NW Valley Times

On March 22, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) expressed her dissenting opinion on the appropriations funding vote.

In a statement, Lesko stated, "Today, I voted no on the minibus budget deal that adds to our national debt and fails to advance critical conservative priorities. There were no funds to build the wall and no policies to secure the border." She further highlighted, "Instead, the budget increased funding for processing, housing, and healthcare for even more illegal immigrants."

Lesko also pointed out specific aspects of the budget that she disagreed with, noting, "The budget also included funding for alternatives to detention for illegal migrants, nearly $1 billion for climate initiatives at the Department of Defense, and no protection against funds being used to support DoD’s radical abortion travel policy." She concluded her statement by emphasizing, "Because of this, I could not in good conscience support this package."

The appropriations funding vote in the U.S. House of Representatives saw a divide in opinions, with Lesko making her stance clear on the budget decisions made.