Throughout history, our nation has been blessed with men and women who have protected and defended our nation. On Memorial Day, we honor those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. We are grateful for their service and sacrifice.

It was great to see so many state legislators, including Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson, from around the country in our nation's capital voicing support for permanently extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which has been a boost to Kansas families and our nation's economy.

Pleased to see HHS.gov take action to protect taxpayer dollars by suspending funding to EcoHealth Alliance – a research group with ties to the Wuhan Institute of Virology that participated in gain-of-function research without proper oversight.
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'Not one Senate Democrat supported H.R. 2, House Republicans’ signature border bill, after Senate Republicans twice forced it to be considered.'

Only now, less than six months from the election, do they pretend to take action. Americans won't be fooled.

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We need to preserve, protect and improve the provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in order to help local, small businesses succeed – contributing to a stronger workforce and a thriving economy.

Speaking with Rep. Ron Estes, Erie Molded Packaging President Tom Tredway shares how the end of immediate R&D expensing is limiting innovation and harming manufacturing competitiveness. Ways and Means Committee

In addition to the economy, President Biden has broken border security – he has chosen to disregard the law of the land and allow our nation's security to be compromised. House Republicans passed the Secure the Border Act more than a year ago and the Senate should take it up.

The International Criminal Court has once again embarrassed itself by, in the same statement, issuing arrest warrants for the Hamas leaders seeking to destroy Israel AND the Israeli leaders fighting to defend their nation. America stands with Israel and its right to self-defense.

As Police Week comes to an end, I want to thank all of the men and women in blue who put their life on the line to protect and secure our communities. I was proud to vote for a number of bills passed in the House this week in support of our law enforcement officers.

Earlier this week I participated in the ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the Residences at Central Landing. Thanks to the collaboration of the city of Wichita and so many of our local partners, more Wichita seniors will now have a safe, affordable community to call home.

U.S. elections should be decided by U.S. citizens. In this election year its critical that we secure our elections, and yesterday's passage in Ways and Means Committee of the No Foreign Election Interference Act will help do just that.

19.9% inflation is shameful. It wasn't long ago we had a booming economy, wage growth and Americans taking home more money thanks to the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. As Chair of the new U.S. Innovation Tax Team, I am working to keep these pro-growth, pro-innovation policies in place.

As the representative of the Air Capital of the World, I am pleased that the FAA Reauthorization bill has now passed the House and is on its way to becoming law. This bill will ensure that the U.S. remains the global leader in aerospace.

I recently visited the Cheney Reservoir Watershed Project to talk with staff and local farmers about this important rural-urban partnership that is helping conserve the precious water resources vital to our rural, suburban and urban communities.

.Ways and Means Committee approved a #bipartisan bill led by Rep. Ron Estes that would ensure appropriate approval for certain skilled nursing and nursing aide training and competency evaluation programs under the Medicare and Medicaid program bit.ly/3QHOLMY

Happy Mother's Day! Today I'm especially grateful for my mom – an incredible mother full of beauty, strength and grace. Whether you're a mom, grandma, aunt or someone special pouring your life into others, I hope you enjoy this day.