Laurens, S.C. – Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) introduced the Working Under Humanity’s Actual Needs (WUHAN) Rescissions Act to eliminate over $27 billion in spending included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act unrelated to COVID-19.
“It’s no secret the CARES Act was loaded down with egregious pork barrel spending unrelated to combatting or responding to COVID-19. The American people expect their elected officials to seriously debate and legislate the issue at hand – especially during a crisis – instead of utilizing an emergency to bolster unrelated initiatives. Unfortunately, legislators chose to take advantage of the crisis to push their agenda. That’s why the WUHAN Rescissions Act is necessary – we need to trim the fat of the pet projects and unrelated items that were included in the CARES Act under the guise of fighting COVID-19.
“While many of these programs are not the role of government and shouldn’t receive any funding, some of these programs merit consideration. However, that consideration should be done in a different bill instead of COVID-19 rescue and recovery legislation.
“I’m thankful to have a strong group of Representatives joining me to fight against wasteful spending while responsibly responding to COVID-19.”
Background:
Original cosponsors: Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-05), Rep. Bradley Byrne (AL-01), Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Rep. Ken Buck (CO-04), Rep. Paul A. Gosar, DDS (AZ-04), Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10), Rep. Kevin Hern (OK-01), Rep. Ross Spano (FL-15), and Rep. Alex Mooney (WV-02).
The WUHAN Rescissions Act eliminates over $27 billion in spending unrelated to COVID-19 from the CARES Act to ensure the response legislation is focused on the actual issue at hand – responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
COMMERCE, JUSTICE, & SCIENCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: $20,000,000
NASA: $60,000,000
Legal Services Corporation: $50,000,000
INTERIOR
Bureau of Reclamation: Water and Related Resources, $12,500,000
Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Programs and Management: $3,910,000
EPA, Buildings and Facilities, $300,000
EPA Hazardous Substance Superfund: $770,000
Forest and Rangeland Research: $3,000,000
National Forest Service, Capital Improvement and Maintenance: $26,800,000
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development: $78,000
Smithsonian Institution: $7,500,000
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: $25,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts: $75,000,000
National Endowment for the Humanities: $75,000,000
EDUCATION
Gallaudet University: $7,000,000
Howard University: $13,000,000
Corporation for Public Broadcasting: $75,000,000
Institute for Museum and Library Services, $50,000,000
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
House, Salaries and Expenses: $25,000,000
STATE
International Disaster Assistance: $258,000,000
Migration and Refugee Assistance: $350,000,000
Peace Corps, $88,000,000
TRANSPORTATION
Northeast Corridor Grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation: $492,000,000
National Network Grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation: $526,000,000
Federal Transit Administration: $25,000,000,000
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS: $65,000,000
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Fair Housing Activities: $2,500,000
Read the bill HERE.
From Trump to the newest member of the far right Republican party the only real accomplishment you have made is to tear this country apart. When are ALL politicians going to understand you work for the people not for your overblown egos, and your reelection? Times are slowly but surely changing.