E-Newsletter

As an elected representative from our part of Virginia, I see various local organizations receive recognition and praise for their efforts in improving the care and health of our rural communities. Food City, in partnership with the nonprofit United Way, has welcomed me on multiple occasions for their celebrity food bagging event. Most recently, I was a celebrity bagger at the Food City… Read more »

August 26th marked the anniversary of the killing of 13 American servicemembers in Afghanistan. As you recall, the Biden-Harris Administration in April of 2021 announced a decision to withdraw our troops. In that announcement, the withdrawal was to conclude by September 11, a symbolic tribute to the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks carried out by the Taliban. I had supported an… Read more »

As the final quarter of the 118th Congress is underway, there are pressing issues that will come to federal lawmakers’ attention. Of issues that will likely be addressed, government funding for fiscal year 2025 is on the docket. Outside of Washington D.C., I am proud to reflect on the work my district team has done this Congress to assist our constituent service operations. My mission… Read more »

Virginia’s Ninth District is home to an array of nationally iconic items. Previously, one of my columns discussed the significance of the Crooked Road and the D-Day Memorial. These monuments demonstrate that our regions have profound roots in country music and service to the U.S. military. What is lesser known to some is this District has deep ties to the soft drink industry. The… Read more »

Some of my best legislative ideas come from people around the district. I regularly attend public events to make myself accessible so you can share your thoughts and concerns. Among my stops this summer was the New River Valley Fair in Dublin. I got to call some bingo and speak with fairgoers. One local public school teacher expressed concern to me about paying out-of-pocket for… Read more »

At the end of July, I presided over a pro forma session of Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives. When a pro forma session is called, it typically means there is no consideration of legislation or debate scheduled for the floor of a chamber. Almost every Member of Congress is serving their respective constituencies back in their districts. Annual sessions of Congress begin in… Read more »

The House of Representatives voted recently on a resolution condemning the failures of the Biden-Harris Administration to secure the United States southern border. President Biden appointed Kamala Harris to oversee migration on our southern border. She was given much authority and was colloquially referred to as being the “border czar” (see CNN coverage at the time). As everyone knows,… Read more »

Like you, I was shocked by the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. This latest assassination attempt of a president is nothing new to American history books. One of America’s most renowned presidents, Abraham Lincoln, was victim of a cold-hearted tragedy. As the Union Army neared victory in the U.S. Civil War, an actor with pro-South leanings decided to hatch a plot to… Read more »

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Towards the end of World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin convened for the Yalta Conference. It was discussed at this meeting the extent to which the Soviet Union could exercise influence over future governments of the… Read more »

On July 26, the 2024 Summer Olympic Games are set to begin in Paris. These competitions provide countries from all over the world the opportunity to showcase their best athletes. The United States holds an illustrious record in the Games. Most recently in Tokyo, the United States placed first in medals won (113) as well as gold medals (39). In Tokyo, most aspiring Olympic athletes… Read more »