Congressman Biggs: America’s National Debt is a Threat to Our National Security

Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced a resolution formally recognizing America’s national debt as a threat to its national security. Congressman Biggs has introduced this resolution in previous congresses, and its reintroduction comes as America is hurtling toward an astounding $37 trillion national debt. Reckless spending, mounting interest payments, and waste, fraud, and abuse abound, yet Congress remains reluctant to cut spending and balance the budget. 

Despite Congress’s refusal to commit to responsible spending habits, Congressman Biggs remains committed to implementing sound fiscal policy. He has also proposed a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution.

“The federal government’s wasteful spending spree is unsustainable and is inching us ever closer to a fiscal cliff,” said Congressman Biggs.

“Our reckless spending habits will enable our adversaries to surpass us on the global stage and constrain our ability to defend our nation in the face of attack. It is past time for Congress to be serious about balancing the nation's budget and making significant cuts to federal spending, lest we pin a $70 trillion debt on our children and grandchildren’s shoulders.

“Relying on continuing resolutions year after year is lazy legislating. Raising the debt ceiling every year is a cop out. American voters elected us to enact President Trump’s America First priorities through responsible budgeting, not to maintain the status quo. My resolution acknowledges that Washington has a spending problem and calls to restore regular order to the appropriations process.”

Cosponsors of the resolution include: Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL),  Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), and Rep. Keith Self (R-TX).

The resolution may be read here, and Congressman Biggs’s proposed balanced budget amendment may be read here.

The Daily Signal covered the resolution here.