Weekly Wrap

November 19, 2021

This Week: At A Glance

Monday, Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21) highlighted the narrow House majority held by the Democrats ahead of the 2022 elections. Read the full article here.  

Tuesday, The House Science Committee passed Rep. Stephanie Bice's (OK-05) bipartisan NWR Modernization Act, which will upgrade the life-saving National Weather Radio warning system and help save lives. It now heads to the House floor.

Also Tuesday at a GOP Senate leadership press conference, Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) spoke on how inflation and the supply chain breakdown impacts vulnerable Iowans. You can watch here.

Wednesday, Rep. Young Kim's (CA-39) bill to protect the Uyghur community in China gained momentum. The Uyghur Policy Act calls on China to recognize the distinct identity of Uyghurs and end their arbitrary detention.

Also Wednesday, Rep. Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) laid out what necessities Americans are paying more for as they head into the holiday season. 

Thursday, in an effort to confront the supply chain crisis, Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-01) co-sponsored legislation to address the shortage of truck drivers. 

Also Thursday, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) pushed back on the Democrats' "Build Back Better" plan that will raise taxes and exasperate current economic issues. You can watch here.

Friday, every House Republican voted against the $1.7 trillion package of tax, health care, education, and climate initiatives. The bill is the most significant restructuring of the safety net in decades. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said the sprawling package would increase the federal budget deficit by $160 billion over the next 10 years. Read more here. 

In The News

Axios: Thanksgiving inflation: Cost of turkey feast up 14%. A 16-pound turkey will set you back about $24, almost $5 more than the average cost a year ago, according to the American Farm Bureau's informal survey of prices at grocery stores across the country.

The New York Times: Vote on Social Policy Bill Delayed as McCarthy Keeps Talking. House Democrats delayed plans to pass their $1.85 trillion social policy and climate change bill until Friday morning as the top Republican in the chamber held up the floor with a record-breaking speech railing against President Biden and his agenda.

The Daily Iowan: Gov. Reynolds endorses Rep. Miller-Meeks’ reelection campaign. Miller-Meeks announced last week that she will run for reelection in the 1st Congressional District in 2022 after being drawn into the 3rd Congressional District with Rep. Cindy Axne through the redistricting process. .

Fox News: Florida Rep. rips Biden admin for 'perpetuating' border crisis: It's a 'slap in the face'’. Florida GOP congresswoman Kat Cammack ripped the Biden administration over its reported covert migrant flights into the Sunshine State, accusing it of perpetuating the crisis at the southern border. 

The Flordian: Salazar: All Cuba Needs is The ’Green Light’ From Biden To Provide Internet Access.  Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL) blasted President Biden Tuesday for not giving “the green light” in providing internet access to the Cuban people, giving excuses for their refusal to help the protestors showcase the communist regime plan in its crackdown over the historic demonstrations by blocking the “connectivity” in the island.

Stay Safe and Have a Wonderful Weekend!

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