It is morning in America again.
On Jan. 20, the American people celebrated the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump. It is truly an incredible and historic time for our great country — it marks the beginning of a new era.
Trump has hit the ground running to fix the failures of the Biden-Harris agenda and fulfill the promises made to you, signing hundreds of executive orders and actions in his first few days back in the White House.
From ending disastrous open border programs that helped facilitate the worst invasion in history to rolling back policies that crippled American energy dominance and hiked up costs, one thing is clear: The Golden Age of America has arrived.
I, along with my Republican colleagues in the House and Senate, am working closely with Trump to advance our America First agenda in Congress. United together, we will return jobs to American workers, lower costs, cut taxes and unleash American energy dominance. Together, we will secure our borders, enforce our laws, keep our communities safe, restore peace through strength and make the federal government more efficient for you. We are excited by this generational opportunity in front of us to Make America Great Again, and we are already delivering results.
Just last week, our Republican-led Congress passed the Laken Riley Act with bipartisan support, and it now heads to Trump’s desk to be one of the first policies signed into law as the 47th president. This important bill will help protect you by ensuring that criminal illegals are swiftly and permanently detained and deported from our country. It is more than just a piece of legislation; it is a return to common sense. Under Trump’s leadership, I will continue working with my colleagues to move legislation that restores the rule of law, secures our borders, and puts Americans like you first again.
Additionally, I held my first hearing as the new chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. I heard from stakeholders on how Congress can promote innovation and encourage investment in wireless technology. I look forward to advancing commonsense policies to help ensure all Americans can be fully connected.
While there is a lot of work to get done during Trump’s first 100 days, I have confidence and renewed hope that America’s best days are ahead. The American people gave Trump and Republicans in Congress a mandate to change the direction of our country, and that is exactly what we are going to do.
Rep. Richard Hudson represents the 9th Congressional District in Washington, D.C.
