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Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) released the following statement after the House passed the budget reconciliation package.
 
“This bill is the course correction we desperately needed. For years, taxpayers have been footing the bill for wasteful programs, unchecked spending, and handouts to people gaming the system,” said Chairman LaMalfa. “It delivers a significant tax cut, providing relief for working families and much needed reforms to government spending. It also includes major wins for folks in the West, allocating $2 billion to expand water storage, and much needed funding for the Secure Rural Schools program. It’s a big win across the board, and I’m happy to see the House pass this crucial piece of legislation.”
 
Background:

• Tax Relief for Working Americans: Delivers significant tax cuts, cutting tax bills by about 15% for Americans earning $30,000–$80,000.
• Support for Farmers: Strengthens crop insurance and conservation tools without adding red tape.
• Water Storage Expansion: Includes $2 billion to upgrade and expand Bureau of Reclamation surface water storage, helping the West store more water in wet years.
• Secure Rural Schools: Provides a 3-year reauthorization of SRS to support education in rural areas with large amounts of federal land.
• Energy and Resource Development: Repeals Green New Deal-style handouts and boosts American oil, gas, and mineral production.