WASHINTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Republican Members of Congress have been pointing to excessive federal spending as a root cause of inflation.

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says if republicans regain control of Congress in November, cutting spending will be a priority.

Johnson says the majority of the federal budget is on autopilot.

Johnson says both Social Security and Medicare need to be fixed.

Johnson says many pandemic related spending programs should be ended.