Over the past few weeks, I have been very involved in efforts to temporarily extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. Let me be clear where I stand. I do not support the Affordable Care Act as it is. It is a broken system that has been plagued by fraud, waste, and abuse. As Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, I have spoken openly about this, including at a recent hearing where we exposed just how widespread that fraud has become.

At the same time, I will not turn my back on hardworking families who rely on these credits to afford health insurance. These men and women did not create this problem. And we cannot allow people to suddenly lose coverage while we work to fix a system that clearly is not working the way it should.

This week, the House passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Act, which does a lot of good things like requiring more transparency from Pharmacy Benefit Managers and allowing small businesses to band together to purchase affordable, high-quality coverage. But I am pushing to take it one step further. That is why I joined a bipartisan group of members pushing for a short-term extension of these tax credits, paired with real reforms and stronger guardrails to crack down on fraud. I have also joined two bipartisan discharge petitions to force action and make sure this issue does not get ignored. In addition, I have introduced my own legislation, the Tax Credit Extension Act, which would temporarily extend these credits and give Congress the time we need to replace the ACA with a system that actually lowers costs, increases choice, and works for the American people.

This approach is about responsibility. We must protect families in the short term while we reform a system that has failed them. I will keep working across the aisle to make sure no one is left behind as we push for real health care reform.

Click here to read more about my push to extend the tax credits.

Click here or the image below to watch the Oversight Subcommittee hearing on fraud in the ACA.

For months now, families across South Jersey have been telling me the same thing: their electric bills are out of control. I have been outspoken about why this is happening. Poor energy policy from state leadership, the push to shut down reliable power sources, and billions wasted on offshore wind projects have all driven costs higher. I have gone to federal regulators, including FERC, to demand answers and relief for ratepayers, and I have repeatedly called on state leaders to stop piling extra costs onto monthly bills.

While many of these decisions are being made at the state level, I am doing everything I can at the federal level to fight back. As part of this effort, I am proud to introduce the No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act along with Rep. Riley (NY-19). This bill takes a straightforward approach. If a utility company raises customer rates faster than inflation, its executives should not receive bonuses. If rates stay at or below inflation, bonuses would still be allowed but capped and tied to what regular employees earn.

Utility companies exist to serve the public. This bill makes sure executives think about families first before raising rates. I will keep fighting for lower energy costs and real accountability for the people of South Jersey.

Click here to read the text of the No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act.

This November, I chaired a House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight hearing focused on crime and public safety and the impact of failed policies in Democrat-run cities.

For years, liberal-led cities pushed policies that weakened the rule of law. Cash bail was eliminated, penalties were reduced, and repeat offenders were released back onto the streets. When laws are not enforced, criminals are emboldened, and hardworking Americans are left feeling unsafe in their own communities. That is not the America we believe in.

At the hearing, we looked at the real consequences of these policies, including the senseless murder of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was killed by a repeat offender who had been arrested over and over and was still free. It was a tragedy that should have never happened.

When local leaders in these cities failed to restore order, the National Guard stepped in to defend public safety. They answered the call when it mattered and helped bring safety back to the streets. America is a nation of laws, and those laws are meant to protect law-abiding citizens first. I will keep fighting to support our law enforcement as they fight every day to keep us safe.

Click here or the image below to watch my full remarks.

Last week, I joined Fox News to talk about affordability and why it matters to everyday people. Keeping costs reasonable is important for families, seniors, and small businesses, and it is something I hear often when I am out in the community.

In the interview, I talked about how important it is for leaders to stay in touch with the people they represent. I recently had the same conversation with President Trump. Washington, D.C. is not where everyday life happens. It truly is an incubator for political disease and dysfunction. You do not really understand what people care about unless you go across the country and spend time with them and listen.

That is why I go out across South Jersey whenever I can to spend time talking with our people. I truly value hearing what is on your mind. Those conversations matter, and they play a real role in the decisions I make every day in Washington.

Click here or the image below to watch the full interview.

This week, I am starting a new section in my newsletter to call out policies that make you stop and shake your head. At a time when families are focused on affordability, too many policies backed by Democrats are making life more expensive. You really cannot make some of this stuff up. This week's example hits close to home.

New Jersey already has one of the highest gas taxes in the country. Now, starting January 1st, it is going up again—pushing the gas tax to nearly 50 cents per gallon, up over 4 cents per gallon. That may not sound like much to those making these decisions, but for families who drive to work, take kids to school, or run small businesses, it adds up fast.

I understand the need to invest in our infrastructure, like our roads and bridges. But at some point, state leadership needs to take responsibility for how they manage the budget. New Jersey's answer to everything cannot always be higher taxes.  When costs go up, they pass the bill straight to hardworking families instead of fixing their own spending problems.

Utilities are up because of their own failed policies. Delivery fees are up, while being inherently excessive and burdensome. Now gas taxes are going up again. New Jersey is becoming less affordable, which is why more families are thinking about leaving the state. State leaders, including Governor Murphy and Mikie Sherrill, should reverse this gas tax immediately. This is exactly the kind of policy that makes life harder for people who do everything right. And it is why I will keep speaking up and holding state leadership accountable.

Click here to read my full statement on the gas tax hike.

Recently, I introduced a bipartisan bill, the Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025, with Rep. Laura Gillen (NY-4) to expand access to lifesaving defibrillators in transportation facilities. When someone goes into cardiac arrest, there is no time to waste. An AED nearby can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive.

Every day, people travel through airports, train stations, and other busy transportation hubs. Too many of these places still do not have easy access to AEDs. This bill is about fixing that and being prepared for when an emergency happens.

In support of this effort, the President of the American College of Cardiology, Christopher M. Kramer, MD, said, "The American College of Cardiology strongly supports the Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025. Expanding access to automated external defibrillators in high-traffic public spaces and transportation facilities will save lives by ensuring rapid response to sudden cardiac arrest—one of the leading causes of death in the United States. This legislation represents a common-sense, evidence-based investment in public health and cardiovascular emergency readiness."

This is the kind of bipartisan work I will always support. It is practical, saves lives, and does right by the people we serve.

Click here to read the text of the Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025.

As the holiday season gets underway, I have had the chance to be out across South Jersey and in Washington, D.C., meeting with so many of you. Whether it was celebrating accomplishments here at home or welcoming South Jersey families and groups to our nation's capital, it is always a reminder of how special this time of year is.

The holidays are about people, and one of the greatest parts of my job is being able to spend time face-to-face with the good people of South Jersey. Hearing your stories, catching up with familiar faces, and meeting new ones never gets old and helps keep me grounded in the work I do in Congress.

As we head into the heart of the holiday season, I want to wish you and your families a safe, healthy, and joyful time. If you are traveling, please do so safely, and I hope the coming weeks bring you time with loved ones and moments to slow down and enjoy what matters most. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!