I recently filed for re-election to represent the Second Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Many are choosing to retire from Congress this year, which is frankly understandable. This year has been a particularly tumultuous one in Congress. We’ve seen chaos and infighting. The perverse incentive structure in American politics makes it more profitable and rewarding for politicians to sow division and generate fame for themselves rather than working on behalf of their constituents. All of this distracts from the real work in front of Congress for the American people - securing the southern border, reining in inflation, addressing crime in our communities, and stopping the scourge of fentanyl.
But, at least to me, that is all the more reason to remain in the fight. Our country desperately needs leadership at this moment - serious legislators who are committed to doing the hard work of policy making in Congress. That is what I’ve tried to provide - real leadership - to my constituents and my country since I was elected to the House five years ago.
I’m working hard on the Energy and Commerce Committee to fight for American energy independence and our vital oil and gas industry. As Chairman of the Cartel Task Force, I’m fighting back against the Mexican drug cartels who are killing tens of thousands of Americans with fentanyl. And I’m working every day to find solutions to the rampant illegal immigration crisis caused by Joe Biden’s open border policies.
I take this work and my mission to grow the conservative movement seriously and I want to continue that work in Congress. It is an honor to represent the good people of the Second District of Texas since 2019, and I hope I will continue to have your support as I seek re-election.