During a recent visit to the Southwest Border, Congressman Rutherford and I joined CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott on a tour of the San Ysidro Port of Entry, where we saw how technology is being used to prevent the smuggling of illicit drugs, weapons, and people from entering the co.

After years of historic chaos, Congressional Republicans helped @POTUS secure our borders by funding:
✅USBP agents
✅Cutting-edge tech
✅New border wall

Congressional Democrats:
🔴Opposed the One Big Beautiful Bill
🔴Shut down @DHSgov
🔴Are fighting to dismantle the Department altogether

@HouseGOP remains committed to protecting Americans and supporting the men & women of federal law enforcement who secure the homeland.

Your Circuit Clerk’s office is open 8:00 – 5:00 this week for absentee voting. See below for details on how to vote in Mississippi. Be sure to exercise your right.

Fun Fact Friday: As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, I want to highlight some of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
John Hancock is well-known for his signature on the Declaration of Independence. Born in Massachusetts in 1737, 15 months Hancock grew up alongside future Declaration signer and President, John Adams. After the death of his father, Hancock was adopted by his uncle and became a well-respected member of his community. Hancock was elected to the Continental Congress, serving as President of the Continental Congress and presiding over the Congress during the vote for Independence. Hancock was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence.

Your Circuit Clerk’s office will be open Saturday, October 24th, and Saturday, October 31st, for absentee voting. See below for details on how to vote in Mississippi. Be sure to exercise your right.

I appreciate Hartfield Academy for giving me the opportunity to speak to their senior class. It is always an honor to meet with our future leaders and to encourage them to become involved in their community.

Jimmie Nichols on my staff enjoyed seeing Felicia Turner at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. I’m thankful for the work Felicia and the administrative team at JAN do to assist the flying public.

I was honored to attend the Annual Vision Awards Celebration hosted by the Madison County Business League and Foundation. Thanks to the hard work of state, local, and federal leaders partnering with our business community, Madison County has been blessed with record economic growth.

I was blessed to attend the groundbreaking of the new UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute. This new facility will bring world-class care to Mississippians by expanding access to cutting-edge treatments closer to home and advancing the search for future cures. The cancer to all Mississippians fighting this deadly disease and will bring us one step closer to a cure for cancer.

Congressman John Rutherford and I learned more about the Air and Marine Operations’ boat interdiction efforts during a recent visit to the Southwest Border. The men and women who operate these vessels work every day to stop cartels from using our waterways to smuggle illegal to the country.

I am proud to receive a 100% rating on my American Energy Alliance scorecard. I will continue to support policies that encourage affordable, reliable, and abundant energy for Mississippians.

This week, I toured the Cyber Crime Division of the Attorney General’s Office and saw firsthand the incredible job they are doing. This unit combines the skills, resources, and knowledge of our state, federal, and local law enforcement agencies to prevent fraud and to hold bad nk you, Attorney General Fitch, for the work you and your agency do to protect Mississippians and to prosecute those who break our laws.

REMINDER! Multiple Burn Bans are in effect across the state. If your county is in red, that means absolutely NO BURNING of any kind is permitted in your county. Follow the @MSForestryComm for the latest updates.

I am honored to receive the Dean’s List recognition from the NSSF: The Firearm Industry Trade Association, which requires a 100% voting and co-sponsorship record on Second Amendment policies. Supporting the right to bear arms and protecting hunting and shooting sports will ty for my office and me.

I am thankful for the opportunity to present a flag to Colonel Cregg Puckett, who is the past Head Chaplain of the Mississippi Army National Guard. Colonel Puckett retired from the National Guard with over 36 years of service. Thank you, Colonel Puckett, for your service to our to the men and women of the Mississippi Army National Guard.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize the bravery of the millions of individuals who have faced cancer and the strides we have made toward treatment and a cure. My prayers are with those who are in the fight with this deadly disease.

Fun Fact Friday: As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, I want to highlight some of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Benjamin Harrison V was born in 1726 in Virginia. He attended the College of William and Mary, where he met Patrick Henry enjamin later moved home to carry out operations on the plantation in place of his father who died unexpectedly. He was elected to the House of Burgesses in 1749, serving as Speaker on various occasions, until it was dissolved in 1774. He was selected to read Jefferson’s draft of the Declaration of Independence to the assembled delegates on July 1 and served as Chairman of the Whole during the debate over independence on July 2. After America won independence, Benjamin Harrison was elected Governor of Virginia and helped shape the Bill of Rights.

Harold Cross on my staff attended the Friends of Mississippi Veterans Clay Shoot. He met with retired Adjutant General Leon Collins, NFL Official Sarah Thomas, Jack Winstead, and Paul Holley. I am always thankful for opportunities for my office and me to support our Veterans.