Demanding Accountability for Ukraine Spending
Earlier this month, the House voted to add $40 billion in military, humanitarian, and other governmental aid to Ukraine without articulating the extent of U.S. involvement, defining how victory will be determined, or presenting a strategic plan. To date, Congress has approved $54 billion for Ukraine, and I fully expect the Democrats to bring another sizeable funding package up for a vote in the near future.
This week, I joined Representative Yvette Herrell (R-NM), along with nearly two dozen of my House Republican colleagues, in sending a letter to the White House to demand accountability for how the Ukraine aid is spent. We are sending unprecedented levels of taxpayer dollars to assist in this foreign conflict, but there have been no significant briefings or substantive hearings on the use of the funds or the weapons being provided.
Asking the Congressional Budget Office to Defend the Biden Economy
Sometimes I wonder if the President and his allies in Congress are trying to ruin the economy on purpose. As part of the Budget Committee, I am working to hold Washington accountable for the money it is spending and challenging the economic policies of the Biden Administration.
There is no doubt that reckless overspending and America-last energy policies have caused the sharp increase in inflation, driving up the costs of everything we need. Instead of moving toward fiscal responsibility and balancing the federal budget, President Biden is calling for massive increases in spending for the next decade. We cannot keep piling up debt on the backs of our children. That is why I have introduced my Nickel Plan, which would cut 5 cents from every dollar spent until we balance the budget.
This week I questioned the Director of the Congressional Budget Office about the terribly negative impact of the Biden Administration's spending and economic policies. You can watch the full series of questioning here.
Fighting to Protect All Life After Roe v. Wade
Representative Jim Banks (R-IN) led a meeting I attended with the Republican Study Committee (RSC) and pro-life groups, including the Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List) and Heritage Action, regarding the upcoming Dobbs v. Jackson decision.
We may soon have the ability to protect all life, following the anticipated reversal of the tragic Roe v. Wade decision. After 49 years and 63 million babies killed, we must rise to the moment and be ready to pursue a bold pro-life agenda. I am proudly supporting legislation such as Rep. Alex Mooney's (R-WV) Life at Conception Act and Rep. Mike Kelly's (R-PA) Heartbeat Bill, both of which provide federal protection at the earliest stages of life.
I recently spoke with Townhall reporter Rebecca Downs to discuss next steps in the Pro-Life movement. You can read more of my thoughts here.
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