Political Violence Has No Place Here

.This week, the House passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a critical election security bill. Five Democrats joined every Republican in voting for the bill. While federal law already makes it illegal for a noncitizen to vote in federal elections, this bill enhances the integrity of U.S. elections by requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and would direct states to remove noncitizens from voter rolls and give them the support to do this.

In many states, illegal migrants are eligible for driver's licenses and other benefits, providing ample opportunities to illegally register to vote in federal elections when they sign up for these documents. Given the millions of illegal migrants released into the country under the Biden administration and the 1.8 million known gotaways, this is a real concern. In fact, a 2014 study that analyzed the 2008 and 2010 elections concluded that noncitizens had illegally voted in U.S. elections and that the votes of noncitizens likely determined the outcome in certain races.

I joined Steve and Ted Mornings on KNSS this week to discuss the bill. You can listen to the interview below.

In an election year, this critical bill has the power to enhance election security and minimize election interference. The SAVE Act helps protect one of our most precious rights as American citizens and restore confidence in our election system. I hope the Senate takes up this bill soon so it can get closer to becoming law.

.Most Americans, suffering from the pains of Bidenomics, don’t want or can’t afford electric vehicles. Unfortunately, the Biden administration's so-called Inflation Reduction Act thought it necessary to offer generous tax subsidies for EVs, even though only 18% of U.S. adults say they would be “likely” or “very likely” to buy a new or used EV. But the lack of demand is just the beginning of the problems with this program.

These tax credits are a huge cost to taxpayers. And, as they’re currently regulated, they won’t even necessarily help American businesses or manufacturers. The Biden administration has repeatedly brushed aside bipartisan calls to ensure that the EV subsidies don’t go to foreign adversaries, namely, China. In their May final implementation regulations, the administration included a rule that contradicts the law as written in the so-called Inflation Reduction Act and includes a loophole that allows for U.S. dollars to flow to China – allowing Chinese billionaires with unofficial ties to the Chinese Communist Party and Chinese battery manufacturers to receive U.S. tax subsidies.

That is why I am a proud cosponsor of H.J.Res 148, which passed out of the Ways and Means Committee this week. This common sense resolution disapproves of the current ruling on EV tax credits and would repeal the illegal rule. I look forward to voting on this resolution on the House floor soon so we can be sure American tax dollars do not enrich China. You can watch my comments on the resolution below.

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.Each year I look forward to interviewing the talented young men and women from our district who are seeking a Congressional appointment for their U.S. service academy application. These young people inspire me with their intelligence, generosity and commitment to service. As a Member of Congress, it’s my honor to nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district.

The U.S. service academies include the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. All of these, excluding the Coast Guard Academy, require a Congressional appointment to apply.

If accepted, students receive a world-class education on a full-ride scholarship and the chance to serve our country following graduation and commissioning. To learn more about this opportunity and how to apply, visit my website at estes.house.gov/service.