Dr. Rand Paul Forces Amendment to Limit Reckless Borrowing and Enforce Fiscal Responsibility

Washington, D.C. – Tonight, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) forced a vote on his amendment to the budget resolution, offering a responsible alternative to the proposed $5 trillion debt limit increase. Dr. Paul’s amendment would providing a limited, 3-month extension that forces Congress to vote again on the debt ceiling before continuing down the road of fiscal irresponsibility and confront the root cause of our fiscal crisis: out-of-control spending.

“Washington will borrow $2 trillion this year just to keep the lights on. Handing Congress another $5 trillion blank check ensures nothing changes. If we’re serious about cutting spending, then Congress needs to get serious about returning to fiscal responsibility,” said Dr. Paul. “My amendment gives Congress a 3-month runway to give them a chance to prove they’re willing to follow through on their commitments to reduce spending.”

Dr. Paul’s amendment simply modifies the debt ceiling number in the budget resolution by a fraction of the proposed amount, delivering a clear signal that unchecked borrowing must come to an end.

Congressional leadership has made vague promises to pursue spending cuts, but the American people deserve more than promises—they deserve accountability. Dr. Paul’s amendment provides a clear choice: continue piling on trillions in new debt or take meaningful steps toward restoring fiscal sanity.

Read the full amendment HERE and See Dr. Paul’s speech HERE.

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