Coffee with Crenshaw

In case you missed my latest Coffee with Crenshaw last week, here is the link to the full video. 
In my discussion, I provided insightful updates on my work on the Task Force to Combat Mexican Cartels, House Committee on Energy &
Commerce, and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

Topics included border security, combating Mexican drug cartels and the trafficking of people and drugs, the detrimental impacts of gender-affirming care on minors, and how DEI is promoting a toxic culture on college campuses. We also talked about the latest vital projects which I secured federal dollars to help complete, saving us money in the future.

Everything you need to know about FISA (the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) – one of the most important tools for our counterintelligence efforts. FISA received a temporary extension as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. Soon, Congress will debate reforms to FISA, and I hosted two of my colleagues from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intel, Chairman Rep. Mike Turner and Rep. Darin LaHood to describe how FISA actually works, discuss the competing reform bills, and debunk common misconceptions about the government’s ability to use FISA to spy on Americans. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a solid grasp of Section 702, Title 1, FISA courts, the Crossfire Hurricane scandal, and, of course, what would happen if an analyst wanted to spy on Paul McCartney.

Congressman Turner is the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, and member of the Oversight and Accountability Committee. Follow him on X and Instagram at @repmiketurner.

Congressman LaHood is a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the Ways and Means Committee, and the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. Follow him on X and Instagram at @RepLaHood.

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Congressional Art Competition

It's that time of year again, the Congressional Art Competition! If you are in High School, live in the 2nd Congressional District of Texas, and are a talented artist, please enter. This year's them in "Texas," and the deadline to enter is April 24. 

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Tax Day is April 15, Beware of Scams

IRS' Annual Dirty Dozen list warns about common scams that put taxpayers, businesses and the tax pro community at risk.

The Dirty Dozen is an annual compilation of common scams that put taxpayers, businesses and the tax professional community at risk of losing money, personal information, data and more. The top twelve schemes for 2024 may peak during filing season as people prepare their returns or hire someone to help with their taxes. 

Some of the most egregious scams are listed below and available to learn about here.

• IRS warns about fake charities exploiting taxpayer generosity.
• Beware of an offer in compromise "mills" that falsely claim their services are necessary to resolve IRS debt.
• IRS warns about false Fuel Tax Credit claims.
• IRS warns taxpayers to stay away from ‘helpful’ scammers offering to set up an Online Account.
• Beware of aggressive promoters who dupe taxpayers into making questionable Employee Retention Credit claims.
  
  

Traveling Abroad, Make Sure your Global Entry Card is Current

Are you planning travel outside the United States and want to expedite your reentry. If you don't already have Global Entry, visit here. If you are needing to renew your Global Entry, be aware there is a backlog on processing the applications. However, if you renew prior to the expiration date, your card will automatically be renewed for two years.

My office can help, contact our Constituent Relations team in our Texas offices for assistance.

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