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 Congress has a Constitutional duty to pass appropriations bills that fund our federal government. This week, House Republicans passed the last four of the 12 appropriations bills off the House Floor, preventing a huge omnibus spending bill or a continuing resolution to fund the government. I am honored to play a role as a member of the House Appropriations Committee in this process. 

One Year of President Trump

January 20th, 2026, marked one year of President Trump in office for his second term. Here some of his accomplishments:

·         Achieved negative net migration in 2025, reversing a 50-year trend and restoring U.S. control over immigration flows for the first time in a generation;

·         Removed more than 2.6 million illegal aliens from the United States through deportations and voluntary self-departures;

·         Carried out over 650,000 arrests, detentions, and deportations of illegal aliens — including the worst of the worst criminal illegal alien killers, rapists, gang members, and repeat offenders;

·         Deported more than 400,000 illegal aliens charged with or convicted of crimes;

·         Induced two million self-deportations by ending Biden-era release incentives and restoring credible consequences;

·         Reduced illegal border crossings to their lowest level since the 1970s, completely eradicating the Biden-era invasion;

·         Cut fentanyl trafficking at the southern border by 56%;

·         Permanently ended dangerous “catch-and-release” policies nationwide by detaining illegal aliens rather than releasing them into the interior;

·         Maintained zero illegal alien releases into the country’s homeland for eight consecutive months, restoring deterrence at the border;

·         Declared a national border emergency on Day One, unlocking the authorities and resources needed to restore order — no new legislation required;

·         Deployed National Guard and active-duty military forces to the southern border to support enforcement and repel the invasion;

·         Immediately resumed construction of the border wall — with dozens of miles of new construction underway or already completed, including new border barrier projects underway in El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley — to safeguard the homeland against future invasion;

·         Reinstated the successful Remain in Mexico policy, ensuring would-be illegal border crossers are not able to wait in the U.S. with little consequence as they await the resolution of their cases.

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Hearing with Department of Homeland Security 

Watch our latest hearing in which I address the challenges of TSA during the government shutdown and the modernization process happening at TSA check points.

Legislation on the Floor This Week

H.R. 6945 – Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

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H.R. 6945 is a bill that will prohibit discrimination against pregnancy centers and clarify that use of funds for pregnancy centers is allowable. This bill aids our over 2,700 pregnancy centers across the United States.

 

H.R. 6359 – Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

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H.R. 6359 is a bill that ensures that colleges and universities inform students of their rights and protections to carry a pregnancy to term while continuing in school. This bill supports pregnant students in creating the best future for themselves and their child.

 

H.R. 7147 – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

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H.R. 7147 is a bill that will fund our homeland security priorities, defense priorities, and our transportation and infrastructure priorities. The homeland bill will continue to enact President Trump’s America First agenda and codify border security executive orders. The Defense Appropriations Act of 2026 is important to keep our military operational and to ensure we are supporting our troops both at home and abroad. The last bill in the combination is the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2026 which invests in transportation safety and rebuilds America.

An Appropriations Update

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This week, House Republicans passed the last four out of 12 appropriations bills off the House Floor. Congress is working to get back to regular order. I am honored to play a role in this process.

America’s 250th Anniversary 1776-2026

On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th anniversary. As we look forward to that celebration, please check out these resources from the White House that tell the story of America. Here is the next installment in the series.

America 250 Trivia

Watch for more Fun Fact Fridays and the next eNewsletter for the answer to this question. Find the answer to last week’s question below:

Oliver Wolcott was from Connecticut and served alongside George Washington in the American War for Independence. During the war, Wolcott, his family, and fellow Patriots melted down a statue of King George, turning it into bullets for the war effort, totaling more than 42,000 bullets.

Poll Results

Last week, I asked if you supported President Trump’s continued action to remove illegal aliens from our country, and 75% of you said yes. Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X to stay up-to-date on my work serving you.