Praying For Peace In Ukraine & Biden's Weak   Response To Russia

On Thursday, I joined my colleagues and millions of Americans in praying for peace in Ukraine and an immediate end to Russia’s aggression.

The news out of Ukraine as Russia moves forward with an unprovoked, unjustified invasion of a sovereign nation is sickening. Vladimir Putin and his Russian cronies have chosen an extreme, aggressive, unnecessary path and will pay a significant price for their actions, including crippling economic and diplomatic sanctions.

Joe Biden has projected weakness on the world stage since his first day in office. In a time when words matter most, he has fumbled horribly. Projecting a strong America First agenda at home allows us to carry a heavy stick abroad, without ever needing combat boots on the ground overseas. Now more than ever, this administration must take heed of the groundwork the previous one laid and course correct immediately.

As Americans, we know that self-determination and liberty are at the core of what it means to be free. I pray for Ukraine and their people’s God-given right to stand up for their freedom in the face of Vladimir Putin’s brazen and unacceptable assault.

Take This Survey Ahead Of The State Of The Union

Ahead of the State of the Union address on Tuesday, March 1st, I want to know the biggest issues that are on your mind. There's a lot happening across the country and the world right now, and my biggest priority remains representing you and your views in Congress. 

Dear Neighbor, As we get closer to President Biden's first State of the Union Address next Tuesday, March 1st, I wanted to hear your opinion on a number of the issues our country faces. Please submit your opinion below.
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Demanding The NPRC Fully Reopen

This week, I joined Congressman Cliff Bentz, Congressman Fred Keller, Congressman Mike Bost, and dozens of my other colleagues in calling for the reopening of the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). The National Archives and Records Administration has been intermittently since March 2020, making it virtually impossible for our veterans and others to get the records they need.

The fact that processing times at the NPRC may take up to 18 months is not only unacceptable, but also an insult to every man and woman who sacrificed everything to protect our nation. This is why we need to direct the NPRC to fully reopen and report to Congress on its efforts to clear out its backlog of records requests.

Addressing The IRS Backlog In Preparation For Tax Filing Season

The IRS is experiencing an extreme backlog as a result of a reduced workforce due to COVID-19. As of December 23, 2021, the IRS continues to have a backlog of six million Forms 1040, two million Forms 941, and 2.3 million amended individual tax returns.

Most recently, I joined hundreds of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle on insisting the Treasury Department improve operations, relieve the backlog, and make progress on getting back to normal. With tax filing season approaching and COVID-19 restrictions being eased around the nation, the federal government needs to get back to work, relieve this backlog, and return millions of hardworking Americans' taxpayer dollars. 

Celebrating Black History Month

This month, we're celebrating Black History Month, recognizing Josiah T. Walls, the first black man to serve Florida and Florida's Third in Congress. Congressman Walls served three terms in Congress from 1871 to 1876 and was one of the first black men in Congress during Reconstruction, and the first black person to be elected to Congress from the Sunshine State. Today and every day, we're grateful for his service and contributions to Congress and the state of Florida, and are so proud he's from North Central Florida.

Attending The Annual Florida Peanut Federation Membership Meeting

Recognizing National FFA Week

With the situation in Ukraine escalating this week, it has only reinforced the importance of food and energy security for our national security. During National Future Farmers of America Week, we're grateful for all of our amazing youth working hard to better the future of agriculture. With FFA being the premier youth organization in the U.S. for leadership and careers in the science, business, and technology of agriculture, the achievements of these young members and their passion for the food and energy industries is needed now more than ever. Thank you to the members of FFA for all that you do, and especially those from Florida's Third!

Supporting The Gainesville Heart Ball

With this month being American Heart Month/Heart Health Month, I had the opportunity to attend the Gainesville Heart Ball hosted by the American Heart Association. The month of February encourages us to refocus on cardiovascular health and reduce our risk factors for heart disease and other illnesses. With heart disease being the leading cause of death for American women, I'm grateful to this organization for raising awareness about what we can all do to stay happy and healthy!

NCFL Officials Weigh In On The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine (WCJB TV20)

As Russian forces move into the nation from multiple directions, officials from North Central Florida and around the state are weighing in on the ever growing conflict. Representative Kat Cammack says in a statement quote "As Americans, we know that self-determination and liberty are at the core of what it means to be free. I pray for Ukraine and their people’s god-given right to stand up for their freedom in the face of Vladimir Putin’s brazen and unacceptable assault."

Florida Lawmakers Forcefully Denounce Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine (News 4 Jax)

World leaders have condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as "barbaric" and quickly slapped heavy sanctions on the Russian economy, President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle and many of the country’s oligarchs. President Joe Biden says Putin "and his country will bear the consequences." Following the attacks, Florida and Georgia lawmakers forcefully weighed in.

Rep. Cammack Calls Out Facebook For Facilitating Child Trafficking And Illegal Border Crossings (The Paradise) 

Representative Kat Cammack (R-Fl.) discusses with The New American an array of key topics that the mainstream media is not covering, from a recent Democrat bill that facilitates Communist China while claiming to do the opposite to the continued hypocrisy by progressives wanting to defund the police and the U.S. Border Patrol while simultaneity justifying private armed security to protect themselves.