A Thanksgiving Day Message

Lately, there has been so much focus on rancor in Washington. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to share with Southwest Michigan some of the people I am thankful to serve with who work tirelessly for our country in the U.S. Congress.

I am thankful to serve with…

Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), a fellow member of the Financial Services and Foreign Affairs committees, who is a voice for those who are being persecuted around the world.

Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), who I have developed a strong working relationship with to deliver for our constituents. Throughout our years of serving, we have cosponsored 178 bipartisan bills together.

Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-NC), who, in addition to chairing the Financial Services Committee, answered the call to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore during a tumultuous time.

Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA), for his bipartisan leadership on the Fiscal Commission Act. Scott and I are working in a bipartisan manner to confront our nation’s unsustainable fiscal trajectory.

Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL), who, with his team, has rescued more than 100 Americans in Israel from harm’s way, including my son Adrian.

Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-TX), a member of my ESG Working Group who is focused on real solutions, not Washington’s version of a “telenovela,” as Monica says.

Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), for joining me on bipartisan legislation to strengthen our agricultural economy by helping Southwest Michigan farmers and specialty crop growers.

Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI), a strong voice for the people of Michigan and our delegation, who works diligently to protect individual liberties from government overreach.

Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY), a close friend who shares Southwest Michigan values and is fighting to hold the federal government accountable.

I believe the United States is the greatest country in the world. These men and women, among others, work every day to preserve our freedom. For this, I am incredibly thankful.

I hope you and your family have a safe and blessed Thanksgiving. If you or someone you know is having challenges with a federal agency, please contact my office in Holland at (616) 251-6741 for assistance.