Rep. Harriet Hageman, who recently won a Senate seat, is encouraging Republican colleagues to leverage the remaining time in the lame-duck Congress to implement significant budget measures. This initiative aims to protect federal agencies from potential defunding by Democrats and preserve budget cuts made during Donald Trump's presidency.
• Hageman advocates for passing multi-year budgets to safeguard agencies targeted by Democrats.
• She suggests using reconciliation to fund programs related to border security, immigration, and the Department of Justice, similar to past measures for the Department of Homeland Security.
• The goal is to establish permanent cuts to foreign aid and other federal expenditures that Democrats intend to restore.
• Other potential Congressional actions include using the Congressional Review Act to reverse unfavorable California state regulations that impact national policies.
• Hageman's strategy requires only a simple Senate majority of 51 votes, enabling the GOP to bypass filibuster restrictions.
• Rep. Randy Fine supports Hageman's initiative, emphasizing the need for Republicans to be productive during the remaining session to regain voter confidence.
Hageman's call to action aims to solidify Republican budget priorities and hinder Democratic plans in the upcoming Congress. By focusing on key funding areas and leveraging parliamentary procedures, she believes the GOP can effectively maintain their agenda until the end of 2028.
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