JOHNSON, SCALISE, EMMER, McCLAIN: Congress must quickly implement President Trump's agenda

The greatest nation in the history of the world has just endured four years of devastating inflation, a wide-open border, failure on the world stage, rising crime, the rejection of common sense and a steady diet of radical and woke ideology. But six weeks ago, the American people boldly declared that we have had enough. Seventy-seven million voters gave President-elect Donald Trump a landslide political victory. He won the popular vote, captured every key state, and secured the undeniable mandate to restore the strength and prosperity of the United States.

Republicans also gained control of both houses of Congress to help President Trump implement his America First agenda on day one. The terrible failures of President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi must be addressed immediately.

The American people cannot afford to wait for relief while their lives and livelihoods hang in the balance. As Republican leaders in Congress, we have prepared an aggressive plan to remove all obstacles and pave the way for reforms and the political agenda of President Trump. He will use his executive authority to quickly sort out many of the crises left by the Biden administration, but President Trump's legacy and transformational change must be cemented by Congress.

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With a unified legislative branch, we will be up and running at the start of the 119th Congress. Over the past year, as media pundits scoffed at the idea of ​​a Republican-controlled Washington, House Republicans were preparing for that opportunity. We have taken the lead in crafting legislative solutions to end the border catastrophe, restore American energy dominance, cut taxes for families and job creators, and restore common sense. And during the campaign cycle, we explained how our principles and ideas can help President Trump turn the country around.

To implement this vision, we must stand united. Despite the popularity of President-elect Trump's campaign promises, Democrats in Congress will do everything they can to stop us. Every major decision will require near unanimity among House Republicans. We have neither time nor voice to waste.

President Trump's return to Washington in 2025 will be very different from his first arrival in 2017, and the landscape looks very different today than it did eight years ago.

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Congressional Republicans campaigned on President Trump's America First agenda, his cabinet selections and transition operation are popularly supported, world leaders and even former political opponents welcome his return to power, and House leaders have been working with President Trump's team for months to ensure we are aligned with the policy prescriptions needed to bring America back from the brink.

Consider the budget reconciliation process as proof. In 2017, congressional Republicans had major differences over the size and scope of the legislation. The failure to plan properly limited the president's ability to carry out his agenda. This time, we've put together an agenda filled with ideas that a majority of Americans across the country have already endorsed. The only thing that can stand in the way of legislative success is Congress itself.

Through reconciliation, we will ensure that President Trump has every resource available to reverse the deadly tide of illegal aliens who have invaded our country and wreaked havoc in our communities. We will prevent the largest tax hike in American history. We will revive the economy and reduce Bidenomics inflation. We will restore America's energy dominance and dismantle the destructive Green New Deal. And we will reduce the size and scope of government and make it more effective and accountable again.

There are good reasons for the tangible enthusiasm and renewed sense of hope in the country. The American people are ready to stop losing and start winning again, and the time is now.

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It's a new day in our country, and we have laid the groundwork in Congress for President Trump's comeback. No one expects our transformation agenda to be easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is.

We are ready to lead this fight to make America great again. And we will.

Majority Leader Steve Scalise represents Louisiana's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives.

Majority Whip Tom Emmer represents Minnesota's 6th District in the United States House of Representatives.

Republican Conference Chair Lisa McLain represents Michigan's 9th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.