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Last week I told the story of Nicholas “Cruz” Burris—a 15-year-old student at Lansing High School who died of a fentanyl overdose earlier this year.
As the cartels continue to target America's youth, it's vital that parents talk to their children about the dangers of this deadly drug.
Learn more: https://www.dea.gov/onepill
Today is the first day of March Madness! I am so proud to have two Kansas teams in the tournament this year.
Good luck to Coach Bill Self, Coach Jerome Tang, and all the players, staff, and students!
Over 1,000 illegal immigrants bombarded a port of entry in El Paso, Texas on Sunday. This is the reality of what we are facing at the southern border.
Instead of providing more resources to our brave Border Patrol agents, President Biden wants to cut the DHS by $600 million.
Last week, House Republicans put a bill on the floor to declassify all information relating to the COVID-19 lab leak.
It passed 419-0.
The Senate passed the same bill in 2021 but Speaker Pelosi refused to bring it up for a vote. Why did Democrats want to hide the truth from the American people?
President Biden's budget proposal will bankrupt America over the next decade:
→ $82 trillion in spending
→ $65 trillion in new taxes
→ $17 trillion in deficits
Rest assured, this proposal is DOA in the House.
It’s time to call Mexican cartels what they truly are—terrorist organizations.
I’m proud to cosponsor the Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act to designate the Gulf Cartel, the Cartel Del Noreste, the Cartel de Sinaloa, and the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion as foreign terrorist organizations.
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, is reintroducing legislation that would designate multiple Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, as pressure grows on Mexico.
Fentanyl overdoses are up 57% in Kansas City, Kansas.
This isn't a partisan issue. The fentanyl epidemic is impacting families and communities in every corner of America. It’s vital that Congress gives our law enforcement the resources they need to secure the border & get this drug off our streets.
Grateful to end my week in Washington meeting with 8th graders from Fort Scott Middle School.
We are all in agreement: Hot Wok in Fort Scott is a great place to grab dinner!
It's such an honor to have the opportunity to nominate Kansans to our nation's military academies.
This week I had the chance to call two Kansas high schoolers and tell them that they have been accepted to the United States Air Force Academy:
🚨 I’ll be joining Sean Spicer LIVE at 4:10 CST on Newsmax to talk about the COVID-19 Origin Act—a bipartisan bill House Republicans passed today to declassify all information relating to the origins of COVID.
Tune in here: https://www.newsmaxtv.com/
The federal government has no business telling social media companies who they should and shouldn't censor on their platforms.
Last night I voted in favor of legislation to end this abuse of power, push back on Big Tech censorship, and protect Americans' right to free speech.
The last thing Kansas farmers need is more costly and burdensome regulations from Washington bureaucrats.
I just voted to BLOCK the Biden administration's unclear WOTUS rules. Kansans deserve to manage their own land without the federal government breathing down their necks.
Read more: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/bidens-rule-on-clean-waters-draws-rebuke-from-house-committee
The budget President Biden released today is nothing more than a roadmap to more inflation, crippling tax hikes, and bloated bureaucracy.
Americans demand fiscal responsibility in Washington, and I will continue fighting to end Democrats' reckless federal spending.
Read more: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/mar/9/bidens-68-trillion-budget-calls-massive-social-spe/
Record amounts of fentanyl is being smuggled across our wide-open southern border and into our communities.
Our federal government is failing at a core constitutional duty: enforcing commonplace border security and safeguarding our citizens. We can and must do better.
WATCH ⬇️
Great meeting with Kansas veterans from the Wounded Warriors Project today!
Last night, the House passed the Wounded Warrior Access Act—a bipartisan bill to help streamline the process for veterans to submit a claim to the VA.
173 House Democrats supported reducing penalties for violent carjackings and robberies.
Democrats continue to push their soft-on-crime agenda that has made our cities and communities less safe. I will always support our law enforcement and work to secure our streets.
Read more:
The Senate is expected to vote on Wednesday to pass a Republican-led resolution to block a controversial Washington, DC, crime bill that opponents have criticized as weak on crime.
President Biden has spent more money in his first 2 years than any other president in American history.
This is putting America on a dangerous trajectory.
Families across Kansas have to make hard decisions every day and live within their means — Washington should have to do the same.
If you and your family are planning a trip to Washington, please let us know! We would love to show you around our office and give you a tour of the United States Capitol.
Learn more here: https://laturner.house.gov/services/tours-and-tickets
During the pandemic, we saw concerned parents in school districts across the country being kicked out of school board meetings and even labeled as domestic terrorists by the federal government.
This is unacceptable and un-American.
I am proud to support the Parents Bill of Rights that guarantees parents will always have a seat at the table.
Read more ⬇️
Congressman Jake LaTurner has helped introduce a bill at the federal level that would ensure more rights for parents in the classroom.
I am so proud to represent part of Kansas's growing aviation, defense, and space industries in Congress.
I look forward to working with my colleagues on the House Aerospace Caucus, led by Rep. Ron Estes, to put forward legislative solutions that promote American aerospace excellence, strengthen our economy, help our workforce thrive, and bolster America's national security.
After years of lies and cover-ups, Americans deserve the truth on the origins of COVID.
I’m committed to getting to the bottom of the COVID-19 lab leak and delivering accountability for the American people.
WATCH 👇
It's always an honor to talk with Kansas veterans about issues they are facing back home and what my office can do to help ensure our veteran community is getting the care they deserve from the federal government.
Thank you to the Kansas American Legion for stopping by!
Even President Biden agrees with House Republicans that Democrats' soft-on-crime policies have made America's cities less safe.
President Biden said he plans to sign a bill blocking a Washington, D.C., law that critics have argued will soften existing crime statutes and burden the city's justice system.
America must always stand with Israel against terrorist organizations who wish to destroy it.
I asked UN Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield how we can justify funding UNRWA programs with American tax dollars when we frequently find Hamas terror tunnels under their facilities.
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As a father of four young kids, I know how important it is for parents, not politicians, to be in charge of their children's education.
Today I cosponsored the Parents Bill of Rights to deliver on my promise to Kansas parents.
Check it out ⤵️
Democrats' out-of-control federal spending has fueled the worst inflation crisis in four decades.
Today, I voted YES on the REIN IN Inflation Act to provide a much-needed check on President Biden's reckless executive spending agenda.
Here are my thoughts:
It's always great to see Jayhawks and Wildcats come together—especially during basketball season.
Fantastic meeting with students from KU and K-State to talk about how Kansas universities are working to return to normalcy following the pandemic. Thanks for stopping by!
Retirement accounts are already plummeting under President Biden. The last thing Americans need is fund managers putting woke climate policies ahead of their financial security.
I just voted to BLOCK the Department of Labor's new rule that would allow plan managers to automatically enroll retirement savers into ESG investments.
The Department of Labor’s new rule permitting retirement plan fiduciaries to weigh and prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors for investment decisions and
Tomorrow is the first day of my March Mobile Office Hours!
My staff will be in every county across this month to help Kansans navigate our federal agencies and hear what issues are most concerning to Kansas families.
Check out the schedule here: https://laturner.house.gov/mobile-office-hours
It's unacceptable that the Biden administration ignored the toxic train derailment in East Palestine for over a week.
This crisis is just the latest example of failed leadership from Secretary Pete Buttigieg. My colleagues and I on the House Oversight Committee are demanding answers.
Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-republicans-probe-transportation-department-response-east-palestine-ohio-train-derailment-pete-buttigieg/
Over 1,000,000 illegal immigrants have crossed our border this fiscal year—that's 6,700 migrants PER DAY!
President Biden's open-border policies continue to incentivize illegal immigration and fuel the worst border crisis in American history.
The COVID-19 pandemic arose from a lab leak in Communist China. Washington bureaucrats, Big Tech, and the mainstream media worked overtime to hide this truth from the American people.
It's vital that we get all the facts to hold those involved accountable and help ensure it never happens again.
Read more: https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-origin-china-lab-leak-807b7b0a
ICYMI: I had a blast chatting with Melissa Brunner at WIBW this week about what’s been happening in Washington since we kicked off the 118th Congress.
Watch the full interview here: https://www.wibw.com/2023/02/22/rep-jake-laturner-provides-updates-work-washington/
I had a fantastic time touring TCALC (Topeka Center for Advanced Learning & Careers) this week.
It was great to talk with students and educators about the wide range of programs TCALC offers to help prepare Kansas high schoolers for the future.
February is Black History Month—a chance to celebrate, honor, and reflect on the countless contributions generations of African Americans have made to communities across America.
We can't care more about Ukraine than we do our own country. President Biden has failed to lead on the train derailment, the border, inflation, crime, and so much more.
The White House continues to prioritize Ukraine while leaving American communities behind. It's unacceptable.
Congratulations to Kristen Anderson on being named a 2023 Kansas Master Teacher!
Kristen is currently a 5th-grade teacher at North Fairview Elementary School & has been an educator in Shawnee County for over 20 years.
Thank you for your steadfast dedication to our students.
It's National FFA Week!
Join me in celebrating the next generation of leaders in Kansas agriculture. These young men and women will play a crucial role in growing our ag industry and helping feed, fuel, and clothe communities across the globe.
Pete Buttigieg is FINALLY visiting Ohio today following the toxic train derailment that has devastated families in East Palestine.
20 days after the accident.
Once again, it’s too little too late from the Biden administration. The East Palestine community deserves better.
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My first job was flipping burgers at Dairy Queen in Galena. Great being back behind the grill at Freddy’s in Pittsburg this week!
Fentanyl kills one person in America every 8.57 minutes. I hosted a roundtable in Topeka to find out what Congress can do to help our law enforcement and local officials fight this epidemic that continues to crush families and communities across Kansas. WATCH 👇
Kansas is facing a fentanyl epidemic. I'm hosting a roundtable this morning in Topeka to find out what we can do at the federal level to help fight this crisis on the ground in Kansas. I previewed the roundtable this morning on KSNT ⤵️
This morning, I joined my fellow Kansans to unveil the Amelia Earhart statue in the United States Capitol. It was my honor to close out this remarkable tribute in prayer and celebrate a true American pioneer. Watch ⤵️
Inflation is a tax on ALL Kansans and continues to cost families over $400 a month. I joined KZRG this week to discuss the historic June inflation numbers and what Congress needs to do to fix this economic crisis. Listen ⤵️
House Democrats just passed radical legislation to legalize abortion on-demand up until birth. As I said in the Oversight and Reform Committee this week, state and local elected officials closest to the people they represent should construct our nation’s abortion laws—not Washington politicians. Watch ⤵️
Americans will pay 17% more for groceries and cookout supplies this weekend compared to 2021. Hot Dogs ⬆️ 37.4% Chicken ⬆️ 27.9% Ground Beef ⬆️ 16.8% Pop ⬆️ 16.6% Ice Cream ⬆️ 14% This Independence Day will be the most expensive ever thanks to President Biden's inflation crisis.
Congress must work to prevent violent crime while also defending the 2A rights of all law-abiding American citizens. I am proud to cosponsor multiple pieces of legislation to prioritize mental health, secure our schools, and disincentivize criminal activity in our communities.
WATCH: President Biden vowed to end American energy dominance and now Kansans are paying the price. The White House needs to stop passing the buck and accept that their failed policies are the reason Americans are paying $5 per gallon at the pump.
This video was taken at Border Patrol’s Tucson, AZ sector. Just a few months ago, Secretary Mayorkas said “the border is closed, the border is secure.” That statement could not be farther from the truth. This is the reality our brave Border Patrol agents face every single day. ⤵️
There's a laundry list of bad policy in the Democrats' massive spending spree, including the Clean Electricity Performance Program—a federal takeover of our nation's electricity. Last night, I highlighted how this program would make energy more expensive, undermine our grid reliability, and make our nation even more dependent on Communist China. Watch ⤵️
Tomorrow, Democrats will force a vote on their immoral abortion bill that removes nearly ALL pro-life protections for the unborn. I spoke on the House Floor last night opposing this extreme bill and pushing back against the Democrat's radical pro-abortion agenda. I will always unapologetically defend the most vulnerable among us – the unborn. Watch ⤵️
In just two days over 11,000 illegal immigrants have crossed over our southern border into Del Rio, Texas, and that number continues to grow. Border Patrol Agents are overwhelmed and holding facilities are at capacity. This is the reality of the Biden Border Crisis. Watch ⤵️
President Joe Biden on Vaccine Mandates: December 2020 → "I don't think it should be mandatory. I wouldn't demand it to be mandatory." September 2021 → Joe Biden mandates vaccines for 100 million Americans. President Biden lied to the American people and is now using the power of the White House to violate our personal liberty.
The Democrats' $3.5 TRILLION spending plan calls for the highest sustained federal spending levels in American history and would impose a multi-trillion dollar tax hike on Kansas families. I joined KZRG to talk about this reckless and irresponsible budget proposal. Listen Here ⤵️
The Hyde Amendment has prevented taxpayer-funded abortions for over 40 years. Now, Democrats want to remove this life-saving provision and force Americans to unknowingly violate their conscience and fund abortions. I will always fight to keep Hyde protections in spending bills. #HydeSavesLives
I offered a common-sense amendment this morning that would give us an updated accounting of American citizens left in Afghanistan, and every single Democrat on the committee shot it down. Democrats held a hearing on electric cars while we have hundreds of Americans stranded in Afghanistan. This is unacceptable. American lives are at stake.
This morning I joined Peter, Steve, and Dalton on KZRG Morning Newswatch to discuss President Biden's catastrophic Afghanistan withdrawal. This was an absolute travesty. I am going to hold the Biden Administration accountable and every single option is on the table. LISTEN HERE ⤵
I was proud to host a Career Fair in Topeka this month to connect businesses with eager Kansans ready to re-enter the workforce. The truth is that we have jobs looking for people right now in Kansas. It's time to end the government incentives and get Kansans back to work!
House Democrats are trying to pass a $3.5 TRILLION spending plan—the highest sustained federal spending level in American history. It's reckless, irresponsible, and hurts Kansas families.
Inflation is taxation and Kansans are paying more for just about everything. Here are some examples: Used cars ⬆️ 41.78% Hotels ⬆️ 24.1% Airfare ⬆️ 19% Wash machines ⬆️ 17.9% Steaks ⬆️ 10.7% TVs ⬆️ 9.9% Hard-working Americans cannot afford to bankroll the Democrats' tax and spend agenda.
ICYMI: Check out my speech on the House floor last week regarding the importance of the Hyde Amendment and its role in protecting life. “Congress must reaffirm our commitment to defending the most vulnerable lives among us, the unborn. We must reaffirm and retain the Hyde Amendment legislation that is supported by both Republicans and Democrats in congress and in the White House for over a generation.”
