Waukesha Times

Congressman Scott Fitzgerald from Wisconsin's 5th district has expressed his support for the recent passage of two significant legislative measures: the Senate Amendment to H.R. 4, known as the Rescissions Act of 2025, and H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for the fiscal year 2026.

Regarding the Rescissions Act of 2025, Rep. Fitzgerald stated, “Wisconsin families are sick and tired of seeing their hard-earned tax dollars funneled to politically biased media here at home. With the passage of the Rescissions Act of 2025, we aren’t just cutting spending—we are codifying the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) findings into law.” He emphasized that this legislation secures $9 billion in savings and aims to restore fiscal responsibility by addressing waste and inefficiency.

The second piece of legislation, H.R. 4016, pertains to defense spending. Rep. Fitzgerald commented on its significance by saying, “This bill delivers on House Republicans’ promise to support our troops and their families, ensures America’s military remains the most lethal fighting force, and ends DEI, Critical Race Theory, and other woke ideologies that plague our military.” The bill aligns with what he describes as an "America First" agenda by investing in missile defense systems and next-generation military hardware.

The Department of Defense Appropriations Act provides $831.5 billion in discretionary spending for FY26, maintaining levels consistent with previous budgets. It includes a pay raise for military personnel starting January 1, 2026, and emphasizes cuts in wasteful spending as identified by DOGE.

Other notable elements include $1.15 billion allocated for counter-drug programs and a strategic shift in command jurisdiction over Mexico from U.S. Northern Command to U.S. Southern Command.