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October 16, 2022

Oversight is one of Congress’s most important functions. Without robust, regular examinations of government agencies and processes, we run the risk of waste and abuse of taxpayer funding.


September 30, 2022

Americans across the political spectrum recognize the benefits of fairness. We like to find a good deal, get the best bang for our buck, and be able to say the juice was worth the squeeze. 


September 30, 2022

Americans across the political spectrum recognize the benefits of fairness. We like to find a good deal, get the best bang for our buck, and be able to say the juice was worth the squeeze. 


September 27, 2022

The past few years have brought a new meaning to the term “unprecedented.” One global crisis after another has made it hard to contextualize the truly historic times we’ve been living through. Take this past summer as an example. Gas prices hit levels never seen before in history, yet we ran out of ways to describe it.


August 2, 2022

Senate Democrats are resurrecting President Joe Biden’s shortsighted Build Back Better bill after reaching an agreement with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV). The bill, besides raising taxes and greenlighting Green New Deal provisions, would expand government control over drug pricing in a misguided attempt to bring down healthcare costs.

Issues:Health Care

July 1, 2022

Millions of people from all over the world come to visit our majestic Giant Sequoias every year. No photo can accurately depict the awe-inspiring natural splendor of a Giant Sequoia, towering more than 300 feet into the sky. They are wonders that must be seen to believe, and they have been symbols of American natural beauty for centuries.


July 1, 2022

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Clinic in favor of Dobbs, reversing Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and sending the issue of abortion back to the states. This historic decision will have major ramifications across the country.

Issues:Health Care

June 7, 2022

Over the past year and a half — as Democrats have controlled both chambers of Congress and the White House — rural communities across the country have been harmed by the failed policies coming out of our nation’s capital. As Members who represent these communities, we have worked tirelessly to elevate their voices and bring to light the negative impacts our constituents are experiencing.


May 24, 2022

No one likes filling up their car at a gas station. It feels like the most necessary of evils, spending money on something we never see but depend on to go about our daily lives. What was once a routine errand has now become a significant strain on family budgets, as the price of oil continues to climb with no end in sight. 


May 20, 2022

In May 2021, in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the halls of Congress were empty. One year later, I’m ecstatic to see school children, staff, tourists, and my fellow members fill our nation’s Capitol, as managing COVID-19 becomes just another part of daily life. The beauty of the people’s House is its accessibility to the American public.