Tonight, I proudly voted to end the longest government shutdown in history. This Continuing Resolution will fund: - The Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture, and military construction for a full year - $263.7 billion for mandatory veterans' programs,

As a Marine and Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Veterans Day is personal to me. It’s a time to honor those who put on the uniform and to recommit ourselves to the principles they fought to defend. In a world where threats to our freedom are growing, service

Today marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. For two and a half centuries, Marines have stood ready to defend our nation with courage, honor, and commitment. As a Marine, the father of a Marine, and the grandfather of a Marine, I couldn’t be prouder to

The D.C. Democrats are trying to scare the American people about their healthcare. The fact of the matter is President Trump and Congressional Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts bill to help make healthcare MORE affordable and accessible.

Today marks day 36 of the Democrat Shutdown, making it the longest shutdown in our nation’s history. Families are struggling, veterans and service members face growing uncertainty, workers are missing paychecks, and key programs like SNAP are running out of funds. How much longer

This week, 13,000 air traffic controllers will go unpaid thanks to the Schumer Shutdown. With thousands more FAA employees working without pay, including technicians who repair and maintain equipment, many families are feeling the pain as our aviation infrastructure and safety is

Today I joined my Illinois colleagues, Reps. LaHood and Miller, in demanding our senators reopen the government and end their crippling shutdown. The stakes are too high to play political games with the lives of hardworking Illinoisans.

Coles County mourns the tragic loss of County Board Member Michael Clayton and his wife, Gail, who were killed in a head on collision in Westfield last Friday. Tracy and I are praying for the family during this incredibly difficult time. Along with the sadness comes anger that

The Department of Homeland Security announced this week that President Trump’s administration is on track to shatter historic records by deporting over half a million illegal immigrants by the end of his first year back in office, with another 1.6 million self-deporting. DHS,

If Democrats drag their shutdown past November 1st, nearly 1.9 MILLION Illinoisans – including 729,000 children – could see their SNAP benefits disrupted.

The Democrat Shutdown is costing Illinois more than you think…

Setting the record straight on the D.C. Democrats’ shutdown:

Some Democrat politicians are trying to convince you they didn’t shut the government down over funding for illegal immigrants. However, they’re pushing to repeal key aspects of the Working Families Tax Cuts law. If they succeed, here’s what it means:

Democrats are dragging out their shutdown and pushing to restore $5 billion for woke programs cut by President Trump and Republicans in Congress. Those include: - $135 million in contributions to the World Health Organization - $158 million for the Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission

The D.C. Democrats refused to end their shutdown, even as our active-duty troops were due to miss their paycheck today. In response, President Trump has temporarily redirected existing Pentagon R&D funding to pay men and women in uniform. Big thank you to the President for his

President Trump will posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom today for his tireless work defending freedom, faith, free speech, and the values that make our nation strong. It’s a fitting recognition for a man who had a great impact on a generation of

Reminder: Applications for Military Service Academy nominations through my office close October 31st. It’s an honor to nominate Southern Illinois students to these historic institutions every year. You can learn more about how to apply by calling my office at (217) 240-3170 or by

This morning, the 20 remaining living hostages held by Hamas were freed, a breakthrough that wouldn’t have happened without President Trump’s bold leadership and tireless diplomacy. Israelis, Americans, and the freedom-loving world can breathe a little easier today. Let’s

Today we celebrate #ColumbusDay and honor the courage and determination that charted a new course in history. His spirit of adventure and perseverance continues to inspire Americans to push boundaries and pursue bold ideas.