Meet the New Congress - Page 3

January 10, 2021

Rep. Peter Meijer, Iraq veteran, says US needs to plan for future: 'I'm very worried about long-term trends'

Rep. Peter Meijer, the new GOP congressman from West Michigan's 3rd Congressional District, grew up watching "The Daily Show" when comedian Jon Stewart would roast lawmakers for their hypocrisy by contrasting their past comments with videos of their new change of heart.

January 9, 2021

Rep. Cawthorn: Big tech censorship of conservatives sets 'dangerous precedent,' 'trust-busting' needed

Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., told "Fox & Friends" it's time to "fight against" big tech censorship, after Twitter and other social media platforms permanently banned President Trump.

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.