Tenure: 118th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2023–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Cosponsor of the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act, H.R. 1661, to ban U.S.-based horse slaughter and the export of horses for slaughter for human consumption. ✅ Cosponsor of the Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking (FIGHT) Act, H.R. 3946, to strengthen federal enforcement against … Read more
Tenure: 119th CongressYears of Service: 2025–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ❌ Voted "Nay" on the Van Drew–Titus Amendment (Recorded Vote No. 98-pg. 46) to H.R. 8870 (Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Vote), which would have incorporated key provisions of the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act into the Build America 250 Act. The bipartisan amendment would permanently … Read more
Tenure: 115th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2013–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Cosponsor of the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act, H.R. 1661, to ban U.S.-based horse slaughter and the export of horses for slaughter for human consumption. ✅ Cosponsored the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 1684, to strengthen enforcement against the cruel practice of … Read more
Tenure: 115th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2007–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Supported House passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, H.R. 2821, which passed by voice vote under suspension of the rules on July 20, 2026. The bipartisan legislation directs the FDA to update its regulations to fully implement the 2022 law allowing scientifically valid non-animal … Read more
Tenure: 115th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2007–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Supported House passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, H.R. 2821, which passed by voice vote under suspension of the rules on July 20, 2026. The bipartisan legislation directs the FDA to update its regulations to fully implement the 2022 law allowing scientifically valid non-animal … Read more
Tenure: 118th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2024–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Supported House passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, H.R. 2821, which passed by voice vote under suspension of the rules on July 20, 2026. The bipartisan legislation directs the FDA to update its regulations to fully implement the 2022 law allowing scientifically valid non-animal … Read more
Tenure: 118th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2023–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Cosponsor of the Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking (FIGHT) Act, H.R. 3946, to strengthen federal enforcement against animal fighting and related criminal activity. ✅ Supported House passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, H.R. 2821, which passed by voice vote under suspension of the … Read more
Tenure: 115th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2016–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Supported House passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, H.R. 2821, which passed by voice vote under suspension of the rules on July 20, 2026. The bipartisan legislation directs the FDA to update its regulations to fully implement the 2022 law allowing scientifically valid non-animal … Read more
Tenure: 115th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 1983–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Cosponsor of the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act, H.R. 1661, to ban U.S.-based horse slaughter and the export of horses for slaughter for human consumption. ✅ Cosponsored the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 1684, to strengthen enforcement against the cruel practice of … Read more
Tenure: 115th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2003–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Cosponsor of the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act, H.R. 1661, to ban U.S.-based horse slaughter and the export of horses for slaughter for human consumption. ✅ Cosponsored the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 1684, to strengthen enforcement against the cruel practice of … Read more
Tenure: 117th – 119th CongressesYears of Service: 2021–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Signed congressional letter opposing the SOB Act that would erode states’ rights, undermine family farmers, and expand foreign influence over U.S. food production ✅ Signed a congressional letter opposing the EATS/SOB Act that would erode states’ rights, undermine family farmers, and expand foreign … Read more
Tenure: 115th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2018–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Supported House passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, H.R. 2821, which passed by voice vote under suspension of the rules on July 20, 2026. The bipartisan legislation directs the FDA to update its regulations to fully implement the 2022 law allowing scientifically valid non-animal … Read more
Tenure: 118th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2023–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Cosponsor of the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act, H.R. 1661, to ban U.S.-based horse slaughter and the export of horses for slaughter for human consumption. ✅ Cosponsored the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 1684, to strengthen enforcement against the cruel practice of … Read more
Tenure: 115th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2013–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Cosponsor of the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act, H.R. 1661, to ban U.S.-based horse slaughter and the export of horses for slaughter for human consumption. ✅ Cosponsor of the Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking (FIGHT) Act, H.R. 3946, to strengthen federal enforcement against … Read more
Tenure: 117th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2021–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Cosponsor of the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act, H.R. 1661, to ban U.S.-based horse slaughter and the export of horses for slaughter for human consumption. ✅ Cosponsor of the Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking (FIGHT) Act, H.R. 3946, to strengthen federal enforcement against … Read more