The House was supposed to be in Recess this week, but with our new Speaker and a tight timeline, we were hard at work in DC. Here are a few updates to keep you in the loop on how I am fighting for our conservative values.
Speaker Johnson and our conference stand behind aid for Israel, but we are well aware that we don’t have the money to send them. That’s why I salute his efforts to support our strongest ally in the Middle East with a pay-for solution: take the $14 billion of proposed aid from the IRS spending on harassing middle- and lower-income taxpayers through increased enforcement. We're already drowning in trillions of dollars in debt, so it's only logical to cut in one area if you want to spend in another. If you ask everyday Americans whether they'd rather beef up the IRS or support our ally Israel, I'm pretty sure the answer is crystal clear. It's time for Democrats and President Biden to wake up to this reality.
Speaker Mike Johnson's push for a bipartisan debt commission is a step in the right direction. Over 90% of Americans, regardless of their political beliefs, are worried about our mounting debt, and they want to see something done to bring our fiscal house in order. Speaker Johnson's proposal shows Republicans are taking the national debt seriously, working toward concrete action to tackle this problem, and inviting the Democrats to join us in making this mission a priority.
Last week, I joined a letter led by my friend, Congressman Brad Finstad, calling for swift passage of a strong Farm Bill. I have heard your concerns about getting a Farm Bill passed that puts our agricultural producers and rural communities first. This legislation, crafted by those who know it best—America’s farmers—will help manage risk, ensure the next generation takes over our farms, and keep the production of top-quality, affordable food, fuel, fiber, and forestry products going strong.
As always, please contact my office if there is anything we can help with. Thank you for your continued support!
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