Folks, I’m leading the fight to restore the President’s constitutional authority of impoundment. This battle is critically important, as impoundment will be central to reversing decades of disastrous spending habits. 

So, what’s impoundment? And how can Congress ensure this tool is used to get our country back on track?

Impoundment is the President’s constitutional power, vested in Article II of the U.S. Constitution, to decline to spend the full amount of funds that Congress appropriates. In other words, the amount of funding that Congress approves presents a ceiling, not a floor.

For example, if Congress provides $20 million to fund a government project or program but the President can get the job done with half the amount, then the President shouldn’t be forced to spend more than the $10 million he needs.

This authority was utilized by Presidents for nearly 200 years for reasons ranging from efficiency to foreign affairs. In fact, every President from George Washington to Richard Nixon possessed this tool to cut wasteful spending or influence policy.

Yet in 1974, at the height of the Watergate scandal, Congress unnecessarily and unlawfully complicated the presidential power of impoundment with passage of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA). The ICA is unconstitutional, as it violates the President’s Article II authority.

In the fifty years since, America’s national debt and Washington’s spending habits have soared out of control. But don’t just take my word for it:

With a ballooning national debt, an out-of-control deficit, soaring interest payments, and crushing inflation, returning fiscal sanity is key to getting our country and our economy back on track. The President’s constitutional power of impoundment is essential to carrying out this mission for the American people.

That’s why I introduced legislation to repeal the ICA.

Rolling back the unconstitutional Impoundment Control Act is one of the most effective ways Congress can help President Trump in the fight to deliver the spending cuts and government efficiency that the American people overwhelmingly voted for last month. As you may know, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the incredible pair gearing up to lead the forthcoming Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), have emphasized the importance of impoundment in achieving their core mission of government efficiency.

In short, I believe President Trump — or any President for that matter — has the constitutional power to decline the Swamp’s spending spree. The goal of my efforts is to not only defend President Trump’s use of impoundment, but to remove the unconstitutional roadblock that the ICA presents.

I want to hear from you!

Last Week’s Results:

87% believe Senate Republicans should support and confirm Pete Hegseth as President Trump's Secretary of Defense.

On Tuesday, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before the House Oversight Committee to address lawmakers’ concerns with inadequate postal operations. While I no longer serve on this Committee, I had the opportunity to participate in this critical hearing given the ongoing postal issues facing the Peach State. During my line of questioning, I pressed DeJoy on the Postal Service’s botched consolidation process to the new Palmetto facility, in which the USPS did not fulfill its legal obligation to seek an advisory opinion from the Postal Regulatory Commission. This failure has led to widespread hardship throughout Georgia, causing burdensome delays on everything from letters to loved ones to bill payments. As I told DeJoy, my focus is making things better so Northeast Georgians receive the efficient postal service they deserve.

Watch the full exchange below, which includes my reading of a constituent’s text message about the “terrible” issues they’ve faced due to the Postal Service’s inadequate service.

I’m thrilled to announce that Buford’s very own, Army ROTC Cadet Mason Ladd, was recently recognized as one of the top cadets in the nation. Over the weekend, Mason graduated from Georgia Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. In addition to maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA, Mason was ranked No. 2 among nearly 5,000 cadets commissioned in the Fall 2024 cycle. The national ranking is calculated based on academic and training performance, physical fitness standards, and instructor evaluations. 

As a cadet, Mason made extraordinary contributions — serving as Captain of the Army ROTC Ranger Challenge Team, President of the Army ROTC Cadet Association, and Treasurer of the Society of American Military Engineers. His commitment to his peers and passion for service are matched only by his drive to face new challenges, choosing to serve in the U.S. Army Infantry. Notably, Mason is following in the footsteps of his family’s proud military tradition — including his father, a U.S. Navy veteran, and his great grandfather, who served during World War II as an Army engineer. 

After commissioning as a Second Lieutenant, Mason will continue his journey at Fort Benning for the Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course, with future aspirations to attend U.S. Army Ranger School. Congratulations, Mason, on this incredible milestone! Your hard work and dedication inspire us all, and we wish you the very best as you embark on this next chapter of service and leadership.

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Rep. Clyde Honors Retiring Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley

Lawmakers remain in Washington to debate and pass a government spending solution before federal funds expire on December 20th. Please know that our shared principles of fiscal responsibility remain my top priority through this process.

Additionally, we will consider:

• H.R. 115, the Midnight Rules Relief Act: This legislation amends the Congressional Review Act to allow Congress to disapprove multiple rules through one joint resolution if those rules were issued during the last year of a President’s term in office. 

For regular updates on the House’s final week of 2024, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Gettr, and X. Have a blessed week!