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The average age of a first-time homebuyer is now 40 years old, a sure sign that the American Dream of homeownership is slipping further out of reach for too many young families. Rising home prices and the challenge of saving for a down payment have created significant barriers that prevent hardworking Americans from achieving the stability and security that comes with investing in a home.

For too many Michigan families, keeping a roof over their heads is getting harder and harder every year while the dream of buying a home is falling further out of reach. Red tape and bureaucracy have added nearly $94,000 to the cost of a new home.

One of my biggest priorities in Congress is ensuring the federal government uses your taxpayer dollars wisely to benefit our communities. I’m continuing to deliver on that promise by securing an additional $15.3 million in the government funding bill that Congress and President Trump approved on February 3.

Americans must have confidence in the courts that handle their cases. Judges at every level — including the Supreme Court — have a duty to follow our Constitution and our laws as written; they should never let their own partisan ideology or policy preferences override the meaning of the law.

One year ago today, our nation was shaken by a devastating plane crash over the Potomac River between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter. 67 lives were lost in the tragedy, which exposed glaring gaps in aviation safety. After years of piloting helicopters in the Army, I took the crash as a personal call to action.

It didn't take me long once I got to Congress to see just how broken Washington truly is and why trust in our government is at an all-time low. Too many politicians are more interested in gaming the system for their own advantage than actually solving problems. That’s why I’m proud to unveil the first pillar in my Blueprint for a Better America, Restoring Trust in Government.

Many of the soldiers I served alongside suffered life-altering injuries, and now, I’m working to make sure our government fulfills its promises to them. That includes ensuring they have accessible transportation that empowers them to get where they need to go and live life to the fullest.