Introducing Concord Action

Concord Action intends to mobilize a grassroots movement to advocate for a sustainable national budget. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital prior to the launch, Bourdeaux, who will serve as the group’s president and executive director, outlined plans for Concord Action to influence Congress towards achieving a balanced budget.

“We are gearing up to launch Concord Action to supplement the Concord Coalition and capitalize on the grassroots momentum concerning the national debt and deficit. Our goal is to move the needle in Congress towards greater fiscal responsibility and discipline,” Bourdeaux stated.

Bourdeaux’s Experience in Fiscal Policy

Having represented Georgia’s 7th Congressional District for a single term starting in 2021, Bourdeaux has firsthand experience in bipartisan legislative efforts aimed at addressing national budget issues. During her time in Congress, she was an active member of the Blue Dog Task Force on Fiscal Responsibility and Government Reform, a coalition dedicated to reducing the federal deficit through bipartisan policy development.

Before her Congressional tenure, Bourdeaux played a significant role in Georgia’s Senate Budget and Evaluation Office as a director from 2007 to 2010, advising the Georgia State Senate on budgetary concerns during the turbulent economic climate of the Great Recession.

“During the Great Recession, I was the director of Georgia’s Senate Budget and Evaluation Office. I helped balance the state’s budget during one of the most severe fiscal crises in recent history. This shows that it is attainable. Working with Republican leadership, we successfully passed budgets backed by broad bipartisan support. We can achieve similar results in our democratic system,” Bourdeaux explained.

Strategies for Grassroots Engagement

Bourdeaux shared that Concord Action will implement a multi-faceted digital campaign, including newsletters to engage the public in its grassroots initiatives. The organization also plans to host town hall meetings aimed at energizing local communities around their goals.

The Economic Landscape and Public Sentiment

A recent 2024 Fox News Voter Analysis revealed that the economy remains the foremost concern for Americans, with 40% identifying inflation as the most critical issue influencing their votes. Nearly two-thirds of respondents hold a negative view of the economy, with 40% describing it as “not good” and 24% labeling it as “poor.”

As the government approaches another potential shutdown and negotiations for the fiscal 2026 budget begin, Bourdeaux emphasized that now is a pivotal time to introduce Concord Action. “The issues surrounding debt and deficit resonate with everyone. We have recently experienced inflation and observed rising interest rates, making this topic forefront in the minds of many Americans,” she remarked.

Addressing the National Debt Crisis

According to Concord Action, their mission involves pressuring Congress to halt the continuous accumulation of federal debt while advocating for a “sustainable budget” founded on principles of fiscal responsibility.

“We have just come out of a phase of significant inflation, which was exacerbated in part by our growing debt deficit,” Bourdeaux commented. “Currently, we stand at trillion in debt, and the Congressional Budget Office projects that we could add another trillion if we continue on our present course. We are now spending more on just the interest on our debt than we allocate for national defense, even exceeding what we spend on Medicare. This growing financial pressure is threatening crucial priorities for our nation, making it imperative that we tackle these issues now.”