After graduating high school, Peters first step towards a path of purpose was spending a proud year Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity, including advertising, debates, and speeches. How would you evaluate your progress on that? Congressman to meet our partners and learn more about environmental protection projects in his District, Elaine Sterrett Isely, the Director of Water Programs at WMEAC said over email. I think one of the challenges on the politics side is you just have to spend a lot of time reacting in some areas where there may be valid concerns, but where the factual basis of those concerns is lacking. We appreciate it. Redistricting made the district far far more friendly to Democrats and sensing a chance to flip a seat, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee ran ads highlight Mr Gibbss extremism in hopes of elevating him to the general election, thinking he could lose more easily. Meijer said he believes there can be areas of compromise around "how do we how do we deal with mental health in this country." Their bipartisan bill aims to recalibrate the balance of power between the president and congress by reclaiming congressional oversight of arms sales, emergency declarations, and the use of military force. https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/191586/peter-meijer, "For sixty years, the NDAA has received strong bipartisan support, and I'm pleased that tradition continued this year. Those who joined Representative Meijer were JJ McGrath, his Deputy Chief of Staff; Rick Treur, his District Director; Rosalynn Bliss, the Mayor of the City of Grand Rapids; and Mark Washington, City Manager of the City of Grand Rapids. I think he had a very negative impact on both candidate selection in terms of endorsements, but also just the amount of quality candidates in competitive seats. Do you have any regrets? I was glad to vote in favor of this bill to fully equip our servicemembers and give them a pay increase, enhance military readiness, and generally provide for a strong national defense. Being a freshman in the minority, youre kind of fighting and running uphill. (, Rated 0% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund https://justfacts.votesmart.org/interest-group/1578/rating/13083, "I support expanding Health Savings Accounts. WebPeter James Meijer (/ m a. Gun reform advocates often argue that the first part of the Amendment about a "regulated Militia" is no longer valid because the U.S. now has a strong and well-trained standing military. He added: When you make a deal with the devil, the story usually ends with the devil collecting your soul. Congress is representative of the people, and the people deserve input in our use of military force. Shortly after his vote to impeach, Meijer said he considered the timing, due process and political ramifications. Mr. Meijer already faces a primary challenger, though he is still considered the favorite. And the first thing Mary Louise wanted to know was, had he learned anything new yet? 
KELLY: As you know, President Biden, if he were on this call with us, would say, look; you know, we were asked by the then-president of Afghanistan, don't pull everybody out because we don't want to create a sense of alarm and have everybody running for the exits, undermine confidence. We dont really have the moderating effect of the water cooler in American life, right, where youre like, I think this thing is important out there. I dont think theres a race of lizard people who are controlling our lives. The legislation has three partswar powers reform, arms export reform, and national emergencies reform all unified by a set of rules and procedures that reassert and safeguard congressional prerogatives. As News and Public Affairs Director, Patrick manages our daily radio news operation and public interest television programming. Congressman Meijer spoke with my colleague Mary Louise Kelly earlier today before he had a chance to question Secretary Blinken. KELLY: In the moment or - in the minute or so that we have left, let's look forward. (, Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (, Voted against HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" (, "I'm excited to support this bipartisan, common sense proposal to make necessary & long-overdue investments in our nations infrastructure that align revenues w/ user fees, seek to invest as efficiently as possible, & align investments w/ economic priorities." 
This year, Mr. Watts voted for the Libertarian nominee a silent expression of discomfort with the former president that he has made public only since the Capitol attack. A lot of other folks gauge their metrics by just bill introductions. West Michigan will have its first Democratic representation in Congress since Watergate. One of the people asking those questions today is Representative Peter Meijer, Republican of Michigan. solar, wind, geo-thermal)? Representative Peter Meijer, Republican of Michigan, has confronted significant blowback in his state over his vote to impeach former President Donald J. Trump. This part of the tour was hosted by Calvin Universitys Plaster Creek Stewards. Last night's passage signals to our adversaries that the U.S. remains ready and equipped to respond to threats at home and abroad. Partner organizations each hosted a part of the tour. Meijer: I dont know if my Chevy Colorado counts. Representative Peter Meijer, Republican of Michigan, has confronted significant blowback in his state over his vote to impeach former President Donald J. Trump. Our office handled thousands of cases. Even after his defeat, Donald Trump is causing fierce infighting among Republicans in a crucial battleground state. Wren: Youre talking about a one-world government kind of conspiracy? The former presidents electoral coalition failed, he said, but its adherents are so vehement in their beliefs that the party cannot acknowledge or learn from its mistakes. Tony Daunt, a Republican official who has served as an election watchdog and has advised the states Republican leaders, said he was holding out hope that the party would break from using Trump loyalty as a litmus test. He doubts that the necessary leadership is coming. (, Nobody should ever have to make the choice between the medicine they need to stay healthy and feeding their family. Victor Fitz, a prosecutor and Republican official in Cass County who supported efforts to censure Mr. Upton, said the current divide between the partys base and its establishment wing was the biggest he had ever seen. She was in a very unenviable position. Here you will find contact information for congress KELLY: We are where we are. Join The The winner of the primary will face Democrat Hillary Scholten in the November election. This month, during Mr. Meijers first town hall event since that impeachment vote, some of his constituents made clear to the newly elected congressman that they shared his assessment not that Mr. Trump had committed an impeachable act by helping incite a riot at the Capitol, but that crossing him was an unforgivable sin. She said he had betrayed his Republican base. Angry people leave messages of traitor in response to his social media posts. I think that there are some senators who want to get something done," Meijer said, noting that even some Democratic senators had "expressed reservations" about measures included in the bill approved by the House on Wednesday. Representative Peter Meijer (R-MI) has said the Republican Party has Dissenters face punishment. 21 Front Street Salem, MA 01970 Phone: (978) 531-1669 Fax: (978) 224-2270 Washington, DC 1126 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-8020 Fax: (202) 225-5915 (, "There is a strong risk of moral hazard that must be weighed when discussing financial relief. Meijer, 34, a former sergeant in the Army Reserves who served in Iraq, made reforming war powers and veterans issues his top legislative priorities. Wren: How would you describe the state of the Michigan Republican Party today, post-midterms? Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? Representative Peter Meijer, a Michigan Republican, said he is "encouraged" by bipartisan Senate talks about legislation to address gun violence, despite voting against the largely partisan Protecting Our Kids Act on Wednesday. I think that gives Democrats a tangible advantage. The residents were left with roughly five square miles of very little green space, and very few environmental services. How many did you help evacuate? Allowing families to save money tax-free to pay the cost of healthcare is a strong market reform that reduces the cost of care." This was a moment when we needed leadership and the president, in my opinion, did not provide that, he said of Mr. Trump. (, "For sixty years, the NDAA has received strong bipartisan support, and I'm pleased that tradition continued this year. All the Democratic incumbents swept, obviously. WMEAC taught students how to build rain barrels, and then the children led a workshop for parents and neighbors on solutions to stormwater pollution. But let me turn to just unanswered questions still for you because you're pushing for a congressional investigation into the Biden administration over Afghanistan. Americans use ID to drive and make purchases, and states provide IDs to those who cannot afford them. Loyalists are rewarded. Mike Shirkey, the majority leader in the State Senate and Michigans top elected Republican, was caught on a hot microphone arguing that the riot was staged and a hoax, a debunked conspiratorial claim now popular among Mr. Trumps supporters. He is Meijer's Trump-endorsed primary challenger, flanking Meijer from the right. They say theyd target gasoline prices by promoting more domestic energy exploration and reducing government spending. Meijer, 34, a former sergeant in the Army Reserves who served in Iraq, Wren: You were upset about the Democrats interfering in your primary by boosting your challenger. McConnell said he had "encouraged" GOP Senator John Cornyn of Texas "to talk with [Democratic] Senator [Chris] Murphy [of Connecticut] and [Democratic] Senator [Kyrsten] Sinema [of Arizona] and others who are interested in trying to get an outcome that is directly related to the problem. But we had time in the spring. I dont think that theres much you can say that will ever change my mind into not primarying you out in two years.. Jason Watts is not as confident. MEIJER: I - you know, I was not in the conversations during the presidential transition. It doesnt help [Michigan held] very late primaries. The National Security Reforms and Accountability Act will put Congress back in the drivers seat so we can deliver on our duty to the American people as it is laid out by the Constitution. People who werent around four years ago, he said, people we had never heard of, they now control the levers of the party.. (, "I support expanding Health Savings Accounts. The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. Recent elections in the statewide Republican Party have led to the elevation of Meshawn Maddock, a conservative activist who helped organize busloads of Michiganders to travel to Washington on Jan. 6, the day of the Capitol attack. 
Representative Peter Meijer, one of 10 House Republicans who voted to Its happened regardless of who occupies the Oval Office or which party is in charge on Capitol Hill. Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images. Above: Mike Staal, Professional Engineer and Acting Project Manager for the City of Grand Rapids, explaining the benefits of their work at North Park. Theres deep disappointment with Mr. Upton, Mr. Fitz said. 
I think when you look at the results of the 2020 election, there are anomalies in there, to put it very lightly, that are simply mathematically impossible, he said. Vote Smart's mission is to provide free, factual, unbiased information on candidates and elected officials to ALL Americans. So while Times staff members may vote, they are not allowed to endorse or campaign for candidates or political causes. We appreciate it. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. WebCongressman Peter Meijer (R) Elected to Current Office: 2021: Current Term Expires: I don't think we know right now. In each case, the president is required to consult congressional leaders and obtain congressional authorization before exercising the powers in question. Wren: You said your departure from Washington and Congress is bittersweet. I take that to mean there is part of you that is happy to be leaving here. Mr Meijer is only the most recent Republican who voted to impeach Mr Trump to exit Congress. | Sarah Rice for The Washington Post via Getty Images. Im proud that the prior record for the number of bills signed into law by a freshman in the minority was at two, and now were at least four I would argue five. It's Not the Role of Government to Protect Us From Apps, Don't Put Tiktok Out of Business Based on Hypotheticals, Qatar, Iran Pressure World to Condemn Israeli Strikes in Gaza, Bud Light Goes Silent Online Amid Dylan Mulvaney Backlash, Marjorie Taylor Greene Warns Trump About Hiring Laura Loomer, Las Vegas Tops Nation as Eviction Crisis Spreads Across America, Ron DeSantis Accused By COVID Critic Over Teenage Son's Arrest. In some places, he delivered, but the positive-to-negative ratio started to shift pretty dramatically, giving into some of the most unchecked impulses. PFAS chemicals pose a threat to people and to our environment, saidCongresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. Wren: What do you think your biggest accomplishment was in Congress? Michigans Peter Meijer torches Trump, Democratic cynicism and wont rule out another run. In a moment that should force a lot of introspection, Ive seen a lot of folks who are responsible for the debacle only rising in stature. (, "America will always be a beacon of hope and freedom for the world, but we must reform our broken immigration system so that it prioritizes merit-based immigration and is aligned to benefit our nation in the long-term." Places like Western Michigan are a bellwether for conservatism, reflecting the Republican Partys trajectory from a political coalition defined by Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan to one centered on Mr. Trump. The only reason why they were aware is because I thought the right thing to do was to just kind of announce ourselves, dont ask for any support to take up any resources, contrary to a lot of the White House trying to tar and feather us out of their own sense of embarrassment. Accuracy and availability may vary. Individuals who use MassHealth will need to apply for renewal. But from the conversations that I had with members of the Biden administration, as we were getting briefed in April, May, June, July, they had continued with some of the policies and some of the negotiations that were undergone in Doha. I went against people who told me not to vote for you, and Ive lost that belief, said Cindy Witke, who lives in Mr. Meijers district, which is anchored by Grand Rapids and small communities like this one in Western Michigan. To educate Representative Peter Meijer about their work, WMEAC invited him among others to tour some of the federally funded green stormwater infrastructure projects on the morning of June 3 rd.. Green Cornyn later suggested that he had been given a nearly impossible task. Meijer: I was surprised at the media reaction to that. I just felt that if I muddled through, it was a brief storm that would pass, Mr. Watts said. 
From getting answers from government agencies to cutting through red tape to get you results, my office is here to help. chair, Ron Weiser. (, "Yesterday @HouseForeignGOP passed my bill to repeal 1957 AUMF to defend Middle East nations from aggression by any country controlled by internatl communism. This AUMF was enacted 64 yrs ago. I had to vote yes and support that impeachment, he said. I do not believe in bailing out shareholders who were reaping the rewards of industries that carried higher risk or excessively-levered balance sheets poorly-positioned for hard economic times. (, "President Trump's tax cuts helped out families and small businesses with significant simplification. H.R.9066 117th Congress (2021-2022) Retirement Savings Modernization Act Sponsor: Meijer, Peter [Rep.-R-MI-3] (Introduced 09/29/2022) Cosponsors: ( 0 ) Committees: House - Education and Labor Latest Action: House - 09/29/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. WebPeter Meijer, including email address, phone number, and mailing address. Above: Skills trainee explains her project to Representative Meijer and Major Bliss, who joined the tour at Next Step. 
Washington D.C. Office. Its imperative that Congress reassert its constitutional authority. 
The ascension of Republicans who were in Washington for Jan. 6 or who vocally supported Mr. Trumps claims of election fraud, like Ms. Maddock, has roiled a state with a rich history of business-friendly Republicans in the mold of former President Gerald Ford, the states native son. He was in the Capitol when rioters breached the chamber. 
I just think back to talking to some of the folks who were on the ground, they were like, Its awesome you came. They just felt like they were working in this crucible. He said even the most pessimistic assessments did not predict that government forces in Kabul would collapse while U.S. forces remained. Mr. Watts also has a secret to reveal: He never voted for Mr. Trump, even as he helped organize more than 15,000 yard signs for the Republican ticket in the county. The tour concluded around noon back at WMEAC. Our goal was, if were going to be working on something, it should be toward the end of having it signed into law at the end of the day, rather than doing something only for messaging. Wren: Do you ever wonder if all the events of your life might have been leading up to that specific moment? Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Peter Meijer (MI-03) introduced theFederal PFAS Research Evaluation Actto implement a federal per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) study to uncover the health hazards PFAS exposure presents to communities. 
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I hoped to, but, you know, there's been a lot of focus on, you know, the situation they inherited, kind of attempts to cast what happened as the fault of the Trump administration's policies and really just an effort to avoid any sense of accountability or responsibility for what we witnessed. (, Rated 0% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (, Voted against HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021" (, "Most well-intentioned efforts at campaign finance reform, such as McCain-Feingold (the BCRA), have resulted in unintended consequences that have only exacerbated the influence of money in politics. I was like, Oh, do you want me to act the same way [Trump] did? We made a promise. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Congressman Peter Meijer of Michigan about the hearing of Secretary of State Anthony Blinken regarding the withdrawal from Afghanistan. 
So, why are they helping them win? By, Michigan Democratics, Legislative Black Caucus disheartened by TN expulsion vote, Michigan Court of Appeals upholds life-without-parole sentence for man convicted of murder committed when he was 21, Congressional attempt to block Biden rule on protection for some streams and wetlands vetoed, Michigan Medicine and Sparrow hospital systems ease mask policy, John U. Bacon on Michigan hockey's Frozen Four loss, Detroit's playoff woes, and more, Child and adolescent mortality rates are rising nationally, with Michigan following a similar trend, Stateside Podcast: Peter Meijer's political evolution, Stateside Podcast: Rep. Peter Meijer on Ukraine. Wren: As the scion of the Meijer supermarket franchise, you could be next in line to take it over. A US Army veteran, Mr Meijer and Democratic Representative Seth Moulton also made headlines when they traveled to Afghanistan last year after the Taliban took over the country. Our legislation would rein in Executive overreach and close loopholes that have allowed presidents of both parties to sidestep congressional authorization on matters of national security for decades. Do you support increasing defense spending? Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 
Seven days later, he cast one of his first votes in favor of impeaching Donald Trump, who spent the next 19 months vowing revenge against Meijer and nine other GOP members who supported the effort to hold Trump accountable. H.R.8536 117th Congress (2021-2022) Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act Sponsor: Meijer, Peter [Rep.-R-MI-3] (Introduced 07/27/2022) Cosponsors: ( 1 ) Committees: House - Foreign Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/27/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidates position. And I think it was really unfair that the state party threw her under the bus. Try for free at rocketreach.co Peter Zarate email address & phone number | WM Inside Sales Representative contact information - RocketReach Describe the state Party threw her under the bus is Meijer 's Trump-endorsed primary challenger, though he Meijer! 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KELLY: As you know, President Biden, if he were on this call with us, would say, look; you know, we were asked by the then-president of Afghanistan, don't pull everybody out because we don't want to create a sense of alarm and have everybody running for the exits, undermine confidence. We dont really have the moderating effect of the water cooler in American life, right, where youre like, I think this thing is important out there. I dont think theres a race of lizard people who are controlling our lives. The legislation has three partswar powers reform, arms export reform, and national emergencies reform all unified by a set of rules and procedures that reassert and safeguard congressional prerogatives. As News and Public Affairs Director, Patrick manages our daily radio news operation and public interest television programming. Congressman Meijer spoke with my colleague Mary Louise Kelly earlier today before he had a chance to question Secretary Blinken. 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The former presidents electoral coalition failed, he said, but its adherents are so vehement in their beliefs that the party cannot acknowledge or learn from its mistakes. Tony Daunt, a Republican official who has served as an election watchdog and has advised the states Republican leaders, said he was holding out hope that the party would break from using Trump loyalty as a litmus test. He doubts that the necessary leadership is coming. (, Nobody should ever have to make the choice between the medicine they need to stay healthy and feeding their family. Victor Fitz, a prosecutor and Republican official in Cass County who supported efforts to censure Mr. Upton, said the current divide between the partys base and its establishment wing was the biggest he had ever seen. She was in a very unenviable position. Here you will find contact information for congress KELLY: We are where we are. Join The The winner of the primary will face Democrat Hillary Scholten in the November election. This month, during Mr. Meijers first town hall event since that impeachment vote, some of his constituents made clear to the newly elected congressman that they shared his assessment not that Mr. Trump had committed an impeachable act by helping incite a riot at the Capitol, but that crossing him was an unforgivable sin. She said he had betrayed his Republican base. Angry people leave messages of traitor in response to his social media posts. I think that there are some senators who want to get something done," Meijer said, noting that even some Democratic senators had "expressed reservations" about measures included in the bill approved by the House on Wednesday. Representative Peter Meijer (R-MI) has said the Republican Party has Dissenters face punishment. 21 Front Street Salem, MA 01970 Phone: (978) 531-1669 Fax: (978) 224-2270 Washington, DC 1126 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-8020 Fax: (202) 225-5915 (, "There is a strong risk of moral hazard that must be weighed when discussing financial relief. Meijer, 34, a former sergeant in the Army Reserves who served in Iraq, made reforming war powers and veterans issues his top legislative priorities. Wren: How would you describe the state of the Michigan Republican Party today, post-midterms? Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? Representative Peter Meijer, a Michigan Republican, said he is "encouraged" by bipartisan Senate talks about legislation to address gun violence, despite voting against the largely partisan Protecting Our Kids Act on Wednesday. I think that gives Democrats a tangible advantage. The residents were left with roughly five square miles of very little green space, and very few environmental services. How many did you help evacuate? Allowing families to save money tax-free to pay the cost of healthcare is a strong market reform that reduces the cost of care." This was a moment when we needed leadership and the president, in my opinion, did not provide that, he said of Mr. Trump. (, "For sixty years, the NDAA has received strong bipartisan support, and I'm pleased that tradition continued this year. All the Democratic incumbents swept, obviously. WMEAC taught students how to build rain barrels, and then the children led a workshop for parents and neighbors on solutions to stormwater pollution. But let me turn to just unanswered questions still for you because you're pushing for a congressional investigation into the Biden administration over Afghanistan. Americans use ID to drive and make purchases, and states provide IDs to those who cannot afford them. Loyalists are rewarded. Mike Shirkey, the majority leader in the State Senate and Michigans top elected Republican, was caught on a hot microphone arguing that the riot was staged and a hoax, a debunked conspiratorial claim now popular among Mr. Trumps supporters. He is Meijer's Trump-endorsed primary challenger, flanking Meijer from the right. They say theyd target gasoline prices by promoting more domestic energy exploration and reducing government spending. Meijer, 34, a former sergeant in the Army Reserves who served in Iraq, Wren: You were upset about the Democrats interfering in your primary by boosting your challenger. McConnell said he had "encouraged" GOP Senator John Cornyn of Texas "to talk with [Democratic] Senator [Chris] Murphy [of Connecticut] and [Democratic] Senator [Kyrsten] Sinema [of Arizona] and others who are interested in trying to get an outcome that is directly related to the problem. But we had time in the spring. I dont think that theres much you can say that will ever change my mind into not primarying you out in two years.. Jason Watts is not as confident. MEIJER: I - you know, I was not in the conversations during the presidential transition. It doesnt help [Michigan held] very late primaries. The National Security Reforms and Accountability Act will put Congress back in the drivers seat so we can deliver on our duty to the American people as it is laid out by the Constitution. People who werent around four years ago, he said, people we had never heard of, they now control the levers of the party.. (, "I support expanding Health Savings Accounts. The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. Recent elections in the statewide Republican Party have led to the elevation of Meshawn Maddock, a conservative activist who helped organize busloads of Michiganders to travel to Washington on Jan. 6, the day of the Capitol attack. Representative Peter Meijer, one of 10 House Republicans who voted to Its happened regardless of who occupies the Oval Office or which party is in charge on Capitol Hill. Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images. Above: Mike Staal, Professional Engineer and Acting Project Manager for the City of Grand Rapids, explaining the benefits of their work at North Park. Theres deep disappointment with Mr. Upton, Mr. Fitz said. I think when you look at the results of the 2020 election, there are anomalies in there, to put it very lightly, that are simply mathematically impossible, he said. Vote Smart's mission is to provide free, factual, unbiased information on candidates and elected officials to ALL Americans. So while Times staff members may vote, they are not allowed to endorse or campaign for candidates or political causes. We appreciate it. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. WebCongressman Peter Meijer (R) Elected to Current Office: 2021: Current Term Expires: I don't think we know right now. In each case, the president is required to consult congressional leaders and obtain congressional authorization before exercising the powers in question. Wren: You said your departure from Washington and Congress is bittersweet. I take that to mean there is part of you that is happy to be leaving here. Mr Meijer is only the most recent Republican who voted to impeach Mr Trump to exit Congress. | Sarah Rice for The Washington Post via Getty Images. Im proud that the prior record for the number of bills signed into law by a freshman in the minority was at two, and now were at least four I would argue five. 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(, "America will always be a beacon of hope and freedom for the world, but we must reform our broken immigration system so that it prioritizes merit-based immigration and is aligned to benefit our nation in the long-term." Places like Western Michigan are a bellwether for conservatism, reflecting the Republican Partys trajectory from a political coalition defined by Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan to one centered on Mr. Trump. The only reason why they were aware is because I thought the right thing to do was to just kind of announce ourselves, dont ask for any support to take up any resources, contrary to a lot of the White House trying to tar and feather us out of their own sense of embarrassment. Accuracy and availability may vary. Individuals who use MassHealth will need to apply for renewal. But from the conversations that I had with members of the Biden administration, as we were getting briefed in April, May, June, July, they had continued with some of the policies and some of the negotiations that were undergone in Doha. I went against people who told me not to vote for you, and Ive lost that belief, said Cindy Witke, who lives in Mr. Meijers district, which is anchored by Grand Rapids and small communities like this one in Western Michigan. To educate Representative Peter Meijer about their work, WMEAC invited him among others to tour some of the federally funded green stormwater infrastructure projects on the morning of June 3 rd.. Green Cornyn later suggested that he had been given a nearly impossible task. Meijer: I was surprised at the media reaction to that. I just felt that if I muddled through, it was a brief storm that would pass, Mr. Watts said. From getting answers from government agencies to cutting through red tape to get you results, my office is here to help. chair, Ron Weiser. (, "Yesterday @HouseForeignGOP passed my bill to repeal 1957 AUMF to defend Middle East nations from aggression by any country controlled by internatl communism. This AUMF was enacted 64 yrs ago. I had to vote yes and support that impeachment, he said. I do not believe in bailing out shareholders who were reaping the rewards of industries that carried higher risk or excessively-levered balance sheets poorly-positioned for hard economic times. (, "President Trump's tax cuts helped out families and small businesses with significant simplification. H.R.9066 117th Congress (2021-2022) Retirement Savings Modernization Act Sponsor: Meijer, Peter [Rep.-R-MI-3] (Introduced 09/29/2022) Cosponsors: ( 0 ) Committees: House - Education and Labor Latest Action: House - 09/29/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. WebPeter Meijer, including email address, phone number, and mailing address. Above: Skills trainee explains her project to Representative Meijer and Major Bliss, who joined the tour at Next Step. Washington D.C. Office. Its imperative that Congress reassert its constitutional authority. The ascension of Republicans who were in Washington for Jan. 6 or who vocally supported Mr. Trumps claims of election fraud, like Ms. Maddock, has roiled a state with a rich history of business-friendly Republicans in the mold of former President Gerald Ford, the states native son. He was in the Capitol when rioters breached the chamber. I just think back to talking to some of the folks who were on the ground, they were like, Its awesome you came. They just felt like they were working in this crucible. He said even the most pessimistic assessments did not predict that government forces in Kabul would collapse while U.S. forces remained. Mr. Watts also has a secret to reveal: He never voted for Mr. Trump, even as he helped organize more than 15,000 yard signs for the Republican ticket in the county. The tour concluded around noon back at WMEAC. Our goal was, if were going to be working on something, it should be toward the end of having it signed into law at the end of the day, rather than doing something only for messaging. Wren: Do you ever wonder if all the events of your life might have been leading up to that specific moment? Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Peter Meijer (MI-03) introduced theFederal PFAS Research Evaluation Actto implement a federal per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) study to uncover the health hazards PFAS exposure presents to communities. Activities lacking such authorization will face an automatic funding cutoff after a specified number of days. "I am 100% pro-life and will defend Life from conception to natural death. I hoped to, but, you know, there's been a lot of focus on, you know, the situation they inherited, kind of attempts to cast what happened as the fault of the Trump administration's policies and really just an effort to avoid any sense of accountability or responsibility for what we witnessed. (, Rated 0% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (, Voted against HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021" (, "Most well-intentioned efforts at campaign finance reform, such as McCain-Feingold (the BCRA), have resulted in unintended consequences that have only exacerbated the influence of money in politics. I was like, Oh, do you want me to act the same way [Trump] did? We made a promise. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Congressman Peter Meijer of Michigan about the hearing of Secretary of State Anthony Blinken regarding the withdrawal from Afghanistan. So, why are they helping them win? 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Our legislation would rein in Executive overreach and close loopholes that have allowed presidents of both parties to sidestep congressional authorization on matters of national security for decades. Do you support increasing defense spending? Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Seven days later, he cast one of his first votes in favor of impeaching Donald Trump, who spent the next 19 months vowing revenge against Meijer and nine other GOP members who supported the effort to hold Trump accountable. H.R.8536 117th Congress (2021-2022) Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act Sponsor: Meijer, Peter [Rep.-R-MI-3] (Introduced 07/27/2022) Cosponsors: ( 1 ) Committees: House - Foreign Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/27/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. 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