# Spending Bill on The No Agenda Show Spending Bill comes up in 13 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2009 to June 2025. - **Chapters:** 13 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** December 2009 – June 2025 - **Related topics:** [Congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [Border Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [Chip Roy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chip-roy.md), [House Of Representatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-of-representatives.md), [Marjorie Taylor Greene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marjorie-taylor-greene.md), [Mike Johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-johnson.md), [Omnibus Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnibus-bill.md), [Spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spending.md), [White House](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [Big Beautiful Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-beautiful-bill.md) ## Chapters 1–13 of 13 ### Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Big Beautiful Bill Spending Plan - **Episode:** [1770: Control Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-05 - **Time:** 11:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid/chapter/elon-musk-donald-trump-big-beautiful-bill-spending-plan.md Elon Musk criticized President Donald Trump's signature spending legislation, the "Big Beautiful Bill," labeling it a "disgusting abomination" due to its impact on electric vehicle tax credits and federal AI regulation. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed regret over her vote for the bill, claiming she was unaware of a ten-year federal ban on state-level AI regulation included in the text. Analysts suggest the public rift may be a strategic "gambit" to identify political turncoats or allow Musk to distance himself from the administration for business reasons. Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [big beautiful bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-beautiful-bill.md), [marjorie taylor greene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marjorie-taylor-greene.md), [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), ev tax credits, [spending bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spending-bill.md) ### Federal Spending Bill and Mike Johnson Ouster Threat - **Episode:** [1645: Poonami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1645-poonami.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-25 - **Time:** 13:51–18:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1645-poonami/chapter/federal-spending-bill-and-mike-johnson-ouster-threat.md Speaker Mike Johnson faces a motion to vacate filed by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene after passing a $1.2 trillion federal spending package with Democratic support. The bill, which exceeds 200,000 words, includes funding for 2,000 new Border Patrol agents and 8,000 detention beds, though critics argue the money is primarily directed toward processing migrants rather than securing the border. Keywords: [mike johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-johnson.md), [marjorie taylor greene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marjorie-taylor-greene.md), [spending bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spending-bill.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md) ### Federal Spending Bill Culture War Provisions - **Episode:** [1645: Poonami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1645-poonami.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-25 - **Time:** 1:41:18–1:43:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1645-poonami/chapter/federal-spending-bill-culture-war-provisions.md The recently passed federal spending package includes a provision that prohibits the flying of unofficial flags, such as LGBTQ pride flags, at U.S. diplomatic sites and USAID locations. This was framed as a "culture war" victory for Republicans during the budget negotiations. Keywords: [lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), pride flags, [usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md), [spending bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spending-bill.md), [culture war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/culture-war.md) ### Mike Johnson and Chip Roy Debate Military Spending Bill - **Episode:** [1624: Bub](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1624-bub.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-11 - **Time:** 44:52–47:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1624-bub/chapter/mike-johnson-and-chip-roy-debate-military-spending-bill.md Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating a $1.66 trillion spending bill with the White House that includes nearly $900 billion for the military. Representative Chip Roy criticized the deal, arguing it spends more than the previous "disastrous" Nancy Pelosi omnibus bill and fails to secure the U.S. border. Roy expressed frustration that Republicans are not using a continuing resolution to trigger automatic spending cuts. Keywords: [mike johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-johnson.md), [chip roy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chip-roy.md), [gop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gop.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [spending bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spending-bill.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md) ### Omnibus Spending Bill, Chip Roy Floor Rant - **Episode:** [1515: Scop Christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-02 - **Time:** 19:07–23:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas/chapter/omnibus-spending-bill-chip-roy-floor-rant.md Representative Chip Roy of Texas delivers a floor speech criticizing the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill and the lack of open debate in the House since 2016. The bill includes $45 billion in emergency assistance for Ukraine and nearly $900 billion for military projects. Critics argue that the legislation was "cooked up" behind closed doors by a handful of leaders. Keywords: [chip roy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chip-roy.md), [omnibus bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnibus-bill.md), [house of representatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-of-representatives.md), [ukraine aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine-aid.md), [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md) ### Omnibus Spending Bill and Pork Barrel Projects - **Episode:** [1514: Holiday Heart](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1514-holiday-heart.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-22 - **Time:** 26:12–31:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1514-holiday-heart/chapter/omnibus-spending-bill-and-pork-barrel-projects.md The $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill has come under fire for containing numerous "pork" projects and foreign aid allocations. Representative Dan Bishop highlighted specific items such as $65 million for Pacific salmon, $3 million for bee-friendly highways, and $410 million for border security in Middle Eastern and North African countries. Keywords: [omnibus bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnibus-bill.md), dan bishop, [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md), [salmon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salmon.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md) ### COVID Stimulus Bill, Omnibus Spending, Foreign Aid - **Episode:** [1306: Antigenic Drift](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1306-antigenic-drift.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-27 - **Time:** 41:39–45:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1306-antigenic-drift/chapter/covid-stimulus-bill-omnibus-spending-foreign-aid.md The $2.3 trillion omnibus spending bill, which includes $900 billion for COVID relief, has come under fire for its massive allocations to foreign countries and special interests. While Americans are slated to receive $600 checks, the bill contains billions for the Smithsonian, the Kennedy Center, and various international programs, leading to public outrage over Congressional spending priorities. Keywords: [stimulus bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus-bill.md), [omnibus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnibus.md), [foreign aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-aid.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spending.md) ### Coronavirus Spending Bill, Patriot Act Reauthorization - **Episode:** [1221: Biden Reset](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1221-biden-reset.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-05 - **Time:** 2:41:44–2:45:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1221-biden-reset/chapter/coronavirus-spending-bill-patriot-act-reauthorization.md Lawmakers are negotiating an 8.5 billion dollar coronavirus spending bill, which critics fear will be used as a vehicle for "pork" projects. Specifically, there are concerns that the bill will include a quiet reauthorization of the Patriot Act, which is set to expire in mid-March. This tactic of jamming controversial legislation into emergency funding bills is a common practice in Washington. Keywords: [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [spending bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spending-bill.md), [patriot act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-act.md), [pork barrel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pork-barrel.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### Farm Bill 2018, Commodity Subsidies and Spending - **Episode:** [1094: Justice 4 Hillary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1094-justice-4-hillary.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-17 - **Time:** 14:51–15:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1094-justice-4-hillary/chapter/farm-bill-2018-commodity-subsidies-and-spending.md Congress passed an $860 billion Farm Bill with little public outcry compared to the debate over border wall funding. The legislation includes extensive commodity compensation and subsidies, even allowing second cousins of farmers to be eligible for payments. The massive scale of the bill is noted as a contrast to the political standoff over the $5 billion requested for the border wall. Keywords: [farm bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/farm-bill.md), [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spending.md), [commodities](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commodities.md) ### Major Garrett, White House Timing on Torture Report - **Episode:** [677: 99 Lines of Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-11 - **Time:** 43:37–46:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code/chapter/major-garrett-white-house-timing-on-torture-report.md White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest faced questions from reporter Major Garrett regarding the political timing of the torture report's release. The administration maintained that the decision rested solely with the Senate Intelligence Committee, despite the potential for the report to be suppressed once Republicans take control of the committee. The release coincided with a $1.1 trillion spending bill containing numerous controversial provisions. Keywords: [major garrett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/major-garrett.md), [josh earnest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/josh-earnest.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [spending bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spending-bill.md) ### Intelligence Agency Feuds, $1.1 Trillion Spending Bill - **Episode:** [677: 99 Lines of Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-11 - **Time:** 1:04:26–1:08:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code/chapter/intelligence-agency-feuds-1-1-trillion-spending-bill.md A meta-level conflict exists between the CIA and NSA, exacerbated by the Edward Snowden leaks which some believe were facilitated by internal rivalries. The $1.1 trillion "CRomnibus" spending bill, which includes the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), effectively ends sequestration by restoring military funding increases. This massive appropriation bill was passed with little time for lawmakers to review its extensive provisions for special operations and counter-terrorism. Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [spending bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spending-bill.md), [ndaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ndaa.md), [sequestration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sequestration.md), [military funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-funding.md) ### White House Party Crashers and $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill - **Episode:** [157: The Democratic Industrial Complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/157-the-democratic-industrial-complex.md) - **Published:** 2009-12-16 - **Time:** 17:20–19:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/157-the-democratic-industrial-complex/chapter/white-house-party-crashers-and-1-2-trillion-spending-bill.md The media's focus on a second set of White House party crashers is characterized as a distraction from the House of Representatives passing a $1.2 trillion spending bill. The hosts suggest the scandal is being kept alive to avoid scrutiny of massive government spending and pork-barrel projects. There is further speculation that the security breaches might be a message from the CIA to the Obama administration regarding presidential protection. Keywords: [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), party crashers, [spending bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spending-bill.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [executive privilege](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-privilege.md) ### Representative John Culberson on the $1.1 Trillion Defense Bill - **Episode:** [157: The Democratic Industrial Complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/157-the-democratic-industrial-complex.md) - **Published:** 2009-12-16 - **Time:** 39:05–42:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/157-the-democratic-industrial-complex/chapter/representative-john-culberson-on-the-1-1-trillion-defense-bill.md Representative John Culberson of Texas criticized the House for rushing a vote on a $1.1 trillion spending package that was only posted online 13 hours prior to the debate. 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