This was a pivotal week in Washington, from funding our government to meeting with leaders from across the globe. Let’s dive into all of it.

Earlier this week, I had the honor of hosting Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, María Corina Machado, to speak with the House Foreign Affairs Committee. She demonstrated herself to be a capable leader, and like many of you, I look forward to seeing the peaceful transition of power in Caracas. Venezuelans are one step closer to living in a free and democratic nation thanks to the President’s peace through strength agenda. 

On the House floor, all twelve of 2026’s appropriations bills have officially been passed by the House. Next they’ll move on to the Senate and then the President’s desk to keep the federal government open ahead of the January 30th deadline. 

And it’s been one full year since President Trump’s inauguration. Here in Congress, we’re working hand-in-hand with the administration to restore strong leadership on national security, economic opportunity, and putting Americans first. Gas prices are down, military recruitment is up, and the American dream is back. There’s more work ahead, but we have a clear path and I look forward to everything we’ll accomplish this year. 

Watch all of this—and more—in this edition of Week in Review.