Indiana Congressman Rudy Yakym highlights 1.6 trillion in spending reforms, and legislation to protect America's telecommunications infrastructure

Image
Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., arrives for the House Transportation Committee hearing on "Oversight of the Department of Transportation's Policies and Programs and Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request" in the Rayburn House Office Building on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., arrives for the House Transportation Committee hearing on "Oversight of the Department of Transportation's Policies and Programs and Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request" in the Rayburn House Office Building on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
(Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Indiana Congressman Rudy Yakym and John Solomon discuss the historic meeting between President Trump and the Republican caucus to push a transformative bill with conservative ideas, including tax cuts, tax deductions, and spending reforms totaling over $1.6 trillion. The bill aims to reduce federal spending and taxes while extending and expanding the TCJA. Representative Yakym also highlights the introduction of the Secure Act, which updates security provisions for undersea telecommunications cables, addressing threats from adversaries like China. The bill requires the FCC to establish cybersecurity frameworks and the State Department to seek security agreements with international partners. The legislation is moving quickly through Congress, emphasizing the importance of protecting global financial transactions and national security.

 

 

Just the News Spotlight