Friends,

After 30 years as an obstetrician, never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that my most difficult work to protect unborn children would be in the halls of Congress, rather than in the delivery room. We have now asked Democrats 11 times to bring the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to a vote in the House. They have said no every single time.

This commonsense legislation provides protection for babies that are born alive following a botched abortion, and demands they receive adequate medical care. This week, 44 Senate Democrats voted against providing this care to newborns. Yes, you read that right.

Just a little over a month ago, I rallied with more than 200,000 pro-life Americans from all over the country, and I was thrilled to meet dozens of Kansans who traveled by bus to attend. Their dedication and strong voice inspired me and helped provide many of my colleagues and me with the motivation to continue this fight.
With you fighting beside me, I will continue to share my stories and life’s work with my colleagues, and demonstrate the importance of this movement.

On a trade front, last weekend President Trump announced that he would be extending the deadline that would have escalated tariffs on Chinese imports that were set to take effect on March 1st. In a gesture of goodwill, the Chinese trade delegation agreed to purchase 10 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans, with more good news hopefully still to come as the negotiations continue to play out. Although some challenges still remain, this news is a positive step in the right direction towards reducing trade barriers with one of the world’s largest markets for Agricultural goods including: wheat, sorghum, soybeans, and beef.

I look forward to a resolution soon and applaud the work that President Trump and his team are doing to ensure that our farmers and producers have access to the export markets we so desperately need.

Pro-Life and Pro-Family Voting Record, 100 Percent
This week I was presented with the “True Blue” award from the Family Research Council Action President Tony Perkins. This award recognizes members who fight to protect life, families and religious liberties for all Americans. I will continue to be unapologetically pro-life, and a leading advocate for family, faith, and freedom. I applaud FRC Action for working so hard to keep these issues in the spotlight, and I look forward to continuing to promote these fundamental American values.

This week on the Hill, House Republicans stood up to Democrats that blocked the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, a bill that ask for infants that survive a botched abortion, to receive medical care. Killing a baby born alive is infanticide. We should all be able to agree that, once born, every baby deserves protection.

Watch our full press conference HERE.

Education Policy Discussions with KU and KSU Students
This week I had the privilege of meeting with the Student Body Government from KSU and KU. It was wonderful to see students so passionate about current issues in our government and our education system. Our discussion centered around the Higher Ed Reauthorization Act, Title IX, and Open Educational Resources. I love having so many passionate, young, Kansas advocates visit our D.C. office!

We ❤️ Rural Hospitals
Hospitals in rural Kansas face unique financial challenges as they struggle to keep their doors open to residents in the community. Hillsboro Community Hospital, like other rural hospitals across America, are facing such challenges.

Despite this, the community has banded together, especially the Hillsboro Elementary students! Their elementary class showed their support by asking the city’s administrator to courier their artwork and message to me. I am so proud to see the next generation of Kansas taking initiative and supporting their community.

Defending Our Second Amendment Rights
Here in Washington, I’m fighting hard against the latest gun control legislation, HR 8, that would do nothing to stop criminals from getting firearms, but instead, comes after law-abiding patriots.It is apparent that some people up here need to be reminded of our guaranteed rights outlined in the U.S. Constitution. Democrats think by using the term ‘background checks’ it will get full support- it doesn’t take but two seconds to see what this bill actually does, make criminals out of registered gun owners.

I will fight day-in and day-out to make sure our second amendment rights and freedoms are not undermined by unconstitutional legislation that targets America’s gun owners.
Click the link below to watch my video on H.R. 8.

BioKansas
I had the pleasure of meeting with BIOKansas this week! One of the many things we discussed was the importance of ensuring that any medical device that was designated by the FDA as a breakthrough product will be covered by CMS. In addition, we discussed how Obamacare’s medical device tax would have negative effects both to the companies and to consumers. I am proud to cosponsor legislation that would repeal this harmful tax and have voted to repeal it in the 115th Congress. I am excited to continue my work with BIOKansas and collaborate on initiatives that will benefit Kansans.

Debbie’s Dream Foundation
Susan McDonald with Debbie’s Dream Foundation, a non-profit that raises awareness for stomach cancer, came by our office to discuss research funding. Susan McDonald is a stomach cancer survivor herself, and her story inspired us. Her main concern is sustaining funding from the Department of Defense’s Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program for the next year. I look forward to seeing how this non-profit will impact patients, families, and caregivers.

Pres. Trump Helps with Kansas Flood Recovery
As many of you are aware, parts of Kansas were rocked by severe storms several months ago, and the damage from those storms still remain. This week, in recognition of that damage, President Trump approved the Kansas State of Disaster declaration that addresses the impact that the severe flooding has had on so many of our communities. This declaration will make federal funding available to aid our affected counties to help with the costs of rebuilding.

House Agriculture Committee Hearing on the State of the Rural Economy
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of welcoming Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to the House Agriculture Committee for a hearing on “The State of the Rural Economy.” Members of the committee had the opportunity to speak with and question the Secretary about a wide range of issues including: implementation of the recently passed Farm Bill, immigration reform, trade, tariffs, low commodity prices, conservation, nutrition, and many other topics. I always enjoy interacting with Secretary Perdue and look forward to continuing to support his efforts as he and his team at USDA continue working hard for farmers, ranchers, and families in Kansas and across the country.

Ellis County Infrastructure Tour
I recently had the honor of joining local and state elected officials, business leaders and economic development professionals to discuss the infrastructure needs of Ellis County. Hays is home to many thriving businesses, but the significant infrastructure improvement needs have limited the growth and development opportunities along the community’s Northwest Business Corridor Route.

The tour, which was organized by Kansas State Rep. Barbara Wasinger, included stops at Midwest Energy and Hess Services and highlighted the need for new infrastructure funding and the economic impact strategic investments can have on a community.