Dear Friend,

Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update.

On behalf of our family, I want to wish you a Happy Easter and Passover. I hope you take time to celebrate with family and friends.

As President Ronald Reagan once said, "Observing the rites of Passover and Easter, we're linked in time to the ancient origins of our values and to the unborn generations who will still celebrate them long after we're gone."

On Thursday, I joined “Mornings with Maria” on Fox Business to discuss President Donald J. Trump's push for a “big, beautiful” tax reform bill—and why it’s critical we get it done. I also called out the madness of Senator Van Hollen prioritizing a MS-13-linked illegal immigrant over protecting the wellbeing of Americans.

It’s time to refocus on what matters: economic growth, public safety, and putting our America First. Click here or below to watch my interview.

Tuesday was Tax Day, and we were reminded of the real risk American families face if Congress fails to extend President Donald J. Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

Passed in 2017, the TCJA delivered the largest middle-class tax cut in U.S. history, reduced taxes for the lowest-income Americans by 10%, and drove the fastest two-year growth in real wages in two decades—all while helping lower wealth inequality.

If Congress allows these tax cuts to expire, a family of four in Pennsylvania will be forced to pay an additional $1,491 in taxes each year.

Additionally, small businesses would benefit by the extension of several provisions, like 100% bonus depreciation and the section 199A small business deduction, which would allow for greater reinvestment and growth for these businesses.

House Republicans are fighting to extend the TCJA and keep life affordable for hardworking American families.

Later, I stopped by Newsmax’s “Wake Up America.” Senator Van Hollen never reached out to his own constituent, Patty Morin, after her daughter Rachel was brutally murdered in Maryland by an illegal immigrant. And instead of standing with Patty and other Angel Moms, he’s flying to El Salvador to advocate for another illegal immigrant—one with MS-13 ties and a history of domestic abuse.

Talk about a misappropriation of priorities and being completely out of touch with America. Click here or below to watch.

Democrats are lost. Coming off of their crushing defeat last November, they still have not found their footing. Proving they are out-of-touch with the American public... and also the truth. This week's latest example comes from Janet Yellen who opined on the economy. Does she ever get tired of being so wrong?

Janet Yellen, April 14, 7:33AM: “Perhaps it’s to bring back American manufacturing, but I really think that’s a pipe dream and not something that is likely to be accomplished.”

Nvidia Announcement, April 14, 9:02AM: “For the first time, Nvidia’s supercomputers will be built entirely in the U.S. – working with leading manufacturing partners to design and build factories.”

Click here or below to watch.

This week, I joined the “The Bob Cordaro Show” on WILK Newsradio. I shared highlights from yesterday’s agriculture roundtable with Secretary Brooke Rollins, where we heard directly from local producers about the challenges and opportunities facing Pennsylvania farmers. We also discussed President Trump’s latest pro-growth policies, the disgraceful arson attack at the Governor’s residence, and several other key issues impacting our nation. Click here or below to listen.

IN NEWS YOU WON’T HEAR IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA: President Trump hosted Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele earlier this week at the White House, where they’ll showcase their historic partnership to make the world a safer place.

Thanks to the two leaders, scores of violent illegal immigrant killers, rapists, gang members, and other sick criminals have been swiftly taken off our streets.

Here is a tiny sample of the cold-blooded criminals deported to El Salvador:

• Jorge Luis Guerrero-Quintero, a Venezuelan national and confirmed Tren de Aragua gang member, convicted of raping a 14-year-old girl, second-degree assault with intent to cause physical injury, second-degree menacing with a weapon, and criminal possession of a weapon.
• Kerwin Arturo Leal-Estrada, a Venezuelan national and confirmed Tren de Aragua gang member, whose social media accounts show him displaying gang tattoos and signs, holding firearms, and revealing an apparent gunshot wound.
• Jorge Luis Zerpa-Belancourt, a Venezuelan national and confirmed Tren de Aragua gang member, convicted on making false statements, making terroristic threats, domestic battering, interfering with emergency communications, and theft.
• Jose Lopez-Cruz, a Salvadoran national and confirmed MS-13 gang member, with a previous conviction for felony assault when he was arrested and charged with multiple counts of felony assault, reckless endangerment, concealing a dangerous weapon, minor in possession of a firearm, and dangerous weapon with intent.
• Anderson Jose Querales-Martinez, a Venezuelan national and confirmed Tren de Aragua gang member, convicted on felony assault causing reckless and serious bodily injury with a deadly weapon.
• Miguel Angel Fuentes-Lopez, a Salvadoran national and confirmed MS-13 gang member, convicted on three counts of assault in the second degree, assault of a corrections employee, and probation violations.
• New York Post: 11 more violent illegal migrants — including 7 Tren de Aragua gangbangers — deported from US to El Salvador over the weekend

They’re not alone. As part of separate operations, a litany of violent criminals — including dangerous MS-13 gang leaders, Tren de Aragua gang members, and some of El Salvador’s most wanted criminals — have been deported to the country:

• César Humberto López-Larios, a Salvadoran national and one of the MS-13 gang’s original “Twelve Apostles of the Devil.”
• Elmer Concepcion Romero Yanes, a Salvadoran national convicted of homicide.
• Keivis Jesus Arrechedera Vasquez, a Venezuelan national and Tren de Aragua gang leader with pending drug charges.
• Carlos Alvarenga Guillen, a Salvadoran national convicted of rape and aggravated assault of a minor.
• Felipe Gomez, a Salvadoran national convicted of homicide.
• Leandro Herado Zambrano, a Venezuelan national and Tren de Aragua gang member with pending charges for kidnapping and assault.
• Rafael Mejia, a Salvadoran national convicted of child molestation and multiple lewd acts with a child.
• Brayant Silva Rauseo, a Venezuelan national and self-admitted Tren de Aragua gang member.
• Lino Perez Delgado, a Salvadoran national convicted of sexual assault of a minor.
• Jose Morales-Hernandez, a Salvadoran national convicted of homicide and negligent manslaughter.
• Elmer Escobar Gonzalez, a Salvadoran national convicted of sexual assault.
• Jose Medrano Hernandez, a Salvadoran national convicted of aggravated sexual abuse of a child.
• Alejandro Ramos, a Salvadoran national convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor under age 13 and aggravated assault.
• Maiker Espinoza Escalona, a Venezuelan national and Tren de Aragua gang member convicted of prostitution and human trafficking.
• Ricardo Jaramillo Labrador, a Venezuelan national and Tren de Aragua gang member convicted of unlawful detention and disorderly conduct.
• Victor Ortega-Burbano, a Venezuelan national and Tren de Aragua gang member with pending charges for discharge of a firearm and theft.

President Trump and Congressional Republicans are committed to securing our borders and prioritizing national security. The American people voted for secure borders, safe streets, and law and order last November. President Trump is delivering on his promises.

Around the District:

On Monday, I spent the morning at Talview Farms in Lebanon, to tour a local, family-owned dairy operation that plays an important part in supporting Pennsylvania’s thriving dairy industry.

Alongside Chairman G.T. Thompson, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, and Senator Dave McCormick, I met with Stacey and Brent Copenhaver, the owners of Talview Farms. I heard directly about the realities of life on the farm—from the challenges of running a modern dairy operation to the contributions they make to both the local economy and American agriculture.

We’re working together to advance the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, commonsense legislation that expands students' access to nutritious milk and strengthens family farms like Talview across the country.

My second stop of the day was Bell & Evans in Fredericksburg, where I joined Secretary of Agriculture Rollins, Senator McCormick, Congressman Thompson, and Congressman Bresnahan for a tour of the facility. Bell & Evans, a family-run operation known for its organic, hormone-free, antibiotic-free chicken, has been a staple in the community for decades and employs 1,800 residents.

We discussed the challenges facing the poultry industry, including bird flu prevention, and heard from owner Scott Sechler and his family about the measures they’re taking to mitigate these outbreaks.

Thank you to Scott and the entire Bell & Evans team for welcoming us and for building one of the most innovative and respected poultry operations in the country.

Later, I hosted a productive agriculture roundtable in Myerstown with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Rollins, Senator McCormick, Chairman Thompson, Congressman Bresnahan, and State Senator Chris Gebhard.

We met with local producers and ag leaders to discuss the issues that matter most to Pennsylvania farmers—overregulation, trade access, risk management, dairy pricing reform, labor shortages, and more.

This was about listening and delivering results. Together with Secretary Rollins and our congressional partners, we’re advancing President Trump’s pro-farmer agenda to support small farms, strengthen food security, and ensure agriculture remains a cornerstone of Pennsylvania’s economy.

Thank you to all the farmers and producers who participated—and for feeding our Commonwealth and our country.

Additionally, Secretary Rollins was asked about federal funding for food for Pennsylvanians in need. This question came after Governor Josh Shapiro has repeatedly stated that federal cuts were going to cause people to suffer. Secretary Rollins was very upset and stated that, although she has respect for Governor Shapiro, what he is stating about that issue is false and that he’s playing a political game. There is currently over $17 million in available funding for food banks. Secretary Rollins is professional, articulate, smart, and knows the facts. What is particularly disgraceful about Governor Shapiro's asserting these falsehoods is that he is blaming President Trump for cutting funding for food for hungry Pennsylvanians. The truth is that there is strong reason to believe that Governor Shapiro is the one playing games with it

Spent the afternoon in Lancaster County at the Bank of Bird-in-Hand, a community bank built around serving the unique needs of rural Pennsylvania, including the Amish and Mennonite communities.

From flexible ag lending programs to their “Gelt Bus”, a fully-equipped mobile bank that brings financial services directly to farms and small businesses—this is a great example of how local institutions step up to strengthen access to capital for the people who feed and fuel our country.

I had a great discussion with Secretary Rollins, Senator McCormick, Congressman Lloyd Smucker, Congressman Thompson, and the Bank of Bird-in-Hand’s President & CEO, Lori Maley, on how we can support rural lenders, modernize farm financing, and keep Pennsylvania agriculture strong.

On Thursday, I met with the Wells Fargo team, including their CFO, Mike Santomassimo, at their NYC office to discuss ways to strengthen access to capital, improve small business lending, and ensure families and entrepreneurs have the financial tools they need to succeed.

As Chairman of the Financial Services Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee, I’m committed to ensuring our financial institutions are working for the people by expanding capital access, supporting small business growth, and protecting consumers from burdensome regulations and unfair practices so that more Americans can build lasting financial security in today’s economy.

My second stop in New York City was a visit with MetLife and their Executive Vice President, Head of Retirement and Income Solutions, Graham Cox.

We had a great discussion about how to make it easier for hardworking Americans to save for retirement — from ensuring nonprofit employees are treated fairly, to providing clear rules for life insurance.

In Washington, I’ll keep working to advance policies that make saving easier, lower costs, and protect American consumers.

I sat down with Bank of America leaders Robert Munsey, Liz Everett Krisberg, and Sruthi Prabu for a wide-ranging discussion on the financial landscape—from capital markets and consumer behavior to regulatory reform and financial innovation.

We covered the impact of our deficit on treasury markets and the importance of getting financial rules right—especially as we look at Basel III implementation and encouraging engagement in Treasury Markets.

I also appreciated hearing from the Bank of America Institute about current consumer spending trends, credit conditions, and deposit flows.

Insightful perspectives from one of the world’s largest financial institutions as we continue our work on the Financial Services Committee to ensure competitive markets and increased access to capital.

May God continue to bless our nation. I look forward to seeing you soon,

Dan Meuser
https://www.meuserforcongress.com/