WASHINGTON—Today, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed into law the $9 billion rescissions package passed by Congress:

“Today is a major win for American taxpayers. President Trump just made it official: wasteful Washington spending will not go unchecked,” Chairwoman McClain said. “Americans’ hard-earned tax dollars should be spent on real priorities, and House Republicans will continue to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.”