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Members of Congress should carry out oversight in a way that is fact-driven, principled, and focused on results, not partisan advantage. Oversight should start with clear legal standards, credible evidence, and a defined purpose—correcting failures, protecting taxpayers, and improving outcomes—rather than scoring political points. In a partisan system, that means being willing to question one’s own party, respecting due process, and following the facts wherever they lead. Effective oversight strengthens public trust when it is serious, transparent, and aimed at making government work better, not at fueling political theater.
I believe Congress has a central constitutional role in shaping and overseeing U.S. foreign policy, not simply reacting to executive action. Under Article I, Congress is responsible for authorizing war, funding military and diplomatic efforts, regulating trade, and conducting rigorous oversight to ensure policies serve the national interest. While the President must have flexibility to respond quickly to threats as Commander in Chief, durable foreign policy should be grounded in laws debated and passed by Congress. Strong oversight, clear authorizations, and accountability are essential to preventing mission creep, protecting constitutional balance, and ensuring U.S. actions abroad reflect the will of the American people.
My proposals focus on lowering costs at their source rather than papering them over. I would push to simplify the tax code and expand middle-class relief so families keep more of what they earn, rein in unfunded federal mandates that drive up local taxes and utility bills, and roll back regulations that raise energy, housing, and transportation costs. I also support targeted oversight to eliminate fraud and waste in federal spending, pro-growth policies that increase competition, and responsible domestic energy production to stabilize prices. The goal is straightforward: lower everyday costs, stronger paychecks, and a more affordable future for working families.
I believe protecting voter access and election integrity go hand-in-hand, and one specific concern is ensuring only eligible citizens vote in federal and state elections. Federal law already prohibits non-citizens from voting in federal and state contests, and states like Illinois similarly limit eligibility to U.S. citizens. While legal attempts to expand non-citizen voting in local elections have stalled or been struck down, discussions about safeguards highlight the importance of accurate voter rolls and verification. I support strong verification processes and clear consequences for illegal voting, balanced with protections against wrongful disenfranchisement and undue barriers for lawful citizens.
I will apply a principles-based, innovation-first approach to AI and emerging technologies that protects people without stifling progress. Oversight should focus on outcomes and accountability, not micromanaging technology—clear rules for privacy, transparency in high-impact uses, and liability when harm occurs. Regulation must be technology-neutral, adaptable, and grounded in evidence, with strong protections for civil liberties and free expression. Congress should lead through clear statutes and oversight, not vague delegations to agencies. The goal is to keep the U.S. globally competitive while ensuring AI is used responsibly, ethically, and in ways that benefit workers, consumers, and national security.
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Elected legislators in Congress must represent the needs and wishes of their District. This can be tricky in a highly partisan Congress. Still, there is a tremendous amount of common ground that can be worked on in a strong bi-partisan manner. I intend to stand strongly on my convictions and work to pass legislation that will benefit our District. There is more common ground and more kitchen table issues that both sides of the aisle should agree upon to get things done. I will work hard to ensure the interests of all our citizens are being met where the Government plays a necessary role. I will work to increase oversight of government spending, reduce waste, and ensure people in this country who need help from the government receive it.
The Constitution assigns the Senate the role of ratifying treaties. The Congress controls the funding of the government, and therefore it has substantial say in our foreign policy by agreeing on what they will or will not fund. The Executive Branch must work with both houses of Congress to ensure budget requirements are set and met. Representatives must ensure that they provide input and vote according to the interests of the United States and their State and District. Congressional representatives should work to build bridges with colleagues, business, and constituents to create opportunities for international trade, education, and securing the interests of the citizens of the United States. It provides oversight of U.S. Foreign Policy.
We must reduce regulations of key industries that restrict domestic production and international export of goods and products from the U.S. The challenge in States like Illinois are complicated. They range between high cost of housing due to an influx of newcomers, while at the same time interest rates are too high for others to sell. So, there is a bottleneck in the housing market. Another issue is food prices. Domestic food production is threatened by imports and by squeezing both farmers and consumers through a monopolization of the markets by a handful of companies. I will work to reduce our prices for key commodities through increased production of power through all options- coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear, solar, and wind.
There have been too many instances of voter identification irregularities. We must ensure that American citizens are not being disenfranchised by being prevented from voting, having their vote diluted through fraudulent measures, or having their representation deliberately distorted through gerrymandering. We need voter ID. There is no excuse for not having it. The impact on all communities is significant when the one person, one vote principle is violated. So often people talk about rampant Federal overreach. But this can happen at local and State levels just as often. We must have verifiable voting and paper ballots that ensure all American citizens have had their chance to vote and have a say in how our laws and policies are made.
Congress has a duty to ensure that the new technologies that are emerging start with ethical guard rails. They must also ensure that due diligence is applied while in development to keep young and vulnerable populations safe from harm that could result from AI misuse or abuse. AI products and technology and centers of gravity must also be planned with care for our communities, expansion, cultural impact, and safety. AI centers have grown dramatically in some areas of the country. While this would be very important for Illinois with its immense land, resources, and lakes and rivers, it must be done with care to ensure that it does not encroach unnecessarily into key living areas of our communities. We must ensure it is safely implemented.
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In my view it is simple, follow the constitution.
Congress plays a vital constitutional role in U.S. foreign policy by authorizing war, controlling funding, approving treaties, and providing oversight of the executive branch. As a Republican, I believe foreign policy must be rooted in the Constitution—strong national defense, clear objectives, congressional accountability, and no blank checks for endless wars or unaccountable foreign aid. The President leads diplomacy, but Congress must ensure American interests, sovereignty, and taxpayers come first.
The first step should be to lower interest rates. Also, reduce the rules and regulations that create a higher cost burden to businesses and people.
While everyone talks about "Voter ID" that is not the issue. Who doesn't have ID? The real problem is at the registration process. Also, voters should be required to renew their voter registrations at least every 4 years, with proof of identity and residence.
We absolutely must keep up with AI and emerging technologies, however, as we have seen, it is the people who are shouldering the cost (as happens a lot with businesses) being expected to bear the tax burden and now as we are seeing, with water and electrical costs and shortages.
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