We need to stop the reckless spending, get inflation under control, and cut taxes so you can keep more of the money you earn for your family.
Stop reckless spending, control inflation, and cut taxes so families keep more of what they earn.
Occurrences
I'm running to make life affordable again for Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Evidence
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On the campaign website’s Economy section, Bresnahan says: “We need to stop the reckless spending, get inflation under control, and cut taxes so you can keep more of the money you earn for your family.”
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Bresnahan said the House-passed H.R. 1 “locks in the Trump tax cuts, delivers real relief to mom-and-pop shops,” and “does not tax tips and overtime.”
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The White House said the One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law and included “The largest tax cut in history for middle- and working-class Americans” and “Restoring fiscal sanity by cutting $1.5 trillion in spending.”
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Bresnahan introduced H.R. 5695, the No Taxation Without Operation Act, which he said would prevent the IRS from collecting federal income tax during a government shutdown and freeze related penalties and interest.
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Congress.gov shows H.R.1 as law and says it "reduces taxes" and "reduces or increases spending for various federal programs." The bill status reads "Became Public Law No: 119-21" on 07/04/2025.
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The BLS reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.6 percent in April 2026 and was up 3.8 percent over the last 12 months.
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BLS reported that the CPI-U increased 0.5 percent in May 2026 and was up 4.2 percent over the last 12 months. The energy index rose 3.9 percent in May and 23.5 percent over the year.
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CONSUMER PRICE INDEX - AUGUST 2026 The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in August after rising 0.1 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.4 percent before seasonal adjustment.
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Inflation remains elevated. Today's policy action will support a timelier return to the Committee's 2 percent goal. The Committee will deliver price stability.
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From the same month one year ago, the PCE price index for July increased 3.7 percent. Excluding food and energy, the PCE price index increased 3.3 percent from one year ago.
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As estimated by CBO and staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation, the effects of those laws on direct spending and revenues will increase the cumulative deficit by $3.5 trillion over the 2025–2034 period. That increase in the deficit is the net result of a $1.1 trillion reduction in outlays and a $4.6 trillion decrease in revenues
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Roll Call 190 | Bill Number: H. R. 1 Jul 03, 2025, 02:31 PM | 119th Congress, 1st Session Vote Question: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment One Big Beautiful Bill Act Status: Passed
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Below are descriptions of new provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, as Public Law 119-21, that go into effect for 2025. “No Tax on Tips” * New deduction: Effective for 2025 through 2028, employees and self-employed individuals may deduct qualified tips
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September 2026 Oct. 14, 2026 08:30 AM
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From the same month one year ago, the PCE price index for August increased 3.4 percent. Excluding food and energy, the PCE price index increased 3.0 percent from one year ago.
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The federal budget deficit totaled $2.0 trillion in the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the CBO estimates. That amount is $6 billion less than the deficit recorded during the same period last fiscal year.
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Full Title: An act to amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to ensure that other transaction agreements are reported to USAspending.gov, and for other purposes.
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to codify and extend the rules for personal casualty losses arising from major disasters and the rules for the exclusion from gross income of compensation for losses or damages resulting from certain wildfires.
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DIVISION B--SUPPORTING EARLY-CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS' DEDUCTIONS SEC. 1. EDUCATOR EXPENSE DEDUCTION TO INCLUDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS.
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Roll Call 308 | Bill Number: H. R. 5334 Sep 16, 2026, 06:28 PM Vote Question: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments Status: Passed Bresnahan | Bresnahan | Republican | PA | Yea
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Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.7 percent before seasonal adjustment.
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The federal budget deficit totaled $2.0 trillion in fiscal year 2026, CBO estimates, $218 billion more than the deficit recorded in fiscal year 2025.
Assessments
The promise had three main parts: cut taxes, reduce federal spending, and get inflation under control. During Bresnahan’s same House term, Congress enacted H.R. 1, a law officially described as reducing taxes and changing federal spending, and Bresnahan publicly backed that package and introduced additional tax-related legislation. That supports meaningful same-term credit on the tax and spending portions. But the inflation portion is not delivered: official CPI readings in April and May 2026 still showed annual inflation around 3.8 to 4.2 percent, so the evidence does not show inflation was brought under control. Because important parts of the pledge advanced or passed but the inflation outcome was not achieved, the best overall judgment is partial rather than delivered.
The promise bundled three outcomes: stopping reckless spending, controlling inflation, and cutting taxes. During Bresnahan's same federal House term, H.R. 1 became law and official records describe it as reducing taxes and changing federal spending, with Bresnahan publicly supporting the reconciliation package. That supports partial fulfillment of the tax-cut and spending components, and his own tax-related bill shows additional effort. However, the inflation component is not shown as delivered; the cited April 2026 CPI reading still showed 3.8% year-over-year inflation. Because a central part of the promise remains unresolved, this should not be scored as fully delivered.
The promise bundled three outcomes: stopping reckless spending, controlling inflation, and cutting taxes. Evidence shows same-term action and partial delivery on taxes and spending through Bresnahan's support for H.R. 1/One Big Beautiful Bill, which became law and was described as cutting taxes and reducing spending, plus his introduction of H.R. 5695 on tax collection during shutdowns. However, the record provided does not establish that inflation was brought under control or that the full broad economic pledge was achieved. Because there was concrete legislative effort on a material part of the promise, the effort badge is warranted.