East Idaho Times

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has voiced his concerns about the approach taken by Congress in handling the first Fiscal Year 2024 spending package. In a statement, Crapo emphasized the drawbacks of bundling multiple appropriations bills together without thorough consideration, stating that it leads to supporting both wasteful and beneficial policies without discrimination.

Crapo criticized the practice of pushing through spending packages without allowing for a comprehensive amendment process, which he described as irresponsible. He highlighted the negative impact of this method on the fiscal discipline of the government, noting that it hinders the ability to prioritize and scrutinize individual spending measures.

According to Crapo, this approach does not align with the necessary steps to put the country's fiscal affairs in order. By combining unrelated appropriations bills into all-or-nothing packages, Congress is limiting the opportunity for a more targeted and prudent allocation of resources.

The Senator's remarks reflect a broader concern about the efficiency and transparency of the budgeting process in Congress. As debates continue over fiscal policies and government spending, Crapo's stance underscores the importance of a more deliberative and thoughtful approach to budget decisions.