Reps. Ron Estes, Jodey C. Arrington, Rudy Yakym, Tim Burchett, Jeff Duncan, and Jake Ellzey have introduced H.J.Res. 113, the Business Cycle Balanced Budget Amendment. This proposed legislation aims to address the excessive spending and national debt of the United States by requiring the federal government to balance its budget.The need for this amendment is underscored by the alarming statistics. As Rep. Estes points out, "Our country borrows about $90,000 per second, each American is on the hook for $100,000 of debt, and our national debt is expected to increase from...
On February 13, 2024, the House of Representatives voted to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The decision comes after an extensive investigation by the House Homeland Security Committee, which has presented a strong case against Mayorkas for his alleged failure to comply with the law and breach of public trust.In response to the impeachment, Republican Congressman Ron Estes from Kansas released a statement expressing his support for the decision. He stated, "Secretary Mayorkas has been impeached – a first step in bringing...