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The 119th Congress shapes up to be a busy Congress, particularly for me. The increase in activity is both because of the bold initiatives Republicans hope to pass and additional committee assignments that I have been given. In the last term, I was selected for the first time to serve on the House Committee on Administration. The Committee has jurisdiction over most of the activities… Read more »

U.S. foreign policy is bound for a transformation under President Trump. After his election in November, many world leaders have established lines of communication with Trump. Some even visited Mar-a-Lago with the then President-elect. One issue gaining interest concerns the Panama Canal, which has operated since its opening in 1914. France was an original sponsor in constructing a… Read more »

Electric rates in the Southwest Virginia region have gone up considerably. I have long warned the policies of the Left, including Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden, would make electric rates skyrocket. The policies forcing electric rates higher are hurting regular families. Families who are managing grocery bills, gas charges, and other essential expenses. I understand the… Read more »

With President-elect Trump’s inauguration scheduled for January 20, his Administration will look to hit the ground running and work to lead the country towards prosperity and peace. Trump’s cabinet will consist of policymakers, elected officials and thought leaders leading key departments, such as the Department of Defense and Department of Energy. Those nominated to lead these… Read more »

We are now in 2025. It is a common exercise around this time to reflect on the previous year. There is much that I want to highlight from 2024. Below are some of my accomplishments. Committee Work As Chairman of the Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee, I chaired 10 hearings that explored a wide range of topics, including but not limited to health care, drug pricing and the… Read more »

I respect people of all faiths, but as a Christian, I celebrate Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. Every Christmas season, there are traditions and images prevalent in our leisurely activities. One tradition is Christmas films, such as Die Hard, It’s a Wonderful Life, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Elf or Miracle on 34th Street. The famous actor George C. Scott, a native… Read more »

Throughout the tenure of the Biden Administration, conflict and turmoil have only gotten worse in the Middle East. A recent flareup in the region is the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria. Syrian rebel forces struck quickly at the beginning of December, taking control of major cities in Syria before advancing on the country’s capital, Damascus. The regime’s army could not… Read more »

During the recent election season, many congressional candidates who voted against various spending bills were criticized by their opponents for voting against those bills and yet working to get money for their districts from programs authorized by said bills. I submit to you, it is not disingenuous but a misunderstanding of the role of Congress. This may require you to remember your… Read more »

As we approach the end of the year, multiple foreign summits gather and deliberate. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit took place in Peru, where President Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping were in attendance. APEC is a partnership focused on economic growth in the Pacific and regional integration of the member country’s economies. President Biden then visited… Read more »

Households throughout the Ninth District, our greater commonwealth and the country are preparing for Thanksgiving. Discussions are occurring over the method of cooking the Thanksgiving turkey and ensuring enough of the right food is available. The dining room table is organized for a feast, and maybe even a guest bedroom or couch is tidied up for incoming family. On Sundays around… Read more »