When it comes to money bills, presidents have had a variety of approaches to handling them. From Vice President Joe Biden to former President Donald Trump, each president has taken a unique stance on how to best manage taxpayer money.
When Vice President Biden claimed that the Biden administration had reduced heating and electricity bills “so folks have more money in their pocket”, the question arose as to whether or not this was a good use of taxpayer money. University presidents spoke out, spelling out their focus on student success and the role of government in providing assistance in this arena.
President Trump, on the other hand, took a different approach when signing the Inflation Reduction Act. He asked whether people would have enough money to pay their medical bills or if they would have to sell their house. In this case, the purpose was to provide relief to taxpayers, although it was met with some criticism.
In a similar vein, former President Obama and President Trump both had bills aimed at increasing the affordability of healthcare. The Obama administration focused on the Affordable Care Act, while President Trump signed a bill in 2017 that repealed certain provisions of the act and increased choice for consumers.
Under President Trump, the idea of massive spending bills was met with criticism, as then-governor Haley promised to “veto every single one of 'em” as president. The focus of this was to reduce government spending and create a better economic environment.
More recently, a Republican in Florida's Legislature filed a bill that would require presidential candidates to return money previously raised from donors if they lost the election. The goal of this was to mitigate the influence of money in politics, although this bill was met with some opposition.
Additionally, Article 113 (3) of the constitution allows the President to send bills, other than finance bills, to Parliament for revision. This is an important tool in the president’s arsenal, as it enables them to shape the laws that will govern the country.
Finally, Senate Bill 140 cleared the House Health and Human Services Committee in 2019, allowing for the inflation of Medicaid rates. This bill was aimed at providing more funds to healthcare providers who often have difficulty making ends meet.
When it comes to money bills, presidents have taken a variety of approaches to handling them. From Vice President Biden to former President Trump, each president has had a unique stance on how to best manage taxpayer money.
