Dear John,

Recent News

As we head into spring, I’ve had the chance to spend some time back home in our district, meeting with many of you and hearing about the great things happening in our communities. Back in Washington, we’ve been working hard on policies that keep us fiscally responsible, support small businesses, and make sure our country stays safe and secure.

This month, we passed H. Con. Res. 14, the U.S. Government's budget for fiscal year 2025. This lays the foundation for the budget through 2034 and makes some important changes. We’re delivering $1.5 trillion in savings across areas like energy, education, and agriculture to help reduce the deficit. It also sets aside up to $300 billion to strengthen our defense and secure our borders. On top of that, we’ve protected President Trump’s tax cuts and ensured no new tax hikes, with $4.5 trillion dedicated to keeping those in place.

This bill is a critical step toward securing a brighter future for our country and staying true to the promises we’ve made to the American people.

D.C. Update

Here is some of the legislation we passed at the start of the 119th Congress!  

• H.R. 26—Protecting American Energy Production Act: Supports domestic energy production, ensuring America's energy independence and security.
• H.R. 736 – Protect Small Business from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025: Streamlines paperwork burdens on small businesses, promoting economic growth and efficiency.
• H.R. 825 – Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act: Enhances protections against fraud for small businesses, ensuring fair competition in the marketplace.
• H.R. 832 – Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025: Strengthens advocacy efforts for small businesses, promoting their interests in federal policies and programs.

Recent Legislation that I have Cosponsored!

• H.R. 956, To amend the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 to reauthorize the sale by the Department of Defense of aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression purposes, and for other purposes.
• H.R. 809, To direct the President to take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by members of the Chinese Communist Party and entities that are under the ownership, control, or influence of the Chinese Communist Party.
• H.R. 1301, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes

District Update

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Sincerely,

Jake Ellzey
Member of Congress