With only a few weeks left before Republicans lose their House and Senate majorities to Democrats, the House Freedom Caucus is urging party leaders to finish a sweeping conservative legislative agenda before the end of the 119th Congress.
In a letter issued to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), the lawmakers outlined what unfinished business remains, including a third reconciliation package, border security legislation, permitting reform, spending restrictions and voter ID requirements.
“In the two months remaining in the 119th Congress, we have an enormous amount of unfinished business to preserve and protect the Republic from an incoming majority party hell-bent on radically changing it,” the lawmakers wrote. “We must deny them every legislative leverage point possible.”
The lawmakers specifically call for the passage of a reconciliation bill that addresses federal debt, spending, and tax relief, including defense modernization, expanded health savings accounts and at least $1 trillion in spending reductions.
The letter also calls for codifying President Donald Trump’s border security policies, including a ban on sanctuary cities. This comes as Stephen Miller, a key architect of the Trump administration’s immigration policies, steps into the White House Chief of Staff role this week.
“Some of us called for action after our first reconciliation package to continue to move to support the American people,” the lawmakers wrote. “Unfortunately, the agenda stalled, and now we will no longer have the majority in the next Congress. We respectfully request that we take action in the next 60 days to protect the citizens we represent.”
The lawmakers are urging Republican members and leadership to finish the year strong, and remain in Washington, D.C., until all eight of their legislative objectives are accomplished.
“Moreover, we request that we not leave town until we accomplish these objectives,” the lawmakers wrote. “Every one of us – including those leaving Congress on January 3rd – should be committed to finishing the job.”
