On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act to keep men out of women's sports.

There is no excuse for a biological man being allowed to compete against a biological woman in athletic competitions. Outside of the disgrace for fairness and danger it poses to sports, accepting this idea fails women and girls who work hard to achieve excellence in their sport. I was proud to support this bill to put an end to this unacceptable concept.

I was proud to speak on the House floor to honor Zuza of the Yakima County Sheriff's Office after her passing last month.

In her 7-year career with the sheriff’s department, Zuza had an incredible record of 138 captures, including dangerous criminals and murder suspects. Yakima County is safer because of Zuza, and I thank Deputy Nick Ward for his commitment to her handling and to the safety of our communities.   

On Wednesday, I introduced the Reliability to Ratepayers Act alongside Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez to address hiring and retention issues at the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA).

This legislation provides BPA with the flexibility to offer competitive compensation, address hiring and retention challenges, and tackle the backlog of critical projects that impact families and businesses across the Pacific Northwest. By updating BPA’s compensation structure to match industry standards, we can ensure the agency is well-positioned to deliver the reliability ratepayers deserve while strengthening our region's energy future.

This week I was reappointed to three critical subcommittees on the House Appropriations Committee.

I am proud to be a member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development, the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and the Subcommittee on Homeland Security.

I am proud to rejoin these three critical subcommittees that have a direct impact on the issues we face in Central Washington. From supporting our farmers and ranchers, to protecting the Lower Snake River dams and ensuring the continued cleanup of the Hanford site, I will continue to work diligently on behalf of Central Washington.

I was proud to receive an A+ rating from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life this week.

I look forward to continuing to protect unborn in the 119th Congress!