Fighting for Safer Communities

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October 22, 2022
e-Newsletter Archive

Fighting for Safer Communities

Crime has surged across the country, but as a part of House Republicans' Commitment to America, we will fight to defend our communities from crime, illicit substances, and national security threats. This commitment includes plans to secure the border, bolster law enforcement support and morale, and crack down on prosecutors and district attorneys refusing to do their job. Learn more here. 

Advocating for a Real Energy Strategy

Gas prices continue to increase, yet Speaker Pelosi has thus far refused to take up commonsense legislation to expand domestic energy production. The only answer from the Biden administration is massive drawdowns from our Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Make no mistake, political ploys are no substitute for an energy strategy. Rather than recklessly draining our emergency reserves, we need to ramp up the production of American-made energy.

Supporting our Veterans

Across Michigan's 7th District, there are many resources to assist our veterans, including Little Blessings, an organization in Monroe County offering equine-assisted wellness programs.  Little Blessings recently moved to a larger property in Ottawa Lake to expand programming. The work they do to support our local veterans is tremendous and it is encouraging to see further growth of this wonderful organization.  

Development in Downtown Jackson

On Monday, I had the opportunity to meet with Jackson YMCA CEO Shawna Tello to discuss the plans and timeline for the new facility in downtown Jackson. The long-anticipated project received complementary federal funding I requested to provide programs and services to Jackson area youth, Big Brothers and Big Sister of Jackson, and provide health services in partnership with Henry Ford Allegiance Health. 

Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and I had the opportunity to meet with Angelita Gunn from the AWARE Shelter in Jackson. Unfortunately, since the pandemic, studies have shown the severity of domestic violence incidents has increased. We're grateful for those at the AWARE Shelter helping survivors by providing resources needed to get through difficult circumstances.