House Republicans and the Trump Administration are continuing to deliver results for the American people. Read below about the rescission package sent to us by the White House, which passed the House of Representatives, codifying a portion of the DOGE spending cuts... and more!
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With my support, House Republicans passed the Rescissions Act of 2025. This legislation codifies cuts totaling $9.4 billion in wasteful spending identified by the Trump Administration. The package includes cuts to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), National Public Radio (NPR), and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Rescinded funding included: - $889,000 for electoral reforms and voter education in Kenya
- $1 million for voter ID in Haiti
- $643,000 for LGBTQI+ programs in the Western Balkans
- $567,000 for LBGTQI+ programs in Uganda
- $67,000 for feeding insect powder to children in Madagascar
- $6 million for "Net Zero Cities" in Mexico
- $3 million for Iraqi Sesame Street
- $2.5 million for teaching young children how to make environmentally friendly "reproductive health" decisions
- $135 million in contributions to the World Health Organization (WHO) that wishes to usurp American sovereignty
- $8 million for the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) which is anti-Israel
- $158 million from the Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission (UNIFIL), which has been fraught with waste and abuse, as evident by its abject failure to contain Hezbollah
- $83 million from the UN Development Program (UNDP)
- $33 million from the UN Population Fund (UNFPA)
- $3 million for circumcision, vasectomies, and condoms in Zambia
- $5.1 million to strengthen the “resilience" of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer global movements
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Israel continues to conduct preemptive military strikes against Iran’s nuclear program in an all-out effort to defend itself against the regime’s efforts to wipe Israel off the face of the Earth with nuclear weapons. Israel has long been in a fight for its survival, and their strikes are a necessary step to protect peace and stability in the region. America stands with our ally. The President and his administration have made it clear the U.S. military was not involved in these most recent strikes. Nevertheless, Iran’s relentless pursuit to become a nuclear threat, while proliferating and funding terrorism around the globe, demands the United States continue to work in close coordination with Israel and our other partners and allies in the region to ensure Iran does not — and can not — produce nuclear weapons. Iran has a long history of targeting Americans, including in Iraq over the years, and it will not be tolerated. During this uncertain time, I am praying for the people of Israel, for our troops, and for the safety and strength of the American people.
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed my bipartisan legislation, H.R. 2390, the Maritime Supply Chain Security Act, to enhance port infrastructure and bolster national security. H.R. 2390 clarifies eligible uses of the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) funds to include the replacement of Chinese port hardware and software, most notably Chinese cranes and the software used to operate them. A September 2024 Report by the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party unveiled deep vulnerabilities at our nation’s ports. These vulnerabilities are largely due to Chinese-owned port infrastructure. The report states, “The U.S. maritime sector is dangerously reliant on equipment and technology that has been produced, manufactured, assembled, or installed in the PRC, including ship-to-shore cranes, container handling equipment, and various other critical maritime infrastructure components.” Our country’s ports serve a critical role in our national supply chain, moving millions of tons of goods each year, facilitating trade that supports American businesses and consumers across the country. Any disruption to these supply chains results in increased costs for American families and shortages of essential goods. For economic and national security reasons we must ensure our maritime infrastructure is not only state of the art and efficient but also secure from foreign threats. You can watch my full remarks above.
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Liliana Arroyo Contreras of North Brunswick High School visited Capitol Hill recently where she was honored for winning the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for North Carolina’s Seventh District. I am always incredibly impressed by the talent displayed by students across North Carolina’s 7th Congressional District. This year we are fortunate to feature Liliana’s artwork in the Halls of Congress. Not only does her artistic ability shine through in her work “Black and White,” so does her understanding of the complexities of wartime. I’m grateful for Liliana's hard work and talent to make the halls of Congress even more special! About the Congressional Art Competition: Each spring since 1982, a nationwide high school art competition is sponsored by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students (9-12th grade) who reside or attend school in North Carolina's Seventh District. The winning artist’s work is displayed for one year in the Cannon Tunnel, a pedestrian walkway leading to the U.S. Capitol. In addition, the first place winner receives airfare for two to Washington, D.C. where they can view their artwork, connect with other winners from across the country, and participate in a celebratory reception honoring their achievement.
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I've been made aware of a nationwide surge in fraudulent text messages in which scammers impersonate the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). These messages falsely claim recipients owe unpaid fines, fees, or tolls. They are sent randomly in an attempt to steal personal and financial information.
What to do if you receive a message you think may be a scam: - Do NOT click on any links in the text message.
- Do NOT provide any personal or payment information.
- Delete the message immediately.
Please note: The State of North Carolina does not collect payments through unsolicited text messages, instant messages, or emails.
If you receive a text message claiming to be about unpaid fines, fees, or tolls that you suspect is a scam, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
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Second Lady Usha Vance announced her Summer Reading Challenge! To participate, students must read 12 books this summer, fill out the reading log, and submit for a prize! This challenge is for students kindergarten through 8th grade. Participants will also be entered into a raffle for a special trip to visit Washington, D.C.! The Summer Reading Challenge ends September 5, 2025. You can download the form to participate here.
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For this week's good news story, I want to highlight Ernie Garbade, of Wilmington, who recently celebrated his 102nd birthday. Born in Germany in 1923, he moved to the U.S. in 1929—a move he believes saved his life due to World War II. Surrounded by family, Garbade shared his secret to a long life, "Don't sweat the small stuff. Relax, it’ll pass." Happy birthday Ernie!
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"Never regret anything that made you smile." — Mark Twain |
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