‘HOLD THE LINE’: Chip Roy Urges House Republicans To Stand Strong On Debt Ceiling In Impassioned Speech

In a powerful speech on Thursday, Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) called on his fellow House Republicans to hold the line on the looming issue of the debt ceiling. Roy’s resolute plea emphasized the urgent need for fiscal responsibility.

Roy exclaimed, “What are Republicans doing? Running away! Saying, well, they’ll never give up their signature Inflation Reduction Act bill.”

“They’ll give it up if we take it to them and hold the line for the American people!”

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Discussions regarding the debt ceiling are still ongoing, and a consensus has not yet been reached. According to the Treasury Department, the estimated date of default is June 1, 2023, which is causing concern among both lawmakers.

The ongoing stalemate in the negotiations has generated unease among investors as well. With only three trading days remaining until the Treasury Secretary’s estimated deadline, the United States faces the risk of default if the debt ceiling is not raised. This uncertainty is contributing to volatility in the US stock market.

Some Democrats are urging President Biden to invoke the 14th Amendment as a means of averting a debt crisis. However, the Treasury Secretary has expressed doubts about the feasibility of this strategy. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is still pressing for Republicans to support a long-shot discharge petition, which could compel a floor vote on the debt ceiling without the approval of Republican leadership.

There is consideration of raising the debt ceiling through 2024 while imposing limits on the twelve annual spending bills that Congress must pass by the end of the fiscal year. Nevertheless, significant disagreements persist between the political parties, and if the situation remains unresolved, it is anticipated to have substantial repercussions on financial markets.