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Supporting our Military 

Last week, the House PASSED the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations bill.
 
As a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, I take seriously the responsibility of overseeing the use of your tax dollars to ensure we invest in our nation’s military, protect our southern border, and support our troops and their families.
 
The following are some key provisions of the FY26 Defense Appropriations bill:

3.8% pay increase in basic pay for military personnel
$13 billion for missile defense and space initiatives
$1.15 billion for counter drug programs
Transferring Mexico's jurisdiction from U.S. Northern Command to U.S. Southern Command for improved coordination

Meeting Members of the Mississippi State Legislature

 

I was honored to meet with members of the Mississippi legislature who were in D.C. recently. Thank you to Sen. Jeremy England, Rep. Kevin Felsher, Rep. Brent Anderson, Sen. Scott Delano, Rep. Jimmy Fondren, and Rep. Zach Grady for meeting with my staff and me. Thank you for your service to our state.

Legislation on the Floor This Week
 
H.R. 1549 – China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025

The China Threat Mitigation Act of 2025 requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report on the global economic risks emanating from the Chinese financial sector.



H.R. 4275 – Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

The Coast Guest Authorization Act of 2025 authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard (Service), establishes a Secretary of the Coast Guard, and amends authorities, programs, and statutes administered by the Coast Guard.



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Book Tours for your D.C. Trip Through my Office

 

If you and your family are planning to visit Washington, D.C., my office would be honored to help you reserve a tour of the U.S. Capitol building. Additionally, my office can arrange White House tours. Please keep in mind that White House tours are booked up to three months in advance. To book a tour, please fill out the form on my website. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to my office at 202-225-5031.

Poll Results from Last Week

Recently, I asked where you get your news. Many of you enjoy local TV, radio, and a host of other sources. Thank you for taking time to fill out my surveys. As we go into August, I will be in Mississippi working hard for you and we will pause on sending out polls. We will be back in the fall with more polls and exciting news. Tune in to the next few eNewsletters as I highlight my work on the Appropriations Committee.

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