Dear Neighbor, I just wanted to provide a quick update concerning the coronavirus and let you know that I am pushing for immediate emergency funding to combat this virus. Unlike the flu, there is currently no vaccine to prevent this virus. However, there are some ways to prevent the spread of this and other respiratory diseases that are recommended by the CDC, such as: Avoid close contact with people who are sick Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth Stay home when you are sick Cover your cou... Read more

Dear Neighbor, The security of our nation is critically important. The dangers of New York State’s Green Light Law are abundantly clear. As someone who lived through 9/11, I am astonished at how Gov. Andrew Cuomo could so disregard the words of the 9/11 commission where they said, “For terrorists, travel documents are as important as weapons.” With the Green Light Law, New York State is refusing to allow the Department of Homeland Security access to critical DMV records. The Department of Homela... Read more

Dear Neighbor, We introduced a bill called the USPS Fairness Act this past spring which would end the unfair pre-funding mandate for the United States Postal Service. This bipartisan bill would also solve a serious financial problem that faces the Postal Service. The bill repeals the USPS pre-funding mandate and returns to the pay-as-you-go system. This allows the Postal Service to focus on investing and invigorating its system here and now. The mandate placed a heavy burden on the Postal Servic... Read more

Dear Neighbor, Earlier this week, we heard an optimistic and forward-looking message about the future of American during the President’s State of the Union Address. Our strong economy after tax reform is lifting up all Americans – we have the lowest minority unemployment rate on record; opportunity zones are boosting disenfranchised people out of poverty and new trade deals are creating jobs and opportunity. Nearly 7 million people are off food stamps since 2016. These successes will help to car... Read more

Dear Neighbor, As the Republican Leader of the Social Security Subcommittee on the Ways and Means Committee, I recently found a way to help address a large problem facing our constituents and thousands of people across the country – identity theft. I was proud to work with my partner, Rep. John Larson, to introduce a bill which would require the Social Security Administration to provide identity theft victims with a single point of contact within the Social Security Administration when the misus... Read more

Dear Neighbor, This week, we wanted to highlight the Republican solution to combat climate change we recently released – The Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act. This plan works by offering a tax incentive for new energy technologies to increase energy on the grid, help cutting-edge technologies break into the market, and incentivize older energy sources to innovate and slash global emissions. This act will also make sure unneeded energy is not rewarded financially so it will not be unnecessaril... Read more

Dear Neighbor, Constituent Services is a big part of our offices in the district. Whether dealing with Social Security, Medicare, the IRS or many other federal agencies, my staff is ready to assist with a variety of issues each and every day. In 2019, I am proud to announce our offices helped more than 1,000 constituents with casework. This year, our team has worked through a myriad of issues for our constituents, and we couldn’t be happier to do so. There is no greater satisfaction than helping... Read more

Dear Neighbor, Looking back over 2019, I wanted to express my thanks to you for remaining connected with us and staying engaged over the past year. Sharing the news of the week with you through this newsletter is important to me and I am glad that we are able to celebrate the good news and share solutions to challenges together. Looking forward in to 2020, this New Year is full of three hundred and sixty-five opportunities for new ideas, new solutions and new actions to better serve our constitu... Read more

Dear Neighbor, During this season of light and love, I wanted to take a moment and reflect on the holidays. During the dark and cold of winter, many take heart in the warmth and joy of the holidays. These days, the radio waves are filled with old Christmas favorites like “Jingle Bells” and “White Christmas,” while the streets are decked out in garlands and lights. It’s the little things like this that make the holidays a bright spot in the middle of winter. Another highlight is spending time wit... Read more

Dear Neighbor, As the father of a type 1 diabetic, I care about lowering the cost of insulin. No one should go deep into debt to afford their insulin. We have seen far too many stories of people rationing their insulin, driving across the border to Canada to get it or going without because of the high cost. I was proud to introduce a bipartisan, common sense bill, the Insulin Price Reduction Act, with my colleague Dianna DeGette to slash the price of this crucial drug many Americans rely on to ... Read more