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Dear Friend,
Over the past several months we have told you about the blatant abuse of power, politicization, and weaponization going on at our federal agencies under President Joe Biden.
From using the Department of Justice to censor Americans on social media and labeling concerned parents as domestic terrorists, the Federal Bureau of Investigation using taxpayer dollars to bury the Hunter Biden laptop story, using the IRS to target and intimidate journalists, and attempting to cover up Hunter Biden’s tax case, to the Department of Agriculture threatening to withhold lunch money from children in need if schools don’t allow men to use the girls bathroom.
Whenever I talk to friends and neighbors, they always want to know what Congress is doing to push back on the Biden administration and when we are going to act – not just send another “strongly worded letter.”
Out of all the checks and balances Congress has on the executive branch, one of the most effective is the power of the purse because it gives us the ability to fund or defund the President’s agenda.
Next week when lawmakers return to Washington, we will have two weeks to pass something known as a continuing resolution, or a “CR,” that will continue to fund the government at our current spending levels and allow federal agencies to continue operating.
You’ve probably heard that old saying, put your money where your mouth is.
If lawmakers are serious about holding the Biden administration accountable for their actions, we shouldn’t pass a “clean” CR that gives them the funding to continue weaponizing our federal agencies.
Instead of rubber stamping a blank check to maintain the “status quo,” Congress should step up to the plate and use its authority over spending as a check on the executive branch abuses, to push for common-sense reforms, dismantle the two-tiered system of justice, and rein in rogue agencies.
Thanks again for starting off your weekend with us. We’ll be back next week with another edition of the Telegram.
Sincerely,
Tom Tiffany
Member of Congress
Never Forget.
Remember September 11th
Over two decades have passed since the dark day of 9/11, but all Americans feel the pain and remember the unimaginable horror. Thousands of innocent lives were lost and countless more were forever scarred as terrorists attacked our homeland. While this Monday is a day to pause, reflect, and honor the victims that lost their lives, it also serves as a reminder that every single day we must remain vigilant and never forget what took place that day. Even in our darkest times, ordinary Americans united to help strangers, firefighters, police officers, and first responders rushed toward danger without fear or hesitation, and passengers on board Flight 93 became heroes. The American spirit prevailed in the face of hatred. We owe it to the victims of 9/11, to our service members and veterans, and to future generations to continue to preserve and protect our American spirit.
Ending UN-American handouts
We’ve told you before about the waste, fraud and abuse that characterizes the hopelessly corrupt United Nations. From the U.N.’s so-called “Human Rights Council” (which spends most of its time engaging in antisemitic Israel bashing and counts such notorious human rights abusers as Communist China and Cuba among its members) to its scandal-plagued and incompetent affiliated agencies like the World Health Organization (which is seeking to impose a new multilateral “pandemic treaty” on the United States), the story is always the same: International bureaucrats make the rules while Americans are forced to pick up the tab. And that’s not an exaggeration. Despite making up less than 5% of the world’s population, America foots the bill for roughly one-quarter of the U.N.’s total budget. In other words, the American taxpayers are the largest single contributor to this murky transnational bureaucracy. That doesn’t make sense, and it’s why I filed an amendment this week to the annual State Department spending bill that would put an end to this globalist gravy train by blocking U.S. contributions to the United Nations. You can read the plain wording of my simple amendment here.
Why are you funding “sanctuary” cities?
It’s a question an increasing number of Americans are rightly asking. The dangers of these so-called “sanctuary” cities, and even “sanctuary” states, are hardly a secret. These policies – which effectively prevent local police from reporting criminal aliens to federal immigration authorities – put the safety of American families unfortunate enough to live in these jurisdictions at risk every single day. Here’s the kicker: These misguided and dangerous policies are already prohibited under federal law – and have been since the 1990s. So why does the Biden administration keep sending these rogue local governments your money? Here’s the bottom line: Taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to subsidize policies that release these criminal aliens back on to America’s streets. That’s why I filed an amendment this week to the Homeland Security Department’s annual spending bill that would put an end to this illegal, anti-American practice.
Telephone town hall
Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, September 20th, I will host a telephone town hall with my friend Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) to discuss ongoing congressional oversight investigations, including the Biden family’s influence peddling schemes. The telephone town hall will begin at 7 PM CST and last approximately one hour. If you would like to have your questions answered, you may register online here or dial in the day of by calling 833-946-1523. Wisconsinites deserve transparency on the President's connections to his son's business deals, and Congressman Perry serves on the House Oversight Committee, which has been an integral part of the Biden family’s investigation into their foreign business dealings. We look forward to laying out the facts revealed by multiple, credible whistleblowers.
Committee Update
Natural Resources
Peace through strength
Last month, I joined a number of my Natural Resources Committee colleagues on a bipartisan delegation visit to the Indo-Pacific region. As a member of the Indo-Pacific Task Force, I traveled to the region to learn about the issues facing the U.S. Pacific Territories and the Freely Associated States (FAS) of the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. During this fact-finding mission, we met with local officials and toured important sites and facilities. We even held a historic field hearing in Guam discussing ways to deepen cooperation and maintain peace and stability in this strategic part of the world. I highlighted the importance of strengthening our partnerships to counter Communist China’s escalating “political warfare” efforts in the Pacific, and the need to shore up U.S. security interests in the region. We are deciding right now whether the 21st century is going to be an American century or a Communist Chinese century. If it is going to be an American century, we must demonstrate American strength and American resolve. You can watch my comments from the hearing here. One of the witnesses on our panel was a survivor of World War II from Guam and hearing her story was especially impactful. We should never forget the lessons we’ve learned from that generation to ensure war does not return to Guam and the Pacific Islands. By strengthening and maintaining our friendships with the Pacific Islands, U.S. territories, and Freely Associated States, we can curtail Communist Chinese aggression and ensure peace through strength in the region for years to come.
By strengthening and maintaining our friendship with the Pacific Islands, U.S. territories, and Freely Associated States, we can curtail Communist Chinese Influence around the world.
District Update
Congressional App Challenge
I am pleased to announce that my office’s 2023 Congressional App Challenge is officially open. The Congressional App Challenge is designed to encourage students to learn how to code by creating their own application using any programming language they choose. The Congressional App Challenge is open to all middle and high school students in Wisconsin’s Seventh District. To participate in this year’s challenge, you must have your app submitted by Friday, October 20th at 11:59 PM. If you or someone you know is interested, you can find more information here.
Photo of the week
As summer begins to come to an end, I’d love to see some of the fall pictures you take of northern and western Wisconsin. To submit a picture for my photo of the week section in the Telegram, please email it to [email protected].
“A picture-perfect end to the day” – Submitted by Terry and Jean from Big McKenzie Lake.
Upcoming Events
Service Academy Day
Next Saturday, September 16th, at 9 AM my office, along with staff members from each of Wisconsin’s congressional district and senate offices, will be joined by representatives from each of the five military service academies. Each representative will be able to provide insight into the application process to those who may be interested in serving in our nation’s military. This Service Academy Day will be hosted at the Experimental Aircraft Association Aviation Center in Oshkosh. You can find more information here, and as a reminder if you are interested in applying for a service academy nomination this year, the deadline to turn in your application is Friday, September 29, 2023 at 5 PM. The application can be found on my website here.
Resources
Vacation is meant to be relaxing, so don’t let renewing or applying for your passport stress you out. The current processing time is 10 to 13 weeks, so we recommend getting this done as soon as possible. For more information, click here.
The USDA continues to make resources and assistance available to agricultural producers and working families to ensure access, safety and stability for food markets and supplies.
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