| A New Era of Leadership
On Monday, I joined millions of Americans and friends around the world in celebration of President Trump’s inauguration! Under his second term, Americans will have renewed pride in our nation and have high enthusiasm for lower taxes, safer communities, and greater opportunity. I look forward to working alongside the President over the next four years to help him deliver these wins for the American people.
Congratulations, President Trump and Vice President Vance! Let’s get to work and once again make America the shining city on the hill!
Marching for Life
Americans from around the country marched in Washington today to advocate for life. More than 55 million Americans will never touch their feet on the soil because of abortion. Thank you to those who are fighting to help ensure every child enjoys the right to life.
Passage of Laken Riley Act
President Biden’s refusal to protect the homeland and secure our southern border cost Laken Riley and other Americans their lives. This isn’t just a policy failure—it’s a failure to prioritize the safety of our citizens. The solution is simple: secure our border, end policies that award illegal immigration, and stop allowing criminals and murderers to enter our country. I want to thank Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) for their leadership on this issue and extend my deepest gratitude to Laken’s parents, who have championed this bill, through their grief, to help make sure other innocent Americans won’t be subjected to the cruel fate their daughter suffered. It’s time to put the security of the American people first and restore law and order at our border.
Read my full statement on the passage of the bill here.
Protecting Parents’ Rights
This week, I introduced the Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act alongside Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.). This legislation would protect parental rights by making sure that parents can decide how best to raise their children without fear of government overreach. Parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, and health care of their children. A parent—not the government—knows what is best for her own child. As a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, I will always fight to put parents back in the driver’s seat and ensure they remain the lead decision maker in their child’s life.
Read more about the legislation here.
Meeting with President Trump’s Nominee to Lead Department of Labor
I found my meeting with Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Labor, to be constructive. President Trump has worked to rebuild the working class and will make sure they have every opportunity to achieve their individual versions of the American Dream. I look forward to continuing to fight for and protect the rights of American workers and promote economic opportunity for all.
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