The cornerstone of the American dream lies in the belief that every citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success through hard work and determination, and a great example of this dream is the ability to own a small business. 

The economic impact of small businesses in Central Washington cannot be overstated, and we should be doing all we can to ensure Main Street has an economy that allows them to be successful.

It is no secret that after the pandemic, the Biden Administration spent tens of trillions of dollars on initiatives that drove inflation up and punished small businesses through tax and interest rate hikes.

In order to counter the administration’s anti-Main Street policies, I was proud to support the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act to extend pro-growth policies, revive conservative tax reform, and provide tax relief to Americans struggling with inflation. 

Our small business owners deserve an economy that fosters their entrepreneurial spirit instead of one that penalizes them for innovatively competing in the market. By pledging to support local businesses, we can bolster enterprises throughout Central Washington while also enjoying goods and services made by our friends and neighbors.

This week, I spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 3397—the Western Economic Security Today Act.

Since day one in office, President Biden has consistently waged war on our Western way of life, and his most recent attack is the recent Bureau of Land Management Conservation and Landscape Health rule.

This rule locks up America's lands, threatens production of our abundance of domestic natural resources, and restricts access to our public lands.

Responsible public land management is a critical issue for farmers, businesses, and landowners in our region, and it is Congress’ duty to ensure that public land management promotes economic development—not burdensome regulations and red tape. 

That’s why I am fighting to prevent federal land grabs, keep out-of-touch government bureaucrats and radical environmentalists from fencing off our public lands, and promoting the management and conservation of our natural resources for generations to come.