Ada Reporter

U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher has voiced his opposition to the American Relief Act, 2025, citing concerns over its financial implications. In a statement released after voting against the bill, Fulcher expressed unease about the rapid increase in national debt.

"With very limited time to review, I cannot in good conscience vote for a spending bill that raises the debt limit by early estimates of $4 trillion without corresponding spending cuts, and that includes unrelated policy expenditures like the Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement and Medicaid DSH that are not offset," said Congressman Fulcher.

He highlighted the urgency of addressing what he described as a fiscal crisis. "The United States is at a critical fiscal inflection point. Our national debt hit a staggering $36 trillion last month, with annual interest payments projected to reach one trillion in 2025. The time to address this fiscal crisis is now."

Fulcher's remarks underscore growing concerns among some lawmakers about federal spending and its long-term impact on the nation's financial health.