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As appeared in the October 15, 2020 edition of the Lititz Record, Elizabethtown Advocate & Ephrata Review

As appeared in the October 22, 2020 edition of the Elizabethtown Advocate & Ephrata Review

As appeared in the October 29, 2020 version of the Elizabethtown Advocate & Ephrata Review

It is an honor and privilege to serve the residents of southern York and Lancaster counties in Washington. As a Member of Congress, one of my responsibilities is to serve as a connection and liaison between the constituents we represent and the many federal departments and agencies. I wanted to provide important updates to federal programs for seniors.

This article includes excerpts of two columns which appeared in the Lititz Record Express, Ephrata Review and Elizabethtown Advocate in their Oct. 14 and Oct. 21 editions.

Earlier this year, I stood socially-distanced with my House Republican colleagues on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to discuss a series of policy proposals, our Commitment to America. Our plan has three pillars designed to restore our way of life, rebuild the greatest economy in history and renew the American dream.

As appeared in the November 4, 2020 edition of the Ephrata Review and the Elizabethtown Advocate

Last month, I introduced legislation to increase services, save taxpayer funding, and increase accountability of passenger rail service in south central Pennsylvania by transferring ownership of the Keystone East Line from the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, commonly known as Amtrak, to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

As appeared in the November 11, 2020 edition of the Ephrata Review, Elizabethtown Advocate, and the Lititz Review

On Veterans Day, we honor the devotion and sacrifice of our veterans and their families, and we renew our commitment to them.

As appeared in the November 25, 2020 edition of the Ephrata Review, Elizabethtown Advocate, and Lititz Record

Thanksgiving is a time for friends and families to come together and give thanks for the blessings that we enjoyed throughout the year. Like much of 2020, Thanksgiving will likely look different for many of us this year. As we take a moment to reflect on the past year, let us be thankful for all who have helped us in our battle against COVID-19 and keep in our prayers those who may be alone or suffering.

As appeared in the February 3, 2021 edition of the Ephrata Review, Elizabethtown Advocate, and the Lititz Review

During each two-year session of Congress, much of the legislative work is accomplished in one of twenty standing committees which have specialized jurisdiction to review and advance legislation. As I begin my third term in the House of Representatives, I have been appointed to serve on the House Committee on Ways and Means, which has broad jurisdiction over taxation and trade.