Meet the New Congress - Page 3

January 7, 2021

Rep. Frank Mrvan says Democratic Party needs to deliver for working men and women

Indiana Rep. Frank Mrvan, a newly elected moderate Democrat, said the key to winning back working men and women who supported President Trump is producing "deliverables" to recover the manufacturing base, strengthen Made-in-America provisions and invest in new infrastructure.

January 5, 2021

Texas Rep. Pat Fallon, former Notre Dame football player, says future of GOP is being more likable, accessible

Rep. Pat Fallon, a former Notre Dame football player with a big personality, says the future of the Republican Party will be more accessible, likable and inspirational. 

January 5, 2021

GOP congresswoman Boebert defends decision to carry gun in DC: 'I am my own security'

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., told "Fox & Friends" there is "no question" she will carry her Glock handgun in Washington, D.C., despite pushback from the chief of police.

January 4, 2021

New Iowa Rep. Randy Feenstra calls for big tax cuts, 99% spending limit, as GOP shifts to fiscal conservatism

Newly elected Rep. Randy Feenstra says that he'll be among the fiercest deficit hawks in the new Congress, aiming to institute a 99% spending limit among other measures to force the government to balance its books.

January 3, 2021

Rep.-elect Michelle Steel wants to help small businesses: 'When they prosper, the economy is going to grow'

Rep.-elect Michelle Steel, R-Calif., saw firsthand how crushing taxes hurt her mom's Los Angeles clothing shop, and she's determined to stand up for small businesses in Congress.

January 2, 2021

Fourth time the charm: Iowa Rep.-elect Mariannette Miller-Meeks to be sworn in Sunday

Mariannette Miller-Meeks, an Iowa Republican who ran for Congress four times, is expected to be sworn in Sunday -- even as a challenge to her razor-thin, six-vote victory looms. 

January 1, 2021

Rep.-elect Young Kim brings empathetic approach to immigration: I have 'gone through the process'

Rep.-elect Young Kim, who flipped a blue California House seat for the GOP, brings to Washington a keen understanding of the U.S. immigration system from her work as a longtime congressional staffer and her personal journey of becoming an American citizen. 

December 31, 2020

Rep.-elect Madison Cawthorn, 25, wants to create 'new Republican Party' that inspires young people

Rep.-elect Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., beat out a candidate backed by President Trump and the Washington establishment to become the youngest incoming member of Congress at age 25.

December 30, 2020

Michigan Rep.-elect Lisa McClain wants to fight to reopen economy: 'I don't think I'm your normal politician'

Rep.-elect Lisa McClain, a small business owner, rose from political obscurity to win a hard-fought open congressional seat in Michigan -- all while maintaining a positive outlook and energy.

December 29, 2020

Rep.-elect Bob Good, 'biblical conservative' who ousted GOP incumbent, slams Dem 'extremism' on social issues

Rep.-elect Bob Good, who previously worked as an associate athletic director for Liberty University, plans to put social issues at the forefront during his time in Congress, slamming Democrats as extreme for their stance on abortion and saying his religion "is the most important thing in my life."