In a performance that feels less like governance and more like a recurring sketch on "Saturday Night Live," Congress has released its latest omnibus bill: a 1,500-page legislative monstrosity so enormous it could double as the foundation for a new national monument to inefficiency. Despite its grand promises, this bill exemplifies the very fiscal irresponsibility that has left America teetering on the edge of economic peril.
The solution is clear: Congress should vote no on this absurd proposal. Speaker Mike Johnson must bring forward a leaner, more transparent, and fiscally responsible package—or Congress should simply refuse to sign off on this legislative train wreck.
A Fiscal Catastrophe Wrapped in Paper
For those unfamiliar with the term, an "omnibus bill" is Washington’s version of a holiday fruitcake: an overstuffed concoction that no one really wants but everyone is forced to endure. Instead of cherries and nuts, however, this bill is stuffed with $1.7 trillion in spending, from disaster relief to farm subsidies to projects that sound like rejected plotlines from a bad sitcom.
Take the $100 billion earmarked for disaster relief. Yes, helping those in need is important, but let’s not forget Congress’s tendency to hand out money faster than Oprah gives away cars, often with little oversight. Then there’s the $10 billion for farmer assistance—because why stop at bailing out Wall Street and the auto industry when we can extend the handouts to cattle?
When Priorities Go Awry
The bill also renews funding for the "Global Engagement Center," which sounds impressive until you realize it essentially pays for the U.S. to lecture other countries on how to behave. Imagine your neighbor borrowing money from you, then using it to tell you how to mow your lawn—that’s about the level of irony here.
Oh, and gain-of-function research? That’s getting funding too. Nothing says "learning from past mistakes" like doubling down on a controversial field of science that some blame for sparking the global pandemic. If Congress wanted to include something controversial to keep us awake at night, they could’ve just tossed in funding for UFO research.
And then there’s RFK Stadium, a relic of D.C.’s past that’s now getting money for “revitalization.” Apparently, it’s easier to dump cash into an old stadium than it is to fix potholes or secure the border. One might think this funding is about football, but let’s be honest: it’s about politicians wanting a photo op next to a shiny, newly painted scoreboard.
Speed Reading for Dummies
Here’s the kicker: Members of Congress are being asked to read, digest, and debate this 1,500-page monstrosity in mere days. This is like being handed “War and Peace” on a Friday and being quizzed on it by Monday morning. The idea that anyone in Congress—staff or member—could thoroughly analyze this bill before voting is as believable as someone saying they actually like the TSA experience.
This lack of scrutiny isn’t just laughable—it’s dangerous. Lawmakers are essentially voting blind, with the consequences landing squarely on the backs of taxpayers. Imagine walking into a car dealership, pointing at a random vehicle, and agreeing to buy it without knowing the price. That’s what’s happening here, except instead of a car, it’s your children’s financial future.
The Fiscal House Is on Fire
Let’s not mince words: the national debt is out of control. At $37 trillion and climbing, we’re like a college student with 12 credit cards who keeps opening new accounts to pay off old balances. Every dollar in this bill represents a decision to kick the can further down the road—except the road is running out of pavement.
Economists warn that this kind of unchecked spending fuels inflation, weakens the dollar, and places an unbearable burden on future generations. The American people are left footing the bill for Congress’s inability to prioritize, tighten its belt, and govern responsibly.
A Call to Action: Vote No
The time has come for Congress to stand up against this fiscal recklessness. Speaker Johnson has the opportunity to lead by example and bring a reasonable, focused, and transparent funding bill to the floor—one that prioritizes essential spending without indulging in wasteful pet projects.
Until that happens, lawmakers must have the courage to vote no on this garbage. Supporting this omnibus bill isn’t just a failure of fiscal responsibility; it’s an abdication of leadership. Voting no sends a clear message: enough is enough.
Let’s demand accountability, not complacency. Let’s insist on transparency, not opacity. And let’s call for real leadership that puts the American taxpayer ahead of political gamesmanship.
So, Congress, take a stand. Tell the American people you value their hard-earned dollars more than a bloated, unreadable, and irresponsible bill. Vote no, and demand better. Because the only thing worse than passing this omnibus would be pretending it’s the best we can do.
