After multiple rounds of voting, the House of Representative elected a new Speaker of the House on Wednesday. Congratulations to my colleague, Representative Mike Johnson of Louisiana, as he embarks on his Speakership. I’ve had the privilege to work alongside him on the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government and know that he will lead the House with principle.

This week in Washington, I held a press conference with over a dozen of my colleagues for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is critical that women do routine checks and self-examinations, and schedule their mammograms! Early detection is critical to preventing and treating breast cancer. Continue reading →

This week, we officially launched the 2023 Human Trafficking Summit. Our summit brings together survivors, law enforcement, prosecutors, victim advocates, community leaders and concerned citizens who are committed to working together to stop this crime.

John Walsh, television host and co-founder of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, is our keynote speaker for this year’s summit. As a nationally renowned crime fighter, victim advocate and host of the former hit television show America’s Most Wanted, Walsh has spent decades helping law enforcement locate missing children and solve crimes, including the recovery of more than 400,000 children. I am excited for our attendees to hear Walsh’s inspirational message about what we can do to fight back against criminals preying on vulnerable populations. Continue reading →

Dear Neighbor,
It has been a historic week in Washington, D.C. Earlier this week, the House voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House in an unprecedented move. The shake-up threw Washington for a loop and the work continues next week to elect a new Speaker so Congress can get back to work on the important business of the American people, including cutting federal spending and securing the border. You can read more about what happened this week below, and we’ll have more to share in next week’s newsletter as the events unfold.
October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer accounts for 1 in 3 new cancer diagnoses for women each year, so it’s important to get screened, especially if you’re at risk due to family history or other health factors. To our survivors and their families, we stand with you and fight beside you. Continue reading →

During a government shutdown, many federal services will be affected by a lapse in appropriations. Important services through the Social Security Administration, Medicare, VA, and more, however, will not be impacted. The helpful graphic above provides more information about services and operations.

For more information, view the Congressional Research Service’s handy guide here.

Dear Neighbor,
Negotiations to keep the federal government running are ongoing this week. We spent many late nights on the House Floor to pass the necessary appropriations bills, and while we’re not done yet, we’re staying in D.C. as long as it takes to get the job done.
I’m working tirelessly to cut government spending, fund our military and national defense, and support our veterans. We’re making progress and will continue to provide updates. To see updates from this week after late-night votes on Wednesday and Thursday, read below. Continue reading →