I commend him for his service, which serves as an inspiration to us all.

I am honored to recognize Sam Dougherty whose continued service and dedication to serving others represents the best of our armed forces.

Their long‑term commitment to strengthening Jackson County through strategic planning, strong partnerships, and a focus on quality of life continues to deliver meaningful results for families, businesses, and the future of our community.

Foreign adversaries, especially the People’s Republic of China, remain a threat to America.

These intelligent robots made with components from AGIBOT could pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. companies, infrastructure, and national security.

However, the Great Lakes have faced various challenges over the years, threatening our fisheries, economy, and recreational opportunities for Michigan families.

As Michiganders, we all understand the vital role the Great Lakes play in our livelihood and way of life.

With this recognition, the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce has once again shown why our community is such a powerful engine for innovation, collaboration, and local growth.

By advancing bipartisan solutions, we can ensure that future generations enjoy the same world‑class fisheries and natural treasures we cherish today.

On this upcoming National Hire a Veteran Day, I encourage employers across our district to consider the unmatched value veterans bring to their organizations.

When we hire veterans, we strengthen our communities, our economy, and our future.

Our nation's veterans have sacrificed so much for our freedoms, and we must ensure they have every opportunity to succeed when transitioning into civilian life.

On National Parents' Day, we celebrate the parents who nurture curiosity at home, advocate for their children at school, and work tirelessly to ensure every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Americans shouldn't have to rely on outdated paper notices to learn about their health benefits. This proposal gives workers and their families timely, easy access to information about their health benefits, while reducing unnecessary…

Educational success is greatest when parents’ voices are welcomed and respected, and I remain committed to ensuring that parents are involved in the key choices affecting their children at school.

Last year, Committee Republicans urged the Department of Labor to make electronic delivery the default for health plan disclosures because it would lower costs while improving access to important information. I'm pleased the Department has…

Supporting parental rights means ensuring every family stays informed, engaged, and empowered in their child’s learning journey.

Federal workers who are navigating an injury deserve timely, honest, and compassionate care—not to become the target of fraud.

Students, families, and small businesses rely on internet connectivity each day, and we can’t allow rural America to get left behind in today’s digital age.

We must develop a national strategy to streamline our efforts and deliver high-speed broadband across the country.

I am proud to see the subcommittee consider my legislation, the bipartisan PLAN for Broadband Act, which would increase coordination among all relevant federal agencies so we can close the digital divide.

The SAVE and Protect America Act will help restore American greatness by protecting and strengthening our homeland and bolstering our election integrity.

It also prioritizes investment in the forces and capabilities needed to strengthen deterrence and improve military readiness to maintain a strong U.S. posture.

The legislation enhances the quality of life for servicemembers by increasing their pay by 5 to 7 percent, as well as improving housing, education, and access to childcare for military families.