Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Confronting the Growing Threat of the Chinese Communist Party

October 29, 2024

Over the past two years, as a member of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, we have uncovered the malign influence the CCP has in American institutions. With these revelations, we have committed to finding real, actionable solutions to prevent the CCP from tightening their grip on our nation’s security and way of life.

Issues: The Chinese Communist Party

A Voice for Rural America

October 23, 2024

Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Throughout my time in Congress, I have been fortunate to be part of numerous committees and caucuses that allow me to directly impact the constituents of Central Washington. One of these caucuses, the Western Caucus, has allowed me to advocate for issues that all of rural America struggles with, and as Chairman, I have been able to ensure the priorities of Central Washington are not forgotten.

Issues: Public Lands

Border Security is National Security

October 16, 2024

Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Over the past few years, our nation has grappled with an unprecedented surge in illegal border crossings. America is the land of immigrants, but our current system is broken and in need of serious reforms. Since 2021, there have been over 10 million illegal migrant encounters nationwide, and roughly 2 million known “gotaways” who were able to evade Customs and Border Protection (CBP). These are just the cases we are aware of.

Issues: Immigration and the Southern Border

A Constitutional Right Under Fire

October 10, 2024

Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Like many residents of Central Washington, I grew up responsibly exercising my constitutional right to own a firearm. This includes knowing proper storage protocols, safety measures, and when it is appropriate to discharge a weapon. With this knowledge in mind, I can practice my right to own a firearm safely. Unfortunately, we have seen attacks from opponents of the Second Amendment who try to legislate gun ownership out of existence.

Issues: Second Amendment Rights

A Year Later, Reflecting on the October 7th Attacks

October 2, 2024

Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

It has been nearly a year since the horrific October 7th attacks by the terrorist organization, Hamas, and it is crucial to reflect on what has happened since.

Rolling on the River: Hydropower as a Reliable Form of Clean Energy

September 25, 2024

Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

With new and improving clean energy sources on the rise across the country, this Clean Energy Week I am highlighting our most reliable form of baseload energy: hydropower.

Issues: Agriculture Energy Hydropower and Water Rights

Reforming the ESA for the Sake of Species and Landowners

September 18, 2024

Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

In Central Washington, we understand better than most that our farmers and ranchers are the stewards of our lands. They know responsible land management includes a balance between species conservation and economic development in our rural communities. However, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has long been misused to halt development due to confusion by some between conservation and preservation, impacting our region.

Issues: Public Lands

Plucking the Weeds from the Garden

September 11, 2024

Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

For too long, the federal government has been blind to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) purchases of American farmland. According to findings by the USDA’s Economic Research Service, CCP investment in U.S. agricultural land has grown tenfold in the last decade, signaling a dangerous trend that shows no signs of slowing.

Issues: The Chinese Communist Party

Supporting the American Worker

September 6, 2024

Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Labor Day is a time-honored tradition where we as Americans recognize the hardworking men and women who are the backbone of our great nation. From the productive apple orchards of Central Washington and the constantly innovating Hanford Site, to the manufacturing plants and businesses large and small across the country, it is their skill and dedication that drives our economy and strengthens our communities.

Issues: Spending and Economy

Understanding the Dangers of Fentanyl This School Year

August 29, 2024

Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

The new school year is beginning for many, but before the bell rings, I want to address the increasing dangers we see from opioids in our schools. Fentanyl is sadly the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45, and it only takes a 2-milligram dose—the size of a grain of rice—to cause an overdose. As it becomes increasingly available, it is crucial for parents to understand the risks that their children are facing.

Issues: Education Fentanyl Crisis

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