Congressman McHenry Weekly Update

Happy Easter!

As we pause to celebrate this joyous event with loved ones, Giulia, Perry, Rese, Cecelia and I wish you and yours a very Happy Easter!

Fighting For Small Business

As small businesses continue to suffer under Democrat-induced inflation, the Biden administration and the CFPB are adding insult to injury by imposing overly burdensome reporting requirements on smaller lenders that will jeopardize the security of small businesses’ financial data.

This rule will further stress vital community banks and endanger the small businesses that rely on them. Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee will use every tool at our disposal to fight for small business. See below for my full statement on this damaging rule.

Checking in with the CLT Regional Business Alliance

I enjoyed a great conversation this week with Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Chief Advocacy Officer, Joe Bost, and business leaders from the Greater Charlotte region. We discussed my work on the Financial Services Committee, debt ceiling negotiations, and much more. Thank you to the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance for your advocacy for the business community in our area and thank you to those that took part in this conversation. Click here for a recap.

Catching up with Tim Boyum

Recently, I had the opportunity to join Tim Boyum on his podcast Tying it Together to discuss everything from the recent bank failures and my goals as a member of Congress to how I got my start in politics as a college student. Click here to listen.

What I've Been Reading

Chinese spy balloon gathered intelligence from sensitive U.S. military sites

NBC News

When a Chinese spy balloon drifted across our country, President Biden took no action to defend our airspace, claiming it posed no threat. Now we learn the Chinese Communist Party gathered intel from sensitive military bases while the President sat idly by. The inexcusable inaction of this administration demonstrates weakness, emboldens our enemies, and puts Americans at risk.

New study names Hickory as the most beautiful and affordable place to live in the U.S.

WCNC

Congratulations to the City of Hickory on being named the most beautiful and affordable city in America! While this designation is no surprise to those of us familiar with Hickory, it is great to see this honor bestowed on one of the Tenth District's finest.