Weekly Wrap

May 12, 2023

This Week: At A Glance

Monday, Reps. Ashley Hinson (IA-02) and Young Kim (CA-40) were busy back in their districts meeting with constituents. 

Tuesday, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) spoke at Punchbowl News' "Women Challenging Washington" event. We love this message she shared: "When you walk into a room, own that room, ladies!" 

Also Tuesday, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) led a group of bipartisan members on a tour of the Staten Island Port, located in her district. 

Wednesday, Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) spoke at a House GOP press conference about a border security bill. Monica's district shares a border with Mexico.

In the weeks leading up to the expiration of Title 42, the number of migrants illegally crossing the border has been increasing, flooding South Texas communities like Monica's and raising significant national security and humanitarian concerns. 

Thursday, the Biden administration allowed Title 42 to officially expire. GOP women weighed in on the dangerous decision.

Also Thursday, the House GOP passed what Speaker McCarthy has called "the strongest border security bill this country has ever seen."

The bill:

• Ends catch and release
• Restarts construction of the border wall
• Increases the number of Border Patrol agents
• Protects unaccompanied children from human trafficking

In The News

• AXIOS: First look: Bipartisan bill targets anti-competitive practices
  
• Washington Post: Opinion: Why we need the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act
  
• KMCH: Congresswoman Hinson Visits Flooded Communities in Clayton County
• WIBC: Houchin Urges Better Border Security As Title 42 Expires
  
• News Channel 21: Chavez-DeRemer, colleagues urge US Trade Rep, USDA to target Japan’s ‘damaging’ frozen blueberry tariffs
  

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

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