For years, conservatives have correctly warned that the federal government is too big, too expensive, and too ideologically captured. Yet conviction without legislative follow-through leaves the bureaucracy untouched. Winning elections is essential — but governing requires showing up to legislate.

That work is now underway. In preparation for the fiscal 2027 appropriations process, I sent a letter to House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) proposing that House Republicans enact significant funding cuts and precise numbers in line with the president’s budget request, and conservative statutory policy riders crafted to survive conference. Spanning all 12 appropriations bills, conservatives must outline exactly what fiscal 2027 conservative governance should look like.