Government Reform
I agree with most Ohioans that our Federal Government spends far too much and is overly large, cumbersome and bureaucratic. Many of the roles currently filled by government agencies would be better left to individuals, private businesses and non-profit organizations. I take my government oversight responsibilities very seriously, and am well-positioned to work on this issue from my seat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. During the 114th Congress I will continue to consider and propose ways to reduce government spending and eliminate redundancy in government agencies.
WHO:
Rep. Jim Jordan, Chairman, House Freedom Caucus
Sen. Mike Lee
Chairman Jeb Hensarling, House Financial Services Committee
American families are fed up with Washington. And they have every right to be. They see their tax dollars being given to able-bodied people who can work but won't. They see their hard-earned money being handed out to connected and powerful corporate interests. And they see a Congress that's not willing to fight for them.
"The Constitution is clear: Before the government can get information on an American citizen they need a warrant. Several Members sought to amend the USA Freedom Act to ensure these protections. The amendment was rejected by the Rules Committee, even though last year the exact same language passed on the House floor with 293 votes. The USA Freedom Act fails to adequately protect Americans' Fourth Amendment rights, which is why I opposed it."
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During the hearing, Rep. Jordan made the following comments:
The hearing, titled "Examining the Export-Import Bank's Mandates," will be held at 1 p.m. Eastern tomorrow in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building. Rep.
"The House Freedom Caucus opposes reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank, and urges Republican leadership to not bring to the House floor any legislation that would do so. The Ex-Im Bank is the ‘bridge to nowhere' of corporate welfare, and is a classic example of crony capitalism. The Bank has failed to comply with reform requirements included in previous reauthorizations.
"The IRS systematically targeted the First Amendment rights of the American people. The legislation we passed today will go a long way in making sure that such targeting never happens again.
"As one of his final acts as U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., Ronald Machen used his power as a political weapon to undermine the rule of law. Mr. Machen was legally bound to convene a grand jury, but instead he ignored his obligation and unilaterally decided to ignore the will of the House of Representatives.
Prior to joining HFC, Chartan was a policy advisor for the Senate Steering Committee under Chairman Mike Lee (R-UT), and previously Chairman Pat Toomey (R-PA). Before that he served as a legislative staffer in Senator Toomey's Washington, D.C. office. He graduated from Duke University.
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH), chairman of HFC, said: