Weekly Columns
In a historic moment for our nation’s farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and landowners, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Zeldin announced a new proposed ruling to define Waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.
Nearly 250 years ago, our great nation was born. The decades that came before it were measured by a people whose spirit yearned for freedom from tyranny and the right to self-determination. We were founded by a people whose grit was equally matched by their hope for a new, free nation. But we all know how the story goes, and our freedom wasn’t easily won.
The rural landscape that makes up a large portion of the Fourth District of Arkansas is a hallmark of our great state. From the beautiful hills of the Ozarks to the Arkansas River Valley to the forests and farmlands in the south you will be hard-pressed to find a corner of the Natural State that is not worth a visit.
The deadline is fast approaching for Congress to reauthorize surface transportation legislation, with the current bill expiring on September 30, 2026. Regular, continued reauthorization of our nation’s surface transportation programs is integral to maintaining the safety and integrity of our local infrastructure.
Serving as the only licensed forester in Congress provides many unique opportunities to work on legislation that brings a commonsense and conservative approach to forest management across the nation. Additionally, it is a great privilege to serve as the Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Dyslexia may be the most common learning disability, but it unfortunately remains misunderstood in many parts of the country.
Providing timely, effective assistance to the folks across the Fourth District of Arkansas dealing with federal agencies is a central duty of serving as a representative in Congress. Although the federal government may be shut down, my offices in Washington, DC, and across Arkansas remain open and ready to assist.
Traveling across our great state to connect with the hardworking Arkansans who contribute to powering our economy is one of the greatest privileges of representing the Fourth District in Congress.
Some say it's hard to see the forest for the trees. But Arkansans see the forest and its potential – materials to build homes, a bioenergy resource, and an industry that employs thousands of Arkansans, sustaining families across the Natural State.
The rising demand for greater energy production spans all industries and reaches every corner of our nation. With each technological developments, most notably AI, we see a disproportionate increase in the need for more energy. As we celebrate National Clean Energy Week, we highlight the importance of an all-of-the-above energy approach as we work toward this goal.