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  • Defense and National Security

    In 1988, I enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves and was proud to serve with the 3rd Force Recon in the Persian Gulf War spending time in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. In 1997, I enlisted in the MS National Guard where I currently still serve. Most recent...

  • Economy and Jobs

    I believe the people of South Mississippi sent me to Congress to change the culture in Washington so that we can get our country and our economy back on track. That is why I have consistently voted to cut spending and reduce barriers to job creation....

  • Education

    America's competitiveness in a global economy depends on our ability to educate our next generation workforce. I believe we must promote common-sense policies that encourage both student and teacher participation in the educational process. Since the...

  • Energy

    An energy independent United States of America is one of my top priorities in Congress. Our country must cut back on its reliance on foreign oil, and to do this, we must increase the domestic production of energy, including oil, natural gas, and clea...

  • Every Child is a Blessing Act

    The Every Child is a Blessing Act of 2014 Preventing Discrimination; Protecting Life For years, disability advocates have worked to educate the public and reverse harmful stereotypes. Yet a disturbing trend of “wrongful birth” lawsuits has subjected...

  • Family Values

    As a lifelong Mississippian, I understand the importance of faith, family and traditional values. These basic principles are what made this country great, and what makes South Mississippi such a wonderful place to live and raise a family. These prin...

  • Flood Insurance Reform

    Palazzo hosts a press conference with FEMA Administrator David Miller and local leaders in August 2013. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has undergone significant changes in the last year, and as a result of these modifications, flood ins...

  • Foreign Affairs

    In today's increasingly unstable world, I believe it is more important than ever to stand by our allies and to protect U.S. interests at home and abroad. That is why I stand by Israel as one of our strongest democratic allies in the Middle East. I ha...

  • Health Care

    Have you been impacted by ObamaCare? Share your story here: www.gop.gov/yourstory “I am committed to providing more affordable and accessible healthcare that gives Americans more control and more choices.” - Congressman Steven Palazzo I support poli...

  • Immigration

    As a member of the Homeland Security Committee, I am working hard to bring positive reform to our border security and immigration systems and develop a responsible immigration policy. Before any other changes are made to our immigration system, we mu...

  • Right to Refuse

    What Is the Right to Refuse? The Right to Refuse is H.J. Res. 28, a constitutional amendment that would effectively reverse the health care mandate tax. A simple amendment, it states: “Congress shall make no law that imposes a tax on a failure to pur...

  • Transportation

    South Mississippi is home to many roads, waterways, rail lines and airports that are critical to our economic development and comfortable daily living. I work hard as your Representative in Congress to ensure that investments in infrastructure for my...

  • Veterans Issues

    As a Marine veteran of the Persian Gulf War and a member of the Mississippi National Guard, one of my top priorities is ensuring South Mississippi veterans receive the best service possible. In order to improve medical services for veterans, I voted ...