Bill to Support Immigrant Self Sufficiency

This week, I introduced H.R. 848, which will require an individual to be a U.S. citizen in order to receive welfare benefits, such as Medicare, Medicaid and SNAP. We need to clean up the welfare system so those who really do need help get it, but those who are able to work, should. It is estimated that H.R. 848 would save taxpayers $60 billion in its first year.

H.R. 848 will not only prevent non U.S. citizens from taking advantage of our welfare system, but it will also encourage more hard-working immigrants to come to America legally so that they too can enjoy the services offered to us as citizens of the United States.

A study published in 2015 shows that both legal and illegal immigrant households take advantage of the welfare system far more than native-born households. Moreover, Politifact confirms that half of immigrant families receive some form of welfare.

I believe this legislation provides a better strategy to support immigrant self-sufficiency and protect taxpayers. I look forward to continuing my work to clean up the welfare system.

Veterans Update

This week, the U.S. Department of Labor announced on January 31, 2019, that the application period is open for job creators to apply for the HIRE Vets Medallion Award.

This great program recognizes small businesses, non-profit organizations, and large companies for their leadership in recruiting, employing, and retaining America’s veterans.

I support this program as it gives our nation's decorated veterans an opportunity for employment and professional development.

For more information on the program, visit HireVets.gov.

This week, I along with 20 colleagues, sent this letter to Arlington National Cemetery requesting visitors be allowed to bring American flags to honor their fallen family members.

Border Security

Check out my speech on border security delivered on the House floor this past week.

I took this picture during my trip to Arizona and added some stats the border patrol agents gave us.

Weekly Roundup

This past Sunday, we recognized Holocaust Remembrance Day. Let us honor and remember all the men, women and children who suffered during the Holocaust and in the years after.

Always a pleasure to see Sheboygan Falls Mayor Randy Meyer and his wife Tammy at the Kohler-Sheboygan Falls Fire Department Brat Fry!

This week, we had our first Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing, where we questioned experts on how we can lower drug prices.

I can confidently say, the state of Oshkosh is strong! As we learned from public officials at the Oshkosh State of the Community Address.

Contact Me

As your congressman, I’m here to serve you. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to my offices in Fond du Lac and Washington. If you enjoyed this newsletter be sure to forward it to your family and friends so they can stay informed on what I’m doing in Washington and the 6th District.

Sincerely,

Member of Congress