E-Newsletter

Honoring Congressman William Wampler, Sr.  On Monday, June 17, family and friends gathered in Bristol, Virginia to honor former Congressman William Wampler, Sr. and designate a portion of Interstate 81 in his honor.  Congressman Wampler served our nation as a member of the United States Navy before being elected to serve two different stints as the Ninth District’s… Read more »

Scandals – An Update, and the National Security Agency As investigations continue into what transpired surrounding the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack on our diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya, President Obama announced Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice as his next national security adviser.  It was Ambassador Rice who appeared on numerous shows, and used the… Read more »

Advancing Mental Health On June 3, President Obama held a National Conference on Mental Health.  The President said, “we’ve got to do a better job recognizing mental health issues in our children. …  [T]hree-quarters of mental illnesses emerge by the end of -- by the age of 24, [but] only about half of children with mental health problems receive treatment. …” On this,… Read more »

  Memorial Day: A Day of Remembrance This week we celebrate Memorial Day.  For many, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer. But most importantly, it is a day when we remember and honor the men and women who have died while serving our country in the United States Armed Forces.  Paying the ultimate price, they gave their lives to defend the freedoms we hold dear. … Read more »

The Tone is Set at the Top Some scandals currently engulfing Washington – such as the Administration’s actions surrounding the terrorist attacks in Benghazi, the Department of Justice (DOJ) having subpoenaed two months of the Associated Press’ phone records, and investigations into the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) improperly handling applications submitted by “Tea Party” or “Patriot”… Read more »

Scandals in Washington Benghazi As part of the House’s continuing efforts to determine what took place before, during, and after the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform recently held a hearing featuring three whistleblowers, including Gregory Hicks, the second-highest diplomat in Libya at… Read more »

Ninth District Health Care Tour Since being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, I have been honored to serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee.  In my first term, I served on the Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy and Power and its Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. For my second term, I am also honored to be on the Subcommittee on Health.  This… Read more »

Interim Progress Report on the Attacks in Benghazi Many people have written my office asking Congress to continue looking into the September 2012 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya that took the lives of four Americans. House Committees have been conducting an investigation, and recently released an interim progress report on what they have learned.  Among other… Read more »

God Bless America In recent days, we have endured much as a nation.  I have a heavy heart and am saddened by the loss of life, the injuries, and the devastation, but I am also deeply grateful for the dedication, bravery, and professionalism of all those who work to keep us safe.  May these tragic events in Boston, Massachusetts, West, Texas, and the New River Valley bring us… Read more »

We Remember Six years have passed since tragedy struck the Hokie Nation, and thirty two lives were tragically taken from us, and others were seriously injured.  As we reflect, we remember these beautiful souls and pray for comfort for the loved ones of those lost, those injured, the Virginia Tech community, and the Town of Blacksburg.    “Everyday Decisions” A hearing in… Read more »