UKRAINE’S HISTORY OF CORRUPTION
In less than one year, the United States has authorized more than $100 billion to aid Ukraine’s war efforts and keep its economy standing. The Biden administration is now sending U.S. tanks to Ukrainian troops, further escalating our involvement in this volatile conflict.
Americans deserve to know how their tax dollars are being spent in Ukraine, especially given its history of deep corruption.
Reporting from the New York Times and Wall Street Journal details how high-ranking Ukrainian government officials were fired in a wide-ranging corruption scandal. The Journal notes that the recent history of Ukraine has been “pockmarked by major government corruption scandals.”
House Republicans and our colleagues in the Senate are demanding full accountability. Senator J.D. Vance and I are specifically demanding a full report on all aid sent to Ukraine so far.
READ: J.D. Vance, Dan Bishop demanding transparency on amount of security assistance for Ukraine
AMERICANS Act
While the end of the military’s vaccine mandate is a welcome development, the Nation Defense Authorization Act did not prevent the Department of Defense from instituting a similar mandate in the future, which I noted at the time of its passage. The bill also provided no recompense to the service members who were unfairly purged from the military due to this authoritarian mandate.
That’s why Senator Ted Cruz and I introduced a new bill this week, the Allowing Military Exemptions, Recognizing Individual Concerns About New Shots (AMERICANS) Act of 2023, that will prevent the Secretary from issuing a new COVID vaccine mandate and remedy these egregious wrongs.
I will fight these abuses alongside Senator Cruz with every fiber of my being – we will do everything in our power to ensure servicemembers get the justice they deserve.
READ: Ted Cruz to reintroduce bill reinstating military members fired over vax mandates: 'We will keep fighting'
NOW HIRING SPRING INTERNS
My office is now hiring Spring interns. All internships are paid and offer students the opportunity to gain valuable experience serving on Capitol Hill.
Interns will be asked to answer phones, conduct research for the Member and legislative staff, assist the communications team, attend hearings and briefings, and participate in educational opportunities.
Any interested applicants should email their resume to [email protected]