It was a busy week, but I’m back to keep you in the loop on how I am fighting for our conservative values.
America First means protecting our hard-earned tax dollars from misuse and prioritizing the well-being of U.S. citizens over foreigners. To that end, Rep. Pfulger (R-TX) and I introduced legislation to prevent the Biden administration from offering Obamacare (free healthcare) to millions of illegal immigrants. I can't stand by while American taxpayers foot the bill for their healthcare expenses. It is illegal and adds fuel to the fire that is our border crisis, sending a message that the U.S. will provide for those who break her laws to come here. President Biden has not been serious about ending this crisis, and that’s why House Republicans have been taking action.
Additionally, illegal immigrants should not be voting. Period. That's why I proudly stand with Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) and other GOP House members in supporting the SAVE (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) Act. This important legislation ensures that illegal immigration does not translate into illegal voting. By requiring proof of citizenship in person for voter registration and removing non-citizens from voter rolls, the SAVE Act strengthens our election system and upholds the fundamental principle that only U.S. citizens have the right and privilege to vote. This commonsense measure will enhance election integrity and help restore confidence in our electoral process.
In honor of National Police Week, the House passed a trio of law-enforcement-focused bills, all of which I strongly supported.
Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act
As its name suggests, this bill allows us to detain and deport undocumented immigrants who assault law enforcement officers. No one should be attacking officers—especially individuals who shouldn't be in our country in the first place.
DC Crimes Act
It's a true shame what crime and chaos have done to our nation’s capital—much of it perpetuated by youth and tolerated by a radical city council. The DC Crimes Act lowers D.C.'s youth offender status to those younger than 18 and prevents the city council from changing its sentencing laws. Until we have the kind of accountability this legislation helps enforce, nothing will change.
Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness
This bill requires the Attorney General to submit a report on violent attacks against law enforcement officers. This will help us gather and analyze the data needed to proactively target and put a stop to disgusting attacks on law enforcement.
