Trump's Budget Includes Texas Sized Savings
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald J. Trump’s first annual budget proposal puts America first by reprioritizes spending in important ways. U.S. Congressman Brady (TX-08) released the following statement:
The graph below shows proposed changes over ten years:
BACKGROUND: Safety and Security o $54 billion billion increase in military spending to fight terrorists lay the groundwork for a larger, more capable strategy-driven military. o $300 million towards securing our southern border and immigration enforcement. o Recruiting and hiring additional agents, officers, investigators, attorneys, and support staff at CBP and ICE. Jobs and Growth o This budget prioritizes reforming our broken tax code so workers can keep more of their hard-earned dollars. o It also takes steps to protect workers and businesses by strongly enforcing our trade agreements and holding our trading partners accountable. Regulatory and Entitlement Relief Saves $274 billion over 10 years o By placing an emphasis on reducing waste, fraud, and abuse, President Trump’s budget also takes steps to ensure every dollar invested in important federal programs is truly helping individuals and families. o His budget also focuses on helping people in poverty find a job, earn a paycheck, and climb the economic ladder by rewarding work. o Cutting Obama era regulations, which have generated annual cost savings of approximately $600 million to $1.2 billion per year. CLICK HERE to learn more. |
