Weekly Columns
China poses one of the most serious national security threats our country has faced in decades. Since President Xi took control, he has bolstered their military by tripling their defense spending. They now control the largest army and navy in the world and have doubled their nuclear warheads in only two years.
Despite the rosy picture President Biden paints this week in his state of the union address, he cannot deflect blame and ignore the numerous concerns that are facing our nation. The reality is the state of the union is weaker and families are struggling because of Biden’s far-left policies.
In life, there are certain situations that catch you off guard and inspire you to enact change. Learning about the heartbreaking acts of fertility fraud committed on families across the nation is one of those situations.
The Republican majority is in full swing. Committee chairs and memberships are in the process of being formed. On the House floor, we’ve passed a strong, conservative rules package and multiple pieces of effective legislation that align with the Republican Commitment to America.
Last week, the American people saw Democracy at work. Although it can be messy sometimes, that is how our nation’s founders intended Congress to function. We emerged with a strong Speaker of the House and a rules package without concessions, but with great conservative wins.
As this year comes to an end, I’ve taken time to reflect on my first term in the United States Congress. Two years ago, I came to Washington as the Freshman Class President eager to learn and lead.
The most wonderful time of the year is in full swing. Americans across the country are last minute gift shopping, cooking festive meals, and traveling to visit family. Although this is typically a joyous and busy time for many, it’s important to pause and remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Last week, the House passed the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act. This is the single most important piece of legislation to come out of the Armed Services committees annually. This year’s legislation is named after Senator Inhofe, in honor of his tremendous legacy of serving on this committee and advocating for our servicemembers and the safety and security of our nation.
As we approach the end of the year, which means the end of the 117th Congress, both the House and Senate are left with major pieces of legislative work incomplete. Democrats control the process in both the House and Senate, and one-party rule has led us to this stalemate.
Our already struggling economy may face more challenges this holiday season due to a potential railroad strike. As you may know, in September, freight rail companies and unions formed a deal with the help of the Biden Administration. The deal then went to the unions’ membership for negotiations, which has been going on for the last three months.