As we approach the halfway point of the year, the same problems created by this Administration unfortunately continue to plague our Nation. Inflation is still high in several sectors of our economy, and Americans continue to watch the dangerous surge of illegal migrants coming across our border. On a brighter note, I was honored to be named by Chairman Moolenaar to the Select China Committee’s Policy Working Group on critical mineral supply chains. Rest assured, as the work of getting America back on a path to prosperity continues, I will continue fighting for the Sixth District.
The Disastrous Consequences of Biden’s Open Borders
Joe Biden’s failed Far Left open border policies continue to fuel the historic invasion happening at our borders, jeopardizing the safety and security of every American. Just last week, it was reported that there were 170,723 illegal immigrant encounters at our Southern Border in the month of May. That means there have now been over 9.6 million illegal immigrant encounters nationwide, which is more than the population of the Commonwealth. Over the last week, we have also seen numerous tragic stories in the news about illegal immigrants murdering Americans, just some of the unfortunate consequences of Biden’s open border agenda. We must do everything to ensure justice for these victims and hold those responsible for these tragedies accountable.
House Republicans know that border security is national security. That’s why we passed H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, the strongest border bill in history. If Joe Biden truly wanted to put an end to the border crisis, he would signal that he would sign H.R. 2 into law and end this crisis. House Republicans will continue to work everyday to put pressure on the Senate and Biden to address this issue and enact serious policy changes to stop the chaos and secure our border.
Combating The Chinese Critical Mineral Monopoly
Last week, I was honored to join the Select China Committee’s Policy Working Group that’s focused on countering the Chinese Communist Party’s control of critical mineral supply chains. Critical minerals are essential to technology like semiconductors and wind turbines to electric vehicles, and we must ensure Americans’ access to these vital minerals without a reliance on CCP-controlled supply chains. As I have said previously, Biden’s weak policies have emboldened the CCP, so we must respond to their growing threat and create policies to encourage critical mineral independence from foreign adversaries. I am looking forward to working with my colleagues to ensure America’s access to critical minerals without CCP reliance.
Bidenflation Continues To Hurt American’s Wallets
A new study found that 27% of Americans said they are skipping meals due to inflation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics data, since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic, grocery prices have risen by 25%. One-third of Americans from the same study admitted that they were shelling out more than 60% of their monthly income on shelter, utilities, and groceries.
Bidenflation continues to be a tax on every American, and we’ve all been suffering from it for far too long. Since Biden took office, prices have skyrocketed by 20.1% and Bidenflation has outpaced wages for a majority of Americans for most of Biden’s presidency. House Republicans are committed to reining in Joe Biden’s out-of-control government spending that has caused inflation to skyrocket, and we’re working to build an economy that’s strong for the American people.
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