Republican Study Committee will offer an amendment to reduce spending in H.R. 1, the FY 2011 continuing resolution, by an additional $22 billion

RSC Members Offer Amendment to Cut More from 2011 Spending Bill Looking to Make a Good Bill Better Washington, Feb 18 -

Today, members of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) will offer an amendment to reduce spending in H.R. 1, the FY 2011 continuing resolution, by an additional $22 billion. The amendment would return total non-security spending in 2011 to just below its pre-stimulus 2008 level, which represents a savings of more than $100 billion from President Obama’s non-security discretionary budget request for this year.

“After years of endless increases, Congress is finally talking about how to reduce spending and get Washington out of the way,” said RSC Chairman Jim Jordan. “In the last four years, federal spending rose by nearly 36% while Americans’ median family income fell by 4.2%. At the same time, the national debt spiked by a staggering $5.4 trillion.

“Families and businesses have had to cut back, and they’re demanding that Washington do the same. This week, Republicans are taking the first step to getting the country’s finances in order. This is already a good bill, but I believe we can make it even better.”

The amendment, which will be formally offered by Rep. Marsha Blackburn, makes across-the-board cuts of 11% to Legislative Branch accounts and 5.5% to all other non-security accounts, excluding aid to Israel.

In addition to Chairman Jordan and Rep. Blackburn, other sponsors of the amendment include Reps. Jeff Flake, Scott Garrett, Mike Pence, John Campbell, Jeff Duncan, Frank Guinta, Tim Huelskamp, Steve Southerland, and Joe Walsh.

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TEXT and IMAGE CREDIT: Republican Study Committee (RSC) - The Caucus of House Conservatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2.18.2011

House approves amendment to block funds for implementation of Internet regulation FCC overstepped its authority H.J.RES.37

House sends clear message: FCC overstepped its authority, House approves amendment to block funds for implementation of Internet regulation.

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives today sent a clear signal to the FCC that it overstepped its authorities granted by Congress by strongly rebuking the commission’s attempts to regulate the Internet.

The House passed an amendment, offered by Rep. Greg Walden, chair of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, to the Continuing Resolution to prohibit the FCC from using funds to implement the controversial Internet regulations that the commission adopted in December. The amendment was crafted with leaders from the Appropriations Committee, including Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, Jo Ann Emerson, and Tom Graves, to give time for Congress to permanently overturn the misguided rules.

“We all want an open and thriving Internet. That Internet exists today. Consumers can access anything they want with the click of a mouse thanks to our historical hands-off approach,” said Walden. “I am pleased that my colleagues in the House accepted my amendment to ensure the FCC does not have the funds to implement the controversial Internet regulations.”

“However, the amendment is simply a stop gap measure while we work towards passing a more permanent solution,” Rep. Walden said. “I would encourage everybody who cares about keeping the government out of the business of running the internet to cosponsor the Resolution of Disapproval, H.J.Res. 37, which would nullify the rules themselves.”

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Bill Summary & Status 112th Congress (2011 - 2012) H.AMDT.80

Bill Summary & Status 112th Congress (2011 - 2012) H.J.RES.37

TEXT and IMAGE CREDIT: House Energy and Commerce Committee January 11, 2011 By Alexa Marrero, (202) 225-3641 or Sean Bonyun, (202) 225-3761 2125 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515 | (202) 225-2927