Taxes. Everyone’s favorite subject, right? I hope you can sense my sarcasm loud and clear. Still, while Congress has struggled to make much movement on anything lately, we took on tax relief this week, and I’m happy to report significant progress.
On Wednesday night, House Republicans took a massive step toward extending President Trump’s tax plan from 2017. The Tax Relief for American… Read more »
This week was the first district work period of the 2024 session for the House of Representatives. As I always do, I spent it working across the Third District, meeting with many of you to address concerns and take them back to Washington.
Here are just a few highlights from the week:
I met with the Economic Development Council (EDC) of St. Charles County to discuss the challenges… Read more »
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Of all the issues we face as a nation and society, the kidnapping and enslaving of our fellow Americans is the gravest. Like the fentanyl crisis, it’s a phantom evil assaulting our communities. We might not notice it, but heinous crimes could be underway around us at any time.
St. Louis often comes up in the news related to human trafficking… Read more »
Last week, I announced my retirement from Congress. I’ll turn 72 years old this year, and believe it or not, I have an identity outside the halls of power. I might be “Congressman” in D.C., but back in St. Elizabeth, Missouri, I’m simply “Grandpa.” It’s one of the best titles I’ve ever had next to “Dad” and the litany of labels my wife Jackie has invented over the years.
I… Read more »
We all learn in school that Congress writes law, the Supreme Court interprets law, and the Executive Branch implements law. Generally, as part of the implementation, we expect federal agencies to educate stakeholders on the details and implications of regulations. Otherwise, how could you expect people to comply if they never knew about the rule changes in the first place?
On Jan. 1, the… Read more »
A new year is just around the corner, so it’s time to write out our resolutions. Maybe you want to start hitting the gym or find ways to give back to your community. A new small business in St. Charles County does both every day.
Hustle & Heart Sports Performance is located just off Main Street in O’Fallon, Missouri, near Fort Zumwalt High School. Founder Pierre Desir outfitted… Read more »
Happy New Year! (Just a few days early.) I hope you’ve enjoyed time with loved ones and feel ready to take on 2024. Last week, I wrote to you reflecting on the past year. Today, I’d like to look ahead toward what you can expect this Congressional session.
It’s no secret, 2023 ended on a mostly sour note in Congress. Between new global conflicts to address and stalled progress on… Read more »
What a wild year. I’m sure you are frustrated, as am I, that most news out of Washington has been about pointless political theatre. In the spirit of the season, I’d like to shine light on some of the good news for the Third District.
One of the most rewarding parts of my job is the impact we can have on the daily lives of Missourians. My team resolved nearly 1,000 constituent… Read more »
Last week, I wrote about the Biden administration’s careless climate agenda. In the House of Representatives, we voted to block their attempt to force electric vehicles on consumers, which would have given the EPA control over your purchasing decisions. This week, I introduced another bill that would protect you from paying the price when climate organizations dupe the… Read more »
Have you ever bought something because everyone said you had to have it? Then, once you try it, you wonder what all the fuss was about?
President Biden has staked much of his presidency and next campaign on the hype of electrical vehicles (EVs). Not surprisingly, he’s spent a lot of time trying to prop up the industry and force consumer demand when it fails to meet his… Read more »
