Weekly Updates

We have lost faith in institutions such as the IRS as we listen to testimony of citizens citing solid proof of the targeting of certain groups based upon their beliefs. Like many Americans, I believe taxpayers deserve better, and they deserve a simpler, fairer tax code. Read more »

Article II, Section 3, of the U.S. Constitution declares that the President “shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed.” This is an important clause and I am bound by my Oath of Office to help uphold this principle. Read more »

Folks are rightly frustrated that simple issues become more complicated because of bureaucratic red tape, especially with regard to health care. Too many individuals have shared with me their struggles involving Obamacare. Read more »

The work of the nation can be much more thoughtful and efficient when it’s not left to the last-minute. I have and will continue to advocate for regular order: consideration of legislation for each area of spending in a timely manner before a new fiscal year begins. Read more »

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The holiday season can be a complicated one; but what I love best about this time of year is the reminder about the simplicity in life, and of what is truly important to us. Our Founding Fathers summarized in one sentence no more profound or truer words about priorities: “…that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator… Read more »

Domestic adoptions are more important now than ever as countries like Russia are closing their doors to American adoptions (sentence verbatim from Dear Colleague). Read more »

The best ideas to fix Washington come not from inside Washington, but from folks such as my friends and neighbors in Montross and around America’s First District. Read more »

Those who serve in our all-volunteer force deserve nothing less than a full commitment from government to receive the benefits they have earned and deserve. Read more »

Washington has an opportunity to improve from this crisis, but has a long way back to even ground. Our founding fathers intended healthy debate on critical issues affecting our republic, but not at the expense of its citizens. Read more »

Above all, I believe we must ensure that our children and grandchildren are not being saddled with unconscionable debt that will stifle the economic opportunity that has defined our nation over the course of her history. Preventing this from happening is something that can start today, with smart tax reform and realistic, balanced budgets in Washington that facilitate an environment of economic growth and stability for our families and businesses. Read more »