‌ ‌ WEEKLY UPDATE October 14th, 2022 Dear Kansas friends, Thank you for your interest in receiving my newsletter. Please feel free to share this with your friends and family. Taking Action to Stop the Flow of Fentanyl into our Communities Last week, House Republicans tried to force a vote on the HALT Fentanyl Act. This bill would permanently schedule fentanyl analogs as Schedule I substances and strengthen law enforcement’s ability to prosecute fentanyl traffickers. 220 Democrats blocked it. Chamber Manufacturing Day Great spending yesterday morning in Sabetha at the Chamber Manufacturing Day talking with over 300 students about the importance of technical education and touring facilities across Northeast Kansas. Thanks for having me! Record Inflation is Crushing Small Businesses "It's not just the coffee, Reyes said they've seen a dramatic increase in cost of supplies, from straws and lids to the cups the coffee comes in." Small businesses across America are feeling the negative impacts of President Biden's economic policies. It's time to stop the reckless federal spending fueling inflation and provide real relief to families and businesses. Read more HERE China Continues Buying Record Amounts of American Farmland Communist China is buying up American farmland at an alarming rate. The United States should not allow one of our biggest adversaries to be involved in American agriculture. This puts our food security at risk and gives the CCP inroads into our most critical infrastructure. I joined my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to call on the Government Accountability Office to report on the scope of this threat and to inform Congress on how we can best protect the security of the American people. Demanding Investigation into Targeted Cyber-Attacks Christian websites and charitable donation portals are facing a string of cyber-attacks due to their conservative views. I joined my colleagues to call on the DOJ to take action to investigate these politically-motivated attacks. Learn more HERE Fighting for American Energy Independence President Biden has destroyed American Energy Independence and relied on our adversaries for America’s energy supply. I joined my colleagues to call on Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to unleash American energy by resuming oil and gas leasing on federal lands. Read more HERE National Farmer's Day Happy National Farmer's Day! Kansas farmers work tirelessly every day to feed, fuel, and clothe our nation. I am so proud to represent the best ag producers in the country. I am grateful for your continued hard work and dedication. Happy 247th birthday to the United States Navy! Thank you to America’s Sailors, past and present, for your service to our great nation. ‌ ‌ Rep. LaTurner | 1630 Longworth, Washington, DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]