Congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump! I look forward to working together to put forward a conservative, common-sense agenda that will help and empower Kansans and Americans everywhere.

My thoughts are with the family of Staff Sergeant Matthew Lewellen, a Lawrence native, who was killed while serving in Jafr, Jordan. We will always honor Matthew’s dedication, devotion and sacrifice for this nation as he served his country. Please join me at this tragic time in praying for Matthew and his family.

It was a pleasure speaking to the Kansas Electric Cooperatives yesterday!

Enjoyed meeting with some old friends and some new ones at The Shelter in Lawrence and learning more about what they do. They serve as an essential resource within Lawrence and Douglas County. So pleased to see they are so well supported by the community!

I had a great time attending the Special Troops Battalion Change of Command ceremony at Fort Leavenworth!

The FBI’s decision to reopen their investigation into Hillary Clinton’s email practices is the correct decision. Secretary Clinton willfully endangered American national security through her careless mishandling of important State Department information, and then deleted her emails rather than disclose them. Now that yet more emails have been discovered, it is my hope that the FBI will swiftly conduct their investigation to discover the truth the American people deserve to hear.

Happy #NavyDay16! Thank you to all the courageous U.S. Navy sailors who serve and have served

Obamacare premiums will rise by double-digits next year, meaning higher costs and fewer choices for hard-working Americans: http://www.wsj.com/artic…/another-obamacare-shock-1477352754

It was great visiting and chatting with folks at Independence Community College today!

Thanks to Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott for showing me around! I enjoyed the opportunity to talk about the healthcare priorities of Kansans.

I had a great timing visiting the SugarCreek facility in Frontenac yesterday!

I had a great time speaking to the government class at Benedictine College this morning - thanks for all the interesting questions!

Great news! Yesterday, the International Association of Chiefs of Police endorsed the idea of having every police officer in the US receive Mental Health First Aid training. My legislation, H.R 1877, to fund this training unanimously passed the House in September and the training could help law enforcement officers and many others better spot and aid folks living with mental illness.

I had an amazing time hanging out with the kids at the Head Start program in Holton!

It was great speaking with Valley Falls Rotary yesterday about Kansans' top priorities

Happy 241st birthday to the U.S. Navy! Thank you to all the courageous men and women who fight to keep us safe

Today is World Mental Health Day. Every year, one in 40 Americans will experience a mental illness. We must make sure we are ready to stand by their side in their time of need. In September, the House passed my bill, the Mental Health First Aid Act which would provide vital training so that community leaders such as teachers, veterans' advocates and law enforcement agents have the knowledge to identify and provide help to folks who need it.

Be sure to check out this great piece from Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson about the dangers and costs that bringing Guantanamo Bay detainees to Fort Leavenworth would mean.