Weekly Columns
While we ready ourselves for the end of another year with a new Congress on the horizon, make no mistake that there is still much work to be done. This week, the House voted to pass the Servicemember and Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA).
Throughout the tenure of the current Administration, President Biden has promoted the unrealistic, and frankly inane, “EV Revolution.” The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) de facto EV mandate, requiring two-thirds of all new vehicles be electric in less than ten years, was tone deaf at best, impossible at worst.
Thanksgiving, and the holiday season, is a time to spend with friends, family, and neighbors to reflect on the moments from the past year for which we should be thankful. Across the country, loved ones come together, gathering around a table often piled high with delicious turkey, side dishes from recipes passed down through generations, and flavorful pies and desserts.
It is impossible to reflect upon the past year – and the end of the 118th Congress – without first speaking of what a tremendous honor it is to serve the Fourth Congressional District of Arkansas. An honor that cannot be taken lightly or for granted.
The opportunity to represent the Fourth District of Arkansas is an honor and privilege that I do not take lightly. My time spent across the district allows me to meet with the men and women who make up the heart of our nation, and their stories and struggles only fuel my desire to serve them and our district well in Congress.
As we head into the weekend, I hope you will join me in reflecting on the service and sacrifice our veterans have made to preserve the liberties we enjoy today. The men and women who boldly embraced the call of duty, knowingly heading straight toward conflict instead of shying away from it, are deserving of our thanks and gratitude not only on Veterans Day, but every day.
Farmers are the backbone of the American economy. The food we eat, the clothes on our backs, and even the heat that keeps our homes warm can all be traced back to the products of our natural resources and the hard work of our farmers, ranchers, and other rural Americans.
The Biden-Harris administration has continued to convey that America does not come first in their policies. Through reckless energy, mining, transportation, and regulatory policies, this administration has put a burden on Americans who are already struggling to feed and clothe their families.
Temperatures drop and the days get shorter, but Autumn in Arkansas brings a burst of red, orange, and gold as the landscape comes to life through the transformation of fall foliage.
On Monday, we solemnly reflected on the unprovoked attack against Israel that took place one year ago. It remains difficult to put into words the evil that continues to plague the Holy Land. These attacks on Israel by Hamas show a blatant disregard for the lives of Israeli men, women, and children.