Last week, in the House we passed the Rescissions Act to rein in federal overreach and root out bloated, wasteful programs. I voted to eliminate $9.4 billion in spending tied to programs that have strayed from their intended purpose and no longer serve the public interest. This is a needed step to enact spending reforms promised by President Trump and Congressional Republicans.

Simultaneously, appropriations season is in full swing. We took key steps in the Appropriations Committee to advance national security, improve care for our veterans, invest in rural communities and promote American innovation. I participated in full committee markups for the FY 2026 MilCon‑VA and Defense appropriations bills, where we advanced funding to support our service members and strengthen national defense. We also began consideration of the Agriculture appropriations bill, laying the groundwork to deliver much-needed support for farmers and rural development. In the Science, Space and Technology Committee, we also advanced bipartisan legislation supporting cybersecurity, AI development and weather research. 

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Antisemitic violence is surging and America cannot look the other way. In just the past few weeks, two Israeli Embassy staffers were gunned down outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., and a peaceful vigil in Boulder, CO was attacked with Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower, injuring 12 people. These were not random acts. They were targeted attacks carried out by individuals driven by deeply rooted prejudice. That's why I voted for two bipartisan resolutions, H. Res. 481 and H. Res. 485, to condemn this wave of violence and affirm that attacks on Jewish Americans are a threat to our core values. I will continue working to confront this rising threat and stand with Jewish communities in defense of their safety and freedom.

Congratulations to Arianna Kerr, the winner of Florida’s 18th Congressional District’s Congressional Art Competition, during this year’s national celebration at the U.S. Capitol. As co-chair of the 2025 competition, I joined colleagues in honoring student artists from across the country whose work will hang in the Capitol for the next year. Arianna, a student at Harrison High School in Lakeland, earned first place for her powerful piece Unfettered, which reflects the strength and spirit of our district. I also want to congratulate Daniel Sharik, this year’s second-place winner, and Trevor Henderson, who placed third, for their outstanding work. It’s a privilege to support young artists whose creativity and vision help shape the cultural legacy of our nation.

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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Why is the House Rules Committee often referred to as the “traffic cop” of Congress?

A. It manages the House calendar for all committee hearings
B. It oversees the Capitol Police and floor operations
C. It enforces ethics rules and member conduct
D. It controls the flow and terms of debate for most legislation reaching the floor

Last week's question:

Which House committee is known as the "tax-writing committee" because it has jurisdiction over revenue-related legislation?

A. Appropriations Committee
B. Ways and Means Committee - Correct answer
C. Budget Committee
D. Financial Services Committee