Weekly Wrap

October 22, 2021

This Week: At A Glance

Monday, Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) joined dozens of leaders honoring the life of the first Black Secretary of State, Colin Powell. Powell served in several Republican administrations and helped shape American foreign policy throughout the 20th century. 

"A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work."

Rep. Stephanie Bice (OK-05) highlighted the fact that the Biden administration’s policies have left Americans paying more for everything. From gas to the price of a gallon of milk, prices have skyrocketed. 

Tuesday, Sen. Joni Ernst (IA), Sen. Grassley and others called on the Biden administration to fulfill its "promise of $700 million to ethanol, biodiesel and other renewable fuel producers who are still struggling to recover from the collapse of markets during the pandemic." Click here to read more. 

Wednesday, Rep. Young Kim (CA-39) met with potential state-level candidates to share advice on how to run for office and win elections in an event hosted by the Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC).

Rep. Kim was joined by fellow colleague Rep. Ashley Hinson, Senator Marsha Blackburn, Senator Tim Scott, and Senator Marco Rubio. Click here to learn more. 

Thursday, Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-01) spoke on the House Floor in an effort to block the Democrat's proposed IRS bank reporting threshold that would lower it from $10,000 to $600. This bill raises numerous financial privacy concerns for everyday Americans. Click below to hear Rep. Hinson address the Floor. 

In The News

Axios: Trump's new venture could be peak SPAC. Former President Trump last night announced plans to launch a digital media network called "Truth Social," and said it would go public via a SPAC called Digital World Acquisition (Nasdaq: DWAC).

The New York Times: Energizing Conservative Voters, One School Board Election at a Time.  Republicans hope that concerns about critical race theory can help them in the midterm elections. The issue has torn apart one Wisconsin suburb.

Fox News: Tens of thousands of migrants gathering on southern border ahead of 'Remain-in-Mexico' restart, sources say.  Tens of thousands of migrants are gathering on the Mexican side of the southern border, ahead of the Biden administration’s planned re-implementation of the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy which kept migrants in Mexico for their hearings.

Fox Business: Biden’s vaccine mandate ‘driving people out of work’: Blackburn. Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn on vaccine mandates, Biden’s economic policies and spending negotiations on Capitol Hill.

Sen. Ernst Press Release: Senate Passes Ernst-Led Bipartisan Resolution Designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  “Tragically, too many Iowans and Americans fall victim to domestic violence. As a survivor who worked at a victims’ shelter in college, I’m committed to doing everything I can to address this issue. I’m proud to join with Democrats and Republicans in recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and will continue working across the aisle on comprehensive ways to support fellow survivors and end domestic violence,” said Senator Ernst.

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