There is no question that there is urgent need in Missouri for better flood control plans. Being the Representative of a Congressional District that has thousands of miles of shoreline thanks to the Mississippi River, Missouri River, and Lake of the Ozarks, I am always looking for ways we can improve Missouri’s flooding plan of action. Heavy rain and snowfall this year made for one of the worst ye... Read more »

Thanksgiving is always a good time to reflect on the year and think about what we’re grateful for. Missouri has faced more challenges than usual this year. We have seen historic flooding, severe storms and tornadoes that have all had devastating effects on our communities. In the wake of these difficult circumstances, I’m so grateful for the people who have come together in the Third District. In ... Read more »

In the last two years, Missouri businesses have exported over $300 million worth of goods and services around the world by utilizing the U.S. Export-Import (EXIM) Bank. In other words, consumers worldwide are spending $300 million to buy products made here in Missouri by our workers. The access to foreign markets provided by the Bank gives our local businesses an incredible opportunity to reach co... Read more »

This week, the American Farm Bureau celebrated its 100th birthday. For a century, this organization has carried out a mission of ensuring farmers and ranchers around the country have a voice both in their home states and on a national level. This week is an opportunity to recognize farmers here in Missouri and across the country for the important work they do. Farming is a little bit of an “under ... Read more »

Every November, Veterans Day is an opportunity for the entire country to honor the brave Americans who have so selflessly put themselves in harm’s way for the greater good of our nation, and remember those who gave their lives for all of us. Missouri is home to over 438,000 veterans who served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries across the glob... Read more »

More than five weeks ago, Speaker Nancy Pelosi unilaterally announced the beginning of House Democrats’ so-called “impeachment investigation.” Since then, numerous hearings have been held with dozens of witnesses being interviewed. Yet the American people and vast majority of Representatives have been left in the dark. Because public hearings in the Judiciary Committee continually disprove the Lef... Read more »

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The First Amendment is a critical piece of our country’s framework and one of our defining qualities as a nation. There is a ... Read more »

Unfortunately, most of us have a loved one or friend who’s been affected by breast cancer. Every year, hundreds of thousands of women in the U.S. are diagnosed with this terrible disease. According to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, by the end of 2019, there will have been an estimated 268,600 people diagnosed in this year alone. Statistics say one in eight women will get breast cancer in their liv... Read more »

Over Congress’ October work period, I spent a very productive two weeks in Missouri’s Third District meeting with constituents. From home builders to medical technology professionals to families continuing to struggle with the effects of the devastating flooding over the summer, I met with a whole host of Missourians. I even spent a little time at the county jail. I had the opportunity to meet wit... Read more »

On November 30, 2018, President Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto signed the new U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement, commonly called the USMCA. The trilateral agreement was designed to replace the 25-year-old NAFTA with a modern trade deal that recognizes the technological advancements of the past two decades and creates a fairer playing field for U.... Read more »