Issues
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Congressional Issues
Information and content related to Congress and the operations of the House of Representatives.![soldier in silouhette](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20181222034450im_/https://cook.house.gov/sites/cook.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/iStock_000022560836Small.jpg?itok=Htvzyyix)
Defense and National Security
Defense and National Security are important to our district and to my work in Congress. Learn more about my views on this issue.![construction workers smiling](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20181222034450im_/https://cook.house.gov/sites/cook.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/iStock_000020340189Small.jpg?itok=PC8My5N2)
Economy and Jobs
A strong economy and good jobs are very important to our district and to my work in Congress. Learn more about my views on this issue.![schoolroom desks and chairs](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20181222034450im_/https://cook.house.gov/sites/cook.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/slider_images/iStock_000000520125Small.jpg?itok=3Biu94oy)
Education
Learn about my work in Congress on Education issues.![oil rig and sunset](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20181222034450im_/https://cook.house.gov/sites/cook.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/slider_images/iStock_000003663063Small.jpg?itok=FejDHL6w)
Energy
Learn about my work in Congress on Energy issues.![scissors cutting a credit card](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20181222034450im_/https://cook.house.gov/sites/cook.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/slider_images/iStock_000003294970Small.jpg?itok=Hm6GXLAl)
Financial Services
Learn about my work in Congress on Financial Services issues.![United Nations flags](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20181222034450im_/https://cook.house.gov/sites/cook.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/iStock_000007233892Small.jpg?itok=WysLBQVG)
Foreign Affairs
Learn my views on Foreign Affairs issues.![stethoscope on a clipboard](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20181222034450im_/https://cook.house.gov/sites/cook.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/iStock_000022593710Small.jpg?itok=CSYRVyCa)
Health Issues
Health care if important to our district and my work in Congress. Learn more about my views on this issue.![](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20181222034450im_/https://cook.house.gov/sites/cook.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/small-business-saturday.jpg?itok=Ec3WYTmv)
Small Business Newsletter
Thank you for your interest my new Small Business Quarterly newsletter and for your hard work in running your business.
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy and the epicenter of business innovation. That’s what makes our country unique, and I’m proud to represent a district where small businesses dominate the landscape.
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Spending Cuts and Debt
Learn my views on Spending Cuts and Debt.![](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20181222034450im_/https://cook.house.gov/sites/cook.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/Logo.png?itok=IczarXhe)
Tax Reform
Learn my views on Tax Reform.![airplane in flight](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20181222034450im_/https://cook.house.gov/sites/cook.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/iStock_000004916707Small.jpg?itok=OiCx-pvo)
Transportation
Learn about my work in Congress on Transportation issues.![soldier saluting the US flag](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20181222034450im_/https://cook.house.gov/sites/cook.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/slider_images/iStock_000008518937Small.jpg?itok=zKYZ8yjm)