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April 30, 2025
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

As Russia’s war against Ukraine continues into its third year, the United States has the opportunity to broker a ceasefire deal that ends the brutal violence and strengthens our position on the world stage.

Issues: Veterans

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April 23, 2025
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

As the representative of Central Washington in Washington, D.C., I have the honor of knowing the brave men and women who have defended our nation and protected the values that define our nation. Our veterans have served with courage and conviction, both abroad and here at home, where they continue to strengthen our communities.

Issues: Veterans

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April 16, 2025
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

The Pacific Northwest stands at a pivotal crossroads when it comes to the future of energy. Blessed with an abundance of hydropower resources, the region has an unparalleled opportunity to lead the nation in developing a hydrogen economy.

Issues: Energy

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The growing number of instances of biological men, who identify as women, competing in women’s sports over the last several years has led to states and the federal government taking action to protect women’s sports.

Issues: Education

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March 27, 2025
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

With a unified Republican federal government, my colleagues and I in Congress and in the Trump administration are working to strengthen America’s energy infrastructure and achieve energy dominance. Every energy source across the sector is key in achieving this goal, but my district in central Washington is home to a vital piece of infrastructure in that mix: hydroelectric dams.

Issues: Energy Hydropower and Water Rights

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March 26, 2025
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Recently, it seems the daily news is filled with rampant misinformation around the budget resolution passed by the House of Representatives and my vote to support it. Activist campaigns and false media reports are attempting to paint a picture that Republicans in the House voted to cut funding to Medicaid and Medicare.

Issues: Health Care Tax Reform

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March 19, 2025
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

As a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, my colleagues and I extensively fought the previous administration over their refusal to enforce laws addressing illegal immigration.

Issues: Immigration and the Southern Border

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March 11, 2025
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Last week, I led a resolution in the House of Representatives to censure Representative Al Green (D-TX) for his actions during the president’s address to a Joint Session of Congress. The House passed my resolution with a bipartisan vote of 224-198-2, with ten of my Democratic colleagues voting to support the measure.

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The national debt continues to grow at an exponential rate, and with unified Republican control of the federal government, we have an opportunity to rethink how we manage taxpayer dollars.

Issues: Spending and Economy

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February 26, 2025
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

As the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) deepens its roots in the United States and around the world, Congress must strongly respond and defend our sovereignty. The Trump administration has implemented a strong position on the efforts of our greatest adversary.

Issues: Agriculture The Chinese Communist Party