Hello from Goodland! I am completing more stops on my July Listening Tour this weekend! Hope to see you at one of these stops:

WILSON
Saturday, July 29, 8:30 a.m. – Grandma’s Soda Shop, 2524 Ave. E

LINCOLN
Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m. – Finch Theater Community Room, 122 E. Lincoln Ave.

As always, if you have any questions, concerns or know of ways my office can be of assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us.

See the above video for my conversation with my mentor and Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, Dr. Phil Roe! Watch our conversation about the important work the Chairman is doing to help our veterans.

In the House
Meeting with Secretary Perdue

Grateful to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for joining those of us in the Congressional Western Caucus for lunch last Wednesday. We had a great conversation on trade, particularly with Mexico.

He even took a moment to show off the big tom he shot. Big spurs, long beard. Well done, Secretary Perdue!

Remembering Amelia Earhart

This past Sunday would have been Amelia Earhart’s 120th birthday. Two weeks ago, I spoke from the House Floor to recognize this Kansan’s important contributions to our state, aviation, women and our national pride.

You can watch that speech here.

Happy birthday, Senator Bob Dole!

July 22 was Senator Bob Dole’s 94th birthday.

Senator Dole embodies what it means to be a public servant, a leader and a Kansan. I am proud to call him a friend, and I am humbled to bear the awesome responsibility of serving in the Congressional seat he one held. For as long as I can remember, Bob Dole has been a role model. Today, he is a mentor and continues as a shining example of international leadership. This serves as a great occasion for my colleagues to remember leaders like Senator Dole, who never forgot the human impact of each bill, who truly serves the public, and who never forgot where he was from – Russell, Kansas.

Watch my speech about his birthday.

Ag Committee Meeting on Rural Infrastructure

Last week, the House Ag Committee took a break from farm bill hearings to talk about another topic vital to rural America: Infrastructure.

This is not only regarding transportation. Many folks across the country take for granted the power of access to the internet. As we represent our rural communities and businesses, we must ensure that improved communications technologies and broadband infrastructure are realities all Kansans and Kansas businesses.