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 »
The terrorist attack by Hamas is absolutely appalling. I stand with our ally Israel and firmly condemn these barbaric attacks. I wanted to share with you how I am taking action to confront terrorism in the Middle East and around the globe. Following the assault on Israel, I reintroduced my legislation to cut off the Iranian Government from the U.S. Financial System. This bill is called… Read more »
I firmly believe that states and local governments have the primary role in administering and conducting elections. This is why I opposed the previous effort by then Speaker Nancy Pelosi to federalize our election process. Instead of putting the federal government in charge, I believe Washington can play a support role in restoring confidence in our election process.
In order to… Read more »
A recent study from Moody’s Analytics showed American households are currently paying $709 more each month than they did for the same goods two years ago. Inflation, fueled by Washington’s out-of-control spending, has made it harder for families to make ends meet. Unfortunately, Southwest Michigan families received an additional sticker shock from back-to-school shopping. According to… Read more »
Our local economy is unique. It is driven by tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing. It is rare for an area to have all three staples of economic activity in one spot, and Southwest Michigan is fortunate to have them. I am proud to serve as Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, where I play a leading role in protecting the ecology and strengthening the economy of the Great Lakes.… Read more »
I am humbled by the number of young men and women that sign up to serve in our nation’s Armed Forces. It is wonderful to see the best and brightest strive to reach their greatest potential. One of the ways my office helps students achieve this objective is by holding what are known as Service Academy nights. These events provide students who are interested in attending one of our nation’s… Read more »
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