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May 19th, 2023: Weekly Newsletter

 

Backing the Blue

A big THANK YOU to the men and women who give of themselves day in and out to protect and serve our families and communities.  This week, we observed National Police Week honoring America’s brave men and women who serve on the front lines to keep us safe.  I voted in support of H.Con Res. 40, H.R. 2494 the POLICE Act, and H.R. 3091 the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act. 

 

These bills express support for local law enforcement officers and condemn the Left’s efforts to defund and dismantle local law enforcement agencies. Specifically, the POLICE Act increases the penalties for assaulting a police officer, in particular for migrants already here illegally. The Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act allows federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons — maximizing the investment of taxpayer dollars. 

 

Many on the Left have unfortunately demonized police and enacted policies that have led to massive spikes in crime — including against law enforcement. Now, more than ever, it is important that we continue to back our law enforcement and support the men and women who answered the call of duty. They give of themselves each day to keep communities across our nation safe. It’s past time we stand up for them too.

 

Corruption at the Highest Levels Exposed

This week, special counsel John Durham released his report into the Trump-Russia probe which found that the DOJ and FBI “failed to uphold their mission of strict fidelity to the law” and confirmed that the Russia collusion hoax was false. 

 

To say the report’s findings were stunning would be an understatement. I’d encourage you to read at least the executive summary (pages 7-18) for yourself.

 

The report shows Hillary Clinton personally approved a plan to "vilify Donald Trump by stirring up a scandal claiming interference by Russian security services" on July 26, 2016. The CIA Director John Brennan even briefed President Obama, VP Biden, AG Lynch, and FBI Director Comey on this plan. Yet the whole time, U.S. officials possessed no evidence of collusion that should’ve triggered an investigation or a special counsel. 

 

The Left knew Russian collusion was a lie and yet, they used the full force of Government to push it in order to advance their own political agenda. 

 

This is part of a long, continued pattern of abuse of power at the DOJ and FBI and reinforces how weaponized our federal government has become. The report comes in addition to the actions we’ve seen in recent months to target parents at school board meetings and Catholic groups on the basis of their religious beliefs.

 

Let’s be clear: the time for talk is over, and there needs to be accountability for the FBI and DOJ’s continued abuses of authority. I am working to ensure Congress uses the power of the purse to defund the bad actors at these agencies and imposes significant consequences for their acts of treason. 

 

Thank You for Honoring our Nation's Veterans

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I am grateful to represent Texans who continually respect and honor Veterans who have served our nation. It was my honor to recognize one of our communities’ efforts for the 15th Anniversary of the Warriors Weekend Field of Honor in Victoria. While we can’t ever thank our Veterans enough for the service they’ve given to the country, events like this one are a great opportunity to show our gratitude to men and women who put themselves on the line for our safety. It is because of them that we can continue to enjoy the freedoms that we hold dear. Thank you to all those across our district who take the time and effort to honor our Veterans and pass on to our next generation a culture that respects service to our nation!

 

May God continue to bless America and bless and protect our great troops and their families.

 

Other News:

  • Hurricane Season: Less than two weeks away, June 1st marks the official start of the 2023 Hurricane Season, and it’s important our district stay prepared. Click HERE to read NOAA’s hurricane safety tips and resources so you can be ready and stay ahead of potential emergencies. 

 

 

 

 

 

God Bless,

 

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Rep. Michael Cloud

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