Congress Has the Power of the Purse. It Just Doesn’t Use It.

This press release from Representative Jeff Hurd (R-CO) was published on Thu Feb 19 and titled "Congress Has the Power of the Purse. It Just Doesn’t Use It.". It focuses on trade policy.

Congress Has the Power of the Purse. It Just Doesn’t Use It. Congress Has the Power of the Purse. It Just Doesn’t Use It. The Constitution gives Congress the power of the purse. It is one of the legislature’s central responsibilities and one of the most important checks on the executive branch. Yet in modern Washington, Congress increasingly treats budgeting as an inconvenience rather than a duty. Mark.Fogelson@… Fri, 02/20/2026 - 13:01 February 20, 2026