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WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on today's vote to increase budget caps and suspend the debt ceiling until July 31, 2021:

“Today’s spending bill will add $2 trillion to the federal debt over the next decade, increasing our nation’s debt to 97% of GDP by 2029. By raising budget caps $322 billion and suspending the debt ceiling until 2021, this deal gives Washington free reign to increase government spending at will for the next two years while kicking the can down the road. Despite the Trump administration proposing $574 billion in cost offsets, the final deal includes just $77 billion in offsets; not enough to justify this massive increase in spending,” said Rep. Estes.

“Although I am glad this bill includes important investments in our military and protections for pro-life policies, the overall spending levels are dangerous and irresponsible,” continued Rep. Estes. “While I voted against today’s budget, I am committed to working with President Trump to cut government spending and grow our economy to protect future generations of Kansans and Americans.”

Ron Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas’ 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means.