1. The Push for Electric Vehicles. 
2. Service Academy Nominations. 
3. Weekly Roundup.
4. My Contact Information. 

The Biden-Harris Administration's push to mandate electric vehicles (EVs) is shaping up to be a direct attack on the middle class. While EVs are touted by some as the future of transportation, their hefty price tags and reliance on foreign materials paint a different picture.

There are significant downsides to mandating EVs that need to be considered, as requiring electric cars across the board could have detrimental effects on affordability and national security.

First, the cost of electric vehicles is significantly higher than that of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. On average, EVs can be $10,000 to $20,000 more expensive than their gasoline counterparts. This stark price difference places a considerable financial burden on American families, making EVs inaccessible to a large portion of the population.

Second, the materials required for EV batteries are another concerning issue. A large proportion of these materials, such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, are sourced from China, which holds a dominant position in the global supply chain. This dependence on China for critical raw materials raises concerns about national security and economic stability. Should geopolitical tensions rise, the U.S. could face significant disruptions in the supply of these essential materials, driving up costs even further and potentially making vehicles even more unaffordable for Americans.

On Friday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would repeal the EPA's Transportation Emissions Rule which would force costly electric vehicles onto Americans who may not want them. 

Click below to watch my remarks opposing this rule. 

One of the best parts of my job is nominating young people from Wisconsin's Sixth District for our country's military academies. I wish all applicants the best of luck as they seek to attend one of the U.S. Service Academies and serve our country. 

Members of Congress have the authority to nominate candidates for four of the five U.S. service academies: the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, NY. The fifth academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for admission.

Each member of Congress can nominate up to ten candidates for every available slot at these academies in our district. If you would like to request a military academy nomination from our office, please complete the application packet and submit it by October 2, 2024.

Best of luck as you pursue your goal of attending a U.S. service academy and serving our nation!

For further information, click here or contact my Fond du Lac office at 920-907-0624.