Promoting American Energy Production

As Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, I have the great honor of being a voice for rural America and am working to promote policies that will help rural communities in Central Washington and across the country thrive.

This week, I led Western Caucus members on an energy field tour in New Mexico to see firsthand the many benefits of American oil, natural gas, energy infrastructure, and technology. 

So many of our communities have been impacted by President Biden's anti-American energy policies, resulting in skyrocketing energy prices and inflation. The Western Caucus is working to encourage responsible resource development, promote clean energy innovations, and reopen American energy so we can regain energy independence and lower inflation.

I will never stop fighting to restore American energy dominance, which will lower gas, food, and transportation prices for Central Washington and the United States.

Military Service Academy Information Nights NEXT WEEK

Leading the Charge to Stop Bureaucratic Regulations from Strangling Our Farmers

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposed climate rules are a major government overreach and would make it nearly impossible for family farmers to continue to conduct traditional farm practices.

Farmers in Central Washington and across the country are already struggling due to overreaching regulations, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and skyrocketing inflation. They do not need more burdens and regulations that could cripple the entire industry. 

My legislation, the Protect Farmers from the SEC Act will prohibit the SEC from requiring farmers to disclose greenhouse gas emissions, allowing them to continue to feed America.

I am proud to stand up for our nation's farmers, and I will continue to work to ensure U.S. farmers and ranchers thrive.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time for all of us to spread the word for more prevention and awareness with our friends and family. 

Throughout the month, we recognize all those who have been affected by breast cancer and reflect on the loved ones that have lost their battle. Join me this month to raise awareness about prevention, detection, and treatments available, as well as to support all those impacted by this terrible disease.

Protecting our Food and National Security

Over the past several years, China has been buying U.S. agricultural assets on our own soil—this is unacceptable. We cannot become reliant on China for our domestic agriculture and food supply.

I am demanding the Government Accountability Office investigate the recent purchases of our domestic agricultural land by China and to report on the scope of this threat on our food supply to Congress. 

We should be taking every action necessary to prevent China from gaining a foothold in our food supply chain. I am leading the charge in Congress to stop China from these land grabs to protect our food and national security, and to ensure we maintain control of our nation's resources.

Mobile Office Hours

Mobile Office Hours are happening now! Hosted on a weekly basis by my staff, these hours are an excellent opportunity for constituents throughout Central Washington to get personal assistance with questions or issues related to federal agencies. Mobile Office Hours are open to the public, and no appointment is necessary.

Every Tuesday

Twisp

The Cove Food Bank, 206 S Glover St, Twisp

2:30 PM to 4:30 PM PST

Every Other Wednesday

Brewster

Brewster American Legion, 102 E Main, Brewster

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM PST

Grand Coulee

Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber Of Commerce, 17 Midway Ave, Grand Coulee

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM PST

Every Thursday

East Wenatchee

Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority, One Columbia Parkway, Suite A, East Wenatchee

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM PST

Okanogan

Okanogan USDA Service Building, 1251 2nd Ave S, Okanogan

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM PST

Tonasket

Tonasket City Hall Council Chambers, 209 S Whitcomb Ave, Tonasket

2:00 PM to 4:30 PM PST 

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 through October 15 is a time to celebrate our Hispanic friends and neighbors and their contributions to Central Washington and our great nation. 

In Central Washington, our Hispanic neighbors strengthen our communities through their strong family values, cultural diversity, and incredibly hard work ethics. This Hispanic Heritage Month, join me in recognizing the history, accomplishments, and contributions of our friends. Central Washington could not prosper without the Hispanic farmers, police officers, teachers, and soldiers who support our society.