[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 88 (Wednesday, May 24, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2558]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  WE MUST GET CONTROL OF OUR SPENDING

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Wisconsin (Mr. Steil) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. STEIL. Mr. Speaker, we are at a precipice as we face a debt 
ceiling crisis coming down in a few short days. The President doesn't 
seem to have a sense of urgency in the negotiations that is required to 
meet the moment.
  Over the past 2 years, costs have gone up over 15 percent. Inflation 
is eating away at American paychecks. American families are finding it 
harder to get by. Our Nation's debt now surpasses $31 trillion, and 
Washington continues to spend more. It is time to get our spending 
under control.
  This House passed a reasonable, sensible bill to raise the debt 
ceiling. The Limit, Save, Grow Act moves our debt ceiling up by 
eliminating the growth of government, saving taxpayers' money, and 
growing the economy. The plan will claw back unspent COVID funds, 
making sure we are protecting taxpayers. It calls for able-bodied, 
childless adults to work a minimum of 20 hours a week in order to 
receive benefits. Bringing people back into the workforce will actually 
grow our economy and help address poverty.
  We can limit government growth and spending, we can save taxpayers' 
money, and we can grow the economy all at the same time.
  Mr. Speaker, I am hopeful the President of the United States 
understands the urgency of the moment and comes together to save 
taxpayers' money.

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