House Republicans promised the American people that we would immediately roll back Democrats' plan to hire 87,000 new IRS agents to audit middle-class Americans. My first legislative vote as your Congressman was to eliminate the funding for those 87,000 IRS agents that the Democrats want to use to target hard-working taxpayers like you. 

The very next day, the House considered legislation that would condemn the violence we've seen against pro-life facilities, as well as legislation to protect children who were born alive after failed abortion attempts. I am proud to stand for the sanctity of life and will continue to fight for the lives of our children.

So much so that in my first address on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, I proudly stood in support of life. There is no more important cause than the defense of innocent children. My full speech can be seen by clicking HERE or on the video below.

A primary goal of our office is to provide service in humility.  If you are unable to get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly by the federal government, my staff and I may be able to help resolve a problem or assist with getting the information you need.

Residents of the First Congressional District of Texas should contact one of my four District offices (Texarkana, Longview, Marshall, and Tyler) to discuss possible assistance in dealing with federal agencies. Please click HERE or call 903-561-6349 or 866-535-6302.  The swamp lands of bureaucracies in Washington, D.C. are deep and wide.  So, let my staff help you navigate those waters.  We are here to serve you!

At the start of every Congress, new Members of Congress are assigned to Congressional Committees. Most Freshmen are limited to two assignments, but I requested and was granted a waiver to serve on three committees: (1) the House Committee on Judiciary; (2) the House Foreign Affairs Committee; and (3) the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

The House Judiciary Committee stands at the forefront of efforts to ensure that the federal government and its agencies are following the Constitution and acting impartially. Under Chairman Jim Jordan’s leadership, I look forward to working to uphold our Constitution and hold our government accountable.

The Foreign Affairs Committee oversees the federal government’s diplomatic community and involvement overseas. Under the leadership of fellow Texan, Chairman Michael McCaul, we must make sure that American diplomatic efforts convey strength and steadiness, and that taxpayer dollars sent overseas are effectively used in the best interest of the American people and strategically invested to maintain the United States’ position as the leader of the free world.  We must strongly push back against foreign military and economic aggressors that seek to strangle the free world.

The Committee on Education and the Workforce ensures that the freedoms and liberties given through the Constitution are strengthened and secured. It is time for Congress to empower parents—not the federal government—to direct the education of their children. As a father of four and husband of an educator, I look forward to supporting families, educational institutions at all levels, and the many job creators in America—big and small—who educate, innovate, and ultimately create opportunities and high-quality jobs for Americans.