Weekly Columns
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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This week, for the first time in almost seven years, the House considered legislation under a modified open rule, taking us one huge step closer to restoring a truly representative government.
The United States has officially hit our $31.4 trillion debt limit. In response, the Treasury Department is embarking on “extraordinary” measures to ensure the federal government has enough money to stay afloat.
As you’ve seen in the news, the past couple of weeks in Washington, D.C. have been a whirlwind of excitement. After a long first week back in the Chamber, we elected Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and now the real work has begun.
As the year and the 117th Congress comes to a close, I am grateful to reflect on my time in the House of Representatives serving Arkansas’ Fourth Congressional District. It is my highest honor to represent my constituents in Congress, and it is a privilege I never take for granted.
Over the past two years, the American people have endured a complete shutdown of the People’s House in a way never before seen in our lifetime. In recent months, as the threat of COVID-19 waned, the halls of Congress once again bustled with members, staff, and constituents.
This week, the House voted on the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to fund our military and defense related items in Fiscal Year 2023.
Next week, the House of Representatives will consider the “Respect for Marriage Act.” which aims to redefine marriage according to federal law. A Democrat controlled Congress, with the aid of some Republican senators, have brought forward an unnecessary and concerning bill to codify Obergefell v. Hodges.
Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who dedicated their lives and risked their safety to protect our nation and our way of life.