Peace and Protection

BIG Update 

Just days after the two-year anniversary of Hamas’ abhorrent attack on Israel, there was an agreement reached on a peace deal between Israel and Hamas is a great step towards lasting peace in the region. I’m grateful the Trump Administration never gave up in their efforts to end the violence and release the hostages. Leading with peace through strength delivers real results. This is a historic peace deal. 

BIG Idea 

Monday marks the 35th Native American Day in South Dakota. The holiday was adopted in 1990 as a sign of reconciliation and to honor the culture and contribution of the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota people.

In March, I was named the most effective House member on Native American issues by the Center for Effective Lawmaking. The federal government has trust and treaty obligations to assist our nation’s tribes. That’s why I’ve advocated for additional law enforcement funding for tribes, reforms to the Indian Health Service, funding for tribal colleges and universities, and more. I can’t do it all without the leadership and coordination of tribal leaders in South Dakota. I’m grateful for their partnership.

BIG News 

The federal government remains shutdown and the impact continues to grow. I voted two weeks ago to keep the government open and ensure essential services continue, which includes paying federal employees. Next week, 1.3 million service members will miss their paycheck if the government is not reopened. I’ve done the necessary paperwork to not receive a paycheck while our men and women in uniform go without. Our troops deserve better—it’s time for liberals in the Senate to reopen the government.

Federal safety nets, like WIC, are already running out of funds. WIC helps the most vulnerable women, infants, and children afford formula and food they need. This shutdown is already impacting these vulnerable populations the hardest. 

Shutdowns don’t benefit anybody. I’ve introduced a bill to make sure a shutdown never happens again. The government must be open to work as it should for the American people. 

Click here  to watch