Columns

American Leadership on North Korea

September 22, 2017 Article

As North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un issues more threats against the United States, President Trump’s executive order targeting North Korea’s trading partners is a meaningful step to ramp up the pressure on this dangerous regime.

Issues:

Defense, Trade

Real Results on Empowering Families

September 15, 2017 Article

To empower more Americans to lift themselves out of poverty, we need to measure the effectiveness of our welfare programs and focus resources on those producing real results. Right now, I am pleased to be working on renewing an evidence-based program with a proven track record of improving outcomes for families in Nebraska and across the country.

Issues:

Ways & Means

Productive Discussions with Nebraskans

September 8, 2017 Article

Congress has a lengthy to-do list this fall, but I am grateful to have spent August traveling the Third District and hearing directly from Nebraskans on your priorities.

Issues:

Agriculture, Health Care, Trade, Ways & Means

Accountability in Congress

September 1, 2017 Article

On the Ways and Means Committee, I have the opportunity to work directly on growing our economy, creating jobs, and reforming our tax code. I am eager to continue this work, especially as we take on tax reform this fall. At the start of this Congress, I was selected for an additional committee assignment on the Committee on House Administration (CHA), where I can help improve the operations and accountability of the House of Representatives.

Issues:

Ways & Means

Honoring Their Service

August 25, 2017 Article

We must uphold our commitment to the men and women who serve in our Armed Forces. Since the start of this Congress, the House has passed two dozen bills to better serve our veterans.

Issues:

Veterans