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October 31, 2023
Weekly Columns
Earlier this month, eight House Republicans joined with every House Democrat to oust the former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, for the first time in American history.

October 25, 2023
Weekly Columns
While the United States’ adversaries such as China and Iran are bolstering their oil production, the United States, under the direction of the Biden Administration has significantly reduced energy production here at home and has sold off more than 40 percent of our oil stocks in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsEnergy & Environment

October 16, 2023
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Our country is currently experiencing the worst crisis at our southern border in American history as a direct result of the Biden Administration’s halting of border wall construction, tying the hands of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and zero enforcement of existing border policies.
Issues:Immigration

October 10, 2023
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In recent years, the enemies of the U.S. and our allies have become increasingly more aggressive. Unfortunately, this weekend aggression once again came to a head when Hamas invaded parts of Israel and carried out the deadliest attacked seen in 15 years.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs

October 2, 2023
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In recent years, the process of passing the 12 annual government funding bills, also known as appropriations, has grown increasingly difficult.

September 25, 2023
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In recent years, our nation has experienced an alarming spike in poor mental health that was exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns.
Issues:Healthcare

September 18, 2023
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On President Joe Biden’s first week in office, he implemented several misguided and destructive energy policies including issuing moratoriums on new oil, gas and coal leasing and permitting on federal lands and canceling the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.
Issues:Energy & Environment

September 12, 2023
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.


September 5, 2023
Weekly Columns

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.

Issues:Economy & Small Business