Confucius Institutes at American universities are an extension of the CCP's global apparatus used to impact the decisions of these institutions and spy on the United States. Schools that choose to maintain a relationship with the CCP through these institutes are putting the national security of our country at risk and should not receive taxpayer funding. That's why I voted in support of the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. This bill prevents funds from the Department of Homeland Security from flowing to American universities that host a Confucius Institute or maintain a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern, such as the Chinese Communist Party. 

Last week, I voted against a continuing resolution that funds the spending priorities of the Biden-Harris Administration until December 20th. This resolution fails to include any conservative wins for American families and does not cut a single penny from the Biden-Harris Administration's out-of-control spending policies. It is essential that we prioritize fiscal responsibility and ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely. Continuing to fund these initiatives without addressing the underlying issues only perpetuates wasteful spending and does not serve the best interests of our constituents. 

It's past time conservatives held bureaucrats' feet to the fire, and I refuse to ride shotgun while the Uniparty drives our country off a cliff.

The Congressional Coast Guard Liaisons recently presented me with a wonderful seal that will hang proudly in my office.

Thank you to our Coast Guard for bravely protecting our waters.

As someone who grew up on a farm and now serves on the House Agriculture Committee, I understand firsthand that food security is national security. Our farmers and ranchers are not just the backbone of our rural communities – they're vital to our nation's independence and prosperity. However, the Chinese Communist Party has been steadily increasing its ownership of American farmland, posing a significant threat to our food supply and national security. This alarming trend, coupled with the economic challenges our producers are facing under the Biden-Harris administration, demands immediate action from Congress. That's why I voted in support of the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act, introduced by Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA). This legislation adds the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and to take necessary actions to prohibit the purchase of U.S. agricultural land by foreign adversaries.

By taking this crucial step, we can ensure that America's farmland remains in American hands for generations to come.

Last week, I had the pleasure to meet with SkillsUSA Instructor Steve Icenogle of Enterprise and the delegation of SkillsUSA students from Alabama today to discuss workforce development.

Alabama's future is bright thanks to these students and teachers!

Thank you, Britton Bonner and William Fillmore with Troy University, for stopping by to discuss the great things happening at the university and drop off a baseball helmet to be displayed in my office.

Go Trojans!

I recently led a letter joined by my friends and colleagues, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) to Transportation Security Administrator Pekoske expressing concern with TSA's recent expansion of facial recognition technology at 430 airports in the United States. Asking every American to consent to a face scan before getting on an airplane is a slippery slope that could pose a significant threat to our privacy and civil liberties.

My colleagues and I want to know more about the reasoning behind TSA's decision so we can ensure these technologies are implemented in a way that balances national security interests with the rights and freedoms guaranteed to American citizens.

Earlier this month, I voted in support of the Stop CCP Act, sponsored by Rep. McClain (R-MI). This legislation would require sanctions on all past and future members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s National Congress and their immediate family members. The CCP has already proven they are willing to commit any human rights violation necessary to become the world's number one superpower.