Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update.

Congratulations to the Nittany Lions on clinching their 13th NCAA title—an incredible achievement by a truly dominant program. We proudly support these outstanding athletes and celebrate a big win for Pennsylvania!

And 99.9% of the crowd, regardless of which program or wrestler they were there to cheer on, agreed on one thing - they love President Trump and his policy agenda to Make America Great Again. He received thunderous applause and chants of USA, USA! It was a great night to celebrate Penn State, wrestling, and America! Click here or below to watch a video of President Trump's entrance to the arena.

On Wednesday night, I participated in a town hall at Treasures Banquet Hall in Germantown, hosted by The Do For Self Coalition and the organization's leaders, Xavier Devereaux and Nafis Toole. I was also joined by State Representative David Zimmerman and his team and Calvin Tucker, who helped coordinate the event.

I want to give a special thanks to Dan Ramsey and the team at Treasures Banquet Hall for hosting us. I look forward to continuing these important conversations across our communities. Click here to read more about our town hall visit.

This visit generated media coverage about the Pennsylvania governor's election next year and my interest in a potential candidacy. I can confirm it is something I am seriously considering. I firmly believe that our Commonwealth is the greatest state in the nation. However, we have not had strong leadership in the governor's office for some time. We need a leader in the executive office who wants to emulate the policies of states that are winning, like Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, Indiana, and Texas. Pennsylvania has abundant natural resources, a key location close to major metropolitan areas, and the best workforce in the nation. I will keep you apprised of my decision-making process as I explore this opportunity to serve Pennsylvania in a different role.

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Wright approved the CP2 Project in Louisiana, which, when completed, will be the second-largest LNG export facility in the United States. This is another significant step by the Trump Administration toward restoring America’s energy dominance.

For four years under Biden, we endured "gas-backward" energy policies that weakened our nation and increased reliance on foreign adversaries. President Trump is putting America First with a pro-energy, pro-jobs agenda that unleashes our nation’s full potential. An all-of-the-above and all-of-the-below energy approach—leveraging oil, natural gas, nuclear, clean coal, and more—is essential to creating jobs, lowering costs, and securing our energy future.

Pennsylvania must adopt a similar approach to harness our Commonwealth’s abundant natural resources, ensuring benefits not only for our state’s residents but for all Americans. I joined "Varney & Co." on Fox Business for an interview to discuss further. Click here or below to watch.

I joined "Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla" earlier this week! We discussed how President Trump’s America First agenda is restoring confidence in small businesses by cutting burdensome regulations, fixing SBA loan programs, and implementing pro-growth policies that benefit entrepreneurs. I also highlighted our efforts to hold federal agencies accountable—ending anti-business policies at the SEC, FDIC, and CFPB that stifled investment and innovation.

These policies drive economic success, and it’s the same approach Pennsylvania should be taking to stay competitive and grow. Click here or below to listen to our interview.

I was on the "RJ Harris Breakfast Show" on WHP 580 this week. I discussed the importance of school choice in empowering parents and expanding Vo-Tech education to prepare students for good-paying careers. We also discussed how President Trump’s border policies have drastically reduced illegal crossings and my Investing in All of America Act, which will help small businesses grow and create jobs. Check out the interview by clicking here or below.

IN NEWS YOU WON’T HEAR IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA: Under President Trump, the message to criminals who bring harm and destruction to our communities is simple: you will be found, and you will face justice.

This week, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel announced the capture of another fugitive from its “Ten Most Wanted” list — initiating the extradition of a key senior leader of the brutal MS-13 gang, Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales, from Mexico to face charges in the United States. Roman-Bardales was wanted “for his alleged role in ordering numerous acts of violence against civilians and rival gang members, as well as his role in drug distribution and extortion schemes in the United States and El Salvador.”

The cold-blooded criminal is the third fugitive on the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted” list apprehended since President Trump took office.

• Arnoldo Jimenez — a fugitive wanted on first-degree murder charges — was arrested on January 30, 2025.
  
  
• Donald Eugene Fields II — a fugitive wanted on child sex trafficking and child rape charges — was arrested on January 25, 2025.

The Trump Administration will stop at nothing to keep the American people safe.

President Trump’s nomination of Michelle Bowman as Vice Chair for Supervision of the Federal Reserve comes at a crucial moment for our banking system. With regulatory issues like Basel III still on the table, strong, balanced oversight is more vital than ever. Miki Bowman’s experience—both in the private sector and on the Board of Governors—provides her with a holistic view of the economy.

She understands the needs of community and regional banks and will work to ensure the Fed’s regulatory approach strengthens, rather than stifles, America’s financial system. I am confident in her ability to lead the Fed’s supervisory and regulatory position toward a more competitive, resilient banking sector and support President Trump’s pro-growth economic agenda.

This week, we celebrated National Agriculture Day. We recognize the hardworking farmers, ranchers, and producers who keep our nation fed and supply chains strong. Their dedication sustains our communities and strengthens our economy. Thank you for all you do!

In November, egg prices began to climb due to the avian flu, which led to the loss of 160 million egg-laying hens during the outbreak. The Biden Administration did little to combat the avian flu, and the drastic reduction in supply drove prices to record highs, hitting upwards of $8 per dozen. However, in early March, prices began to decline steadily.

This crisis put a tremendous strain on consumers and America’s poultry farmers, with whom I have remained in contact since the outbreak. Over the past two months, the Trump Administration’s USDA has taken decisive action, launching a serious plan to combat avian flu. This includes:

• Strengthening biosecurity measures
• Providing financial relief to affected farmers
• Investing in vaccine development to prevent future outbreaks

I have been in direct contact with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins several times to discuss the matter. I feel highly assured that she and her office have put together a plan to resolve this situation as quickly as possible. Secretary Rollins is discussing the issue with poultry farms across the country and in Pennsylvania to hear about the challenges they’re facing and about their ideas to address the current and future outbreaks. As I’ve said many times before, the Trump Administration is not about throwing money at a problem but rather about solving the problem in the short-term and the long-term—positive results for the American people are all that matter to President Trump and his Administration.

Ag plays a vital role throughout our District, and our local farmers deserve policies that work for them—not against them. I’ll continue focusing on practical solutions that lower costs, open new markets, and keep Pennsylvania agriculture strong for years to come.

I attended a great Pennsylvania Opportunity PAC event hosted by PA's GOP National Committeeman Andy Reilly. It was a pleasure to join PA GOP Chairman Greg Rothman and Senator Dave McCormick as we continue building on the success of the 2024 election. Momentum is on our side — and we’re just getting started as we look ahead to 2026 and beyond.

Thank you to Commissioner Chermak for facilitating this meaningful conversation. I always welcome the opportunity to engage in productive dialogue and enjoyed the thoughtful discussion.

May God continue to bless our nation. I look forward to seeing you soon,

Dan Meuser