Madam Chair, I offer this amendment sincerely for the American people because the price of housing, the price of fuel, the price of everything is going up because our government, frankly, is spending too much money. We are borrowing money. We are printing money, and why are we doing this? Are we doing this to support our own infrastructure or our own veterans? No. A lot of this money goes overseas, and one of the recipients is the country of Jordan. I think we should end foreign aid to Jordan. As our debt approaches $40 trillion, it is more and more urgent.
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Thomas Massie
Representative · Kentucky · Republican
Thomas Massie
Gun Rights · Federal Reserve Reform · Education Policy · Foreign Policy
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Recent comments in the House
Madam Chair, this is a very simple amendment. I will just say it again. The monarchy of Jordan doesn't deserve the taxpayers' money from the United States. In 2021, King Abdullah II secretly purchased over $106 million in luxury properties in Malibu, London, and D.C. through 36 offshore shell companies while 16 percent of the Jordanian population lives in poverty. It has been said that foreign aid can be described as taking money from poor people in the United States and giving it to rich people in other countries, and that is what is happening in this instance.
Mr. Speaker, in a representative democracy, as we have here, a Republic, if you will, transparency is essential to the operation of government, particularly transparency in the official behavior of the Members of this body, as well as the officers and employees of this body. In 1995, due to the Congressional Accountability Act--which, by the way, was a good bill. We always say that Congress should be subject to the same laws as the rest of the country.
Biography
Thomas Massie, a former engineer and inventor, represents Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, first elected in 2012. Massie is known for prioritizing fiscal responsibility, civil liberties, and government transparency. He has authored legislation to limit government surveillance and consistently advocates for reduced federal spending. Massie serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, where he pushes for infrastructure improvements with minimal federal overreach. He is recognized for his independent approach and strong adherence to constitutional principles on behalf of his constituents.
Education
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA1996
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA1993
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2012-PresentRepresenting Kentucky's 4th district
Inventor Engineer
Founder, Sensable Devices, Inc.
Farmer
Lewis County Judge Executive
Policy Focus
Crime and Law Enforcement17%
Congress16%
Finance and Financial Sector9%
Agriculture and Food8%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Thomas Massie's record in Congress.
Opposition to Mass Surveillance
Co-sponsored the USA FREEDOM Act to limit NSA bulk data collection and protect Americans’ privacy rights.
Industrial Hemp Legalization
Supported and co-sponsored legislation to legalize industrial hemp cultivation in Kentucky and nationwide.
Second Amendment Advocacy
Introduced and supported bills to eliminate federal gun-free school zones and protect gun owners’ rights.
COVID-19 Relief Bill Transparency
Forced a recorded vote on the 2020 CARES Act, highlighting concerns over legislative transparency and spending.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- House Committee on the Judiciary
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