February 6, 2026
Dear John,

America First

BIG Update

Free, fair, and accountable elections are vital to the survival of our democracy. Without common sense guardrails, our election system is severely compromised. I’ve been supportive of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to protect our elections. It requires individuals to provide proof of citizenship when they register to vote in federal elections. It also requires states to remove noncitizens from existing voter rolls.

I voted to pass the SAVE Act when it passed the House in March 2025, but the Senate has not considered it yet. This week, I joined fellow House members to urge the Senate to take up this legislation. Several states, including South Dakota, have removed noncitizens from their voter rolls in recent years – Congress must take action to strengthen election security.

BIG Idea

The sale of year-round E-15 will increase supply and demand of American-made fuel and lead to American energy dominance. President Trump is eager to sign a deal to deliver year-round E-15, supporting American producers and lowering the cost consumers see at the pump.

I’m working in the House to deliver a deal that President Trump can sign. This week, the Rural Domestic Energy Council met to work on a plan that can pass the House and Senate. I’m confident we will reach a deal that provides year-round E-15.

Click here or the image above to read more

BIG News

Tax season has arrived once again. Thankfully, the Working Families Tax Cuts Act provided historic tax relief for American taxpayers. The standard deduction has been boosted to $31,500 for families, which means the first $31,500 of your family’s income is tax free.

The Working Families Tax Cuts Act also cuts taxes on tips and overtime, as well as Social Security. Families will see an increased Child Tax Credit and can establish a tax-deferred savings account (also known as a Trump Account) to set children up for success. Children born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028 are eligible for a $1,000 investment from the Treasury Department into their Trump Account.

Conservative leadership in Washington means keeping more of your hard-earned money. For more information on the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, and how it affects you, visit whitehouse.gov/obbb/.

Please do not reply to this email; this address is not monitored. Please use my contact page.