In recognition of National Police Week, we passed several pieces of legislation that supported law enforcement across the country and honored fallen officers.

On Monday, I joined with Republican leadership and other former law enforcement officers to speak about the importance of National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day:

When I was growing up, I wanted to follow in my dad's footsteps and become a police officer. I served 42 years before being elected to Congress, working my way up from patrolman to chief of detectives before later serving as police chief and sheriff.

I've brought that experience with me to Washington. As your congressman, I've fought to support the men and women who serve our communities, and my first piece of legislation honored two fallen law enforcement officers from Bay St. Louis.

My experience has been particularly useful as I work to support our Border Patrol and local law enforcement on the House Committee on Homeland Security:

Since Riley began telling her story, she has been attacked and even held hostage by left-wing activists. We cannot allow people like Riley to be silenced for speaking the truth. I'm thankful for her courage and her willingness to stand up for what's right.

For months, House Republicans have asked President Biden to come to the table and negotiate to address our out-of-control spending and the debt limit. He ran away and refused to negotiate.

Now, we're running out of time. House Republicans passed a plan almost a month ago that would address the problem, but Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer refuse to pass it. 

They're holding our nation's economic future hostage because they want to continue their unchecked spending that is driving our nation's debt through the roof:

Biden and Schumer learned nothing from watching out-of-control spending create rampant inflation and make life harder for millions of Americans. They want to increase federal spending again to pay for more Green New Deal projects and an IRS army.

It's time that President Biden learns a few lessons my dad taught me as a kid: you can't always get what you want, and you can't spend what you don't have.

As we wrap up National Police Week, I encourage you to take the time to thank a law enforcement officer for their service. It's the least we can do to honor and support those who keep us safe.

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I'm proud to continue serving you as your United States Congressman.

Sincerely,