Debt Ceiling Bill Demands Spending Cuts | Orlando News

Florida Congressman Greg Steube just dropped a bold new bill: the “Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act.” It’s designed to force Congress to cut spending equal to any debt limit increase — no more borrowing without real cuts. The bill also makes it harder to even vote on raising the debt ceiling unless paired with those cuts, turning every debt debate into a fiscal responsibility showdown. Steube warns that ignoring spending is like maxing out a credit card and leaving the bill for your kids — a dangerous gamble for future generations. Senator John Barrasso is pushing a similar measure in the Senate, calling out “out-of-control spending” and adding safeguards like early Treasury warnings. This isn’t just about limits — it’s about forcing accountability and ending budget tricks like counting interest savings or shifting costs beyond the 10-year window. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cbbb21116973498e