The House Freedom Caucus has long argued that the government’s spending is out of control. Now, one of their key members is predicting that their efforts to rein in spending won’t be successful.
Rep. Mark Meadows, the chair of the conservative Freedom Caucus, told the Wall Street Journal that he believes the current government funding bill won’t pass the House. He believes this is due to there not being enough Republican support.
Meadows is right in his assessment of the situation. The current government funding bill includes money for the president’s proposed border wall. That proposal hasn’t been popular with many Republican lawmakers, and could prevent the bill from passing.
Meadows’ prediction could have long-reaching implications. If the current government funding bill doesn’t pass in the House, it would create a government shutdown. This could disrupt many government services and programs, and cause a lot of disruption and uncertainty.
Even with Meadows’ prediction, the Freedom Caucus still plans to press ahead in their quest for a leaner government. The group is proposing a number of budget cuts, including cuts to the government’s workforce and infrastructure spending, as well as reductions in social programs.
Ultimately, it remains to be seen if the House Freedom Caucus can reach a compromise with other lawmakers and pass a government funding bill. If they fail, the results could be disastrous for the country. Consequently, this is an issue that all lawmakers should be keenly aware of.