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Dear  john,

 

I hope that you and your family are well. This week in Washington, Republicans held hearings to investigate the censorship industrial enterprise, the Biden family’s corruption, and the continuously raging border crisis. We also voted on legislation to end unnecessary national emergencies and a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration for five years. 

 

The Week in Weaponized Government

 

This week, our Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government held a hearing where we scrutinized the federal government's role in censoring Americans, Big Tech's collusion with the government, and the Missouri v. Biden case.

 

One of our witnesses, Emma-Jo Morris, authored the blockbuster story in 2020 revealing the existence of the Hunter Biden laptop and the Biden family’s corruption. Big government and Big Tech worked together to censor the bombshell laptop story, even though the FBI knew that the laptop and its contents were real, verified, and not the result of "foreign misinformation" well in advance of the government’s hack-and leak warnings to industry.

 

The government’s censorship is blatant, and that's by design. Watch my full questioning about the FBI’s knowledge and cover up here: 

Every week, we learn of a new story revealing just how deep the rot runs within the Biden family’s dealings. This week, Senator Chuck Grassley released an FBI document, an FD-1023, memorializing an interview with a confidential human source where the source alleged that Joe Biden was involved in a $5,000,000 bribery scheme with a Burisma executive while he was Vice President. 

 

This week, whistleblowers also testified before the House Oversight Committee, alleging that the Biden administration prevented investigators from doing their jobs looking into this corruption. The IRS whistleblowers also revealed that the Bidens received approximately $17 million from foreign countries. What else could they be selling but access to power?

 

TWEET: New Evidence from Whistleblowers. 

 

As this story unfolds, I will do all in my power to ensure that we use the full authority of Congress to expose and punish these crimes. 

 

Finally, this week, President Trump announced that he is a target of an investigation related to January 6th, and will likely be indicted by the DOJ in the coming weeks. The Biden DOJ’s actions epitomize the dangerous two-tiered, banana republic style approach to justice. I will continue to monitor the developments in this case and fight against the weaponization of the federal government. 

 

TWEET: This is horrible news for the American people. 

 

Open Borders Kill. 

 

Our wide-open southern border is proving to be highly beneficial – to cartels and criminals. Fentanyl deaths, human trafficking, and cartel violence have all grown due to Biden's border crisis. 

 

This week in the House Homeland Security Committee, we continued our investigation of Biden and Mayorkas' deliberate actions to create and exacerbate the current border crisis, holding hearings on the disastrous impact of the administration halting border wall construction and the human cost of these policies. 

 

WATCH: "It literally looks like a military invasion."

 

This isn't just an issue in border states. In a tragic incident close to home, a high school senior in Cornelius recently died after being targeted by fentanyl dealers who were later charged with trafficking felonies.

 

Open borders kill. These deaths are preventable, but the Biden administration refuses to enforce our laws and secure the border. 

 

Fighting Against the Swamp’s Status Quo

 

While the Biden administration continues implementing unjust and unpopular policies by circumventing Congress, some of my Senate colleagues, including Senator Tommy Tuberville, are fighting back. 

 

After the Biden administration decided to use taxpayer funds to cover abortion travel for military members, Senator Tuberville refused to advance military promotions by unanimous consent until Biden stops using federal funds to pay for abortion. 

 

TWEET: Standing with Sen. Tuberville

 

I joined a group of my House colleagues in standing on the Senate floor in support of Tuberville’s stand for life this week. I am also heartened to see Senators JD Vance and Rand Paul using their power to fight against other woke and weaponized policies.

 

TWEET: Democrats are outraged.

 

While news from Washington can often be bleak, many of us still want to restore a government of and for the people.  

 

North Carolina News

 

On Wednesday, a tornado tore through Nash County. While there were thankfully no fatalities, 16 people were injured, and numerous buildings were damaged. I ask you to join me in praying for those impacted.

 

READ: Sixteen Injured From NC Tornado

 

Happy Ending for a Military Family

 

In some better news, our constituent services team in Monroe was able to help recover the military medals and awards for the family of Army Staff Sergeant Joe Wilson Fink, a now-deceased WWII veteran. Sergeant Fink's daughter, Mrs. Nelda Fink Staton, requested my office’s assistance in tracking down his military records to learn more about his service to our country. Sergeant Fink's service records were destroyed in a fire many years ago. It was an honor to assist the family, but even bigger joy to present his family with his awards, including a Purple Heart, a Presidential Unit Citation, and a Bronze Star Medal. Mrs. Staton plans to honor her father's service by preserving his medals and awards in a shadowbox. 

 

My office stands ready to assist with any similar requests or issues you have with a federal agency, no matter how big or small. Thank you to Mrs. Staton for trusting our team with this request and allowing us to share her family's story in our newsletter. 

 

Service Academy Nominations and Internship Applications

 

We've had a great group of interns this summer. As they prepare to go back to school for the fall semester, we are now accepting applications for fall and winter internships in our D.C. and North Carolina offices. All interested applicants should email their resumes to [email protected].

 

We are also now accepting applications for a nomination to the Military Service Academies. For more information and application materials, please visit my website.

 

INFO: Service Academy Nominations

 

Votes This Week 

  • S. 111 – Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act (Passed) –Requires the notice of a proposed rule by a federal agency to include the Internet address of the proposed rule.
  • H.R. 813 – Global Investment in American Jobs Act (Passed) – Requires the Department of Commerce and the Government Accountability Office to conduct an interagency review of U.S. global competitiveness in attracting foreign direct investment from entities based in trusted countries.
  • H.J. Res. 68 – Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on October 27, 2006 (Failed) – Terminates the national emergency declared by President George W. Bush on October 27, 2006, blocking the property of certain persons contributing to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • H. J. Res. 70 – Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 25, 2011 (Failed) – Terminates the national emergency concerning Libya declared by President Barack Obama on February 25, 2011.
  • H.J. Res. 74 – Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on May 16, 2012 (Failed) – Terminates the national emergency declared by President Barack Obama on May 16, 2012, which blocks the property of certain individuals threatening the peace, security or stability of Yemen.
  • H.J. Res. 71 – Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on May 22, 2003 (Failed)– Terminates the national emergency declared by President George W. Bush on May 22, 2003, concerning the stabilization of Iraq.
  • H.J. Res. 79 – Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on May 11, 2004 (Failed) – Terminates the national emergency declared by President George W. Bush on May 11, 2004, which blocked the property of certain persons and export of certain goods to Syria in response to Syria supporting terrorist activity in Iraq, among other activities.
  • H. Con. Res. 57 – Expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel (Passed) – Expresses sense of Congress that Israel is not a racist country, and that United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel.
  • H.R. 3941 – Schools Not Shelters Act (Passed) – Prohibits using the facilities of certain schools that receive federal financial assistance from housing illegal immigrants.
  • H.R. 3935 – Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (Passed) – Reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through Fiscal Year 2028, directs the FAA to hire more air traffic controllers, raises the retirement age of pilots to 67, among other provisions.

Sincerely,
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Rep. Dan Bishop

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