U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia’s 10th District introduced several amendments to two government funding bills in an effort to restrict the foreign policy actions of President Trump and prevent public funds from benefiting the president, his family, or cabinet members. The proposed amendments were not accepted by the Republican majority.
“Instead of focusing on lowering inflation and making life more affordable, Trump has spent most of his presidency alienating our allies, hurting our global standing, and enriching himself and his billionaire friends,” said Rep. Subramanyam. “I can’t stand idly by while Trump makes unilateral decisions about our foreign policy, especially when it personally benefits him. Congress can and should rein in Trump and his administration.”
Rep. Subramanyam sought to include multiple provisions in the Financial Services and General Government bill as well as the National Security and Department of State funding bill. These included a requirement for a cost-benefit analysis before relocating federal offices out of Washington D.C., restrictions preventing funds from supporting the personal financial interests of President Trump or those close to him, prohibitions against compensating individuals or companies for oil infrastructure work in Venezuela, limitations on funding until USAID is reopened, bans on certain infrastructure projects in Venezuela unless authorized by Congress with prior nutrition cuts repealed, and a prohibition on using funds for purchasing or annexing Greenland from Denmark.
