RSC Chairman Walker on Debt Limit

Contact: Alexei Woltornist

Washington - Republican Study Committee Chairman Mark Walker released the following statement after the United States Treasury released its report following the reinstatement of the debt ceiling on December 8 showing the national debt is now $20.5 trillion:

"Today's report only confirms what we all know: government spending, which is the driver of debt and deficits, continues to skyrocket with no end in sight. As we approach our next debt ceiling debate, Republicans cannot kick the can once again. Our next debt ceiling increase must be paired with reforms that bend the spending curve in the right direction."

Background: In exchange for supporting the Senate Budget as a pathway for tax reform, Chairman Walker secured a commitment from Speaker Ryan for a vote on deficit reducing legislation in early 2018.