Weekly Wrap

February 4, 2022

This Week: At A Glance

Monday, Rep. Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) filed Health Savings Account (HSA) legislation. 

“Everybody’s talking about it. Between this pandemic and lack of insurance, people right now are crunching the dollars and how they’re going to be able to spend them, everybody wants to be healthy.”

Tuesday marked the first day of Black History Month, a time to honor and reflect on the numerous achievements and contributions of Black Americans who have shaped our nation. We acknowledge and celebrate their unique stories not only this month, but every day.  

Also Tuesday, Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-45) released a statement after Qin Gang, China’s ambassador to the United States, issued a warning of military conflict between the two nations over America’s continued support of a free and independent Taiwan. Click below to learn more.

Wednesday, Rep. Lisa McClain (MI-10) reacted to rising tensions between border patrol agents and the Biden administration on 'Fox Report.' Click below to watch. 

Also Wednesday, Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-02) discussed a bill she recently introduced to block the Administration from using taxpayer dollars to fly illegal immigrants around the country. Click below to learn more.  

Thursday, Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) celebrated Lunar New Year on the House floor. Click below to hear her House address. 

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and several other freshman congresswoman joined in the celebration! 

In The News

Axios: Inside the raid that killed ISIS leader al-Qurayshi. Al-Qurayshi, who took over as the leader of ISIS after Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in a 2019 U.S. raid, coordinated the group's global terror operations and directly oversaw ISIS attempts to reconstitute in Iraq and Syria, according to senior U.S. officials.

New York Post: GOP lawmakers demand DOJ to address increase in police violence. 

A group of GOP lawmakers led by Rep. John Katko (R-NY), the top Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee, is calling for the Department of Justice to provide answers on how it plans to address the uptick in violence against law enforcement officials.

The Chronicle: Herrera Beutler Takes Aim at States That Pass ‘Bad’ Police Reform. U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, has introduced a trio of bills in recent weeks that would take aim at states such as Washington that pass “bad” police reform legislation. The proposed legislation also authorizes further investments in local police departments.

Independent Advocate: MARIANNETTE MILLER-MEEKS: We need consistency. "Over the past year, the Biden Administration has failed to deliver on their promise to shut down the virus. Instead, they have continued to politicize the pandemic and fearmonger."

Newsmax: Rep. Cammack to Newsmax: Mayorkas Must Go. Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., told Newsmax on Thursday that Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas "needs to go immediately" because of his handling of the "crisis" at the border.

Stay Safe and Have a Wonderful Weekend!

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