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Dyslexia may be the most common learning disability, but it unfortunately remains misunderstood in many parts of the country. This learning disability should never be a roadblock for students’ success in the classroom; however, the lack of public awareness further hinders early diagnoses, preventing our students from receiving the tools they need to succeed early in their educational journey.

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. The ability to have hands-on, engaging conversations with constituents not only allows me to understand how I can better serve them in Congress, but also serves as a reminder that Arkansas’ greatest strength is the grit and dedication of its people.

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. Serving as an engineer and forester in Congress, it is a privilege to represent a district and state where forestry is a time-honored way of life and advocate for policies that affect an industry with profound impacts on 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. 

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is the cornerstone of our national security, as it authorizes annual funding for programs within the Department of Defense and the defense industry. By passing the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) this week, House Republicans are ensuring our military receives the necessary funding and equipment crucial to supporting our servicemembers as they defend our freedom. While Russia, China, and other bad actors continue to threaten democracy around the world, the United States must remain the global leader in defense. 

We’ve all heard the saying, “April showers bring May flowers,” but those spring showers can sometimes turn into severe weather that brings devastating impacts to our communities, homes, and infrastructure. This spring, just about every corner of the Natural State was impacted by tornadoes and severe storms. The compounding damage from these natural disasters brought an abundance of devastation – lives were lost, homes were destroyed, and businesses were impacted, resulting in an estimated total damage of $8.8 million for every county in Arkansas affected.