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  • Defense and National Security

    In 1988, I enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves and was proud to serve with the 3rd Force Recon in the Persian Gulf War spending time in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. In 1997, I enlisted in the MS National Guard where I currently still serve. Most recent...

  • Economy and Jobs

    I believe the people of South Mississippi sent me to Congress to change the culture in Washington so that we can get our country and our economy back on track. That is why I have consistenly voted to cut spending and reduce barriers to job creation. ...

  • Education

    America's competitiveness in a global economy depends on our ability to educate our next generation workforce. I believe we must promote common-sense policies that encourage both student and teacher participation in the educational process. Since the...

  • Energy

    An energy independent United States of America is one of my top priorities in Congress. Our country must cut back on its reliance on foreign oil, and to do this, we must increase the domestic production of energy, including oil, natural gas, and clea...

  • Family Values

    As a lifelong Mississippian, I understand the importance of faith, family and traditional values. These basic principles are what made this country great, and what makes South Mississippi such a wonderful place to live and raise a family. These princ...

  • Foreign Affairs

    In today's world, order to ensure American believe we must work to maintain strong relationships with our allies around the world, as well as Strongly support Israel- we have signed legislation expressing this- Cosponsored HRes 630- Expressing suppor...

  • Health Care

    “I am committed to providing more affordable and accessible healthcare that gives Americans more control and more choices.” I support policies that: Preserve and protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Protect the healthcare of our Veterans ...

  • Immigration

    As a member of the Homeland Security Committee, I am working hard to bring positive reform to our border security and illegal immigration systems and develop a responsible immigration policy. Simply put, border security is national security.

  • Right to Refuse

    What Is the Right to Refuse? The Right to Refuse is H.J. Res. 28, a constitutional amendment that would effectively reverse the health care mandate tax. A simple amendment, it states: “Congress shall make no law that imposes a tax on a failure to pur...

  • Transportation

    South Mississippi is home to many roads, waterways, rail lines and airports that are critical to our economic development and comfortable daily living. I work hard as your Representative in Congress to ensure that investments in infrastructure for my...

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