Federal government overreach, overspending and irresponsibility are destroying the country. The Biden administration has failed to secure our border and is allowing illegal migrants to overrun our nation and threaten our national security. The number of illegal aliens that entered our country under Biden is six times Montana’s population.

Our national debt is crushing our families and children by exacerbating inflation and making everyday goods inaccessible. The bureaucracy is attacking our way of life with burdensome regulations. As a member of the Land Board, I fiercely protected Montanans personal property and water rights. I promise to reign in the overreaching regulations of the Bureau of Land Management.

The federal government is out of control and is damaging the American dream for Montanans. We must put America first. That means protecting our borders, supporting Montanan farmers, ranchers, and small business owners, and not saddling our future generations with crushing debt.

I admire Congresswoman Harriet Hageman, who took out RINO Liz Cheney. Congresswoman Hageman isn’t afraid to tackle tough issues and champions issues that are important to Montanans. She wants to return education back to the states by dismantling the Department of Education. The congresswoman supports property and water rights and is fighting to make America energy independent.

I also admire Congressman Matt Rosendale and many of the House Freedom Caucus (HFC) members who have led the way to get federal spending under control. I am honored to have the endorsement of the HFC chairman, Congressman Bob Good, and other members such as Congressmen Andy Biggs, Eli Crane, Mary Miller, Troy Nehls and Josh Brecheen. I also have the endorsements of Montana Freedom Caucus members Sen. John Fuller, Sen. Steve Hinebauch, Sen. Dan Bartel, Rep. Jerry Schillinger and Rep. Bob Phalen. These members endorsed me because I will fight for conservative values, cut spending, and put America first.

I would happily work with anyone who wants to put America first, secure our border and prioritize prosperity for our citizens. I also would welcome an invitation to the White House to enlighten Biden on how his reckless policies have hurt Montanans and all Americans. Hopefully, the administration would change its position on the border, the economy, energy and many other policy areas.

Biden’s most recent sweeping changes to the Department of Education Title IX rules creates a one-size-fits-all policy that removes any local input into our schools with a radically woke redefinition of sex. This rule threatens women-only spaces and women’s sports. That is why I submitted a public comment opposing this rule when it was first proposed. As superintendent of public instruction, I directed schools to not implement these changes, and I will continue to fight against this destructive change to Title IX with Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen.

I would work with President Trump to secure our border, return energy independence, unleash economic potential of small businesses and put America First. President Trump is America’s best chance to get back on track to protect the American dream. That is why I was the first in this congressional race to endorse him.

Together, President Trump and I will work to drain the swamp of the entrenched bureaucrats who unfairly target Montana families, ranchers and farmers. The southern border will be secured to stop the flow of dangerous cartels who poison our communities with fentanyl. Since 2017 there has been an increase of 1,900% in fentanyl deaths in Montana. America will once again be energy independent when Montana leads the way in accessing the abundance of natural resources our country possesses. President Trump and I will unleash the economic potential of Americans, and our global enemies will respect and fear us. Once again, we will have leadership that puts America first.

America’s debt problem is the biggest threat facing our nation. The government has a spending problem, not a taxing problem. Our debt is currently over $34 trillion dollars, that is more than $103,000 for every citizen. U.S. interest payments will hit $870 billion this year — that is more than America spends on defense. Congress cannot tax their way out of this problem. I will never vote to increase taxes on the hardworking families of Montana.

Congress must focus on cutting the wasteful spending of the bureaucracy. I have a record of cutting spending at the Office of Public Instruction, and Montana voters know that I will bring that fiscal responsibility to the D.C. swamp. Congress can cut the Department of Education, the IRS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the EPA, which has been weaponized against Montana farmers and ranchers. There are many opportunities to cut spending across all the agencies, and I am ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work for Montanans.

I believe that every life is precious. I will always protect the lives of those who cannot advocate for themselves, the unborn. The Dobbs v. Jackson decision from the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade and returned abortion policy back to the states. This decision established that states have the authority to enact restrictions on abortions. Federally, Congress can ensure that tax dollars are not used for abortions by prohibiting funding from going to national and international organizations whose main purpose is promoting and performing abortions.

Much of the housing crisis here is due to misguided policies from the federal government and state regulations. Inflation, mainly caused by out-of-control federal spending and rising energy costs, make it harder to build and maintain housing. Congress must cut regulations that hurt Montana small businesses, our farmers and ranchers, and our ability to build affordable homes. The bureaucracy in D.C knows nothing of the struggles our communities face, instead they restrict the innovation that made America great.

High energy costs burden our businesses and farmers which in turn increases the cost of all necessary goods for Americans. One of the first legislative initiates I would pursue is unleashing American energy potential. Here in Montana, we can lead the way. Congress needs to expand an “all of the above” energy production policy that allows natural gas and oil producers to access and provide these abundant resources to Americans.

Far too often the government bureaucracy gives into climate alarmists who present a false choice between a strong economy and a clean environment. In reality, America’s free market has allowed innovation that has made us a leader among nations. Shutting down energy production, like climate activists want, will only hurt American industry and ingenuity. Free market consumer choices should lead rather than the heavy hand of the government. Between the cold weather and long distances in Montana, electric vehicle mandates are not feasible or realistic. Mandating electric vehicles, as the Biden administration has done, will cripple our farmers and fundamentally hurt our ability to grow and transport food.

Rogue nations like China are the true polluters of this world. Yet America buys critical minerals from China instead of accessing the abundance of U.S. resources. America will create jobs through the responsible development of resources, spur innovation, and not use child labor.

Quite frankly, improving our national security along the border and reforming our immigration system is the top priority for Montana and America. Since Joe Biden took office there have been over 7.2 million illegals who invaded the U.S. through our southern border. That number is greater than the population of 36 states. First and foremost, Congress must secure the border by finishing the wall and implementing technologies that will assist our Border Patrol agents. Congress must reauthorize the Remain in Mexico policy put in place by President Trump and end “catch and release.” The backlog in the immigration courts must be addressed so that a free pass isn’t given to criminals, terrorists and drug dealers. Finally, America must deport illegal migrants who have flagrantly broken U.S. law, by dealing drugs, stealing property and assaulting and murdering U.S. citizens.

The government needs to reign in the regulations and strengthen the freedom to choose what health insurance they want. Congress must enact legislation that treats employees the same way as employers. Workers should be able to purchase their own plan with pre-tax dollars and take it with them from job to job. This would be especially beneficial for those later in life when health problems often materialize.

Obamacare’s top-down, one-size-fits-all strategy increased costs, decreased quality and consolidated the health care market, reducing competition and choice for patients. Montanans must be empowered to take control of their health care decisions and allowed to purchase the insurance they want, not the insurance the government dictates to them. Congress must promote transparency in health care price and quality, so families are not surprised by bills. I will work to improve health care access for our rural and aging communities in Montana who are often ignored by D.C. special interests.