Fred Keller

I just think we, as policymakers, need to quit demonizing the people we represent that create jobs every day.

Democrats have long been hostile to the independent contractor model, which has offered flexibility and well-paying opportunities to millions of Americans.

In truth, this legislation is a massive power grab meant to substantially increase the Federal government's control over the workforce.

This legislation would then impose crushing penalties on employers for not being able to effectively navigate the maze of red tape it intends to create.

All workers must be paid in full for their work-that is not in question or open for debate.

If Democrats truly care about our people, they will start looking to bolster job creators instead of tearing them down.

What we do not support is weaponizing this Act or any Federal legislation to be used against our country's job creators.

All workers must be paid in full for their work. That is not in question or open for debate.

President Biden and my colleagues on the other side of the aisle refuse to address the glaring source of illicit drugs in our country, the unsecured southern border.

Changing who pays the bill does not make something affordable. All it does is remove choices from people.

Socialized medicine is not only the wrong approach, it would be detrimental to our healthcare system and the patients who rely on it.

Violence on any level is unacceptable. This topic is especially pertinent now as the conflict in Ukraine continues.

I think the Administration should rethink what it has been doing and start putting America first with strong energy policy.

But that effort must go hand-in-hand with strengthening American energy and supporting domestic oil and gas production.

Now is not the time to penalize American energy producers who have the capability to provide the entire world with cleaner energy.

But when you make hyperbolic claims, to just scare people, and it is just about fear...

Every day this Administration seems to create a new problem.

Do Democrats really believe that putting the oil and gas industry out of business will suddenly make China less a polluter?

At what point will Democrats support energy independence for our country, and second, at what point will Democrats stop attacking an American industry?

I hope my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are able to see how their radical Green New Deal policies are hurting all Americans.

We should conduct real oversight of the Biden Administration's disastrous policies that have led to surging gas prices and inflation.

I hope this Committee can return to bipartisan cooperation to ensure these programs truly help injured workers.

The Trump administration made great strides to correct the trust fund's flaws and to revamp the self-insurance process for coal mine operators.

It is just irresponsible and absurd to have a legislative hearing on a bill released only a day before.

Congress needs to be working with agencies to improve services and streamline government operations.