Daniel Meuser

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Meuser rose to honor law enforcement officers during National Police Week, acknowledged that 4 officers were killed and 14 were wounded in Pennsylvania that year, mentioned that Lieutenant William Lebo of the Lebanon City Police Department in his district was shot and killed in 2022, stated he advocated for renaming a Lebanon County post office in Lieutenant Lebo's honor, and noted that the House passed his Gold Shield Families Resolution to recognize families of and support nonprofits for fallen first responders.

Meuser stated that Republicans in Congress and the Trump administration are taking action to crack down on waste, abuse, and fraud, citing estimates that 10 to 20 percent of the Federal budget is lost to fraud annually, and announced plans to coordinate with HUD Secretary Scott Turner and the President's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud to address mismanagement at public housing agencies.

Meuser expressed support for the Housing for the 21st Century Act, stating that the legislation removes Federal barriers to allow homes to be built faster and economically at scale without new Federal spending.

Meuser addressed the House for 1 minute to reaffirm the nation's vow to never forget September 11, recounting his personal experiences on that day and his subsequent visit to Ground Zero to deliver mobility equipment to the NYPD.

Meuser spoke for one minute regarding a stabbing on the Charlotte Area Transit System, stating that a suspect with 14 prior arrests including violent offenses had been released by a judge despite mental health issues and skipping bond, and characterized the criminal justice system as a failed social experiment.

Meuser spoke to the House for 5 minutes stating that the American economy is gaining momentum but the Federal Reserve is not lowering interest rates enough to support growth, and he called upon the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates from 4.5 percent to 3.5 percent to add $290 billion in GDP growth and $200 billion in debt service savings.

Meuser addressed the House for 5 minutes to recognize National Small Business Week and discuss the contributions of small business owners, the role of chambers of commerce in Pennsylvania's Ninth Congressional District, and regulatory relief efforts by House Republicans and the Trump administration.

Meuser stated that all 216 GOP colleagues and four Democrats passed the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, and that votes against the act were votes against American citizens' voting rights.

Meuser sent a privileged resolution to the desk by direction of the Republican Conference to elect four members to the Committee on Ethics.

Meuser stated that the continuing resolution does not cut Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, or veterans benefits, and that it provides a 10 percent raise for troops, $6 billion for veterans' healthcare, $7.6 billion for WIC, and $425 million for food delivery programs for seniors, while being funded through repurposing $20 billion in excess IRS funding and redirecting $10 billion from the Commerce Department.

Meuser stated that Republicans cheered during the joint session for secure borders, eliminating fentanyl and human trafficking, an energy policy to lower fuel costs and inflation, military strength, peace and world stability, an America first economy, the President's fight against waste and fraud, and a new Golden Age, and that polls showed over 75 percent of Americans appreciated this optimistic outlook for the country.

Meuser stated that the budget resolution passed the previous day sets the stage for President Trump's bill, which he said will deliver energy policy and border security, continue tax relief, and root out waste and fraud, and he emphasized that no Medicaid or Medicare benefits will be reduced.

Meuser stated that illegal immigrant crossings had decreased from an average of 3,430 per day before President Trump's election to 126 per day under President Trump, and spoke in support of H.R. 35, the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, which he said provides law enforcement tools to penalize criminals who intentionally evade border security agents.

Meuser urged his colleagues to vote for the Protecting Energy Production Act, which he stated ensures that no President can unilaterally ban hydraulic fracturing by natural gas and oil.

Meuser spoke in support of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which House Republicans passed, arguing that biological men should not compete in women's and girls' sports and citing examples including a male swimmer who ranked 554th among male athletes before becoming the top-ranked female swimmer.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Meuser spoke in support of the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, stating that the bill makes necessary investments in military readiness, supports troops with better pay, and avoids social engineering in the military.

Meuser stated that small businesses are under siege from federal regulations, cited that the Biden administration has imposed $1.5 trillion in regulatory costs and 326 million hours of paperwork on small businesses, and expressed strong support for the Prove It Act, which would require federal agencies to analyze the costs of their regulations and consider burdens on small businesses.

Meuser rose in strong support of the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, stating that Ryan Corbett from his district has been held hostage by the Taliban for 832 days and that current law imposes tax penalties on Americans returning from hostage situations.

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.