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| https://pearce.house.gov/press-release/house-passes-fy18-budget-pearce-support | HOUSE PASSES FY18 BUDGET WITH PEARCE SUPPORT | 2017-10-05 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Republican | House | NM | Steve Pearce | P000588 | pearce.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. (October 4, 2017) The U.S. House of Representatives today voted and passed H. Con. Res. 71, the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Resolution, to set overall discretionary spending levels for FY2018, balance the budget, and provide a pathway forward for tax reform. “Our nation’s budget has spiraled out of control and without significantly changing course, we are slated to leave an unsurmountable debt with our children and grandchildren. Just as families have to sit around the kitchen table and balance their budgets each year, so should the federal government. While not perfect, today’s plan aims to balance the nation’s budget by cutting irresponsible spending and government red tape to unleash our full potential. Passing this budget also moves us one step closer towards reforming our nation’s antiquated tax code to help people, families, and businesses in New Mexico succeed. I’ve been hearing from people in New Mexico – small business owners, senior citizens, mothers, fathers – who are tired of dealing with an overly burdensome and complicated tax code that takes their hard-earned money and puts undue stress on their shoulders. The reforms this budget helps move forward will level the playing field so that middle- and working-class folks become the priority, small businesses will again be able to strengthen our local economies, and more jobs and revenues will return to the United States, helping to fund our schools, hospitals, roads, and other critical funding projects. Today’s budget furthers Congress’ commitment to strengthening our nation’s military, ensuring the men and women who step up to serve have the proper training, resources, and overall ability to complete their missions. We cannot expect our nation’s military to defend against ever-evolving threats without the modernization of equipment and resources needed to achieve effective military operations. We can no longer expect our nation’s most vulnerable to carry the weight of our debt and spending on their backs. All New Mexicans deserve to have the resources to succeed, and I will continue working in Congress and with local communities for the future of our great state and nation,” stated Rep. Pearce. Background H. Con. Res. 71 sets FY18 overall discretionary spending at $1.132 trillion, with $621.5 billion for defense discretionary and $511 billion for non-defense discretionary. This legislation also provides guidance to the Ways and Means Committee for moving forward on tax reform. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |