Congressman Bean Votes ‘No’ on Second Tranche of FY24 Spending Bills

WASHINGTON—Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) today issued the following statement after the House voted on H. Res. 1102, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, a $1.2 trillion package of six appropriations bills that fails to secure the border and will continue our nation down the path to fiscal ruin.

“Congress’ spending addiction must come to an end. I voted against today’s minibus not only for the Fourth District but for all Americans. The 1,012-page appropriations package does not address the critical issues we are facing. Rather, it continues Washington’s out of control spending that will bankrupt our economy at the expense of hardworking Americans.

Even worse, this misguided measure does little to address our most immediate national security threat—our porous, open border that is being invaded by criminals, gangs, and terrorists. Providing more detention beds and more agents for processing while allowing the administration's catch-and-release practices to continue will do little to stop the flow of illegal migrants, drugs, and crime into cities across America.

We owe it to the next generation to rein in our unsustainable debt. I could not in good conscience support legislation that will mortgage their future and imperil their freedom and liberty,” said Congressman Bean.

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