Recently, I spoke with a young man and his father in Wisconsin. The young man was in his early-mid 30s and severely physically disabled. But, he was a very sharp guy. For years, he was employed at a work center, which is equipped to employ workers with disabilities. The young man I spoke with told me that he loved going into work and earning a paycheck. Recently, however, he was forced out of his job and though he was in good spirits when I spoke with him, his father told me that he was crushed when he lost his job.

I have toured nearly every work center in Wisconsin's Sixth District and this story is not unique. I know a young woman with a disability named Yael. She has a job in a work center and at a retail store. When I ask her which job she likes better, she tells me she likes her job at the work center because "that's where all my friends are".

This week at a House Education and Labor Committee hearing, I asked experts about how recent attacks on work centers have put employment choice and opportunity for workers with disabilities at risk. Testimony from one of the witnesses, Mr. Shayne Roos, demonstrates how these actions lead to significant job loss for people with disabilities.

Last weekend, I gave the commencement speech at the Lakeshore Technical college graduation in Cleveland, WI. Congratulations to all of the graduates!

I met with the Wisconsin Society of Anesthesiologists about returning power to patients in health care decisions, as well as improving access to medical attention in rural areas.

This group of Wisconsin Realtors, many from the 6th district, came to my Washington, D.C. office to give me an update on the industry and how we can build upon it.

When it was being debated, lawmakers wore yellow roses to show support for the 19th Amendment. Tuesday marked the 100th anniversary of this landmark amendment passing the House, so I showed my support for women’s suffrage with the same yellow rose.

I’m always glad when ABATE Wisconsin rides out to Washington, D.C. to talk about motorcycle rights and safety.

It was a pleasure to be an honorary host of the Girl Scouts & Congress Sweet Success Event in Washington, D.C. These young women are learning valuable leadership skills and have bright futures ahead of them!