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First and foremost, Shelley and I wish to extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the people of Florida, South Carolina, and all the other states impacted by Hurricane Ian. This devastating storm tragically resulted in countless lost lives and destroyed a great deal of property and critical infrastructure. We also thank and pray for the brave first responders, linemen, and others assisting with this historic rescue and clean-up effort.

I have been in regular contact with some of my U.S. House colleagues representing Florida, as well as the head of the Florida Emergency Management. We have constituents with homes, as well as friends and family, who have been impacted. Fortunately, Florida has strong leadership and is working round the clock to perform rescues, get to those in need and soon begin restoration. The level of damage is severe and extensive. Thousands of emergency responders have been deployed. Godspeed to all impacted. I, and my office, will continue to monitor, respond and offer assistance as best we can.

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On Friday, I joined House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy at DMI Companies, Inc in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, to unveil the rollout of the historic "Commitment to America." This will serve as the guidepost plan for the new Republican House Majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.

I joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the new plan and the event. Click here or below to watch.

The Commitment to America represents a new direction and better approach that will help get our nation back on track and eventually even stronger. Click here to read the plan.

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Today, we pause to remember the many we lost in the tragic terrorist attacks on 9/11. Twenty-one years ago, America was attacked by terrorists who hoped to destroy our way of life.

Yet, ordinary citizens rose to the challenge, exhibiting countless acts of bravery to help others in New York City, Arlington, VA and Shanksville, PA. At the Flight 93 National Memorial, we remember the heroes who sacred their own lives to save their fellow citizens. We will never forget their memory. Time and time again, when our nation is attacked, Americans rise up and exhibit the very best.

Following 9/11, patriotism was at an all-time high. Everyone, regardless of age or party affiliation, came together and put America first. I hope we can remember that time and reignite that patriotism and love of nation.

We also mourn the passing of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. Queen Elizabeth showed her servant's heart to generations of people around the world. She was the embodiment of class and grace. Born in 1926, she led through historic and difficult days. She was always an advocate of freedom and the United States of America. May she rest in peace. Queen Elizabeth has maintained close relationships with several U.S. Presidents, but she was perhaps closer to President Ronald Reagan than any other. Below is a picture of Queen Elizabeth riding horses with President Reagan at his ranch.

Good afternoon, Happy Labor Day, and welcome to our Weekend Update! I hope you get some time to spend with your families, friends, and neighbors. Nothing better than family, picnics, and football!

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This week, I joined the "National Report" on Newsmax to discuss various issues, including the FBI's raid of Mar-a-Lago. Like many Americans, I believe the whole situation was outrageous. Conversations were taking place, and it seemed as if President Trump, the secret service, and his staff were fully cooperating with the archives that were claimed to be in lockdown at the president's residence. But unfortunately, things went off the rails at a certain point, and the Department of Justice decided to take some very rash actions. To justify their outrageous actions, they came up with a story about nuclear codes, which made ridiculous headlines in the fake news.

There's one party here asking for full disclosure, and that's President Trump's lawyers. Meanwhile, the DOJ continues to present redacted materials and refuses to present the evidence. I think that's pretty telling in itself. We also discussed the Pennsylvania statewide elections and the importance of electing Dr. Mehmet Oz to the U.S. Senate and Doug Mastriano as our next Governor. Click here or below to watch.

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This week we traveled all over the District. We had an incredibly busy week, just the way our team likes it. Speaking with constituents, they are clearly unhappy with the Biden administration, Biden Democrats and the newly passed Recession Extension Act.

Unfortunately, the “Inflation Reduction Act” is like an onion… the more you peal it back, the more you want to cry. The legislation includes tax increases, a massive expansion of IRS agents, and will do nothing to reduce inflation. No Democrat can say with a straight face that this bill will reduce inflation. Inflation is the most regressive tax in U.S. history.

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The raid of President Donald J. Trump's home was an unprecedented and outrageous action. The FBI already has a credibility problem: fake dossiers, emails, Hillary destroying evidence, ignoring an obvious Hunter Biden/Big Guy scandal. This action is unacceptable & undermines the 4th and 5th amendments. Using a government agency to conduct a raid on a former President and political rival is something we would expect from Putin on his rivals… not here, not in the United States of America. I have spoken to many constituents who are deeply troubled and upset by this entire episode. Every time I believe the Biden administration can't dig America a deeper hole of problems, Joe grabs a shovel.

On Friday, I was in Washington to vote NO on the Biden Democrats' Recession Extension Act which raises taxes on the American people, adds 87,000 new IRS agents, and add over half a trillion dollars in new government spending. I joined Newsmax to discuss this disastrous bill. Click here or below to watch.

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Before I begin with the rest of our update, I want to take a moment to remember my friend and colleague, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski was killed in a tragic car crash while traveling her district in Indiana. Also lost in the tragedy were Jackie's District Director, Zachery Potts, and Communications Director, Emma Thomson. Emma was a Pennsylvania native. Please join Shelley and I in praying for their families during this mournful time. Jackie, her young staff members, and families will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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I have been traveling around the district, speaking with folks, and its clear that we all have had enough of skyrocketing inflation. This week in Washington, D.C., I relayed our frustration. Unfortunately, Biden and the Democrats aren’t listening.

Rising costs are hurting everyone. A few days ago, I asked our constituents in the district how inflation has impacted their daily lives. In less than 24 hours, I received over 1,400 responses from seniors, small business owners, mothers, and fathers from every corner of Pennsylvania's 9th district. They all described how they are struggling to keep up with inflation. The high price of goods and fuel is forcing those on fixed incomes to make difficult decisions. Some are even being forced to choose between buying food or prescriptions or fueling up their vehicle. The pain inflicted by rising costs and inflation are real.

To put faces to this crisis, I invited several small businesses to the 9^th district in Washington for a House Small Business Committee Republicans roundtable to discuss the difficulties they are facing. We were joined by the American Crane & Equipment Corporation, Wheel Restaurant in Pottsville, Ashland Technologies, Inc., Scattered Acres Farm, Byler Holdings, and the Pottsville Area Development Corporation. They, like many others, are hurting.

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This week, I was in Washington, D.C., where the Biden administration and Congressional Democrats are taking up issues designed to distract us from the real problems facing American families.

Meanwhile, the real issue facing Americans hasn't changed, and they are crushing hardworking families. Inflation, high gas prices, and our border crisis are significant issues that merit immediate attention. Inflation soared 9.1% in June, the most significant increase since 1981. American families and small businesses are struggling to stay afloat amid skyrocketing prices. Gas prices remain high, and the number of illegal immigrants apprehended at the southern border is at record highs.

I joined Newsmax to discuss this inflation and the issues Democrats focus on instead of addressing. Click here or below to watch my interview.

The worst part about all these issues is that we know how to address these issues in a meaningful way. President Donald Trump’s administration had our country’s economy humming before the Covid-19 pandemic, and his policies and America First agenda had us well on the road to recovery in 2020. Rather than follow suit so our nation can continue winning, Biden has implemented an America Last agenda. We can and must fix this. Biden must admit his policies have failed our country and address these issues by removing regulations and policies that have shut down new domestic energy production. We need to support American small businesses and reinvigorate manufacturing, so we start making things in America with American workers. We must never leave our nation beholden to our enemies for energy and critical resources. That means lowering taxes and eliminating unnecessary and burdensome regulations. Perhaps, most importantly, as it relates to national security, we must secure our southern border, build a wall, and reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy negotiated during the Trump administration. We must work with the Mexican border as former President Trump did.