Rep. Blake Moore Advocates for Fiscal Commission, Increased Oversight to Tackle National Debt
U.S. Representative Blake Moore spoke at a Sutherland Institute forum at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, arguing that a fiscal commission and greater congressional oversight of federal spending are essential to rein in the national debt and…
Salt Lake City, UT, September 25, 2026 — U.S. Representative Blake Moore has called for the establishment of a fiscal commission and enhanced congressional oversight as crucial steps to address the national debt and reduce government fraud. Moore presented his arguments during a forum hosted by the Sutherland Institute at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
The congressman emphasized that current spending practices allow significant federal expenditures, including those for mandatory programs such as Social Security and Medicare, to continue without regular congressional review. He proposed that implementing annual votes on all federal expenditures would serve as a critical mechanism to prevent spending from operating on autopilot and to ensure greater accountability.
According to Moore, this increased oversight and the creation of a fiscal commission are essential strategies for reining in the nation’s growing debt. He suggested that such measures would foster a more disciplined approach to fiscal management and help mitigate opportunities for government fraud.
The specific details regarding the proposed structure or timeline for a fiscal commission were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the summary did not include any direct quotations from Representative Moore’s remarks.
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