Weekly Columns

This week, lawmakers are returning to Washington, D.C. after spending several weeks in their districts. The extended time during the customary August district work period each year always provides the opportunity to interact directly with constituents and hear firsthand about the issues that matter most to them.

Since being back in the Fourth Congressional District for the customary August district work period, I have had the privilege of meeting with several small business owners and Chambers of Commerce across the district.

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.