Brian Babin: “This is about protecting the hard-working taxpayer. And so how is that not taxation without representation...”

I thank the gentlewoman and understand her opposition, but her reasons for opposing this amendment are the very reasons that we need this amendment. We have a situation that has been weaponized, that has held up and killed many good…

Four years ago today, 13 brave U.S. service members and 170 civilians were murdered at Abbey Gate in Kabul. It was totally preventable. Biden’s disastrous withdrawal cost American lives.

We should, however, ensure that we authorize CAISI in a manner that does not undermine future progress on the bill.

The 147th Attack Wing at Ellington Field in my district represents exactly why this effort is urgently needed.