Currently holds the office of U.S. House of Representatives - Virginia 1st Congressional District until January 3, 2025.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Virginia 1st Congressional District in 2024 Virginia General Election.
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Get StartedWe can never thank our brave law enforcement officers and first responders enough for putting their lives on the line every single day. I will always advocate for equipping them with the resources they need to protect our communities. I will do everything in my power to support them at the federal level and ensure that the law enforcement officers in Virginia’s First District know that I will always have their backs. Learn more
I continually advocate for sustainable funding for our military to ensure we have the necessary resources to protect our homeland. We must modernize our Naval fleet, replace aging ships, and prepare for challenges arising from the Chinese Communist Party’s rising aggression. Learn more
Workforce development and emphasis on Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs are crucial to prepare our future workforce for a competitive global economy. Learn more
One of my main priorities is creating jobs and opportunities for all Virginians by promoting pro-growth policies for small businesses. To achieve this, we must incentivize rehiring, eliminate regulatory barriers, and bring back our supply chain from foreign adversaries like China. Learn more
As a father of two and grandfather of six, I believe parents should be empowered and protected when it comes to having a say in their children’s education. Parents and local education leaders, not unions or bureaucrats, are best qualified to oversee their children’s curriculum. We should be teaching our students how to think, not what to think. Learn more
As a lifelong conservationist, I care deeply about preserving public lands, wetlands, and natural resources. Learn more
The United States is already a leading nation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through innovation – we should keep our focus on removing barriers to deploying new technologies that can develop and export clean energy. By prioritizing affordable and reliable energy to meet consumer needs, we can simultaneously bolster American security and prosperity. A diverse array of energy sources are readily available within the United States, and we should use them to ensure energy independence and lower costs for American families. Learn more
I believe in an all-of-the-above approach to energy investment, embracing clean and reliable sources such as nuclear, hydropower, natural gas, wind, solar, and carbon capture. Learn more
I continue to lead efforts to maintain federal support for the Chesapeake Bay, including enhanced cleanup efforts to protect this national treasure. Learn more
To achieve true healthcare reform, we must address the high cost of prescription drugs, bring manufacturing back to the United States, expand telemedicine with equitable reimbursement rates, and promote Health Savings Accounts to reduce out-of-pocket expenses. Transparency in healthcare and prescription drug markets, along with ending surprise billing, are essential steps. Additionally, removing government barriers to patient access to new treatments and allowing the purchase of health care across state lines will lower costs and prioritize patients over the government. Learn more
I am focused on providing real healthcare solutions that include patient-provider centered reforms which expand choices for consumers, increase access to care, reduce health care costs, and enhance transparency in our healthcare system. Individuals and families should have the ability to make decisions for themselves based on what best fits their needs, wants, and budget. Patients and their doctors should be in control of their own health care decisions and everyday American families have the option to see a doctor of their choice. Learn more
We must take the necessary steps to deter people from coming to our country illegally by requiring employers to utilize the E-Verify system to confirm that all future hires are eligible to work in the United States; ending chain migration by eliminating extended family visa categories that allow U.S. Citizens to sponsor extended, non-nuclear family members; and replacing the visa-lottery system, that grants green cards through a random lottery with no regard to work experience or educational background, with a merit-based system instead. Learn more
We must also invest in our Border Patrol agents and law enforcement officers. We have laws on the books— we must ensure that our nation’s current immigration laws are enforced, immigration programs work properly, and that we provide the resources for law enforcement officials to get their jobs done. We must hire additional immigration judges and support staff, hire additional Border Patrol agents, and increase Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel. Learn more
Our approach to combating illegal immigration must be comprehensive and include permanently securing our border, enforcing the rule of law, and ensuring law enforcement has the resources they need. We must start by enhancing our border security. A border wall is needed to deter those attempting to enter the country illegally. Learn more
I will continue to support projects that prioritize innovation, leverage public-private resources, and maintain the safety of motorists and pedestrians within the region. In many parts of the First District, our bridges and roadway infrastructure need special attention. Rural transportation infrastructure’s unique challenges need to be considered in order to meet our nation’s transportation goals of safety and economic competitiveness. Learn more
While we can start by eliminating duplicative programs, wasteful spending, and fraud, if we don’t address Congress’ broken budget and appropriations system, we’ll never solve this problem. We must bring transparency back to the budget and appropriations process. Learn more
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