New security threats around the world rise every day from China, Russia, Iran, and our foreign adversaries around the globe. The United States must be prepared with the most lethal fighting force and advanced weapons systems in order to respond to threats to our homeland. 
 
I am honored to serve on the House Armed Services Committee where I will ensure our warfighters have the tools they require to support our President with his focus upon promoting peace through strength across the world stage.
 
Indiana’s 8th Congressional district is home to many defense instillations including Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane Division, the largest Naval instillation in the United States and third largest in the world.  The annual economic impact of the defense instillations in IN-08 totals more than $4 billion per year.   I am proud that our district is vital to the overall success of the U.S. military and the success of an America First global strategy.