“I want this bill to pass. The government should put all its spending online. People should see how the government spends their money. Some spending is secret now. That is bad. This bill will show all the secret spending to the people. The government spends a lot on contracts. People don't know about these contracts. We should show these contracts to the public. I want more transparency.”
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Recent debates
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Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
13 statements
Moment of Silence in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of September 11
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Honoring Former U.S. Representative Charles Hatcher of Georgia
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Recognizing Firefighters from California's Third Congressional District
17 statements
Saluting White Plains Beautification Foundation
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Celebrating Rural Lawyer Julie Bear
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Operation Midway Blitz Anniversary
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Catherine Watts Celebrates 100th Birthday
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House of Representatives
Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025
“I am thankful for the time. I want to talk about this bill. People need help. Costs are high. We should pass the bill. Then people will know what the government spends on them.”