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Weekly Columns

April 15, 2022
Weekly Columns

I recently led a group of Western Caucus Congressmen on a tour of Arkansas’ Fourth District to show my colleagues the unique relationship the Natural State has with our natural resources and how we manage and use them to our communities’ advantage.

Issues:Foreign AffairsNatural Resources

April 8, 2022
Weekly Columns

The situation at our southern border continues to worsen as Spring brings about a predicable spike in illegal border crossings and encounters. In addition to the expected seasonal spike, President Joe Biden is ending Title 42, originally implemented by President Donald Trump as a public health measure barring asylum applicants from entering the U.S.

Issues:Foreign AffairsSecurity

April 1, 2022
Weekly Columns

President Joe Biden released his Fiscal Year 2023 budget proposal this week, revealing more the same polices that have brought Americans historic inflation and record high gas prices. President Biden promised not to raise taxes on those earning less than $400,000 a year, but he has broken that promise by ensuring every American pays more for everyday necessities.

Issues:AccountabilityJobs and Economic GrowthTax Relief

March 25, 2022
Weekly Columns

This week, major airlines including Alaska Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines sent a letter to President Joe Biden opposing the extension of COVID-19 travel restrictions as cases, hospitalizations, and deaths caused by the Coronavirus continue to plummet and Americans across the country go a

Issues:AccountabilityTransportation and Infrastructure

March 18, 2022
Weekly Columns

On Wednesday, I was honored to attend the address by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as he spoke to Congress over Zoom, pleading for help for his people as they fight for their freedom and their lives.

Issues:Foreign AffairsSecurity

March 11, 2022
Weekly Columns

Too many Americans ignore rural America until they need us. When food, lumber, energy, or agriculture product prices start to rise, Washington, D.C.

Issues:Jobs and Economic GrowthNatural Resources

March 4, 2022
Weekly Columns

This week, President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address to the nation. While I appreciated his unifying message about standing with Ukraine and using our economic might to counter Russian President Vladimir Putin, I urge the President to go further in supporting our ally. There are steps we can take today to pressure Russia and minimize economic blowback at home.

Issues:Foreign AffairsNatural Resources

February 25, 2022
Weekly Columns

This week, Vladimir Putin began his unprovoked campaign to take over Ukraine. After a series of false flag operations and disinformation, President Putin unilaterally announced the Ukrainian provinces of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent and moved Russian troops into the areas.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

February 11, 2022
Weekly Columns

Drug addiction is an all too common problem in communities across America, and recently, fentanyl use has gained traction. From big cities to small towns, illegal fentanyl – largely produced in China and smuggled into the U.S.

Issues:Foreign AffairsHealth CareSecurity

January 28, 2022
Weekly Columns

Before COVID-19 shut down our economy and drove millions of Americans to work from home, those who had to call a federal agency for assistance may have experienced a reasonable wait time.

Issues:Accountability