Spending Cuts and Debt

Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) released the following statement after voting for the Senate’s amended version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “The American people elected President Trump to get this country back on track, and he was clear about the priorities he’d fight for. I worked hard to make this bill as strong and fiscally responsible as possible, but at the end of the day, I’m… Read more »

Reconciliation gives us a rare opportunity to rein in reckless spending and reform entitlement programs. We either act now, or watch the country go bankrupt. Read some of the vital parts NEEDED to make the OBBB a success: https://washingtonreporter.news/.../interview-rep-ralph... Read more »

Checkout my interview on the Signal Sitdown where we break out the wins in the rescissions package, where reconciliation stands, and what it all means for Americans. youtu.be/9xWYi9J9CIk?si… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) voted in favor of H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, a landmark package that will eliminate $9.4 billion in unnecessary and ideologically driven federal spending. This bill targets egregious funding streams that undermine American values and burden taxpayers. “Washington doesn’t have a revenue problem. It has a spending addiction.… Read more »

Temporary cuts mean nothing if they’re reversed in secret. H.R. 4 puts them in law PERMANENTLY. Looking forward to votes tomorrow. No more backroom budget games. Read more »

Just finished our first Rules Committee meeting of the week. Important legislation is on the move — including the vital rescissions package! Read more »

A rescission is the President telling Congress, “We don’t need to waste this money — let’s give it back to the taxpayer.” How it works: - The White House sends a formal rescission request to Congress - That money gets put on hold for 45 days - If Congress approves, the funds are reclaimed and removed from the budget This is about accountability — clawing back unneeded dollars that… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed President Trump's One Big, Beautiful Bill Act with a vote of 215-214-1. Statement: "The House just secured BIG WINS for taxpayers in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act," said Rep. Norman on Thursday. "This bill, while not perfect, secured the following wins… Read more »

Democrats are mad we’re going overtime for the American people. Well guess what… it’s PAYING OFF!! The latest on the One Big Beautiful Bill: Read more »

After last night’s budget vote, we made some progress. Yes, we’re moving up Medicaid work requirements. Yes, we’re putting an end to the Green New Scam subsidies.  There are several bites at the apple, but more to be done. We have worked tirelessly to ensure President Trump's America First agenda is maximized in this bill. The US credit rating being downgraded is evidence of how… Read more »