Last week, I introduced the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Elimination Act. This legislation would repeal the outdated and ineffective Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). For decades, this program has failed the very people it claims to help, while lining the pockets of politically connected developers, banks, and bureaucrats.

LIHTC is a prime example of government waste. The federal government covers up to 70% of construction costs for private developers, many of whom use these subsidies to build luxury units that do little to help low-income Americans. Meanwhile, taxpayers are left holding the bag.

Despite its intentions, LIHTC delivers poor results: only 24% of its funding actually reaches low-income households in the form of rent savings. The rest enriches special interests and fuels a bloated housing bureaucracy.

It’s time to stop throwing billions at a broken system. The elimination of LIHTC will save taxpayers $69.1 billion over a ten-year period and allow us to refocus on real solutions that actually reduce housing costs for American families, like cutting red tape and lifting barriers to construction.

More on the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Elimination Act HERE.

Last week, the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a hearing on protecting the rights and freedoms of independent contractors, who overwhelmingly prefer their flexible work model over traditional employment.

Unfortunately, politicians continue to push harmful policies like California's AB5, which has already forced the state to carve out over 100 exemptions due to its damaging effects. Following California's lead, the Biden administration attempted to take that failed model nationwide, threatening the livelihoods and freedom of millions.

A nationwide reclassification of independent contractors could cost up to $57 billion, stifling innovation and shrinking the workforce.

We need solutions that support flexibility and stability. Portable benefits would allow independent workers to access health care, retirement, and childcare benefits without sacrificing freedom or control over their careers.

States are already exploring these commonsense options. It’s time Washington caught up.

Watch my questioning HERE.

Later in the week, the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a hearing examining the harmful effects of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

DEI pushes a divisive ideology that values group identity over individual merit, often fostering discrimination, suppressing free speech, and increasing the cost of college. DEI bureaucracies drain funds from academic programs and are often used to silence dissenting viewpoints.

Worse yet, DEI programs are frequently cloaked in antisemitic rhetoric and hostile towards intellectual diversity.

Despite recent progress under the Trump administration, many universities are simply rebranding DEI efforts under new names. These programs must be held accountable.

Find the full hearing recap HERE.

On Monday, I spent Memorial Day honoring the heroes who gave everything for our country.

We paused to reflect on their courage, their sacrifice, and the freedom they fought to protect. With deepest gratitude, we remember - and we thank you.

I had a fantastic time at the Brat Barn with the Berlin Rotary Club in Green Lake, Wisconsin last weekend.

I'm grateful for the warm conversations - and of course the signature brats. There's nothing better than spending the holiday surrounded by an incredible community. 

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