Impact of Stop-Gap Spending Bill on Congressional Appropriations Process

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Rep. Scott Perry discusses the stop-gap spending bill on The Alex Marlow Show, highlighting the lack of earmarks and the victory in blocking an omnibus spending bill. He notes the absence of earmarks and emphasizes the need for a new way of doing business in Congress.

Key Points

  • Stop-gap spending bill freezes government spending for six months
  • The CR's lack of earmarks is a marked difference from the previous omnibus spending bill
  • This marks a departure from the traditional congressional appropriations process
  • Calls for finding a new way to conduct business in Congress

Pros

  • Blocking the advancement of an omnibus spending bill
  • Absence of earmarks in the stop-gap spending bill

Cons

  • Some Republican lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of earmarks for their projects