Most voters are like my family and friends: We are disgusted to the point of nausea with the bombardment of TV, web advertising and mail advertising that is being thrown at us. Most of it is negative, taking small sound bites from their opponents’ many hours of public speaking to make them appear as...

Update on National Guard Bonus Payback Scandal Last week I told you that we were working to address the disturbing revelation that more than 10,000 California Army National Guard soldiers (CalGuard), who may have received improper bonus payments, are now being forced to pay thousands of dollars back...

File photo U.S. Rep. Steve Knight and two dozen other members of Congress signed a letter Monday calling for the Department of Defense to cease debt collection on California National Guard soldiers who were improperly paid bonuses a decade ago.Between 2006 and 2008, thousands of California National...

Porter Ranch Gas Leak: One Year Later Yesterday marked one year since the gas leak began at the Aliso Canyon natural gas facility in Porter Ranch, which forced thousands of families and businesses to relocate. While we cannot undo the damage that was done, we can and must take steps to ensure that this...

This past weekend, Donald Trump once again showed us what kind of man he is and the kind of character he possesses. While most people paying attention had come to expect this type of behavior and rhetoric from the Republican presidential nominee, many Washington Republicans feigned enough shock to withdraw...

Around the District Simi Valley High School Last Tuesday I had the opportunity to speak to students in Mr. Shrock’s three government classes at Simi Valley High School. We held mock debates, talked about the legislative process, and discussed a range of hot topics. Holding a mock debate at Simi...

Around the District Today in history 49 years ago, a young United States Air Force Major Launched into the record books by travelling Mach 6.7 in a winged aircraft. The flight was the 188th mission in the famed X-15 program. A program that spanned nine years with hundreds of exceptional people helping...

Around the Capitol Veterans Bill Moving Forward Very exciting news! The No Hero Left Untreated Act, which I introduced in June, passed out of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs with unanimous, bipartisan support last week. This bill would expand on a promising technology that could bring...

Around the CapitolLeaving No Hero Untreated Check out my column that ran in The Hill last week about our No Hero Left Untreated Act. This legislation would establish a pilot program at the VA for veterans enduring mental health issues based on a promising new neurological treatment pioneered by the Brain...

Around the DistrictService Academy Information Day Do you know someone who is interested in applying to a United States military service academy? On September 17 my office is hosting an information gathering event for students considering application for 2017 appointment to the U.S. Military Academy,...