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Weekly Columns

July 31, 2023
Weekly Columns

Since Republicans took back the majority in the House, one of our commitments was to finish the appropriations process in a timely manner, rein in Democrats’ excessive spending and accomplish real policy changes for the American people. As we approach the critical government funding deadline of September 30, the House Appropriations Committee has worked to ensure full-year funding is completed.


July 24, 2023
Weekly Columns
Oklahoma has long been a hub for aerospace and aviation industry development, as well is the leader in the nation for training air traffic controllers.
Issues:Transportation

July 17, 2023
Weekly Columns
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act that would authorize the critical funding for the United States’ common defense, military personnel and retirees and to support the mission at Tinker Air Force base in Midwest City and Fort Sill in Lawton.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsVeterans & Military Retirees

July 11, 2023
Weekly Columns

One-party Democratic rule in Washington notably led to several unprecedented crises in our country and around the globe. However, despite the challenges of working with a Democrat Senate and president, House Republicans have kept our commitments made to the American people these past six months upon taking back the House majority.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsEconomy & Small BusinessEnergy & EnvironmentForeign AffairsImmigrationVeterans & Military Retirees

June 30, 2023
Weekly Columns
On this Independence Day, as we celebrate the freedom we are all fortunate to share with our family and loved ones, we also reflect on our 247 year-long history and the immeasurable sacrifice undertaken for freedom to remain.

June 27, 2023
Weekly Columns
As enshrined in the Constitution, the Second Amendment guarantees law-abiding citizens of the United States the right to bear arms.
Issues:Second Amendment

June 20, 2023
Weekly Columns
While back in the Fourth District of Oklahoma, one of the top concerns I hear from constituents is the crushing weight of increasing overreach, overregulation and red tape from the federal government, which does not allow families and small businesses to flourish and succeed.

June 16, 2023
Weekly Columns
In past years, the failure rate of Alzheimer’s drugs has been alarmingly high. In fact, as recently as 2020, 99 percent of investigational drug products failed and never made it to market.
Issues:Healthcare

June 12, 2023
Weekly Columns
Last week, the University of Oklahoma Softball Team brought home the championship trophy once again after another incredible and historic season.

June 6, 2023
Weekly Columns
The Fiscal Responsibility Act, which was just signed into law, will do just what it is named to do – restore fiscal sanity in Washington.
Issues:Economy & Small Business