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Chairwoman McClain Hosts Trump Accounts Forum to Help Families Plan for the Future

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON—House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) hosted a Trump Accounts forum at the Oxford Public Library with parents and grandparents from Michigan’s 9th District to discuss how families can start building long-term financial security for their children.

“Trump Accounts give the next generation a head start on the American Dream,” Chairwoman McClain said. “House Republicans and President Trump believe families should have more tools to save, invest, and plan for their children’s future. This is a powerful way to help parents put their kids on a stronger financial path from the very beginning.”

Chairwoman McClain discussed how Trump Accounts were created through the Working Families Tax Cuts and explained the one-time $1,000 seed contribution available for eligible children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028. Families also received information on how to enroll, including IRS Form 4547, and had the opportunity to ask questions.

Trump Accounts are federally authorized, tax-advantaged investment accounts for children under 18. Parents and guardians manage the accounts until their children reach adulthood to help build long-term financial security.

Chairwoman McClain Marks America's 250th Birthday by Celebrating the Values That Make Our Nation Great

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON—Today, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) delivered remarks ahead of Independence Day celebrating America's 250th birthday and reaffirming House Republicans' commitment to peace through strength, patriotism, and military readiness.

Remarks as prepared for delivery:

This week, we're celebrating America’s 250th birthday. And I've been thinking about what that actually means for us in 2026.

Two hundred and fifty years ago, a group of people decided that freedom was worth fighting for. They were outnumbered by the British. They were outgunned by an empire. And they won anyway.

So what does 250 years mean? It means freedom isn't self-sustaining. Someone always has to be willing to defend it.

And strength isn't just about having the biggest, most lethal army. It's about having the will to use it. Because deterrence requires not just capability, but also the will.

That's always been the American way: peace through strength.

Now, the greatest military in the history of the world doesn't happen on its own.

It takes investment, focus, and leadership that never loses sight of one fundamental truth: the best way to prevent a war is to make absolutely certain your adversaries know you have the capability—and the will—to defeat them. Decisively.

For four years under President Biden, we clearly didn’t have that will.

Instead of asking questions like “Are we lethal,” “Are we ready,” and “Can we win,” Biden’s Administration asked, “Are we meeting our DEI quotas?”

They handed out promotions based on checked boxes. Readiness conversations were crowded out by woke mandates. And they created a military that the world's bad actors began to see as distracted and soft.

That is dangerous. But we're fixing it. The Working Families Tax Cuts rebuilt the foundation of a military that is focused on one thing: warfighter readiness.

Not quotas. Not ideology. Readiness and lethality. That’s the way it should be.

Now—I want to talk about the contrast we're seeing, because it's stark and it matters.

Republicans believe in a strong America. We believe our military should be feared by our enemies and trusted by our allies. We believe in fair and just enforcement of the law.

And then you look at the other side. We've watched the radical Left call to "defund the police"—turning their backs on the men and women who run toward danger so the rest of us don't have to.

We've heard Democrat voices say that America deserved what happened on September 11th. That we somehow brought it on ourselves. 2,977 Americans went to work one morning and never came home—and someone decided that was justice.

We've watched members of their coalition say Israel—our closest ally in the Middle East—doesn't have a right to exist. A democracy. An ally. Gone, just like that, if they had their way.

And just recently, someone the Democrat Party is lifting up as a leader said she uses the American flag as a napkin. As. A. Napkin.

That flag has been draped over the coffins of eighteen-year-olds who never got to come home. Fathers who kissed their kids goodbye one last time without knowing it. Husbands whose wives still sleep on one side of the bed.

It has been folded—slowly, deliberately, with shaking hands—and placed in the arms of mothers and fathers, of widows, of children too young to understand why their mom or dad isn't coming back.

They will hold it for the rest of their lives because it's all they have left.

It flies over every veterans cemetery in this country. It is the last thing some families ever receive.

But it's more than that. Around the world—in countries living under oppression, under tyranny, under regimes that crush the human spirit—that flag means something.

It is the symbol of freedom. Of liberty. Of the idea that people deserve to determine their own destiny. There are people on this earth who would risk everything just to stand beneath it.

And someone the Democrat Party wants to send to Washington admitted to wiping her greasy hands on it during her meal.

That is who they are lifting up. That is the direction of the Democrat Party.

And the American people deserve to know it.

Here's what I know. Most people—left, right, center—don't want that. They want safe communities. They want a military that can protect them. They want a country they're proud of.

That shouldn’t be a Republican idea. That's an American idea.

As we head into this 250th birthday, our job is simple. Leave this country stronger than we found it. A military that is ready. A republic that is free.

The generations before us did their part. Now it's our turn.

House Passes Housing Savings Package, Heads to President Trump’s Desk

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON— Today, House Republicans passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, bipartisan legislation led by House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-Ark.). The bill delivers savings to Americans by expanding housing supply, modernizing housing programs, and lowering costs for families trying to buy a home

House Republican Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Chairman Hill released the following statements:

“Americans are tired of watching the dream of homeownership slip further out of reach,” Chairwoman McClain said. “House Republicans are focused on lowering costs, expanding housing supply, and giving families a fair shot at owning a home again. I'm especially proud this package includes provisions from my Modular Housing Production and Build Now Acts, which removes outdated financing barriers and gives families more affordable options. More choices, lower costs, and fewer bureaucratic hurdles is how we make the American Dream attainable again.”

“For over two years, I have worked to give more Americans greater choice and affordability on the path to homeownership,” Chairman Hill said. “Throughout the process, I have fought to increase the supply of housing, cut red tape, increase capital, and make local rules and zoning more competitive. We have achieved that by strengthening community banks, preventing institutional investors from outcompeting American families for homes, and modernizing building codes. This is a true bicameral, bipartisan product that demonstrates what can happen when both chambers work together to deliver real solutions. I thank Ranking Member Waters and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren for their work in advancing this housing package.”

The United States faces an estimated housing shortage of roughly 5.5 million units, which has led to higher rent, higher home prices, and fewer affordable options. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act lowers costs and increases housing options by:

Removing unnecessary regulatory barriers to streamline housing development and affordability.

Raising FHA loan limits for multifamily housing projects.

Modernizing inflation adjustments for multifamily housing loans.

Limiting large institutional investors from purchasing additional single-family homes.

Expanding eligibility and flexibility under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program.

Creating grants to help communities plan for housing growth and development.

Streamlining environmental reviews for certain housing projects.

Protecting veterans' VASH housing eligibility by excluding disability benefits from income calculations.

Modernizing federal rules for manufactured and modular housing.

Strengthening oversight of HUD-approved housing counseling organizations.

Increasing transparency by requiring public housing agencies to post contract information online.

Chairwoman McClain’s Modular Housing Production Act language updates federal financing rules for modular and factory-built homes. It helps ensure families are not punished with outdated financing barriers for choosing a more affordable path to homeownership. The package also includes provisions from her Build Now Act to encourage new housing development and help communities expand housing supply.

Section 1001, known as “Homes Are For People, Not Corporations,” restricts large institutional investors that own at least 350 single-family homes from purchasing additional single-family homes. That provision builds on President Trump’s January 2026 executive order, "Stopping Wall Street from Competing with Main Street Homebuyers," which declares that large institutional investors should not buy single-family homes that could otherwise be purchased by American families.

Chairwoman McClain Hosts Michigan Roundtable on Manufacturing, Aerospace, and Workforce Development

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

MICHIGAN – On Thursday, June 18, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) hosted a roundtable at the Orion Township Municipal Complex with Boeing and Michigan-based suppliers to discuss the Artemis program, America's space industrial base, aerospace manufacturing, workforce development, and economic growth.

Participants included Joel DiGrado of Boeing alongside leaders from Baker Industries, Titanium Processing Center, Advanced Integration Technology, Futuramic, Accurate Tooling Solutions, Models & Tools, Legacy Industries, Visioneering Inc., and Weldaloy Specialty Forgings.

Following NASA's Artemis missions, Boeing and its Michigan-based suppliers continue supporting the Space Launch System (SLS). Thursday's discussion focused on how space and defense programs create jobs, strengthen the supply chain, and expand economic opportunity across Michigan.

"Today's conversation made clear that Michigan's workers and manufacturers are the backbone of America's return to the Moon,” Chairwoman McClain said. “Federal investment in programs like Artemis is translating into good jobs and a stronger supply chain right here at home."

"While nothing flies into space from North America today without parts forged by Weldaloy — we work with all the space programs — it is imperative that the US government continues to have a robust space program that does not rely on any one private initiative,” Fernando Lozano, Chief Commercial Officer, Weldaloy Specialty Forgings said.

“Congressional funding for the Space Launch System (SLS) and other aerospace programs enables companies like Legacy Industries to invest in advanced capabilities that support critical national missions,” Tim Bellestri, Director of Business Development, Legacy Industries. “These programs also help develop Michigan's workforce by creating lucrative, long-term careers in engineering, machining, fabrication, and manufacturing, driving economic growth throughout the region.”

“Federal support for SLS enables companies like Models & Tools to grow advanced manufacturing in Michigan and create stable, good‑paying jobs,” Brad Doan, Business Development Manager, Models & Tools said.

“Congressional funding in the Aerospace and Defense industry has a direct effect on Accurate Tooling Solutions,” Tom Vertin, President of Accurate Tooling Solutions said. “With the State of Michigan as a center of expertise in manufacturing systems and tooling for the aerospace industry, and Accurate Tooling Solutions, a part of that center, investment into new aircraft, spacecraft and defense systems is imperative for us as well as our national defense here and abroad. This keeps high-paying, high-skilled jobs and talent here in Michigan and allows for the creation of training programs for the next generation of engineers, designers, machinists, fabricators, tool builders, and inspectors in the industry.” Tom Vertin, President of Accurate Tooling Solutions.

Chairwoman McClain Joins Angel Families and Law Enforcement in Border Security and Fentanyl Crisis Roundtable

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

MICHIGAN – House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) hosted a roundtable with law enforcement leaders, federal partners, recovery advocates, health care professionals, and impacted families to discuss border security and the fight against fentanyl.

“Our conversation was an important reminder that this issue is not about statistics or headlines. It's about people. It's about families whose lives have been forever changed,” Chairwoman McClain said. “We heard today that progress is possible. Stronger enforcement, prevention efforts, recovery programs, and community partnerships are making a difference. That's why we must remain committed to securing our border, supporting law enforcement, strengthening prevention efforts, and ensuring families have the resources they need.”

Law enforcement and public safety participants included DHS Senior Advisor Mark Hall, DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Brian Mulcahy, St. Clair County Sheriff Mat King, Chesterfield Township Supervisor Brad Kersten, Chesterfield Township Public Safety Director Brian Bassett, and New Baltimore Police Chief Randy Blackburn. They discussed border security, local enforcement challenges, cartel activity, and the resources needed to keep dangerous drugs out of Michigan communities.

Advocacy, recovery, and health care participants included Nicole Kiprilov of The American Border Story, Patrick Patterson of Blue Water Recovery & Outreach Center and Mid-Michigan Recovery Services, Cheryl Heiber of Deckerville Community Hospital, Jack Swan of Fentanyl Fathers, and Terry Almanza of Drug Induced Homicide, Inc. They shared perspectives on the impact fentanyl has on families and the importance of community-based recovery and education efforts.

“Chairwoman Lisa McClain’s roundtable brought together the people who understand this crisis best - victim families, recovery leaders, law enforcement on the front lines, and federal partners,” Nicole Kiprilov, Founder and Executive Director of The American Border Story, said. “It was a powerful reminder that the border crisis and the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis are deeply interconnected, with devastating repercussions at the most local level, and that real progress is possible when leaders are willing to listen and work together to come up with comprehensive, tangible solutions. The American Border Story is grateful to Chairwoman McClain for ensuring that the voices of victim families remain at the center of this conversation.”

The roundtable focused on the local impact of fentanyl trafficking, the role of transnational criminal organizations, and the need to stop deadly drugs before they reach communities. Participants discussed the progress being made through stronger enforcement, prevention efforts, recovery programs, and community partnerships. Chairwoman McClain emphasized the need to support law enforcement, strengthen prevention and recovery efforts, and keep fighting for families affected by fentanyl poisoning.

Chairwoman McClain Meets with Deployed Service Member Criticized by School Board While Serving Overseas

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

MICHIGAN – House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) met with Master Sergeant Raymond Stier and his family after he faced criticism from members of the Richmond Community Schools Board of Education while deployed in the Middle East.

During the meeting, Chairwoman McClain presented Stier with an American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol and a Congressional Record statement recognizing his service to the country and the Richmond community.

“When a service member deploys overseas to defend this country, the appropriate response is gratitude—not attacks, and certainly not demands that they step aside.” Chairwoman McClain said. “Ray Stier was serving his country in the Middle East and still waking up at 3 a.m. to serve his community back home. Meanwhile, keyboard warriors sat safely behind their screens attacking a man who was answering his nation's call. Michigan should be proud of Ray Stier, and anyone who called his service a ‘disservice’ owes him, his family, and this community an apology.”

During Stier’s deployment, he attended board meetings virtually until operational demands temporarily limited his ability to participate. Some board members later criticized his absence as a “disservice” and suggested he should have resigned before leaving for deployment. It is important to note that the seat sat vacant longer before Stier's appointment than it did while he was unable to attend meetings during his deployment.

"My goal is to continue being an advocate for the community,” Ray Stier said. “One of the good things that I think came out of this was that it got so much attention that community members were made aware of the dynamics that were not being brought to light."

Amy Stier, Ray’s wife, became a leading voice in defending her husband’s service while he was deployed. Their daughter, Easton, also spoke at multiple Richmond Community Schools Board of Education meetings in support of her father.

“When I heard it, I was very upset,” Amy Stier said. “I felt it was disrespectful that they talked about it and admitted they talked about it. I got a text from Ray that he was currently under attack where he was at and had just found out he was being attacked on the home front as well.”

Stier returned home from deployment on May 18 and attended a school board meeting in person later that same day. He has continued serving on the board and advocating for Richmond families.

House Republicans Condemn Fraudsters Stealing from American Taxpayers

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON— House Republicans passed H. Res. 1335, a resolution led by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas) condemning those who defraud federal programs and affirming that taxpayer dollars should be verified before they are spent.

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Rep. Fallon released the following statements:

“Three trillion dollars in improper payments. Hundreds of billions more lost to fraud. That is not a bookkeeping error. It is a national disgrace,” Chairwoman McClain said. “For years, Democrats treated fraud like a cost of doing business and taxpayers got stuck with the bill. House Republicans are drawing a line in the sand. Every dollar stolen from the government is a dollar stolen from a hardworking American, a senior, or a family that actually needs help. The days of paying first, asking questions later, and pretending nobody is responsible have to end.”

“For years, Democrats at all levels of government have turned a blind eye to the rampant fraud in government programs,” Rep. Fallon said. “This isn’t always an accident, and it’s often intentional. Federal programs are in dire need of reform to confirm beneficiaries’ eligibility and halt the flow of hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars each year to criminal fraudsters. My colleagues and I on the House Oversight Committee have a duty to hold the folks stealing from the hardworking American taxpayer accountable. We will not relent.”

Chairwoman McClain Confronts Loudoun Schools Superintendent Over Locker Room Incident and Student Discipline Policies

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) questioned Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Aaron Spence during a House Committee on Education and Workforce hearing titled, “Breaking Trust: Attacks on Parental Rights, Inappropriate Content, and Legal Abuses in America’s Schools.”

During the exchange, Chairwoman McClain pressed Dr. Spence on reports that male students received lengthy suspensions after they reported being filmed by a biological female in a boys’ locker room at Stone Bridge High School.

Excerpts from her questioning are below:

Chairwoman Lisa McClain: "Could you ever see a realm where people that got videotaped would be the actual perpetrator? That the people that actually were videotaped were the problem? Could you ever see that being a problem?"

Dr. Spence: "So, no."

Chairwoman McClain: "Well, let me ask you a couple questions then. I'd appreciate that. Let's go on to a specific instance that happened in May 2025. Three boys at Stone Bridge High School complained to the administrators that after they were filmed by a biological female in the boys locker room—which you clearly stated is unacceptable and you can't see a scenario that that would be a problem—could you tell me what your school's response was to that?"

Dr. Spence: "I know this is going to be frustrating to you, but I'm not going to speak on the specifics of it."

Chairwoman McClain: "It's not going to be frustrating to me. It's going to be frustrating to you. Okay. You want to speak in hypotheticals if you don't want to speak to specifics. That's cool."

Dr. Spence: "No, no. I'll give you—"

Chairwoman McClain: "You don't want to speak specifics. I'm willing to speak in general and say—"

Dr. Spence: "Based on our policies, we would never discipline students absent a violation—"

Chairwoman McClain: "Let's speak in hypothetical disciplinary policy. I'm going to give you your world, right? Since you're afraid to speak in specifics, even though your guidelines are not going to speak about a specific student incident. Okay, just out of curiosity, why not?"

Dr. Spence: "Because I'm not at liberty to."

Chairwoman McClain: "Sure you are. You're choosing not to. Sir, you're a highly educated individual. You know you can speak on specifics. This is a won't. But I'll give you your world.

Let's speak hypothetically. So, hypothetically speaking, there are three boys in a locker room. Hypothetically speaking, what usually happens in a locker room? People change in locker rooms. They undress. It should be a private space. Hypothetically speaking. Right, sir Mr. Spence, paying attention?"

Dr. Spence: "I am."

Chairwoman McClain: "Okay, great. So, hypothetically speaking, is that correct?"

Dr. Spence: "Correct."

Chairwoman McClain: "Great. Just to clarify. Hypothetically speaking, locker rooms—people should be able to change. It's kind of a private space, right?"

Dr. Spence: "Yeah."

Chairwoman McClain: "Good. I'm glad we agree. In what universe, hypothetically speaking, would it make sense to you for a biological female, or anyone for that matter, to come in and begin videotaping me?

And then the three boys that hypothetically, in your world, got videotaped got a ten-day suspension, and the perpetrator—you know, the biological female in the boys bathroom, that's supposed to be a safe space, which you say is completely unacceptable to film in safe places.

Could you explain in what realm, what universe, hypothetically speaking, that biological female would receive a lesser sentence? The person that does the filming gets, hypothetically, a one-day in-school suspension. But the victims that got filmed got a ten-day suspension. Hypothetically, what's your response to that hypothetical question?"

Dr. Spence: "Our school division would not discipline students absent a violation of our disciplinary policies."

Chairwoman McClain: "Excuse me? What the heck does that mean? In what realm does that make sense to you?"

Dr. Spence: "A violation of our discipline—"

Chairwoman McClain: "So what realm does that make sense to you, sir?"

Dr. Spence: "Our school division—"

Chairwoman McClain: "That's a great answer to a question I didn't ask. The victims got a ten-day suspension. Hypothetically, the person—the biological female that did the filming—got a one-day suspension. Hypothetically, you're telling me that's okay? That's tolerable? That's cool? That's acceptable."

Dr. Spence: "As I said before, our school district will discipline students who—"

Chairwoman McClain: "That's extremely weak, pathetic, and thank God my children didn't go to your school."

To watch Chairwoman McClain’s full line of questioning, click here.

Chairwoman McClain Stands with Angel Families After House Passage of Secure America Act

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON—House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and families impacted by the open-border crisis after House Republicans passed the Secure America Act.

Chairwoman McClain was joined by Angel Family members Chris Storie, April Babcock, Jackie Long, Deborah Dinnocenzo, Michael Dinnocenzo, and Debbie Santini, whose families have suffered devastating losses as a result of illegal immigration, fentanyl trafficking, and failed border policies.

Watch Chairwoman McClain’s full remarks here.

Remarks as prepared for delivery:

Sadly, I wish you weren’t here. I’m sure you wish you weren’t here, too. But I applaud your courage to come and tell your story so we can hear your voices and America can hear your voices. Today is about keeping a promise to the American people.

For four years, we watched the consequences of an open-border agenda unfold in communities across the country. We saw record illegal crossings. We saw neighborhoods and families destroyed by fentanyl carried over the border.

Just take a look at what you see up here. These are facts. These are people. These are sons and daughters. Take a look at these faces. Put a face to the names, to the policies, and to the votes these people take.

We saw memorial photos replace family photos on living room mantels. Empty seats were left at dinner tables in towns and cities across this country.

And almost every single Democrat voted to open the border. You need to make them own that vote. You need to make them own the choices and the votes they made to put illegal criminals over our sons and daughters. That’s who they chose.

Take a look. They rolled out a welcome mat for caravans full of illegal immigrants and told violent criminals they could cross into America without facing fully funded and fully equipped border operations.

That is why today’s passage of the Secure America Act is so gravely important. This legislation gives our frontline law enforcement officers the resources they need to do their job and secure our borders. Most importantly, it sends a message to the families who have suffered unimaginable loss.

Some of whom we have here today, and sadly, I wish wouldn’t be here. They wouldn’t need to be here if we had our borders closed.

We hear you. We stand with you. And we are committed to ensuring other families never have to endure what you’ve had to endure. America is safer when our laws are actually enforced, our borders are secure, and common sense leads the way.

That is what we’re up here doing. We want to fight for your children. We want to make your communities safe, not open them up to violent illegal criminals.

But I’m going to share with you, that’s what every single Democrat wants. They want open borders. We don’t.

So, it is now my honor to put some names to the faces of the policies that, as Republicans, we fight every day with common-sense legislation like closing the border, protecting your communities, and protecting your children. But every day Democrats choose to roll out a welcome mat and let all these illegal immigrants come in.

House Republicans Advance Bill to Stop Ghost Students from Stealing Federal Aid

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON— Today, House Republicans passed H.R. 7892, the No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026, legislation led by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) to stop fraud in the federal student aid system and ensure taxpayer dollars do not go to scammers using stolen or fake identities.

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Rep. Owens released the following statements:

“Federal student aid should help students build a future, not help criminals steal one,” Chairwoman McClain said. “When fraudsters use fake identities to steal federal aid, they are not just robbing taxpayers. They are taking opportunities away from real students who are working to get an education and build a better life. House Republicans are shutting down a multi-million-dollar scam that never should have been tolerated in the first place.”

“Every dollar that goes to a scammer and a ‘ghost student’ is a dollar that doesn’t go to the students who need it the most,” Rep. Owens said. “This Administration’s Department of Education just blocked more than $1 billion in fraudulent requests, but the guardrails they are implementing aren’t required by law. My bill fixes that and ensures that the hard-earned tax dollars coming out of the pockets of Americans are being shielded from fraudsters permanently.”

The No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 requires the Department of Education to use identity fraud detection tools to review FAFSA applications for suspicious activity. The bill also requires colleges to verify flagged applicants before aid is disbursed and establishes reporting, auditing, and oversight requirements to help prevent future fraud. Since 2019, more than $350 million in ghost student fraud has been uncovered and attempted federal student aid theft exceeded $1 billion in 2025 alone.