Economy
The Constitution gives Congress the power of the purse. It is one of the legislature’s central responsibilities and one of the most important checks on the executive branch. Yet in modern Washington, Congress increasingly treats budgeting as an inconvenience rather than a duty.
WASHINGTON—This week, Congressman Jeff Hurd’s Made in America Jobs Act (H.R. 7342) passed the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jeff Hurd released the following statement regarding his vote on H.J.Res.72:
"Today’s vote is grounded first and foremost in the Constitution. Article I gives Congress the authority to regulate commerce with foreign nations and to levy tariffs. Over time, Congress has delegated limited authority to the Executive Branch, particularly in matters involving national emergencies. But those delegations were never intended to serve as a permanent vehicle for sweeping, long-term trade policy.
WASHINGTON — Representatives Jeff Hurd (R-CO-03) and Shomari Figures (D-AL-02) introduced the Made in America Jobs Act, legislation designed to help American communities attract jobs currently located overseas and grow manufacturing and customer service jobs in the United States.
WASHINGTON — Representatives Jeff Hurd (R-CO) and Blake Moore (R-UT) introduced legislation to reform the budget process and provide accountability to taxpayers.
The Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act reforms the annual budget and appropriations process by requiring Congress to vote on the entire Congressional budget each year, rather than only on the 12 appropriations bills that cover one quarter of all federal spending.
WASHINGTON – Rep. Jeff Hurd secured $11,007,000 in federal funding for thirteen projects across Colorado’s Third District throughout the FY26 Appropriations process. These bills provide critical resources for water infrastructure, rural healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and public safety departments. The funding addresses longstanding infrastructure and public safety needs in rural communities throughout the district.
