House Freedom Caucus demands ‘swift’ vote on Trump’s DOGE cuts
The House Freedom Caucus is making a bold statement by demanding a vote on the White House’s $9.4 billion federal spending cut proposal as soon as it lands on Capitol Hill. Led by Chairman Andy Harris, the conservative group is adamant about swift action on the upcoming package, which is expected to target funding for NPR, PBS, and USAID.
In a statement released on Monday, the Freedom Caucus expressed strong support for the proposed rescissions, emphasizing the need to curb wasteful spending and taxpayer-funded programs with liberal bias. The group is calling for immediate action on the White House’s first Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts, urging the House of Representatives to move the package to the floor for quick passage.
This move comes as Elon Musk, who led President Trump’s DOGE effort, steps away to focus on his other ventures. Musk’s proposed spending cuts stirred controversy and divided Congress along party lines. The Freedom Caucus is determined to push through the rescissions package, viewing it as a crucial step in delivering on the Trump agenda and demonstrating Congress’s commitment to fiscal responsibility.
The White House is set to submit its $9.4 billion spending cuts package to Congress on Tuesday. This proposal, known as a rescissions package, allows the president to block allocated funds that were approved by Congress. Lawmakers will have 45 days to take action on the proposal before it becomes void.
GOP officials have indicated that this is just the first of several rescissions packages that could come from the White House. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett has confirmed that more cuts are in the pipeline. The House Freedom Caucus, along with other Republican groups, is pushing for a swift vote on the package to ensure that the savings are codified into law.
Bringing the package to a House-wide vote within a week will require quick political maneuvering, as lawmakers must have 72 hours to review the bill before voting. House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republican leaders are determined to move swiftly on the spending cuts to address government waste and reduce the national debt.
As Congress works to pass the multi-trillion-dollar tax and immigration bill, Republican leaders are aiming to have it on President Trump’s desk by the Fourth of July. Speaker Johnson emphasized the importance of fiscal restraint and accountability in government spending, signaling that more cuts and reforms are on the horizon.
In the coming weeks and months, Congress will be focused on codifying the DOGE savings and passing appropriations bills to reflect the new fiscal priorities. The House Freedom Caucus, along with other Republican groups, is committed to advancing the White House’s rescissions package and enacting meaningful spending cuts to curb government waste and misuse of taxpayer dollars.
