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National security, defense, and supporting our military are top priorities of mine, which is why it is an honor to serve on the House Armed Services Committee.

Each year, Congress constructs a federal budget outlining spending for the next fiscal year. That budget is designed to help guide the fiscal trajectory of our nation, and provide transparency for the American people to know how Congress is spending their tax dollars.

Domestic energy production drives employment and lowers the cost of fuel and electricity for families and businesses, in addition to helping American allies across the globe. Over time, the United States has achieved environmental progress without sacrificing jobs, economic growth, or energy security. If we alter our energy policies to rely on foreign countries, all of that will change.

The events unfolding daily in Afghanistan are a tragedy that could have been avoided. Instead of swift, decisive action, our president ignored the warnings of an abrupt departure from Afghanistan resulting in the capital of Kabul being overrun by the Taliban, leaving the country again under the control of the terrorist group.

Only heroes are brave enough to pursue a career where they risk their lives every day for a stranger. So far this year, 155 police officers have died in the line of duty, protecting our fellow Americans.