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The Senate Judiciary hearing on the live ticket industry proved that Democrats and Republicans are united behind the fact that Ticketmaster is failing consumers. My colleagues and I on the Energy and Commerce Committee are ready to reign in these abusive industry practices and protect consumers.
Last Thursday, the United States of America reached its debt limit. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that extraordinary measures need to be taken to avoid the United States defaulting on its debts. We must raise the debt ceiling. This is not new spending; it is paying the bill for programs we have already approved.
Welcome to the 118th Congress! In all my years in Congress, I have never experienced a week quite like last week. Instead of fighting for the American people, Republicans spent the week fighting against each other.
For the first time in 100 years, the Speaker of the House of Representatives was not elected on the first ballot. It took Kevin McCarthy 15 rounds of voting to finally become Speaker. I spoke with CBS 2 Chicago in the midst of the chaos and uncertainty.
On Friday, I voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2023 government funding legislation. This monumental funding package will have major implications for generations to come.
The problems with Ticketmaster are nothing new. In 2020, they came before Congress and promised they would clean up their act, but we have seen quite the opposite. We need answers. I'm looking forward to our Congressional briefing early next year.
This week, I was excited to begin welcoming guests to my new office in the Rayburn House Office Building. Now, I have a magnificent view of the United States Capitol. I am so appreciative to my staff who worked so hard to make this move happen. If you are ever in Washington, please come by and check out my wonderful new space!
Last week was another busy week in Washington! After 24 years in Congress, I am finally moving to an office in the Rayburn House Office Building that has a beautiful view of the United States Capitol. I look forward to welcoming you to my incredible new space!