Dear [salutation],
First and foremost, Kathy and I wish you and your loved ones a Happy New Year. After a productive 2025 and historic accomplishments achieved during the first session of the 119th Congress, 2026 is here! It's an honor to serve you in Congress, and I look forward to another exciting year.
2026 is looking bright. For starters, look at what was achieved in 2025. We now have the most secure southern border in American history, thanks to President Trump's executive actions and Congress's historic investments in border security. Furthermore, crime in our country is declining. The statistics are a direct result of law and order policies and standing firm with the men and women who protect our communities 24/7.
Additionally, as we've seen, gas prices are down. Idaho is one of the 38 states where gas is, on average, under $3 per gallon. That's not it — earlier this week, the Trump Administration announced funding awards to states through the Rural Health Transformation Program. This historic initiative was made possible by the Working Families Tax Cut legislation. Idaho will receive more than $185 million next year.
I could go on and on, but Idahoans and Americans nationwide should prepare for the largest tax refund in our nation's history. Also passed in the Working Families Tax Cuts was the largest middle and working-class tax reduction in American history. The tax cuts passed by Republicans and signed into law by President Trump will save hardworking families thousands of dollars.
Welcome, 2026!
