Coffee with the Congressman in Lumberton

Last week, I had the pleasure of hosting another Coffee with the Congressman event at my Lumberton district office.

One of the most rewarding parts of serving in Congress is having the opportunity to sit down with the hardworking folks I represent, hear what’s on their minds, answer questions, and discuss the issues impacting our communities.

From the challenges facing families and small businesses to the work we’re doing in Washington to strengthen our economy and protect our freedoms, these conversations are invaluable.

I firmly believe that the best ideas don’t come from Washington bureaucrats. They come from the people back home who work hard, raise their families, and make our East Texas communities such wonderful places to live.

Thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to stop by, share their thoughts, and visit with me. It is the honor of a lifetime to serve as your voice in Congress, and I look forward to many more conversations like these!

The American people are done being robbed by fraudsters and the bureaucrats who enable them. For years, billions of taxpayer dollars were stolen in broad daylight while the last administration shrugged and called it compassion.

Fighting fraud has been one of my top priorities in Congress, and I remain committed to rooting it out wherever it hides. I signed Vice President Vance’s fraud pledge to continue our fight to ensure benefits go to law-abiding citizens and NOT to illegal aliens or fraudsters buying mansions and luxury cars on your dime.

Protecting the American taxpayer is absolutely a fight worth having, and I am all in.

No American should have to worry that buying a hat or making a small donation could put them on a government list. Yet newly released findings from the Senate Judiciary Committee show that Jack Smith and the Biden Justice Department obtained information on at least 639,000 Republican donors, voters, and supporters, including data on sales of red MAGA hats with individual buyers and their shipping addresses.

This is a dangerous abuse of power, and it is exactly what happens when the justice system is turned into a political weapon. Chairman Grassley said the data went well beyond what Smith’s mandate could justify, and I agree. I will keep supporting the oversight work to get answers and hold those responsible accountable. Read more in Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley’s full memo here.

My office is accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge. This competition is an excellent opportunity for students in middle and high school to further develop their skills in computer science and STEM.

Students have until October 26, 2026, to submit their app. Information on the Congressional App Challenge, including how to apply, can be found by clicking here.