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Dear Friend,
I wanted to provide an update on the work I am doing in the House of Representatives to represent the great people of Maryland's First Congressional District and to advance commonsense, conservative legislation in Washington, D.C.
Advancing National Security and Fiscal Responsibility
This week, I voted in support of the Financial Services and General Government and the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026. This legislation cuts wasteful federal spending and strengthens oversight of federal programs. It prioritizes stopping the flow of fentanyl into communities across Maryland’s Eastern Shore and strengthens cybersecurity to better protect our financial systems and critical infrastructure. It also supports secure, efficient passport services and fully funds embassy security to better protect Marylanders serving or working overseas. The bill supports small businesses and strengthens Buy American policies, while bolstering partnerships with allies like Israel and Taiwan and pushing back against China’s influence to protect our economy, our ports, and the Maryland jobs tied to global trade.
Protecting Retirement Savings for Maryland’s First District
This week, I supported the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act. This bill reverses a Biden-Harris rule that allowed fund managers to prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors over financial performance. Instead, it requires retirement plan managers to focus on maximizing returns and makes clear that protecting the financial security of workers and retirees is their top legal responsibility. It also ensures that any shareholder votes are cast in the financial interest of retirees, not to advance political agendas. This will help protect the hard-earned savings of families across Maryland’s First District, from our farmers and small business owners to our teachers, veterans, and retirees who depend on their 401(k)s and pensions. |
