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Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives will convene for the start of the second session of the 118th Congress. This week, the House will consider multiple pieces of legislation that support America's ally, Taiwan, and combat our adversaries, China and Russia. H.R. 803, the PROTECT Taiwan Act would exclude the Chinese Communist Party from financial and intergovernmental forums if Congress and the President declare notice of any CCP threat to Taiwan. H.R. 4768, the No Russian Agriculture Act would decrease global reliance on Russian agricultural commodities.
On Wednesday, the Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing to evaluate U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' failed leadership and refusal to enforce law and order at the southern border. While I do not serve on this committee, I am committed to holding Secretary Mayorkas accountable for his failed leadership.
On Thursday, the House Small Business Committee will host a hearing to examine the rise of crime and its impact on small businesses. American businesses are facing an increase in shoplifting due to the progressives' soft-on-crime laws. During the hearing, American small business owners will share how the rapid increase in crime has affected them, and what they believe Congress can do to help.
Serving as your representative in Congress continues to be the honor of a lifetime. There’s a lot of work to do this year, but with prayer and hard work, I believe our brightest days are yet to come.
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