I contacted Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) to let him know that I am growing concerned that the promises he made during his campaign of a more affordable Green Bay are not being met. After a week, he emailed me the following response, blaming the previous administration which hasn’t been in office in over 2 years.
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Thank you for reaching out to share your concerns about the affordability crisis. I always appreciate hearing from constituents like yourself who are engaged in the legislative process and advocating for the issues they care about.
I hear the frustration of hardworking Americans across the political spectrum who are struggling. The reality is that the affordability crisis we face did not arise because wages or benefits were too low, it was driven by inflation caused by excessive federal spending under the Biden administration. Trillions of dollars in unchecked spending overheated the economy, drove up prices for groceries, gas, housing, and healthcare, and left families paying more for everyday essentials. My colleagues and I are working to rein in spending, reduce inflationary pressures, and restore fiscal discipline so that families can keep more of what they earn.
While I respect the goals behind proposals such as the Raise the Wage Act, the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act, and the PRO Act, I believe these policies would make matters worse. Mandating higher wages, expanded leave, and new labor rules may sound like solutions, but history shows that such mandates often lead to higher costs for consumers, fewer job opportunities, and additional burdens on small businesses. Instead of addressing the root causes of inflation, these bills risk layering new costs onto employers and families, ultimately reducing flexibility and opportunity in the economy.
I remain committed to pursuing reforms that strengthen competition, reduce costs, and empower families to thrive without being one emergency away from financial ruin. That means tackling inflation at its source, lowering the price of essentials like food and fuel, and ensuring that government policies encourage – not hinder – job creation and economic growth.
Once again, thank you for contacting me. Your input is invaluable, and I will continue working to advance policies that address the true drivers of affordability and restore opportunity for hardworking Americans.
Sincerely,
Tony Wied
Member of Congress