We voted ‘Yes’ on H.R. 7511 – Laken Riley Act
Not only did we vote ‘Yes’, our office cosponsored this bill as well. It's incredibly disheartening to see 170 of our colleagues on the Left voted against this commonsense legislation.
The Laken Riley Act condemns Biden's border policies and calls on him to reinstate the “Remain in Mexico” policy. It mandates ICE to detain illegal aliens committing theft or other related crimes, and finally, it allows state Attorney Generals to sue DHS for policy failures. This bill passed 251 - 170.
We voted ‘Yes’ on H.R. 4467 – DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act
Border security is national security. We voted yes on this bill because it enhances oversight of contracted companies providing services along the U.S.-Mexico border, ensuring accountability and efficiency in border security operations.
We need to ensure taxpayer dollars are used effectively, and this increased transparency will help improve border security measures, ensuring the safety and security of American citizens while enhancing the integrity of immigration enforcement efforts.
We voted ‘Yes’ on S. 206 – END FENTANYL Act
Fentanyl and other drug related deaths are skyrocketing. S. 206, the END FENTANYL Act, which was handed down to us by the Senate, passed overwhelmingly in the House.
This bill requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to review and update policies related to inspections at ports of entry to ensure the best inspection practices to effectively detect illegal activity along the border, such as the smuggling of drugs and humans.
We voted ‘Yes’ on H.R. 5969 – Improving Travel for Families Act
Our office voted ‘Yes’ on this bill because it ensures that children aged 10 or under can accompany their Global Entry member parent or guardian in the expedited Global Entry lane at U.S. international airports.
Global Entry is a trusted traveler program that allows for the expedited processing of preapproved, low-risk travelers. This change will make traveling more convenient for families with young children, simplifies airport procedures while maintaining security measures,
We voted ‘Yes’ on H.R. 4403 – Securing the Cities Improvement Act
We voted yes on this bill because it establishes performance metrics and milestones for the Securing the Cities (STC) Program, the program seeks to reduce the risk of a successful deployment of a nuclear weapon against a large metropolitan city in the United States by establishing response and detection measures within Global Nuclear Detection Architecture (GNDA).
This legislation will help enhance the safety of cities by improving preparedness and response capabilities when dealing with hazardous weaponry. The bill passed the House.
We voted ‘Yes’ on H.R. 3838 – Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023
This bill helps women by supporting programs that make childbirth safer and improve maternal health. Voting ‘Yes’ on this piece of legislation was critical in making sure we reduce disparities in health outcomes for mothers.
Overall, this bipartisan legislation will lead to all women receiving better care during pregnancy and childbirth. Passed the House 382 - 12.
We voted ‘Yes’ on H.R. 3821 – Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023
Our office will always stand with our first responders. Firefighters are at the forefront of disasters in our community. This bipartisan bill extends the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer until 2028. H.R. 3821 will allow for collecting health data and gain insights into the causes of cancer among firefighters and find ways to reduce these risks.
This bill helps firefighters by providing valuable data to understand and address cancer risks in their profession, ultimately working towards improving their health and safety. This bill passed the house with an incredible 413 - 7 vote.
We voted ‘Yes’ on H.R. 3843 – Action for Dental Health Act of 2023
We voted ‘Yes’ on this bipartisan legislation because it will bolster dental health services in underserved areas by extending grants for states to address shortages in dental health providers until FY2028. By supporting this bill, we can significantly improve access to essential dental care in rural and underserved regions.
This measure will ensure that communities lacking an adequate dental workforce receive the support needed to address oral health disparities effectively. The House passed H.R. 3843 by a vote of 391-32.
We voted ‘Yes’ on H.R. 3391 – Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0
This bill extends funding for a pediatric disease research initiative within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) until FY2028, opening the door for expanded research and innovation.
The NIH would be required to streamline pediatric research endeavors to prevent repeat studies. Lastly, under this bill, the Department of Health and Human Services is obligated to provide progress reports to Congress, ensuring transparency and accountability in funds used for research. Passed the House 384 - 4.
We voted ‘Yes’ on H.R. 2799 – Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023
After much deliberation, and plenty of votes on amendments, we voted ‘Yes’ on the Expanding Access to Capital Act. This means businesses in the Lowcountry will have easier access to essential funding. This EACA will help reduce bureaucratic hurdles. This passed the House 212 - 205.
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