Weekly Wrap

January 13, 2023

This Week: At A Glance

Monday was National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. We are grateful for the sacrifice and service of the men and women who protect us and keep our communities safe. Thank you!

Also Monday, Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) joined her Republican colleagues in voting for the passage of the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act, legislation that will repeal the hiring of 87,000 IRS agents.

Tuesday, Senator Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL) joined Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in a tour of the Southern border, an experience she described as "gut-wrenching."

Also Tuesday, Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) joined colleagues on both sides of the aisle by voting to establish a Select Committee on China. The committee will look at a wide-ranging set of issues, including trade, defense, foreign policy, technology, and human rights.

Wednesday, many of our women received top committee assignments, putting them in a strong position to lead and enact change.

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) will serve as Chairman of the House Commerce Committee.

Rep. Stephanie Bice (OK-05) was named to the Appropriations Committee and Rep. Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) has been selected to serve on the Ways and Means Committee.

Freshman Reps. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Erin Houchin (IN-09), along with Rep. Young Kim (CA-40), were selected to serve on the Financial Services Committee.

Thursday, freshman Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) had the opportunity to preside over the House floor and close the vote on the Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act. Per its name, the legislation will ban sales from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China.

In The News

WTKR: Jen Kiggans, Virginia's newest member of Congress, casts first legislative vote

My RGV: After historic delay, De La Cruz sworn in as first Latina Republican to District 15

CBS 2: Connect to Congress: Rep. Ashley Hinson talks school choice, border security

Central Oregon Daily News: Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer speaks on first year goals, House speaker election

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

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