Rep. Tom Tiffany from Wisconsin's 7th District expressed his disapproval of the Fiscal Year 2024 “minibus” appropriations bill. The bill, consisting of six appropriations bills, was met with his dissent as he highlighted concerns regarding the impact on future generations. Tiffany stated, “The American people expect Congress to push back on Biden administration policies and unsustainable spending that are making our neighborhoods less safe while piling more debt on to our children and grandchildren.”
Furthermore, Rep. Tiffany pointed out a specific issue with the bill concerning the delisting of the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act, a provision that was present in the original House-passed bill. He emphasized the importance of allowing states, such as Wisconsin, to manage their gray wolf populations, stating, “Wisconsin farmers, sportsmen, and pet owners have had to deal with the consequences of an unmanaged gray wolf population for far too long. It’s past time for the federal government to get out of the way and allow states, like Wisconsin, to manage their gray wolf populations.”
The congressman's stance reflects a broader concern over the direction of government policies and spending, as he believes the bill fails to address critical issues and instead perpetuates the existing problems.