Restoring Confidence in Congress
I decided to run for Congress in order to restore confidence in Congress and help our body earn back the trust of the American people. Through my work on the House Committee on Ethics, I will have the unique ability to achieve many of these goals and ensure that Members of Congress remember the solemn responsibilities that come from holding their office.
America faces serious issues that require immediate attention by leaders capable of solving big problems. I’ve heard firsthand the frustration Hoosiers feel toward Washington with corruption scandals, the absence of civility, and an unwillingness to put America’s greatest challenges above political bickering. The American public is feeling disillusioned, disheartened, and dissatisfied with Congress members’ unethical and sometimes criminal conduct without consequences.
The only way we can restore the public’s trust and confidence in Congress is to continue to reform Washington and replace the current culture with the highest standard of ethics and accountability – something that Hoosiers and all Americans want and most certainly deserve.
This starts by enacting common sense policies such as preventing insider trading for Members of Congress; prohibiting former Members of Congress from lobbying for six years; enacting congressional term limits; applying healthcare mandates to all Members of Congress; and preventing corrupt politicians from receiving federal pensions.
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Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN5) released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation to fund government operations for the remainder of fiscal year 2014:
“Today’s vote brings further stability and accountability to our nation’s checkbook. Republicans in the House have exercised their rightful authority to set the nation’s spending priorities. There is much more work to do, but with overall discretionary spending now $165 billion lower than it was when Republicans assumed control of the House in 2010, we are moving in the right direction.
Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN) will hold her first 2014 “Connect with your Congresswoman One-on-One” event at the Westfield Public Safety Building on Tuesday, January 21 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
INDIANAPOLIS — Sen. Dan Coats and Rep. Susan Brooks asked their colleagues Wednesday to support legislation that would allow the federal government to dig up the remains of felons mistakenly buried with full military honors.
The two Indiana Republicans testified in Washington before the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committee in support of the Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act.
Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN) released the following statement on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks:
“Like all Americans, I mark the 12th anniversary of 9/11 with a heavy heart. We must never forget the nearly 3,000 innocent civilians who died that day and we must remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of our citizens.
Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN) applauded the House’s approval of bipartisan legislation that retroactively ensures interest rates on federal student loans will not double this school year:
Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN) will host her first “Connect with your Congresswoman” open house on Friday, July 26 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Hamilton East Public Library. Constituents are encouraged to visit with Congresswoman Brooks and her staff to discuss a wide variety of issues and affairs that play a daily role in the lives of 5th District residents.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Locals can voluntarily give tax dollars to pay for political campaigns and conventions. But, an Indiana congresswoman wants to change that. Instead, she wants to take those same tax dollars and use them to fight children's diseases.
Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN) and Dr. Jeff Sperring, President and CEO of the nationally recognized Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, will highlight the Kids First Research Act today during a tour of the hospital and media availability. They will be joined by 5th District families representing the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).
Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN) and Dr. Jeff Sperring, President and CEO of the nationally recognized Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, will highlight the Kids First Research Act during a tour of the hospital and media availability this Monday. They will be joined by representatives of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).