It was a busy week, but I’m back to keep you in the loop on how I am fighting for our conservative values.
As we celebrate Memorial Day, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by our brave men and women in uniform. Their selflessness and unwavering dedication to defending our freedom deserve our utmost gratitude. Our fallen heroes embody the values of courage, resilience, and unwavering patriotism. Remember their sacrifice, and never forget that we are the land of the free because of the brave.
As a federal lawmaker, I refuse to stay silent on the travesties issued by Saint Paul. “GOP Congressional delegation rips state legislative agenda” is how KNSI described this week’s statement from me and my colleagues. We boldly called out the state legislature for recklessly squandering a budget surplus to push their anti-police, anti-gun, bigger government, and Green New Deal progressive agenda in Minnesota. The governor and his allies have duped our great state, and to rub salt in the wound, they're burdening us with a bundle of new taxes to fund this radical scheme.
This is a friendly reminder that House Republicans are the only party in Washington with a plan that will cut spending and keep America from defaulting. Despite this, some Democrats are insisting on raising the country’s $31.4 trillion limit with no spending cuts or reforms. This is completely unserious and a non-starter. Senate Democrats are even urging President Biden to bypass the House and raise the ceiling using the 14th Amendment. It’s clear they want endless trillion-dollar deficits and more inflation. The House has the power of the purse, and we will continue to negotiate until a deal that protects our finances is reached.
I’ll close this week’s update with wonderful news from the U.S. Supreme Court. In a stunning 9-0 decision, they rejected the Environmental Protection Agency's overreach under the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulation. Since I joined Congress, I have been fighting any changes to WOTUS to redefine puddles or pooled water as “navigable.” This decision is a victory for farmers, landowners, and developers.
