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| H.R. 1: For the Politicians Act |
Today, House Democrat leadership, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, passed H.R. 1 on the House floor. For some background, in each Congress, H.R. 1 is reserved for the bill that is the majority party's top goal. In the last Congress, Republicans' top goal was to give sweeping tax cuts to millions of middle-class families around the country in order to allow them keep more of their hard-earned money and help the economy grow.
The Democrats have shown that their top priority is to take power away from the states and ensure the election of Democrat politicians for years to come. H.R. 1, which many call the "For the Politicians Act", will give the federal government total control of elections, while limiting free speech and encouraging taxpayer dollars be used to fund campaigns.
Here are some of the components of the bill:
- This bill creates a 6:1 match on donations $200 or less. This means that if an individual makes a $200 donation to a candidate's campaign, the federal government will also send that campaign $1,200 of taxpayer money to be used for things like negative TV advertisements, bulky campaign mailers and even travel reimbursements for the candidate.
- It also creates a federal voucher system that allots each voter $25 to give to the candidate of their choice. This amounts to $6.3 billion dollars.
- The Federal Election Commission (FEC) currently consists of a bipartisan commission that holds candidates accountable to election laws. H.R. 1 would remove this requirement and make the commission into a partisan weapon.
- This bill will make election fraud even easier, as it allows individuals to register to vote with little to no verification that they are a resident of that jurisdiction.
- H.R. 1 clearly violates Section 1 Article 4 of the Constitution, which outlines separation of powers between the states and the federal government and gives states the right to determine how to administer their elections.
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Each week, members of Congress have the ability to give a "Special Order" speech on the House floor. This week, I reserved this time to speak on a topic that has been in the news recently, but I don't believe has been getting enough coverage.
About a month ago, legislators in New York and Virginia thought it would be a good idea to introduce legislation allowing late-term abortions in their states. New York passed the legislation and Governor Andrew Cuomo signed it into law. Thankfully, Virginia did not pass the bill. That did not, however, excuse the fact that a large number of elected officials believe it's okay for children to be killed until the day they're born.
In the House of Representatives, I recently signed on as a cosponsor of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, H.R. 962. I have always been an ardent defender of pro-life policies and I believe it is imperative that H.R. 962 be brought to the House Floor for a vote immediately to protect babies that survive abortions. Unfortunately, Democratic leadership will not allow a vote on this bill, despite repeated requests by members of Congress.
That is why I used my time on the House floor to speak about the rights of the unborn. To watch the full video, please click here.
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| Resolution Condemning Hatred |
This week, a Democratic member of Congress has once again made anti-Semitic statements to the public. In response, for the second time, the House of Representatives voted on a bill to condemn these remarks, and all hatred toward specific groups of people. I believe that an individual should be judged based on the content of their character and not the color of their skin or their religion.
That is why I votes yes on H. Res. 183.
My goal in Congress is to improve the lives of the residents of Wisconsin's Sixth District, and all Americans. I believe that each member of Congress should keep that sentiment in mind every day and make it their primary goal to expand freedom and economic opportunity for all Americans. Unfortunately, some members still think it is their job to use vile language about broad groups of people. This practice must come to an end. I hope that this resolution will remind members of Congress to use their position to expand freedom, not hate.
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Did you know that Waubeka, WI is the birthplace of Flag Day? I had a great time being where it all began and supporting the National Flag Day Foundation’s annual dinner and auction.
At North Shore Health Care in Cedarburg, the quality of care they provide was only outdone by the quality of people working there!
I support retaining coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, which is why I was happy to speak with the Adult Congenital Heart Association about improving the quality of life for adults with congenital heart problems.
Wisconsin will always be my home. That’s why I was happy to meet with the Wisconsin Counties Association about their individual needs and ways to help them thrive.
Thanks to Steve Etka and Jeff Lyon from Farm First Dairy Cooperative for giving me an important update on Wisconsin’s world-famous dairy industry.
I was glad to meet with the YMCA, who play a vital role in helping our kids develop skills in leadership, responsibility and community service.
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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,
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