Dear Friend, On October 24, 2001, in response to the 9/11 attacks in which nearly 3,000 Americans were murdered, the United States House of Representatives passed the Patriot Act by a vote of 357 – 66. The United States Senate passed the Patriot Act the following day by a vote of 98 – 1. The [ READ MORE ]
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Export-Import Bank
Dear Friend, The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im) is the official export credit agency of the United States. Ex-Im is an independent, self-sustaining agency with a mission of supporting American jobs by facilitating the export of U.S. goods and services. When private sector lenders are unable or unwilling to provide financing, Ex-Im fills [ READ MORE ]
Reflections on Memorial Day
Dear Friend, When we think of World War II, our thoughts often go to Pearl Harbor and the surprise attack by Japan that catapulted us into war. Just a few days ago, Sidney and I had the honor to stand on the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, to reflect on the horror of that fateful day and [ READ MORE ]
Trade Promotion Authority
Dear Friend, Ninety-six percent of the world’s customers are outside the U.S. If we want to create more opportunity and more high-paying jobs here at home, we need to sell more American-made products and services overseas. Since the U.S. historically already has more open markets than much of the rest of the world, trade agreements [ READ MORE ]
National Day of Prayer
Dear Friend, Many times as I walk through or accompany constituents in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, I’m reminded of and encouraged by the great men and women of faith who sacrificed so much to help forge this nation. Devoted prayer was an important part of our their lives. Today, the first Thursday [ READ MORE ]
The Student Success Act
Dear Friend, A number of misleading claims are being used by critics of the Student Success Act (H.R. 5) to derail K-12 education reform. The following information will explain my support and how the Student Success Act will reduce the federal footprint and restore local control over elementary and secondary education. Claim: H.R. 5 cements [ READ MORE ]
President’s AUMF Request is Insufficient
Dear Friend, President Obama on Wednesday morning sent Congress draft legislation authorizing the use of military force (AUMF) against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), warning that if the terror group was left unchecked, it would “pose a threat beyond the Middle East, including to the United States homeland.” In September 2014, I [ READ MORE ]
Growing America’s Economy Instead of Washington’s Economy
Dear Friend, In keeping with our pledge to Grow America’s Economy Instead of Washington’s Economy, I want to take a moment to draw your attention to what the House of Representatives has accomplished in just the month of January. We have passed 27 different pieces of legislation in 13 legislative days, including: Approving the Keystone XL pipeline (with the support of [ READ MORE ]
