Restoring Fiscal Responsibility

Restoring Fiscal Responsibility

For too long, the federal government has been spending money without concern for where those funds will come from. This has led to a national debt that is over $38 trillion, which will impose an unfair burden on our children and future generations if not corrected. I have been a longtime supporter of a balanced budget amendment, which I voted for on Wednesday and would require the federal government to spend no more than it takes in. Families across Michigan must balance their budgets, and the federal government should be no different. The House also passed the Deporting Fraudsters Act, which would target systemic fraud by creating a new ground of inadmissibility and removability for criminal aliens who defraud U.S. taxpayers. I remain committed to reining in waste, fraud, and abuse and balancing our budget to get Washington's fiscal house back in order.  

Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses

Under my leadership as chair, the Education and Workforce Committee released a new majority staff report on antisemitism on college campuses. Antisemitism continues to spread like wildfire at schools across the nation. Over the past several years, we’ve seen university leaders surrender to the radical demands of terror-supporting mobs targeting Jewish students and faculty. This weakness has emboldened hatred and allowed campuses to devolve into hotbeds of radical antisemitism. Let the release of this report serve as an important reminder: if university leaders forget their legal responsibility to address discrimination of any form on campus, my colleagues and I will remind them. You can read my recent op-ed in The Daily Wire here. 

Securing Funding for Adrian Public Schools

I had the opportunity to meet with Nate Parker, the Superintendent of Adrian Public Schools, to discuss my efforts in securing federal funding for infrastructure improvements at Adrian Public Schools. Every year, I work with local leaders across my district to identify community needs and request federal funding to support key projects. I recently voted in favor of legislation that was signed into law and will fund several projects throughout Michigan’s 5th District. Among these investments is funding for Adrian Public Schools to replace multiple boiler heating systems in the Drager Early Education Center, some of which are nearly a century old. The upgraded boiler system will improve the building’s temperature consistency and air quality for the students and staff who rely on its proper functioning.

Protecting Our Grid

We must ensure that our nation’s critical energy infrastructure is prepared for 21st-century threats. The Energy and Commerce Committee recently advanced the Energy Emergency Leadership Act, which I introduced with Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL), to improve the resiliency of our grid by strengthening leadership, coordination, and planning at the Department of Energy. Energy security is national security, and we must be prepared for any physical and cyber risks.

Final Reminder: Congressional Art Competition

The last day for my office to accept submissions from high school students in Michigan's 5th District to participate in the Congressional Art Competition is Saturday, March 28, 2026, at midnight. In recognition of our nation's Semiquincentennial, this year's theme will be "America 250." The winning piece of artwork will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel to the U.S. Capitol, along with the winners from the other congressional districts across the country.  

For all the details regarding the Congressional Art Competition guidelines, please click here. For answers to additional questions, please call my Jackson District Office at 517-780-9075. Good luck to all those participating!