FDA holds the responsibility of ensuring the safety and integrity of our Nation's food, drugs, and consumer products.
Jake LaTurner
The Public Record
Jake Andrew Joseph LaTurner is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Kansas's 2nd congressional district since January 3, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, LaTurner has focused on issues such as fiscal responsibility, agriculture, and veterans' affairs during his time in office. He previously served as the Kansas State Treasurer from 2019 to 2021, where he emphasized transparency and accountability in state finances.
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April 16, 2024
It is unconstitutional and, again, demands that kind of accountability, and that is what I want this Committee to address.
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We cannot afford to overlook these critical failures. The well-being of all Americans depends on it.
However, this FDA has failed to meet its mission statement and is defined by crisis from persistent drug shortages.
Despite the backdrop of food and product safety issues plaguing your organization, FDA continues to chase nutrition-related policies.
I will tell you what is good for people's health also is understanding the dignity and pride that comes with work.
We can and must do better. It is time for President Biden to take the action necessary to secure our borders.
Catch and release allows for detained illegal immigrants who have blatantly violated and circumvented proper immigration procedures to be released from custody consequence free.
President Biden, with the stroke of a pen, could end catch and release today.
The chaos we continue to see at the border did not just materialize out of thin air.
It is past time to restore the rule of law, secure our borders, and implement solutions to crack down on fentanyl traffickers.
Over the past couple of years, concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion have pervaded our country's institutions.
The most pressing problem today for force readiness is the ongoing struggle with recruitment.
Since stepping into the Oval Office, President Biden and his Administration have pushed their political agenda on our men and women in uniform.
When top defense officials allow politically driven priorities to affect military readiness, the DoD is failing at its job and making us vulnerable on a global stage.
The ONDCP has been on the frontlines of our Nation's battle against drug addiction, and it has had a far-reaching impact on public health and safety in our communities.
However, Congress' authority over the power of the purse is a tremendous responsibility, and we owe it to our constituents to exercise that power judiciously.
This current standard of fiscal accountability is completely unacceptable, and the American taxpayers deserve better.
I would argue that strengthening our military readiness and supporting our allies abroad is one of most important duties we have this Congress.





