On Christmas Eve 2023, an estimated 200 Nigerian Christians were killed by Islamic Jihadists. Sadly, this tragedy is not an isolated occurrence. Reports indicate that in 2022 alone, at least 145 Catholic priests in Nigeria were killed, with 30 others kidnapped, in 39 separate terror attacks.
In response to these heinous acts, in January, I led a letter to Secretary of State Antony… Read more »
The Great Lakes serve as a vital source of drinking water and recreation for millions of Americans. For us in Michigan, the Great Lakes are a way of life. As Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force, I have worked to build a bipartisan coalition in Congress to make the Great Lakes a national priority. Last week, this work took another step forward when I joined the… Read more »
Over the past few weeks, I have been pressing to get answers about conditions at Harbor Towers, a senior living community located in Benton Harbor. On January 11th, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge appeared before the House Financial Services Committee, where I am honored to serve as the Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee. During the… Read more »
Recently, our national debt crossed a stunning $34,000,000,000,000. While some “debt deniers” in Washington seek to ignore the threat this massive number poses, it is undeniable that seniors, our children, grandchildren, and future generations of Americans will be impacted in the absence of solutions.
Last fiscal year, interest payments on the debt alone totaled a whopping… Read more »
Last week, the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, which I chair, held a hearing to discuss how the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposed climate disclosure rule would hurt farmers and small business owners while raising prices on consumers. I was honored to have my constituent, Bill Schultz, Vice President of Schultz Fruitridge Farms located… Read more »
Some of the finest agricultural products in the world come from the hardworking farmers, ranchers, and growers here in Southwest Michigan. However, bad federal policy and a farm labor crisis is raising costs on the farm producers that grow the food you eat, making your grocery bills more expensive.
Family farms across the 4th Congressional District are facing an uphill battle due to cost… Read more »
I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Just before the holidays, I voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House by a vote of 310-118. Shortly thereafter, President Biden signed this legislation into law on December 22nd.
Importantly, this measure included the largest-ever pay raise for our servicemen and… Read more »
Last week, I testified before the House Budget Committee on my Fiscal Commission Act. I introduced this bipartisan bill in September as a way to get our nation's fiscal house in order.
With our national debt now at $33.8 trillion and climbing, just the interest we pay on the debt already exceeds everything the federal government spends on children, and within 3 years, is projected to… Read more »
Lately, there has been so much focus on rancor in Washington. This holiday season, I thought I would try something different. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I wanted to share with you some of the people I am thankful to serve with in Congress who work tirelessly to make America the best that it can be.
I am thankful to serve with…
Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), a fellow member of the Financial… Read more »
Recently, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced the U.S. would purchase up to 6 million barrels of oil at a costly $79 per barrel to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Unfortunately, this is a problem of the Administration’s own making.
In March 2020, President Trump moved to buy oil for the SPR when the price was around $24 per barrel, but Democrats blocked… Read more »
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