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Standing Up for Second Amendment Rights
Earlier this year, the ATF issued a ruling to ban the possession and purchase of pistol stabilizing braces. This gross overreach punishes law-abiding citizens, overrides ten years of Federal guidance, and tramples our Second Amendment rights.
In response, I cosponsored H.J. Res. 44, which disapproves and nullifies the rule issued by the DOJ and ATF through a legislative process established by the Congressional Review Act. The Congressional Review Act allows Congress to undo a regulatory agency's action within 60 days through a "motion of disapproval" that cannot be blocked by a filibuster in the Senate. During this review period, Congress can pass a joint resolution to overrule a regulation before it goes into effect.
Last week, the House passed H.J. Res. 44 with my support by a vote of 219-210. This legislation is now on the way to the Senate, and I hope they stand up for your Second Amendment rights and pass this resolution soon.
As a gun owner, avid hunter, and a lifetime member of the NRA, I will continue to fight to preserve our Second Amendment rights and our ability to secure the safety of our homes and families.
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Restoring Fiscal Responsibility
Republicans are working to stop government overspending, and this past week we passed the REINS Act, which reasserts Congress’s authority to control spending and prevents the executive branch from passing "major rules" without the approval of Congress. Major rules would have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more.
President Biden has authorized regulations that have cost taxpayers trillions of dollars without Congressional oversight, such as his costly student loan bailout, which is the last thing our country needs while we have over $31 trillion in debt. This legislation will restore fiscal accountability to the executive branch and allow Congress to have the final say in our nation's spending. I urge the Senate to take it up quickly.
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Combatting the Progressive Climate Agenda
Democrats nationwide have proposed banning gas cooking appliances as part of their progressive climate agenda. Nearly 187 million Americans use natural gas appliances, and forcing households to switch to more expensive alternatives is unreasonable.
To prevent any bans on household appliances, the House passed H.R. 1640, the Save Our Gas Stoves Act, by a vote of 249-181. I supported this legislation, and I will continue to combat the left's climate agenda.
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