House Freedom Caucus Calls for Government Spending Cuts Amid Rising National Debt

As the Republican majority shrinks, the caucus warns against exceeding the $1.59 trillion spending cap set by the Fiscal Responsibility Act, risking a partial government shutdown.

The House Freedom Caucus is calling for government spending cuts as the national debt nears $34 trillion, labeling the nation's current situation as a 'fiscal calamity'.
Republicans' majority in Congress has shrunk due to several resignations, putting the House Freedom Caucus in a powerful negotiating position.
The Freedom Caucus is warning against exceeding the $1.59 trillion statutory cap set by the Fiscal Responsibility Act, accusing Democrats of trying to blow past this agreed upon spending level.
Rep. Bob Good of Virginia has been tapped to serve as the next chair of the House Freedom Caucus, a role he will assume in January.
Current government funding levels expire under two separate deadlines – January 17 for some agencies and February 2 for others, risking a partial government shutdown if a deal is not struck.