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Weekly Columns

August 24, 2023
Weekly Columns
President Joe Biden and his administration have single-handedly created a historic, disastrous situation at our southern border by eliminating and reversing policies formerly put in place.
Issues:Immigration

August 21, 2023
Weekly Columns
As you may have already heard, the United States Department of State is currently experiencing significant backlogs and delays in issuing both new and renewal passports.

August 15, 2023
Weekly Columns
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are already on the campaign trail touting the so-called success of their economic plan, which they refer to as Bidenomics.
Issues:Economy & Small BusinessSocial Security

August 7, 2023
Weekly Columns
Our nation’s veterans who served during war and peace and have sacrificed tremendously to protect our freedoms, and a am committed to supporting policies to ensure promises made to them are kept.
Issues:Veterans & Military Retirees

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.


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