Foreign Affairs
We should be strong and strategic in our relationships with foreign countries.
The United States is uniquely positioned to advocate for freedom and representative government for all people. The value we place on individual rights and liberties, including freedom of religion, is unparalleled across the globe. Defending basic human rights – including the right to life, political liberty, and religious freedom – is imperative in our foreign policy.
I have routinely stated the importance of reviewing all federal spending programs, and this includes our foreign affairs budget. Even though foreign affairs funding accounts for only 1% of the budget, there are certainly ways to make the use of such funds more effective and efficient. At the same time, foreign affairs funding is a crucial component of our overall national defense strategy.
Trade partnerships are one of the most critical aspects of building our relationships with other nations, particularly in the First District of Kansas. It is important that Kansas farmers, ranchers, and manufacturers be able to participate in the global marketplace, and for that reason I support expanded free trade agreements to sell more products around the world.
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Congressman Tim Huelskamp (KS-01) today supported the Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act of 2017, which passed the House 282-138. The legislation funds critical national security needs, military operations at Fort Riley and across the world, and provides for the care of the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families.
Huelskamp said, “I’ve always been a strong supporter of ensuring our men and women in uniform, especially those at Fort Riley, have the tools and resources they need to continue serving and defending our nation.”
WASHINGTON – Today Congressman Tim Huelskamp (KS-01) joined his Kansas congressional colleagues and city, county and state office holders in demanding President Obama not attempt his rumored illegal, unconstitutional transfer of radical Islamic terrorists being detained at Guantanamo to Fort Leavenworth.
Senate Democrats and President Obama have vowed to oppose SAFE Act
The four U.S. House members from Kansas voted Thursday to halt the flow of Syrian and Iraqi refugees seeking refuge in the United States, the first legislative action on an issue thrust into the national spotlight in recent days.
The American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act, or American SAFE Act, would temporarily stop the settlement of refugees until Congress is given assurance they have undergone more extensive background checks.
Southwest Kansas' Daily News and Information TV Show. Today's guest: Congressman Tim Huelskamp (KS-1), Kansas 1st District U.S. Representative.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Tim Huelskamp (KS-01) issued the following statement on the release of the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, available at http://1.usa.gov/1Pbxeru:
WASHINGTON – Following Pope Francis’ address the joint session of Congress, Congressman Tim Huelskamp (KS-01) released the following statement:
WASHINGTON –On Wednesday Congressman Tim Huelskamp (KS-01) represented the state of Kansas as he signed letters with a Taiwanese Agricultural Delegation and American grain representatives, in which the island nation declared their intent to purchase over $3 Billion in American product over the next two years.
This week, Congress considered three separate pieces of legislation regarding the president’s recently negotiated Iran Treaty. Congressman Huelskamp issued the following statement:
“Since its announcement, I have opposed this irresponsible treaty with the number-one state sponsor of terrorism. Despite what the White House claims, this agreement will neither make America safer, nor will it protect Israel. This is not a deal. It is a gift to Iran. It is a gift to radical Islam and all those who chant Death to America.