Daniel Meuser
Representative for Pennsylvania · Republican · United States
“This is under the jurisdiction of Democrat leadership that this is all occurring. Nothing was done on fraud for 4 years during the Biden administration, during the Pelosi reign, during the time when these gentlemen and others had the gavels. What kind of nonsense is this? We are calling on pardons as a reason not to be going after fraud?”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“You would think that this would be something that would be bipartisan, combating taxpayer fraud, which is in excess of $254 billion that we have uncovered so far. If we have to do it on our own, we will, Mr. Speaker, because that is what we are about.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman, Michelle Fischbach, for her leadership here. Wow, we have heard gaslighting on this floor before, but here, somehow or another, pardons have anything to do with fighting fraud? That is the excuse to not help us fight fraud, which, of course, nothing was done before. By the way, Mr.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Shockingly, or not so shockingly, we found that Americans lost well over $16 billion which was reported in these schemes in 2025 alone, and truly the toll was closer to well over $200 billion, as has been mentioned. Financial fraud picks no favorites. Scams affect everyone from veterans and small businesses to seniors to young people.”
House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I acknowledge and thank the leadership of Congresswoman De La Cruz for seeing this bill through and my colleague, Congressman Nunn, because, as he stated, the level of importance of this is vast. {time} 1940 Mr. Speaker, I strongly support H.R. 2978, the GUARD Act.”
House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗
“Speaker, I thank Representative Nunn for his hard work to stop fraud and scams, and I thank Chairman Hill of the Financial Services Committee for his strong leadership as well. Mr. Speaker, I urge and thank my colleagues on the other side of the aisle for their support.”
House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗
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“Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this rule.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“This is under the jurisdiction of Democrat leadership that this is all occurring. Nothing was done on fraud for 4 years during the Biden administration, during the Pelosi reign, during the time when these gentlemen and others had the gavels. What kind of nonsense is this? We are calling on pardons as a reason not to be going after fraud? By the way, I have constituents having fraud committed on them. We have fraud in Philadelphia. We have fraud in Minneapolis, the learning center. Has anybody come out on the other side and denounced that, Mr. Speaker? This is outrageous. My Republican colleagues and I have been fighting taxpayer fraud as a top priority. We have introduced legislation to establish an overpayment czar to help State-level fraud prevention. We have supported commonsense reform. Mr.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“You would think that this would be something that would be bipartisan, combating taxpayer fraud, which is in excess of $254 billion that we have uncovered so far. If we have to do it on our own, we will, Mr. Speaker, because that is what we are about. We are about straightening things out, correcting all the wrongs, particularly the last 4 years. This is a big part of it. The Task Force to Eliminate Fraud has uncovered, as I said, $245 billion in taxpayer fraud. We have seen it in Los Angeles. I heard this morning in a CMS meeting that the level of hospice fraud that existed was in the multibillions. By the way, the 900 or so hospices that were shut down, not one of them called to complain that they were being shut down, that they couldn't serve their so-called providers anymore. Guess what.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman, Michelle Fischbach, for her leadership here. Wow, we have heard gaslighting on this floor before, but here, somehow or another, pardons have anything to do with fighting fraud? That is the excuse to not help us fight fraud, which, of course, nothing was done before. By the way, Mr. Speaker, I don't recall hearing about Hunter Biden and others receiving pardons from their father, and also pardons given to those who weren't even accused of crimes but could be one day. I don't remember any of that being raised. I rise in support of this rule, which would allow the House to consider two important pieces of legislation that improve the Federal Government's ability to combat taxpayer fraud.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Speaker, I thank Representative Nunn for his hard work to stop fraud and scams, and I thank Chairman Hill of the Financial Services Committee for his strong leadership as well. Mr. Speaker, I urge and thank my colleagues on the other side of the aisle for their support.”
House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗
“Shockingly, or not so shockingly, we found that Americans lost well over $16 billion which was reported in these schemes in 2025 alone, and truly the toll was closer to well over $200 billion, as has been mentioned. Financial fraud picks no favorites. Scams affect everyone from veterans and small businesses to seniors to young people. Everybody is vulnerable. This report, however, included several recommendations to better address financial fraud and scams, including the passage of this bill, the GUARD Act. The important legislation addresses many of the issues we identified in equipping law enforcement with the tools necessary to combat sophisticated criminals. They are sophisticated. It also allows law enforcement to use innovative tools to trace and recover stolen funds and improves Federal reporting on fraud trends. Mr.”
House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I acknowledge and thank the leadership of Congresswoman De La Cruz for seeing this bill through and my colleague, Congressman Nunn, because, as he stated, the level of importance of this is vast. {time} 1940 Mr. Speaker, I strongly support H.R. 2978, the GUARD Act. For well over a year, the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, which I chair, has led in-depth investigations into the growing prevalence of fraud and scams. As part of our work, we conducted many hearings, roundtables, meetings with private industry, law enforcement, and regulators to investigate the problem and find solutions. In July, we released a comprehensive staff report detailing the growth of financial fraud and scams in the U.S.”
House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗
“It lowers capital hurdles so new community banks can form, and it tailors bank regulations so small and midsize banks are regulated fairly. These changes allow banks to extend more mortgages, be more competitive on small business loans, and improve access to credit for all Americans. This is a housing bill, a small business bill, an affordability bill, and an access to capital bill. Importantly, the bill also includes legislation to codify President Trump's executive order preventing debanking, such as my bill, the SAFE Guidance Act, which affirms guidance does not have the effect of law. Both guidance and reputational risk were weaponized under previous administrations to debank legitimate, legal businesses. This bill corrects those wrongs.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“And by the way, it is supported by The American Legion, Military Officers Association of America, Wounded Warrior Project, Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Korean War Veterans Association, Vietnam Veterans of America, AMVETS, Gold Star Spouses of America, and the list goes on. Very importantly, it includes the Major Richard Star Act. Voting against this bill is voting against the Major Richard Star Act, which ends the unfair wounded veterans tax for eligible combat-injured retirees. These veterans were medically retired because their service was cut short by injuries sustained defending our country. They should not be forced to give up a portion of their military retirement pay simply because they also receive VA disability compensation. This bill corrects that injustice.”
House of Representatives16 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Bost for his leadership. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Take Care of America's Veterans Act. Our veterans answered the call to serve, sacrificed on behalf of this country, and defended the freedoms every American enjoys. They have earned a Department of Veterans Affairs that delivers the care, benefits, and support that they were promised without unnecessary delays or bureaucratic obstacles, and that includes community care, Mr. Speaker. That is one of the aversions and obstacles and reasons for opposition because Democrats are pretty much against community care initiatives. This bipartisan package brings together more than 60 commonsense proposals that truly make this happen.”
House of Representatives16 July 2026Source ↗
“On behalf of the entire Pennsylvania delegation, I want to offer our deepest sorrow and condolences to the Pahira family; his lifelong friends; the great, brave Pennsylvania State Troopers; and all those mourning Mikey's loss. In honor of Trooper Michael Pahira's life of service, I ask my colleagues to join us in a moment of silence.”
House of Representatives14 July 2026Source ↗
“Bon was in the country illegally, ordered to deport, did not do so, and was operating a commercial vehicle with a nondomiciled commercial driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I am calling on every Member of Congress to support Dalilah's Law to bring common sense and strength in commercial driver's license requirements, ensuring those with commercial driver's licenses can read English and are in the United States with legal status. It is our duty to do all we can to provide such safety for law enforcement and everyone on America's roadways. Trooper Pahira faithfully served the people of Pennsylvania for nearly two decades, and his sacrifice will never be forgotten.”
House of Representatives14 July 2026Source ↗
“The stories shared by those who knew him best painted the picture of a man of character, humility, and unwavering dedication. Respect was a constant theme throughout the service. Trooper Pahira lived a life defined by respect for his community, his family, and his fellow troopers. We can honor the memory of Trooper Pahira and show more respect for the men and women of law enforcement and the communities they serve by implementing some commonsense legislation that can prevent such senseless tragedies from happening again. On the morning of July 1, Trooper Pahira was on duty conducting a routine commercial vehicle inspection on Route 81 in Schuylkill County when a truck driven by a Michael Bon struck and killed him.”
House of Representatives14 July 2026Source ↗
“Trooper Pahira graduated from North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School in 2001 where he was a standout football and wrestling star. After attending East Stroudsburg University, Michael answered the call of service and entered the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, graduating in 2007 as a proud member of 124th Cadet Class of Pennsylvania State Troopers. Over the next two decades, Trooper Pahira would serve his State with distinction protecting communities in Lehighton, Schuylkill Haven, and Frackville. I attended the funeral service for Trooper Pahira last week alongside his parents, Michael Sr. and Patricia; his sister, Jennifer; and thousands of community members; fellow police officers; friends, and law enforcement from throughout the State who gathered to honor his legacy.”
House of Representatives14 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise alongside my colleagues with a heavy heart with the Pennsylvania delegation to honor the courageous life and tragic loss of Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira who was killed earlier this month in the line of duty. Trooper Michael Pahira was born and raised in my district. He was named for his father, Michael Sr., and was known as Mikey throughout his life.”
House of Representatives14 July 2026Source ↗
“Speaker, and President Trump and we in Congress intend to deliver. The reconciliation process begins with this resolution. Let's not protest the bridge that gets us there. Let's cross it and achieve the results the American people expect from the Republican majority. Let's pass this and deliver a new golden age in America.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend from Texas for his leadership. Mr. Speaker, in order for us to deliver one big, beautiful reconciliation bill, one that extends the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, reins in regulations of wasteful spending, unleashes American energy, secures the border, curbs inflation, and restores American growth and competitiveness, we first must pass the budget resolution. This resolution, Mr. Speaker, is no more than a bridge to reconciliation and to the golden era of the American economy. Frankly, what that bridge is made of really makes no difference, so long as we cross it. Delaying this vote in a symbolic protest only weakens our ability to act. Every day we wait, we put our economy, our national security, and our momentum at risk. The American people voted for bold action, Mr.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, here is some truth. Despite many false claims, the continuing resolution we just passed does not cut Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, or veterans benefits or any healthcare benefits at all. In reality, the CR was almost entirely the Democrat's budget bill last year. The opposition today and their vote to shut down the government is a little perplexing. Mr.”
House of Representatives11 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Republican Conference, I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration.”
House of Representatives11 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, before President Trump was elected, there were an average of 3,430 illegal immigrant crossings per day. Today, under President Trump, that number has dropped 126 per day. Despite this decrease, the threat from illegal immigration has not evaporated. H.R.”
House of Representatives13 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Protecting Energy Production Act. This bill is simple. It ensures that no President can unilaterally ban hydraulic fracturing by natural gas and oil, protecting one of America's most vital energy resources from being shut down by ideological policies. I represent the Marcellus shale, one of the largest natural gas- producing regions in the world.”
House of Representatives6 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, this past week, House Republicans passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which ensures that biological men cannot compete in women's and girls' sports. It makes sense to about 99 percent of America. The idea that we even need a bill like this is disturbing in itself. Think about it. We are debating whether boys or men should compete against girls or women in athletics, all athletics.”
House of Representatives15 January 2025Source ↗