Speaker Johnson is a strong conservative and good man who has a tough fight ahead of him. I’ll be praying for his success as Speaker and for the success of our nation, and I hope you’ll join me in doing so.
WATCH: an update from the Capitol steps
I took some time last week to speak to Daniel Horowitz of Conservative Review about the new Speaker.
LISTEN: Rep. Dan Bishop with Daniel Horowitz
What Comes Next?
Immediately following Speaker Johnson’s election, the House passed a resolution affirming that we will stand with our ally, Israel, in the wake of the horrific October 7th terrorist attacks by Hamas.
We then got back to work on debating and voting on amendments to the Energy and Water appropriations bill, ultimately passing the bill on Friday afternoon. We are one step closer to passing all 12 single subject spending bills, which allows us to review every program line-by-line when funding the government. I will do all I can to ensure that future government funding packages include spending cuts and strong conservative priorities. The next few weeks will be busy with the next government funding debate, and I will keep you updated via this newsletter and social media.
The Last Few Weeks in Weaponized Government
Last week, as Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee’s Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, I led a hearing evaluating DHS’s effort to combat products made in China using forced labor.
The Chinese Communist Party’s exploitation of Uyghurs for forced labor is not only inhumane, but also enriches the Chinese government at the expense of American manufacturers and workers - especially our American textile industry.
Our subcommittee will continue investigating this important issue and determine how we can stop harmful practices that are hurting North Carolina companies.
