Chat today?Friend, Today from 2-3PM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will be hosting a twitter chat about the opioid crisis using the hashtag #OpioidAwareChat and you’re invited to share your thoughts and ask questions. On hand will be the directors from NIH, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the N... READ MORE
3 prioritiesFriend, Today, the Republican Study Committee (a conservative congressional caucus that I'm a member of) held a press conference on 3 of our top priorities heading into the fall: repealing Obamacare, reforming the tax code, and securing the border. Repeal. Reform. Secure. We're calling on all Republ... READ MORE
Promise keptFriend – Check out this must-read article in the Washington Examiner today about how President Trump is delivering on his promise to roll back costly, unnecessary regulations. Congress has already partnered with the president to roll back 14 regulations this year. The good news for American taxpayer... READ MORE
16 years later …“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil for you are with me.” In his address to a nation in shock after the terrorist attacks on September 11, President George W. Bush invoked these powerful words of peace from Psalm 23. He told the millions watching around the ... READ MORE
Wenstrup Statement on H.R. 601 - the Hurricane Supplemental, Debt Limit, Continuing Appropriations, and Flood Insurance PackageWashington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Wesntrup (OH-02) released the following statement after voting "no" on H.R. 601 – the Hurricane Supplemental, Debt Limit, Continuing Appropriations, and Flood Insurance Package: "I support providing disaster relief for the American families impacted by rece... READ MORE
ReliefFriend, Our fellow Americans in Texas and Louisiana saw devastation that’s unimaginable – personal possessions gone, homes destroyed, and towns flooded. People across the country rushed to their aid, providing assistance through donations of money and supplies, as well as their time volunteering. Wh... READ MORE
Wenstrup Statement on DACADACA was a controversial and unconstitutional executive mandate. What we need is legislative action, which comes from the American people through their representatives in Congress. While it has long been, and still is, my position that our top priorities should be securing our porous southern border... READ MORE
In this togetherFriend, The United States accounts for about 1/4 of the estimated number of drug-related deaths worldwide, including overdose deaths. Overdose deaths in the U.S. more than tripled during the period of 1999-2015, from 16,849 to 52,404. The U.S. averages 120 drug overdose deaths per day. Today is Inte... READ MORE
4 Photos from AustraliaFor over 70 years, Australia and the United States have been staunch allies, dating back to the height of World War II. Since then, Australia has fought in at least five wars alongside the United States of America. Australian troops have fought and died alongside ours in Iraq, where I served, and el... READ MORE
HeroesFriend, In case you missed it, take a look at this New York Times article about the work we are doing in the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Our actions speak for themselves. We’ve dedicated our time to addressing the challenges that our veterans face across the board, including access to healthc... READ MORE |
