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    House Budget Committee’s FY25 Budget Resolution Receives Praise Over President Biden’s Spending Plan

    In response to President Biden's budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025, Congressman Blake Moore (R-Utah) has expressed concerns about the potential consequences of the President's plan. Moore highlighted the significant increase in national debt, tax hikes, and excessive spending outlined in Biden's budget, stating that it would lead to detrimental effects on hardworking American families.Speaking on the matter, Congressman Moore emphasized the importance of addressing the nation's debt and deficits, stating, "Our nation’s federal debt and deficit are a crisis, and...

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    Congressman Blake Moore's Statement on the Continuing Resolution Vote to Avoid a Partial Government Shutdown

    Congressman Blake Moore has released a statement regarding the Continuing Resolution vote to avoid a partial government shutdown. The Congressman emphasized the importance of the appropriations agreement negotiated by Speaker Johnson, which aims to reduce year-over-year spending for the first time in over a decade.Moore highlighted the change in the legislative process under Speaker Johnson, stating, "Speaker Johnson is bucking that process and adhering to the 72-hour rule that will give all members enough time to actually review the bills—a major, welcomed change." He...

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    Congressman Moore Introduces Legislation to Enhance Work Supports for TANF Recipients

    WASHINGTON— U.S. Congressman Blake Moore (R-Utah) has presented a new legislation proposal aimed at improving work supports for individuals receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).The bill, known as the Restoring Temporary to TANF Act, mandates that states allocate 25% of federal TANF funds towards core work activities. These activities include work supports, education and training, apprenticeships, non-recurrent short-term benefits, work activities, and case management for TANF individual responsibility plans. Notably, the requirements of the TANF grant...

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    Utah Congressional Delegation Organizes Passport Fairs to Meet High Demand

    WASHINGTON—In response to the high demand for passport services in Utah, the state's Congressional Delegation, in coordination with the Department of State, has announced the hosting of five "Passport Fairs" throughout the state. The delegation, consisting of U.S. Senators Mike Lee and Mitt Romney, as well as Representatives Blake Moore, Celeste Maloy, John Curtis, and Burgess Owens, recognizes the need for accessible passport services for Utahns."Utah is rapidly expanding as a center for global commerce and tourism, is home to thousands of Latter-day Saints who annually...

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    House Passes Critical Bipartisan Tax Package Including Congressman Moore’s Bill to Support Small Businesses

    The House of Representatives has passed a significant bipartisan tax package that includes Congressman Blake Moore's Small Business Growth Act. The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, which encompasses Moore's bill, has been hailed as a major victory for families, small businesses, and taxpayers across the nation.In a statement, Congressman Blake Moore expressed his enthusiasm for the bill, saying, "This bipartisan, bicameral tax package is a major win for families, small businesses, and taxpayers across the country. The bill’s pro-growth, pro-family...

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    Congressman Moore's Small Business Growth Act Included in Bipartisan, Bicameral Tax Framework

    Congressman Blake Moore's Small Business Growth Act has been included in the tax framework put forth by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden. This package is currently being marked up in the House Ways and Means Committee.The Small Business Growth Act aims to support small business growth and help small businesses acquire the necessary equipment to build their operations and support their workforce. The bill increases the cap on tax deductions for business investments under Section 179, allowing small...

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    Congressman Moore’s Budget Reform Legislation Passes the House Budget Committee

    WASHINGTON— Congressman Blake Moore (R-Utah) expressed his satisfaction after the House Budget Committee passed his Fiscal State of the Nation Act. The act aims to bring transparency and accountability to Congress' approach to the debt and deficit crisis. Congressman Moore stated, "The Fiscal State of the Nation Act is a commonsense bill that will bring much-needed transparency and accountability to how Congress approaches our debt and deficit crisis."Congressman Moore expressed his gratitude to Chairman Jodey Arrington and Ranking Member Brendan Boyle for their support...

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    Congressman Blake Moore Supports Continuing Resolution to Avoid Government Shutdown

    WASHINGTON -- Congressman Blake Moore has voiced his support for the passing of H.R. 2872, a continuing resolution aimed at preventing a partial government shutdown. In a statement, Congressman Moore highlighted the reasons behind his decision.Congressman Moore expressed his commitment to fiscal responsibility, citing his previous support for the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA), which aimed to reduce the national deficit. He stated, "I supported the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) last year because it would reduce our national deficit by $2.1 trillion over six years and...

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    Congressmen Introduce Legislation to Enhance Transparency into Federal Spending

    Congressman Blake Moore (R-Utah) has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing transparency and public awareness of the nation's finances. The Fiscal State of the Nation Act, co-sponsored by Congressmen Scott Peters (D-Calif.), Andy Barr (R-Ky.), and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), will require the Comptroller General to deliver an annual nonpartisan, objective, and public analysis of the nation's finances to a Joint Meeting of Congress.The purpose of this legislation is to address the nation's debt and deficit crisis and identify bipartisan opportunities to rein in...

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    U.S. Representatives Introduce Legislation to Reform Congressional Budget Process

    Today, U.S. Representatives Blake Moore (R-Utah) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) have taken a bipartisan step toward reforming the federal budgeting process by introducing H.R. 6953, the Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act (CCBA) of 2024. This legislation aims to establish a more inclusive, comprehensive, and efficient process that involves contributions from committees with direct spending or revenue jurisdiction, ultimately creating a federal budget that better serves the American people.Congressman Moore emphasizes the importance of addressing the issue of...

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