John,
It’s been a busy week delivering on President Trump’s America First agenda, but I wanted to update you on the other work we are doing to advance our conservative values.
House Republicans passed a critical funding bill Tuesday evening, securing a 217 to 213 victory that President Trump called a “Big win for Republicans, and America.” This legislation prevents a government shutdown and ensures continued funding for essential services that millions of Americans rely on. But beyond simply averting a shutdown, it delivers real, tangible support to the American people. It provides nearly $10 billion to support ICE deportations, $6 billion in defense spending, including a pay raise for junior enlisted troops, and $6 billion in veterans’ healthcare. It also ensures continued funding for child nutrition, public safety, and other important services while cutting over $13 billion in non-defense spending. It’s unfortunate, but expected, that House Democrats largely voted against public safety, veterans, and hardworking American families in order to protect the status quo.
The Trump administration and Republican House leadership outmaneuvered Chuck Schumer on funding the government for the rest of this fiscal year. Senate Democrats faced the difficult choice of pleasing their base or shutting down the federal government. They are learning that standing against the America First agenda is a losing battle. House Republicans remain focused on delivering results for the voters who gave us this trifecta. We did that and won this round.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a warning about the dangers of so-called “gender-affirming care.” For years, doctors across the United States have performed irreversible chemical and surgical procedures on minors under the guise of “helping” children. These life-altering interventions leave young people permanently damaged, often without fully understanding the long-term consequences. Republicans have been sounding the alarm on these harmful medical practices since the beginning, and finally the CMS acknowledged the serious risks they pose to children. I applaud President Trump for taking executive action to stop these procedures on minors and CMS for taking steps to ensure medical policies are guided by evidence, not WOKE ideology. As a nation, we cannot stand by while our children are wrongfully led to undergo extreme and irreversible medical interventions. Let’s continue to expose the risks and take every possible step to protect our children.
Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a long-overdue fix to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Sackett decision. This is a monumental victory for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities who have suffered from years of burdensome federal overreach and regulatory uncertainty. For too long, vague and oppressive WOTUS rules allowed bureaucrats in Washington to dictate land and water use, leaving farmers, ranchers, and developers in limbo. By realigning federal water protections with the Supreme Court’s Sackett ruling, the EPA will finally cut unnecessary red tape, provide clarity, and return water management decisions to state and local governments. Thanks to President Trump’s strong leadership and his choice of Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA, America’s landowners will finally get the relief they need.
As always, thank you for your continued trust and support. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance with anything.
