Amid President Donald Trump’s and entrepreneur Elon Musk’s public push to downsize the federal government, Sen. Mike Lee is advocating for the REINS Act, a bill that would rein in agencies’ power and give Congress more of a say in spending decisions.
The bill has even received support from Musk himself, who reposted on X Lee’s call for its approval.
“In the coming weeks, Congress is gonna be asked once again to raise the debt ceiling,” Lee, R-Utah, said in a video posted to X.
“It’s my belief that we have no business doing that unless we also take steps to rein in spending and bring about pro-growth policies that will help us make sure that we don’t have to go back to the same well and raise the debt ceiling just a few months later,” he added.
In the video, Lee called for the passage of the REINS Act, which would require congressional approval…
