Weekly Wrap

February 11, 2022

This Week: At A Glance

Monday, Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-45) heavily criticized China's Olympic opening ceremony. Click below to read more. 

"This threat of punishment from the China is unacceptable. We must make sure freedom of speech is protected for Team USA and all Olympic athletes."

Tuesday, Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-02) introduced the Unmask Our Kids Act which would give parents the power to decide if their children will wear masks while in school. 

Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21) joined the fight by requesting the NY mask mandate be lifted for schools. Click below to read her full statement.

Wednesday, Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03) reacted to the massive influx of illegal migrants happening at the southern border on 'Fox News.' Click below to watch. 

Thursday, WFW PAC-endorsed candidate Lisa Scheller (PA-07) highlighted the 40-year high inflation, which has climbed to a shocking 7.5%. Click below to read more. 

Also Thursday, Sen. Joni Ernst (IA) slammed progressive criminal reform policies, saying 'Stop playing politics'. Click here to read more. 

In The News

Axios: Congress passes landmark #MeToo bill. The secretive dispute resolution process keeps litigation out of the public eye and is widely considered to favor employers over workers. The bill is the first major piece of legislation to come out of the upheaval of the #MeToo era. It now heads to President Biden for his signature.

Roll Call: Undocumented immigrants eligible for ‘dignity program’ under bill.  Under the “dignity program” proposed by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., undocumented immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for at least five years would be allowed to work legally while paying $1,000 annually into a new fund supporting job training for American workers.

Politico: The GOP is gaining among Texas Hispanics. Women are leading the charge.  A half-dozen of them are running for Congress across the state’s four House districts that border Mexico, including Monica De La Cruz, the GOP front-runner in one of Texas’ most competitive seats in the Rio Grande Valley.

Sen. Ernst Press Release: As Crime Surges Across US, Ernst Leads Effort to Toughen Penalties for Violent Offenders, Child Predators. With violent crime on the rise across the country, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is taking action to hold perpetrators accountable and help ensure the safety of Iowans and all Americans.

KIWA Radio: Hinson Bill Would Prevent Tax Paid Flights Of Immigrants Into Country. Click the link to listen to her full interview. 

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