SE Texas Times

U.S. Rep. Randy Weber from Texas has voiced his opposition to the $1.2 trillion omnibus bill due to several provisions that he believes are detrimental to Southeast Texas. In a statement released after voting against the second omnibus, Rep. Weber expressed his concerns about the bill's impact on inflation, border policies, and overall government spending.

Rep. Weber stated, "I cannot, in good faith, support a $1.2 trillion omnibus that continues down the same trajectory that has led to historic inflation, which is crushing Texans, while also bolstering the calamitous border policies of Joe Biden, which have left our communities unsafe and our nation less secure."

Among the provisions that Rep. Weber objected to are funding allocations such as $400,000 for an organization providing "transition" clothing for minors in Wisconsin, over $2 million for equipment at facilities performing abortions, and $1 million for "Amplify Latinx" business groups in Massachusetts. Other allocations include $850,000 for LGBTQ Senior Housing services in Massachusetts, $740,000 to increase diversity in state contracts in Maryland, and $850,000 for LGBTQ services for illegal immigrants and free drug needle exchange.

Furthermore, the omnibus bill includes $200 million for a new FBI Headquarters, $1.6 million for EV buses on Cape Cod, and $1.1 million for climate resilience and equity in Boston. Rep. Weber also highlighted that the bill continues the Pentagon's abortion tourism fund and fully funds the Department of Defense transgender surgeries.

In conclusion, Rep. Weber emphasized the need for change in Washington to address border security issues and control government spending. He stated, "We need to shake up Washington and force the hand of Joe Biden to secure our border and get a grip on spending."

The $1.2 trillion omnibus bill has faced opposition from Rep. Weber over these provisions that he believes are not in the best interest of Southeast Texas.