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January 5, 2024
Weekly Column

BIG Update

Issues:EconomyCongressHealth

December 27, 2023
Weekly Column

The New Year is a natural time to reflect on the past year and set priorities for the one ahead. House Republicans’ priorities were listed in our Commitment to America at the beginning of this year, and we plan to keep working towards those goals in 2024.

Issues:ChinaBorder SecurityCongressEnergy

December 20, 2023
Weekly Column

The year may be coming to a close, but it doesn’t look like our southern border is.

A year ago, my Republican colleagues and I made a commitment to secure the border and combat illegal immigration. While immigration is an important part of our country, the current system is broken and needs reform. An open border only increases the stress on our immigration processing systems.

Issues:Border Security

December 15, 2023
Weekly Column

BIG Update

For 11 years, schools across America have been prohibited from serving 2% or whole milk to students. The prohibition began when the Obama Administration imposed ill-informed school lunch regulations. Without a variety of milk options, students have turned to drinks with high caffeine and sugar.

Issues:AgricultureChinaTransportation & InfrastructureEducationHealth

December 8, 2023
Weekly Column

BIG Update

The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed emission standards would essentially require two-thirds of all new vehicles to be electric by 2032. The Biden Administration is pushing its green agenda and forcing America to further rely on China for batteries.

Issues:Tribal AffairsTransportation & Infrastructure

December 1, 2023
Weekly Column

BIG Update

The border crisis continues - and it extends beyond the southern border.

Issues:ChinaTribal AffairsBorder Security

November 22, 2023
Weekly Column

BIG Update

Thanksgiving is upon us again. It’s a time to gather around a table with our families and friends and be thankful for all we have been given. This year, I will gather with my family to celebrate our thankfulness for each other. We’ll indulge in delicious food like the classic turkey, potatoes, and stuffing.


November 17, 2023
Weekly Column

Interest rates are at a 16-year high. This doesn’t just impact homebuyers or businesses needing loans. Governments around the world pay interest on their debts. America’s high interest rates and bloated national debt have created a problem that may take generations to tackle. American taxpayers are footing the bill for the reckless spending in Washington that led to our $33 trillion debt and high interest rates. In fact, the U.S. pays more on interest on government debt than any other country in the world.

Issues:AgricultureChinaEconomy