Dear [salutation],
It was a busy week here in Washington that consisted of meetings, markups, and voting on critical bills. But first, I'd like to address the horrific news that has devastated our nation. I join Americans nationwide in mourning the loss of Charlie Kirk, an American hero who believed in the power of free speech and debate. I mentioned this in my Washington update, but whether it was the tragic shooting in Colorado, the sickening shooting of Charlie Kirk, or the evil murder of the University of Idaho students, murder is murder. This should be condemned in every way, and I have been very disappointed to see some of the reactions circulating online.
This week, the House voted on two critical bills that are highlighted below. First, we passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which is one of the most important bills Congress votes on each year. From supporting our troops and their families to protecting our homeland from adversarial threats, the NDAA is critical to strengthening our military and deterring our enemies.
Second, we passed the Illegal Entry Act - also known as Kate’s law- which would amend federal law to impose a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for an illegal alien who has multiple convictions, or a conviction for an aggravated felony. More information on these bills is below.
