Duval Times

Today, Senator Rick Scott provided an update on his efforts to tackle the nation's debt crisis and rising inflation. Recent data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis indicated an increase in the Personal Consumption Expenditure for November, further burdening American families and small businesses.

Earlier this week, Senator Scott led a press conference alongside Congressman Andy Harris, Chair of the House Freedom Caucus, advocating for a two-step reconciliation strategy in the 119th Congress. The proposed plan involves passing a reconciliation bill focused on America First legislation to secure the border, followed by another bill aimed at preventing tax hikes by Democrats, extending Trump Tax Cuts, and reducing government spending through reforms identified by the Department of Government Efficiency. Joining them were Senators Mike Lee and Ron Johnson, as well as Representatives Andy Biggs, Ralph Norman, Clay Higgins, and Scott Perry.

Senator Scott and Congressman Harris also spearheaded a letter signed by 26 Senate and House colleagues addressed to Leader-Elect John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson. The letter expressed full support for the two-step reconciliation strategy in Congress.

Signatories of this letter include Senators Ron Johnson, Mike Lee, Marsha Blackburn, Ted Budd, Roger Marshall, Lindsey Graham; Congressmen Chip Roy; Congresswomen Lauren Boebert; Congressmen Josh Brecheen; Eric Burlison; Michael Cloud; Andrew Clyde; Byron Donalds; Russ Fulcher; Bob Good; Andy Harris M.D.; Clay Higgins; Anna Paulina Luna; Mary Miller; Barry Moore; Ralph Norman; Andy Ogles; Scott Perry; Bill Posey; Tom Tiffany along with Congresswoman Anna Paulina-Luna again listed twice mistakenly in original text along with Congressman Andy Biggs and Keith Self.

Senator Scott has consistently called for measures to address America's debt issues since his election to the U.S. Senate.