Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Celeste Maloy: “Constitutionally, we are responsible for the purse strings…”

Featuring: Celeste Maloy, Republican | U.S. House Utah, 2nd Congressional District

11 of 12 Funding Bills Have Passed

Published February 6, 2026 | Video Starts at 02:42

I'll keep working to make sure we get that last one done and that we fully fund 2027 before we run out of time, because this is the core of what Congress is supposed to do. Constitutionally, we are responsible for the purse strings, and the purse strings run through appropriations. (02:42–02:48)

CLAIM

Asserts that Congress is constitutionally responsible for the purse strings, which are managed through appropriations.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.

Discover more from

Celeste Maloy

“Under the Constitution, all budget and spending bills must originate in the House, and no federal spending can be made without congressional…”
11 of 12 Funding Bills Have Passed | Uploaded February 6, 2026 | 00:07-00:16
“Congress must pass 12 separate funding bills each year to keep the government running.”
11 of 12 Funding Bills Have Passed | Uploaded February 6, 2026 | 00:18-00:24
“The House has completed that work, and we passed all 12 appropriations bills for FY26.”
11 of 12 Funding Bills Have Passed | Uploaded February 6, 2026 | 00:24-00:30
“Once those are signed into law, more than 95% of the federal government will be funded through the end of the fiscal year, which is the end…”
11 of 12 Funding Bills Have Passed | Uploaded February 6, 2026 | 01:22-01:30
“There's one remaining bill still under negotiation. It's the Homeland Security Bill.”
11 of 12 Funding Bills Have Passed | Uploaded February 6, 2026 | 01:43-01:48
“Congress passed a short term continuing resolution to keep DHS operating at the current funding levels.”
11 of 12 Funding Bills Have Passed | Uploaded February 6, 2026 | 01:49-01:55
“Appropriations are rarely a straight line from start to finish. They require negotiations and compromise and sometimes multiple votes to get…”
11 of 12 Funding Bills Have Passed | Uploaded February 6, 2026 | 02:14-02:23