This week, House Republicans continued to fight against the obstructionism and business-as-usual attitudes of Senate Democrats and the Biden White House. We successfully passed legislation I introduced to restore some accountability to the unelected bureaucracy that makes up most of the federal government. We also voted to require the president and his administration to comply with the impeachment inquiry being conducted by the House. We also celebrated the 387th birthday of the National Guard. As folks across the sixth district are celebrating over these next several weeks, I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas from my family to yours.
Limiting Executive Overreach and Providing Accountability in Rulemaking
Too often, costly regulatory burdens are initiated and issued by unelected career bureaucrats, rather than an individual appointed by the President, and confirmed by the Senate. That is unacceptable, which is why last week the House passed my H.R. 357, the Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act. This bipartisan legislation would rein in unelected career bureaucrats’ power to impose regulations and provide greater accountability to taxpayers in the rulemaking process. Passing this common-sense bill brings us one step closer to a government that’s for the people, by the people.
NDAA
Earlier this year, the House passed a version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (NDAA), which I supported, that was the most pro-life, pro-America defense bill in recent memory, prioritizing supporting our troops at home and protecting our national interests abroad. Unfortunately, the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that Congress passed last week contained very little of these measures. The legislation did not end taxpayer funded abortion and transgender surgeries, and it did not combat the harmful regulations imposed by Biden’s climate police.
While making sure that we have the best trained military in the world is vital, this defense funding bill is loaded with radical, woke policies and renews the intelligence agencies’ authority to spy on Americans without a warrant. That is why I could not in good conscience support this bill. Rest assured, I will never stop fighting to uphold conservative values and defend our constitutional freedoms.
Delivering the Answers the American People Deserve
For the past several months, the American people have seen evidence that outlines President Biden’s involvement in his family’s foreign business dealings. As elected officials, we have a duty to provide the accountability and transparency that Americans demand and deserve.
That is why House Republicans passed H. Res. 918, which ensures the American people will receive answers. This resolution directs the committees to continue their investigation as part of an existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach President Biden.
I fully support the impeachment inquiry, and I will continue to follow the facts wherever they lead.
Expanding Milk Choice in Schools For Healthier Kids
Whole milk is a healthy option for our kids, yet federal mandates have banned schools from serving it for the past 13 years. What’s worse, the Biden Administration has proposed not only continuing to limit milk options to fat-free and low-fat types, but also prohibiting students from drinking flavored milk until high school.
Big Government has no business dictating what milk your child can drink. That is why House Republicans passed H.R. 1147, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023, which would give schools the option to serve all types of milk, including whole and 2 percent. This is a big win for parental and students, as well as our dairy farmers who provide nutritious milk we enjoy.
Happy 387th Birthday United States National Guard
In recognition of 387 years of the National Guard, we honored the resilience, service, and unwavering commitment of our guardsmen to our great Nation. Throughout the years, the men and women have stood tall, facing adversity with bravery, and demonstrating what it means to serve others. To the National Guard, thank you for being “Always Ready, Always There.”
Recognizing Our Interns
Every semester, we are blessed with the greatest interns to serve the people of Virginia’s Sixth District. We applaud each and every one of them for doing a fantastic job in our DC office and wish them nothing but success in their future endeavors.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Congressman. If my office can ever be of assistance, please contact my Washington office at (202) 225-5431.
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