OKC Standard

Tonight, Congressman Josh Brecheen supported the continuing resolution in Washington, D.C. He stated, "Tonight, I voted for the CR so we can continue President Trump's agenda. This wasn’t the ideal situation, but with President Trump requesting it while he champions DOGE impounding funds (also applicable to this CR), this will greatly empower the process of cutting spending with FY26 appropriations bills." He also praised Speaker Johnson's efforts: "Speaker Johnson deserves credit for following through on his commitment to ensuring it was a truly clean CR, it contains no earmarks, and increases defense funding while also decreasing overall spending by $7 billion."

The continuing resolution includes several notable provisions. It grants a 14.5% pay increase for junior enlisted officers in the military—the largest such raise in four decades. Additionally, it allocates $6 billion to enhance military readiness and revive shipbuilding within the United States.

Notably, the resolution eliminates funding for earmarks that cost taxpayers over $14 billion last year. It also reverses $20 billion in increased IRS enforcement spending introduced under the Inflation Reduction Act and rescinds $10 billion from a slush fund at the Department of Commerce. Furthermore, it cuts $200 million from what is referred to as "woke universities."

For further information or press inquiries, contact Darren Dershem at darren.dershem@mail.house.gov.