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Monday, March 31, 2025

Lesko Statement on Debt Limit Vote in U.S. House

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Congresswoman Debbie Lesko | Official U.S. House headshot

Congresswoman Debbie Lesko | Official U.S. House headshot

WASHINGTON, D.C.—On June 31, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) released the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote on the debt limit deal:

“Although I appreciate the hard work put into negotiating a debt ceiling deal with the president, I cannot in good conscience vote for the current version of the debt ceiling bill. I am concerned that the bill allows unlimited borrowing with no debt ceiling cap through January 1, 2025, that the IRS will still have $70.6 billion to hire IRS agents, and that able-bodied adults who are experiencing homelessness are now exempted from work, job training, or drug rehabilitation requirements to receive SNAP benefits. Instead of advancing a system that makes people reliant on government programs that were designed for temporary assistance, we need to help those experiencing homelessness prepare for work and find jobs so they can get off of the streets permanently.”

Original source can be found here.

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