Last week, I traveled back to Washington, D.C., as the House of Representatives stood in session. 

Just days ago, thousands of pro-life Americans peacefully gathered in our nation's capital to advocate for the unborn. As radical leftists in Congress aim to eliminate the Hyde Amendment, bipartisan legislation which restricts tax dollars from funding abortions, the fight to defend the right to life has never been more critical. As the 49th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision just passed, I remain committed to protecting the unborn and the sanctity of life. Roe must go.  

The American people stand crippled in fear thanks to the violent crime wave sweeping the nation, caused in part by the intended policies of the radical left to be soft on crime and allow career criminals on the streets to prey on innocent Americans. Major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York are experiencing record crime, chaos, and a depleted police budget. As elected officials embrace the 'Defund the Police' movement and District Attorney's refuse to prosecute, the people suffer the most with violence, upheaval, and unease. While liberal officials across the nation prioritize arresting Americans without vaccination cards, innocent people are being attacked, murdered, and mugged. President Biden's refusal to address this crime surge further enables criminals and completely ignores the real concerns people face throughout the nation.  

Last week, the nation watched President Biden's first solo press conference at the White House in 300 days. President Biden offered little comment on the record-high inflation paralyzing America's middle class and made no references to the ongoing humanitarian crisis at the southern border, among serval over troubles. One of the most disturbing comments from the president was when he stated that he had zero regrets about the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan that left 13 service members killed and hundreds more in the region either dead or injured. That should be his biggest regret. While the president would like to take a victory lap after his first year in office—he cannot escape reality. The reality is that lower and middle-class Americans feel the pain of inflation, our border is wide open, more Americans are dead due to COVID-19, and our enemies are taking advantage of us around the globe. I want you to know you have a fighter in Congress, and I'll work tirelessly to ensure that the radical left fails in their ruthless attempt to transform America fundamentally. 

Continue reading below for legislative highlights, community events, and must-see interviews! 

The 49^th anniversary of Roe v. Wade serves as a dark & grim reminder of the 60+ million lives lost due to abortion.

The right to life is fundamental and worthy of fierce protection. I remain committed to being a voice for the innocent and championing #ProLife policies in Congress.

Roe Must Go!

Amid the power pendulum swinging from the America First policies of the Trump-Pence Administration, to that of the Biden-Harris Administration, I hoped for the best—and still do—but nearly every action of this administration has cataclysmically failed. 

For a full recap of Biden's year of failure, click here.

As a reminder, I'm hosting a Town Hall in Naples tomorrow, January 25th. 

Join me at the Vineyards Community Park at 6PM to receive a congressional update, hear how key legislative measures in Washington will impact Southwest Florida, and more. 

For event details, please visit my congressional website.

As a proud & fierce defender of the unborn, I'm proud to have earned an A+ rating from the Susan B. Anthony List for championing pro-life policies during my first year in Congress. 

I will ALWAYS defend the right to life. 

For more information on pro-life legislation & initiatives in Congress, visit the Susan B. Anthony National Pro-Life Scorecard.

President Biden blocking American fuel development has created a historic & burdensome energy crisis.

I’m proud to Co-Sponsor Rep. Ted Budd's (R-NC) Strategically Lowering Gas Prices Act which restricts Biden from using America's emergency fuel supply in response to his failed policies.

H.R 6297 - Strategically Lowering Gas Prices Act

I'm proud to Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Keller's (R-PA) bipartisan Federal Prisons Accountability Act to strengthen congressional oversight, add a system of checks and balances, and bring much-needed reform to the Federal Prisons Bureau.

H.R. 6403 - Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022

COVID-19 lockdowns have impacted every American—both physically & mentally.

I’m proud to join Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC) and sign on to his letter to the National Institute of Health's Acting Director, Lawrence Tabak, to thoroughly examine the long-term impact of the Democrats’ restrictive policies have caused the American public.

Click here to read more on this significant initiative.

ICYMI: I sat down with John Bachman on Newsmax last week to discuss President Biden's disastrous press conference, the Democrats failed attempt to eliminate the filibuster and more. 

Click below to watch the full interview: 

It was great to join 'Varney & Co.' last week to discuss the growing support of conservative policies within Hispanic-American communities, Florida's successful response to battling COVID-19, and more. 

Watch the full interview by clicking below:

"Members should not trade at all, period."

For Members of Congress to make a profit off of the market, while having access to privileged information as a public policy marker, is unethical and counterproductive to the constituents we were elected to serve.

Read more on this bipartisan-supported issue in the Washington Examiner.