Weekly Columns

This week, the House of Representatives passed historic, bipartisan legislation to lower energy costs for hardworking Americans. This bill puts American families and American workers first – and I’m proud that both Democrats and Republicans could realize how important that is for Congress to support.

Americans are suffering the consequences of misguided energy policies.

Our country has a spending problem. I feel like a broken record when I say that, but I’ll keep saying it until we can fix it. We need to get our country back on the right fiscal track, and that starts with reining in on our government’s relentless habit of irresponsible spending.

Our national food supply is reliant on our farmlands, of which our country is blessed with a vast abundance. We have an obligation to protect our agricultural lands, the Americans who own them, and the food that is produced there.

I am constantly amazed by the heroism of the men and women who pursue a career in law enforcement. Every day, they put on their uniforms, leave their homes, and risk their lives to ensure the safety of their communities. With violent and drug-related crimes surging across the country, it is so important that now, more than ever, we support our law enforcement heroes.

If you’re a current or former FFA member or know someone who has been positively affected by the organization, I hope you’ll join me this coming week, February 18-25, in celebrating National FFA Week.

On Tuesday evening, President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union Address. In front of a rare joint session of Congress, and with millions of people across the country tuned in to watch, he delivered a speech full of empty words and promises.

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