Mr. Speaker, democracy works best when the American electorate is engaged and informed. Melissa Bean americandemocracyelectorate Change image and share on social
Taxpayers should not be coerced into giving up their privacy rights just to file their taxes. Melissa Bean coercefilegive Change image and share on social
Small businesses are the economic drivers of our country, providing the stimulus our communities need. Melissa Bean businesscommunitycountry Change image and share on social
During a trip to Iraq last fall, I visited our theater hospital at Balad Air Force Base and witnessed these skilled medical professionals in action and met the brave soldiers whose lives they saved. Melissa Bean actionairbalad Change image and share on social
Under the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star Program, homes are independently verified to be measurably more energy efficient than average houses. Melissa Bean agencyaverageefficient Change image and share on social
My Eighth District, like others, counts on these family businesses and their teams working hard to support their families and aid their communities. As retailers, these teams often bring different or unique products to the marketplace. Melissa Bean aidbringbusiness share on social
If we want to truly regain the public's trust, we can provide greater accountability and transparency with a simple step. Let's start by communicating to our constituents about the votes we take. Melissa Bean accountabilitycommunicateconstituent Change image and share on social
Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation - especially in the suburbs. Melissa Bean crimefastgrow Change image and share on social
Reports also suggest that Ernst and Young and other large tax preparation firms are sending tax returns overseas for processing. But the IRS has no control over tax information once it's been sent to India or another country. Melissa Bean controlcountryernst share on social
We're all proud of the communities that we've built and are a part of, but we shouldn't accept lost time and unnecessary stress when traveling in them. Melissa Bean acceptbuildcommunity Change image and share on social
