It was a great week out of the D.C. swamp, but another sad reminder that President Biden’s economic plan is not working for hardworking families in Virginia’s Sixth District and across the Nation, and they are demanding real change in Washington. Additionally, Big Government once again shows that is working against taxpayers, not for them. On a brighter note, the Supreme Court secured a big win for American taxpayers in ruling to block Biden’s unconstitutional student loan giveaway. We also celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision and recognized the 75th anniversary of the Roanoke Rescue Mission. As we begin celebrating our Nation’s Independence throughout beautiful western Virginia, rest assured I will continue striving to uphold the values of our Founding Fathers who fought for the liberty we hold so dear.
“Bidenomics” is Failing the American People
Last week, President Joe Biden once again said that the Biden economy, or “Bidenomics”, is incredibly popular, but he could not be further from the truth. In just two and half years under the Biden Administration’s disastrous economic policies and radical Green New Deal agenda, savings are down, real wages are down, and economic confidence is down.
Unlike “Bidenomics”, the Republican Study Committee’s (RSC) economic plan, which was put forward last month, would balance the budget, reduce reckless government spending, cut taxes, and restore our energy independence. As RSC’s Budget and Spending Task Force Chairman, I’m fighting to restore fiscal responsibility in Washington so families can keep more of their hard-earned dollars and have the ability to reach the American Dream, and our plan will do just that.
SCOTUS Delivers a Major Victory Against Biden’s Student Loan Giveaway
Last August, the Biden Administration announced its student loan “forgiveness” plan, which would ultimately cost American taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars, forcing the 100 million Americans who never went to college to pay off debt disproportionately held by the wealthy. This is not only excessive executive overreach, but it would also throw personal responsibility out the window when choosing to take out a student loan.
President Biden abused his executive power to put hardworking Americans on the hook to pay for other’s heavy college debt. That’s unconstitutional, which is why the Supreme Court delivered a big win for taxpayers last week by invalidating this student loan giveaway scam.
Demanding Accountability for Federal Spending
It’s no secret that bad actors stole hundreds of billions of dollars in unemployment insurance payments during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a recent report, the federal government potentially lost nearly $200 billion to COVID relief fraud at the expense of American taxpayers.
That’s unacceptable, and is why House Republicans passed legislation earlier this year that would recover fraudulent payments and improve program integrity to prevent future fraud. We will continue working to ensure accountability in all levels of federal spending, and bring those who defrauded the American people to justice.
Honoring the One-Year Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision
On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court made Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, which overturned Roe vs. Wade and ruled that the Constitution does not grant the right to abortion and returned to states the ability to decide their own laws regarding life. Since then, roughly 26 states have scored major pro-life wins that have defended unborn babies and their mothers from the lifelong harm of abortion.
In honor of the one-year anniversary of this historic victory last week, we celebrate that we get to say we live in a post-Roe America, but there is still much more work to be done to ensure mothers and children are protected from the Left’s radical abortion extremism. Rest assured, House Republicans will not stop fighting to defend the life of each and every unborn child, uphold the sanctity of life, and provide the care and support mothers deserve.
Celebrating 75 Years of the Roanoke Rescue Mission
For 75 years, the Roanoke Rescue Mission has cared for the homeless in our community. In 1948, Gus and Lois Johnson arrived from Chicago to open the Rescue Mission, providing shelter and meals to men in downtown Roanoke. Over a decade later, the Rescue Mission extensively expanded its operations to help more people in need. Today, the organization provides shelter for men, women, and children, and offers services to help people struggling with addiction; medical, behavioral dental and eye care; and a program to improve job skills. I was glad to visit the Roanoke Rescue Mission at their 75th anniversary’s open house event, and wish the organization another 75 years of success.
Recognizing PTSD Awareness Day
Those who served often experience scenes and situations that civilians could not even begin to imagine. These experiences can often lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other emotional and mental struggles. PTSD Awareness Day, which we recognized last week, is a reminder to address Veterans and all those who are affected by PTSD and help them to fully enjoy the blessings our Nation offers.
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