Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter here.

As we look back on this year, it has undoubtedly been plagued by a myriad of self-inflicted crises in our economy, at the pump, and at the border, to name a few. Rest assured, under a Republican majority next year, we will work to tackle these crises head on by curbing wasteful spending, unleashing American energy, and securing our border once and for all. You can read about some of our plans in our Commitment to America.

I hope everyone enjoyed a safe and happy holiday season this year. As we head into the New Year, please join me in thanking all of our servicemen and women at home and abroad who spent their holidays away from family so we could enjoy our many freedoms here in North Carolina. 

Congratulations to the East Carolina University Pirates and Coach Mike Houston for their big win in the Birmingham Bowl this week! Your success this season has made us all proud in Eastern North Carolina, and we are looking forward to another outstanding season next year. 

This week, I was glad to have legislation signed into law. Rep. Vern Buchanan's VETS Credit Act was signed by the President on Wednesday, which included my bill that makes it easier for dependents of veterans or active-duty military to retain transferred Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits. This is a tremendous step for our outstanding military families and ensures they receive the benefits they deserve. I’d like to thank Congressman Buchanan for including this essential piece of legislation in his bill and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) for bringing it to my attention. You can read more about my bill here.

Last week, I voted against the Democrats' $1.7 trillion omnibus package. Unfortunately, Democrats once again engaged in reckless spending over actual solutions that address the many crises we face today. Americans don’t want 4,000-plus pages of left-wing projects; they want lower prices, cheap gas, a secure border, and a nation that’s safe. You can read more on my vote here.

I joined Henry Hinton last week to discuss the Democrats' weaponization of the IRS and news of the day. You can watch the full interview at 1:33:52 by clicking here or on the image above.