biden-Schumer debt limit demands.

Do you agree? Please take a moment to fill out the survey below:

Should Biden and Congress negotiate a debt limit package that cuts wasteful spending?

YES, any debt limit package should cut wasteful spending

NO, Congress should raise the debt limit without cutting wasteful spending

Undecided

If Biden and Schumer really don't want to negotiate, there's one simple way to end this debt limit crisis: pass and sign House Republicans' bill that would limit wasteful spending, save taxpayer dollars, and grow the economy.

We passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act through the House a month ago today. It would save taxpayers over $4.5 trillion over the next ten years by cutting wasteful spending and unleashing American energy—without cutting Social Security, Medicare, or our national defense.

Unfortunately, Majority Leader Schumer has refused to bring it up for a vote in the Senate. He doesn't want Senate Democrats to have to go on the record as preferring default to responsible spending reforms.

House Republicans are negotiating in good faith. We want to bring an end to Biden's debt limit and rein in wasteful spending, and we've provided a clear roadmap of how to do exactly that.

I hope and pray that we can get a deal done soon and avoid a default. It's past time for Biden and Schumer to do their jobs and come to the table for a serious negotiation that protects our economic future for our kids and grandkids.

Protecting Our Supply Chain

On Tuesday, I voted to overturn a Biden EPA rule that would do massive damage to our nation's supply chain.

The rule would raise emissions standards for large trucks by 80%. While I understand the importance of keeping our environment clean, this rule would have massive unintended consequences.

It would jack up the price of vehicles, increase the cost of goods, and risk the livelihoods of America's truckers—and by raising the price of new trucks by thousands of dollars, it would actually incentivize keeping older, higher-polluting trucks on the road.

At a time when rising prices are already a concern for so many Americans, Congress must continue working to strengthen—not weaken—our supply chain.

Promoting Personal Responsibility

On Wednesday, I voted to pass Rep. Bob Good's (VA-05) resolution to undo Biden's student loan transfer scheme. I was proud to cosponsor that resolution because I believe in the importance of personal responsibility.

According to the CBO, this scheme would cost roughly $400 billion and would force the estimated 83% of Americans who don't have student loan debt to cover the debts of the 17% who do.

My parents raised me to take responsibility for my actions, and it shouldn't be controversial to hold every American to that standard.

With Memorial Day approaching next week, it's a great time to reflect on the many men and women who gave their lives in defense of our freedoms. Their sacrifices allow us to live in the greatest nation in the world.

If you need help with a federal agency or have questions about legislation, please call one of my offices below or contact us on our website at ezell.house.gov. For more frequent updates, you can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

It's an honor to serve you in Washington and at home.

Sincerely,

Mike Ezell
Member of Congress

Biden's Default Looms

Protecting Our Supply Chain

Promoting Personal Responsibility

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