Rep. Tom Cole on General Government Bill: Cutting Waste, Ending Ineffective Policies

Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Bill

• 🎯 This legislation addresses fiscal year 2026 appropriations for financial services and general government.
• 💡 The bill aims to meet pressing needs while cutting waste and ending policies that are no longer effective.

Fiscal Responsibility and Priorities

• 💰 Spending is reduced below the previous year's level, ensuring funds are directed to the most critical areas.
• ⚖️ Fiscal responsibility is defined not by reducing essential services, but by focusing on investments that protect freedom and strengthen the country.
• ✅ The measure reflects the priorities of the American people by making necessary choices.

Advancing 'America First' Agenda

• 🇺🇸 The bill supports President Trump's 'America First' agenda by blocking Biden-era rules and reigning in wasteful programs.
• ⚙️ It focuses on making government work smarter, faster, and more efficiently for citizens.

Key Investments and Safeguards

• 🔒 Critical investments are made in cybersecurity and IT modernization to protect financial systems.
• 🛡️ The bill safeguards citizens from IRS overreach and strengthens efforts to combat the influx of fentanyl and other drugs.
• 📝 It codifies executive orders to protect taxpayers from waste, fraud, and abuse, and prevent improper payments.

Support for Americans and Businesses

• 🤝 The measure supports hardworking Americans and small businesses by protecting consumer freedom.
• 📈 It upholds financial and judicial systems and drives economic growth.