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I’ve been lucky to have three amazing mothers in my life—my wonderful mom, Maeve, who raised me, my wife, Shelley, an incredible mother to our three children, and my mother-in-law, Rosemary, who gained a son when I married her daughter.

The picture above was taken on Thursday at the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce Titan of Industry Award Celebration honoring my brother, Scott Meuser. Our mother, Maeve, is standing between the two of us. Scott is a tremendous businessman who works incredibly hard to deliver the best mobility products in the world at Pride and successfully employs hundreds of hardworking Pennsylvanians. I am incredibly proud of my brother and Pride.

On Thursday, President Donald J. Trump announced that he had reached a new trade agreement with the United Kingdom. As one of our oldest and closest allies, this deal sets the foundation for more trade deals. This historic deal was cut on the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for World War II. President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a historic agreement that allows American companies unprecedented access to the UK markets while bolstering U.S. national security. Click here to read more about the trade deal.

I joined "Varney & Co." on Fox Business to discuss President Trump’s new trade framework with the UK—and what it means for America’s economy.

This is a strong step forward. Fairer trade, lower energy costs, and pro-growth tax policies will keep driving investment here at home. I also laid out how we can responsibly reduce spending while extending key provisions of President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which delivered significant benefits for families and small businesses. Click here or below to watch.

History has been made. This week, the College of Cardinals elected Pope Leo XIV—the first American pope and a proud graduate of Villanova University.

I join those around the world in offering prayers and best wishes for his papacy. May his leadership be guided by faith, wisdom, and strength.

Last Sunday, I joined “Face The State” on Local 21 CBS News, WHP Harrisburg, to discuss the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term, our efforts to secure the border, reduce wasteful spending, and restore government transparency. We also discussed the importance of supporting our veterans, reining in the national debt, and the need for leaders to put policy before politics. Click here or below to watch.

This week, we recognized Small Business Week. Small businesses power our economy — employing over 59 million Americans and nearly 70% of the workforce in Pennsylvania’s 9th District.

This National Small Business Week, we recognize the entrepreneurs, risk-takers, and job creators who drive innovation in every corner of our country.

As a member of the House Committee on Small Business and the Financial Services Committee, I’m focused on advancing pro-growth policies that give our small businesses the tools to grow, hire, and invest.

Please join me in supporting local businesses this week and every week. I spoke on the floor of the U.S. House in celebration of our nation’s small businesses. Click here or below to watch.

It was great sitting down with Jake Sarwar from FOX 56 WOLF TV in my Washington office today for a wide-ranging interview on the issues that matter most to Pennsylvanians. The full segment will air in the coming weeks—stay tuned!

My son, Danny, joined me this week in Washington, D.C. Danny was fortunate to spend valuable time with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. We have a tremendous Speaker working hard to deliver the America First agenda.

Danny also met with Congressman Ryan Zinke (Montana-1). The Congressman is a veteran who served in the Navy, graduated from Officer Candidate School, and ultimately became a U.S. Navy SEAL. He went on dozens of deployments targeting terrorist cells in Asia, war criminals in Bosnia, and combating the rise of radical Islamic terrorists in the Middle East. During his military career, he held several leadership positions, including as Ground Forces and Task Force commander at SEAL Teams SIX, overseeing the U.S. Navy SEAL BUD/S training after 9/11, and was Deputy/Acting Commander of Joint Special Forces during the Iraq war. In 2006, he was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. Commander Zinke retired from active duty in 2008 after serving for 23 years. Thank you, Congressman, for taking the time to meet with my son and for providing him with some valuable advice and insight on your experience.

IN NEWS YOU WON’T HEAR IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA: Promises Made, Promises Kept: President Trump Brings Americans Home

Since taking office, President Donald J. Trump and his administration have secured the release of 47 detained Americans abroad — and that’s just the beginning as countries around the world respond to our renewed display of American strength and President Trump’s commitment to leaving no American behind.

Ksenia Karelina — an American ballet dancer who was wrongfully detained in a Russian penal colony for 14 months — returned home in April.

“Mr. Trump, I’m so, so grateful for you to bring me home and for [the] American government. And I never felt more blessed to be American — and I’m so, so happy to get home. Thank you,” Karelina said.

Marc Fogel — an American teacher who was wrongfully detained in a Russian prison for years — returned home in February, making good on a promise President Trump made to Fogel’s 95-year-old mother, Malphine.

“President Trump is a hero … I will forever be indebted to President Trump, to Steve [Witkoff] over there — what a dynamic man this guy is. When I met him, the energy, the can-do attitude just exudes from his body,” Fogel said.

Keith Siegel — an American held hostage by Hamas for 484 days — was freed in February.

“I am here and I am alive. President Trump, you saved my life. You saved the life of 33 hostages because of your efforts,” Siegel said.

George Glezmann — an American held by the Taliban in Afghanistan for 836 days — was freed in March, joining Americans Ryan Corbett and William McKenty, who were released on the night of President Trump’s inauguration.

“President Trump — amazing. Thank God he’s in the White House where he’s at and thank God he got me out … I’m in debt with everybody that was involved in this equation because they got me home. A free American individual, free from the hands of these people that abducted because of my U.S. passport, basically — and I’m just thankful. I got no words to express my gratitude for my liberty, my freedom,” Glezmann said.

On Tuesday, I joined the American Coal Council to discuss how we can restore balance to our energy policy and ensure coal continues to play a vital role in powering America.

Coal remains essential to our economy, energy grid, and industrial base. Anthracite coal, in particular, is critical for steel production, a pillar of American manufacturing.

In Congress, we’re working to roll back the burdensome regulations imposed by the Biden administration, which unfairly targeted this industry and stifled growth. With the right policies in place, the U.S. can lead the world in producing clean coal more efficiently and with lower emissions than any other nation.

Thank you to the American Coal Council and its members for all you do to fuel America’s future.

Later, I met with Acting Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Travis Hill to continue the conversation on debanking and discuss ways to modernize deposit insurance without putting undue stress on our financial institutions.

We discussed streamlining the examination process, solutions for strengthening deposit insurance, and how to prevent Operation Chokepoint 3.0. Acting Chairman Hill has made meaningful progress, and I look forward to working with him to ensure regulations support consumers and community banking rather than stifle them.

I met with the leadership of the Williamsport Water and Sanitary Authorities to discuss critical infrastructure priorities for Lycoming County, including the Heller Dam and the Transmission Water Main Replacement Project.

In recent years, we’ve had real success—securing federal funding for levee improvements and the Old City Revitalization Initiative. We’re working together to build on that momentum with new efforts to modernize the region’s water system.

I’ll continue working with local leaders to advance practical, forward-looking infrastructure solutions that serve the needs of Williamsport and surrounding communities.

I questioned Treasury Secretary Bessent during today’s Financial Services Committee hearing on Wednesday.

We discussed how misguided regulations, like the disastrous Beneficial Ownership Rule, hurt small businesses across Pennsylvania. I thanked Secretary Bessent for listening to Main Street and acting quickly to roll it back.

We also covered the importance of eliminating debanking by regulators, restoring common-sense oversight, and ensuring U.S. banks aren’t placed at a global disadvantage by one-size-fits-all capital requirements such as the GSIB surcharge, leverage requirements, and Basel III Endgame.

I appreciate Secretary Bessent’s thoughtful approach and his willingness to work with Congress to bring accountability and clarity to federal financial policy. This is a welcome change after the last four years. Click here or below to watch.

I spoke on the House Floor to honor a true hero: Assistant Fire Chief Chip Chidester of the Harford Volunteer Fire Company. Chip spent 40 years in the firehouse—29 of them as Assistant Chief. He was a mentor, a friend to all, and a steady presence who made Susquehanna County a better place. He tragically passed away from injuries sustained in the line of duty, while bravely battling a brush fire. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Barbara, his family, and the entire fire company. May God bless his soul. Click here to watch me give remarks on the floor of the U.S. House in Chip's honor.

Later on, I joined Congressman Tom Emmer and several colleagues from the House Small Business Committee for a roundtable discussion with leading small business stakeholders. From retail and real estate to restaurants, homebuilders, and Main Street entrepreneurs, we heard directly from job creators about the challenges they face and the opportunities we can unlock through pro-growth policy.

On Wednesday, I hosted a roundtable of the Congressional Cigar Caucus with industry leaders and special guest Rocky Patel. The premium cigar industry is made up of small manufacturers, family-owned distributors, and specialty retailers, including many right here in Pennsylvania. Our state has over 1,200 tobacco farms and a thriving cigar manufacturing and distribution base.

We discussed the urgent need to roll back Biden-era FDA regulations that threaten to shut these businesses down with overreaching, one-size-fits-all mandates.

Under President Trump’s leadership, we now have the opportunity to restore common sense, protect small businesses, and ensure federal agencies respect the unique nature of handcrafted cigars.

On Friday, I joined local legislators and community leaders for the Back Mountain Chamber’s Annual Legislative Breakfast—a great way to end National Small Business Week.

We had a productive Q&A on the issues that matter most to our region and to our small business community—including access to capital, workforce challenges, and the need to extend provisions of President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In Congress, I’m focused on reducing burdensome regulations and advancing pro-growth policies that help Main Street hire, expand, and succeed.

Thank you to Chamber President Sandy Race for hosting this outstanding event and for your leadership in supporting local enterprise.

We honored the spouses of our service members on Friday. Your strength, loyalty and contributions deserve our recognition and gratitude. You are the quiet heroes behind our military. To every spouse who holds down the home front, thank you for your unwavering support and countless sacrifices.

As her internship ends, I want to thank Gabrielle Carnevale for her outstanding work for the people of Pennsylvania’s 9th District. Our entire team greatly valued her contributions, and we wish her continued success in all that lies ahead.