Hoosier Farmers and Builders Deserve Better

I joined with 48 Senate colleagues to introduce a formal challenge to the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule through a Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval.

Our resolution comes after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced a new rule in December 2022 repealing the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, and changing the definition of Waters of the United States in a way that will expand federal regulatory authority. The EPA’s decision to rewrite the WOTUS rule will create red tape for Hoosier farmers and builders who need regulatory clarity. This is an unnecessary bureaucratic overreach that I have long opposed, and I will fight to check these unfair, confusing, and costly regulations.

The full text of our resolution can be found here.

Lafayette, Fort Wayne, and Elkhart Receive National Recognition

The Wall Street Journal recently recognized Lafayette, Fort Wayne, and Elkhart in its Emerging Housing Market Index. The index identifies the top metro areas for home buyers seeking an appreciating housing market, a strong local economy, and appealing lifestyle amenities.

All of these Hoosier cities are great places to live, raise a family, and build a career.

You can read the full article here.

Protecting the Constitutional Rights of Hoosier Gun Owners

I recently joined with 44 of my Senate colleagues to introduce the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which would allow individuals with concealed carry privileges in their home state to exercise those rights in any other state that allows concealed carry, while still abiding by that state’s laws.

The bill will protect the constitutional rights of Hoosier gun owners by ensuring any individual who legally owns a gun in Indiana can transport or possess the firearm legally in other states without fear of prosecution.

You can read more about our bill here.

Update from College Presidents

I enjoyed meeting with college presidents from Grace College, Anderson University, Bethel University, and Huntington University to hear updates about their students and campuses.

Great Power Podcast

Last week, I joined Michael Sobolik on the American Foreign Policy Council "Great Power" podcast. We talked about bolstering Taiwan, countering Beijing's economic coercion, and addressing America's supply chain vulnerabilities.

You can listen to our discussion here.

2023 Tax Filing Season

This year’s tax season began on January 23. In order to speed refunds and avoid delays, the IRS strongly recommends that taxpayers file electronically with direct deposit.

You can find more information here.

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Thank you for the continued privilege to serve you in the U.S. Senate. My mission is to fight on behalf of Hoosiers and the interests that are unique to our state. I look forward to working with you, and sharing our progress, in the days ahead. 

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