Our system of checks and balances was created by our Founding Fathers to prevent one branch of government from having more power over another. By having all three branches work together, Americans are given an equal voice in government.

Unfortunately, on numerous occasions, President Biden has issued Executive actions to institute policies unilaterally from the Oval office, even when their constitutionality is questionable. The reckless spending and federal overreach of the Biden Administration has led our country down the wrong path, and the overwhelming majority of Americans are rightfully worried for the country's future.

This week, the House took steps to place a much-needed check on the President's executive actions that are driving inflation and costing taxpayers. There is still plenty of work to do, but our legislation, the REINS Act, will hold the Biden administration accountable and put our country back on the right track by restoring the power of the American people back in Washington.

The REINS Act prevents excessive overreach by the White House through the reaffirmation of the legislative authority of Congress in the federal rulemaking process. Specifically, it requires every new “major rule” proposed by federal agencies to be approved by both Houses of Congress before going into effect. A “major rule” is defined as:

• Any federal rule or regulation that may result in: an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more;
• A major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, government industries, government agencies, or geographic regions;
• Or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises.

When I travel the Sixth District, I frequently hear from small business owners who are frustrated by the amount the government intrudes on the work of their businesses.

It is clear that regulatory overreach has hindered the growth and innovation of Wisconsin manufacturers, costing us new jobs and pushing business overseas. While large corporations have the manpower and resources to comply with heavy-handed government regulations, it is the smaller businesses that suffer most from their consequences.

Wisconsin needs less red tape, not more.

During this week's House Oversight Committee hearing, I asked for details regarding how excess regulations are hurting Wisconsin manufacturers.

As a member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, I am working to promote alternatives to conventional four-year university that often leave students with mountains of student loan debt.

In many places, community colleges offer students the ability to take classes in pursuit of a four-year degree for less money. Rather than immediately attend a four-year university, some community colleges allow students to remain local following high school and earn credits that can be transferred to a larger institution after two years. This path can be a great benefit to students because they can work toward a four-year degree without taking on enormous, burdensome student loans.

We need to explore how this path can be incorporated nationwide to lower overall college costs.

Happy National Dairy Month, Wisconsin!

Our State's world-class dairy industry puts food on the table for families nationwide and plays an integral role in our economy.

I’m proud to represent the many hardworking, family dairy farmers and processors across America's Dairyland in the Sixth District.

Fond du Lac Walleye Weekend brings families and communities together for fun festivities all weekend long. It was lovely to see so many familiar faces, including folks from the Fond du Lac Knights of Columbus and Fond du Lac Noon Kiwanis!

Thank you to the volunteer-run Beechwood Fire Department for all you do to protect families and community members throughout Beechwood. I enjoyed spending time with you all at last week’s picnic in Adell!