Scalise: Passage of House Republican budget marks another significant milestone as we work to get our economy back on track

Washington, D.C. – Republican Study Committee Chairman Steve Scalise today released the following statement after the House approved the Budget Committee’s budget proposal.

“Passage of the House Republican budget today marks another significant milestone as we work to get our economy back on track and protect the American Dream for future generations,” Scalise said. “As the father of a seven and four year old, I don’t think it is too much to ask that we balance the federal budget before my children graduate from high school. This responsible budget balances in ten years, saves Medicare from bankruptcy, repeals Obamacare, fixes our tax code, and implements pro-growth reforms that create jobs.

“Our proposal stands in stark contrast to both President Obama's budget, which raises nearly $2 trillion in new taxes and never balances, and the Senate which refused to meet legal obligations to even present a budget. Washington has a serious spending problem, and the only responsible solution is for Washington to start living within its means like American families do every year. I commend Paul Ryan and the House Budget Committee for their aggressive focus on solving the spending problems plaguing our nation.”