I was honored to speak at Northern Kentucky Right to Life’s (NKRTL) annual Celebration for Life in Erlanger, Kentucky. The event was a great success with approximately 500 people in attendance.

The first week back in Congress after the August district work period was eventful, so I gave those in attendance an update on what I’ve been up to in D.C. I worked to kill a bad bill to prevent it from being introduced, amended a good bill to make it better, and introduced a piece of legislation to strengthen Second Amendment rights.

Instead of completing 12 separate spending bills, as Congress is supposed to do each year before September 30th, House leadership proposed a continuing resolution (CR). A CR is essentially an extension of our last giant omnibus bill with no spending cuts. Not only did the last omnibus increase government spending, it did so by funding––with your taxpayer dollars––absurd and controversial measures, such as earmarks for abortion providers and LGBT advocacy groups. In the Rules Committee, I spoke out against the CR and against leadership’s worn-out tactic of attaching a “bright shiny object” (in this case, the SAVE Act) to the bill in order to garner support. 

I then told the crowd about an amendment I introduced to the “No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act.” The Biden Administration has struck an agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) on pandemic preparedness. My amendment states that if a treaty, such as the WHO treaty, contains laws that seek to bind Americans here in the United States, those laws must first pass the House and the Senate. My amendment passed by voice vote.

I also introduced H.R. 9534, the “National Constitutional Carry Act.” Americans shouldn’t have to ask the government for permission to exercise their God-given right to self-defense. My bill will ensure your Second Amendment right to carry firearms in public spaces is protected throughout the country. This legislation is long overdue, and I look forward to its passage.

Many of those in attendance knew my late wife Rhonda, and there was a lovely tribute to her in the event program. I shared with the audience how much she meant to me and told a few stories that highlighted her wit, intelligence, and how she truly was my greatest source of support. Rhonda and I experienced so much in our time together, but giving life to our four children was our greatest accomplishment.

I was glad to be a part of Celebration for Life. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped organize this year’s event, including Fred Summe; Population Research Institute President Steven Mosher; The Family Foundation Executive Director David Walls; and Kentucky State Representatives Steve Rawlings and TJ Roberts.

Rep. Massie Introduces HR 9534,

the National Constitutional Carry Act

On September 11, I introduced HR 9534, the National Constitutional Carry Act. It's time for all 50 states to acknowledge that our Constitution protects the right to BEAR arms, not just the right to KEEP arms. 

The legislation is endorsed by prominent gun rights organizations, including the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) and the American Firearms Association (AFA). The text of the bill is available at this link. 

In addition, Firearms News recently published an article entitled "Massie Answers Questions on Permitless Carry Reciprocity and Donald Trump". From the article:

"Rep. Thomas Massie made the news recently when he introduced HR9534, the National Constitutional Carry Act, correctly noting 'No one should have to beg the government to exercise a constitutionally protected right anywhere in the country.'"

Chairman Massie Holds Antitrust Subcommittee Hearing Examining How Pharmacy Benefit Managers Affect Pharmaceutical Pricing

I chaired an Antitrust Subcommittee hearing to examine how Pharmacy Benefit Managers affect the price of pharmaceuticals and what role they’ve played in the disturbing trend of rural independent pharmacies going out of business. The full hearing can be viewed at this link. 

Rep. Massie Predicts Speaker Johnson Will Use Christmas to Force Massive Spending Package Through Congress

In September, I described how the Speaker is using the Continuing Resolution to set up a government funding crisis the week before Christmas.

Why Christmas? So he can pressure Members to vote for a bill they haven’t read, by using their desire to see their families on Christmas Eve against them.

Rep. Massie Gets Inspector General to Reveal Feds Had Confidential Human Sources at the Capitol on January 6, 2021

In the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, I questioned Department of Justice Inspector General Horowitz about the number of confidential human sources who entered the Capitol on January 6.

Horowitz said the number won’t be known before the election. The Biden-Harris Administration doesn’t want voters to know what the the feds’ role was on January 6. Why?

Reminder: U.S. Service Academy Applications Due

by October 21

Each year, Members of Congress have the privilege of nominating exceptional young individuals to receive an appointment for admission to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, known collectively as the U.S. Service Academies.

The U.S. Service Academies offer a unique opportunity for motivated young men and women to serve their country while improving all facets of their character through a rigorous scholastic curriculum and a disciplined moral and physical regimen. In lieu of tuition, the Academies require military service after graduation.  Cadets and Midshipmen graduate as Officers in the United States Military, and many have gone on to be great leaders in our nation’s history.

Competition for the limited number of opportunities is extremely high.  Nominees are chosen based on several factors, including character, leadership, academic excellence, physical aptitude, and extracurricular activities. An interview panel of academy graduates, officers, and academy liaisons from all branches of the military evaluate applicants and will make recommendations on who will receive a nomination.

The deadline to submit an application for nomination is Monday, October 21st, 2024. Applications must be received at Congressman Massie's Northern Kentucky office by 5:00 p.m. that day.

To apply, please request a U.S. Service Academy Nomination Application from Congressman Massie's Northern Kentucky Office:

Northern Kentucky Office
541 Buttermilk Pike, Suite 208
Crescent Springs, Kentucky 41017
Phone: (859) 426-0080
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Rep. Massie Receives National Taxpayer Union's

"Taxpayers' Friend Award"

I was honored to receive the National Taxpayers Union's “Taxpayers’ Friend Award” for my voting record in the first session of the 118th Congress.

Rep. Massie Recognizes John Guill-Polly Hawkins Craig Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution

In September, I spoke on the House floor to commemorate the 237th anniversary of the framing of our Constitution. I also recognized the John Guill-Polly Hawkins Craig Chapter of The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution for hosting a Constitution Week celebration for my constituents.

We all have a duty to vigilantly protect the God-given rights guaranteed to us by our Constitution.

X Post of the Month: Speaker Johnson's "Failure Theater"

If you would like to follow me on X, my official account is @RepThomasMassie. If you click on the embedded image, it will take you to this specific thread. 

In liberty,