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Announcing Congressional Art Project Winners

I am proud of the hard work that students all across our district put into the projects for the Congressional Art Competition. It was a pleasure to meet with some of the winners and congratulate them. We have some fantastic young artists in Mississippi.

Congratulations to Theo for winning the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. I’m looking forward to seeing this piece on display at the United States Capitol.

Congratulations to Jalon, LaBrenda, and Gayle (not pictured), students at Ida B. Wells APAC School, for winning category awards in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition.

Congratulations to Kandace and Theo, students at the Mississippi School of the Arts, for winning awards in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition.

Congratulations to Nathalie, Anna, Kade, Julia, Symone, and Kaleb from Germantown High School, for winning category awards in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition.

Congratulations to Allswell, Sachiko, and Willie from Starkville High School for winning awards as well. 

Attending Prayer Meetings

I was honored to attend the annual Flowood Prayer Breakfast and to join my fellow Mississippians in prayer for our state and our nation. Thank you to Mayor Gary Rhoads for hosting.

Thank you to Brandon Mayor Butch Lee for hosting the National Day of Prayer breakfast in Brandon. I was honored to be there and pray for our nation alongside fellow Mississippians and believers.

Center for Pregnancy Choices Life Walk

Haley and I were honored to support the Center for Pregnancy Choices Life Walk. I am committed to fighting for policies that support women and empower them to choose life.

Poll Results from Last Week

Last week, I asked for your input on President Biden’s handling of our natural resources and energy policies, and 91% of survey respondents said the Biden Administration was doing a terrible job on these matters. Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X to stay up-to-date on my work serving you.

Facts About How House Republicans are Standing with Israel

 

- House Republicans passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023, which would codify President Trump’s Executive Order that discrimination against Jewish students may violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and require the Department of Education to take into account the 2016 International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of antisemitism and its contemporary examples as part of its assessment of whether antisemitic discrimination transpired.

- House Republicans passed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, which fully funds the U.S.-Israeli cooperative missile defense programs and holds the United Nations accountable for its blatant bias against our most precious ally Israel by prohibiting any taxpayer dollars from going to the United Nations Commission of Inquiry against Israel and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency.

- House Republicans passed H.R. 6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, with overwhelming support.

- House Republicans passed H. Res. 771, Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.

- House Republicans passed H. Res. 798, Condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

- In February 2023, in a strong show of support for our ally, House Republican Leadership sent a letter to President Biden encouraging the Administration to oppose and veto any anti-Israel resolution put before the U.N. Security Council.

- In April 2023, House Republicans voted to support the expansion of the Abraham Accords to encourage nations to normalize relations with Israel and express continued support for bilateral cooperation across economic, security, and civilian issues.

- In May 2023, House Republicans voted to condemn the rise of antisemitism and call on elected officials to identify and educate others on the contributions of the Jewish American community.

- In June 2023, House Republicans voted to establish a Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords at the Department of State to strengthen and expand the Abraham Accords.

- In July 2023, House Republicans passed the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act with key priorities to support the U.S./Israeli partnership and enhance Israel’s security. 
 

Coming to Your Area Soon

My staff will be onsite in Kemper County on May 9th. We would love for you to stop by and say hello or to request assistance with a federal casework matter.  Details are in the graphic below:

Weekly Poll

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