It was a busy week, but I’m back to keep you in the loop on how I am fighting for our conservative values.
This week, I joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing the Safeguarding American Value-Added Exports (SAVE) Act to promote the protection of common names in the 2023 Farm Bill. Due in part to the European Union's misuse and abuse of its geographical indications, U.S. exporters are prohibited from using certain names like parmesan or bologna, giving Europeans a leg up on American producers. Our bill will direct USDA Foreign Agricultural Services (FAS) to protect common names from unfair trade practices, securing an overseas market for American food.
The House passed three resolutions in honor of National Police Week. These bills address key issues concerning federal law enforcement officers and the defunding of local law enforcement. Of course, the majority of Democrats voted against these bills. I called out my colleagues on the left, who falsely claimed these bills undermine law enforcement, by highlighting their support for defunding the police. In truth, these bills support our heroes in uniform. They aim to deport illegal aliens who assault police, allow law enforcement officers to purchase their retired service weapons, and express gratitude for local law enforcement while condemning defunding efforts.
And finally, I couldn’t ask for a better Mother’s Day present than the birth of a grandchild! Wilder joined our family last weekend, and I was blessed to be able to meet him before going to D.C. this week.
