Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act. This package will punish bad actors who steal taxpayer dollars from low-income families who need childcare resources the most. While fraud and theft may be a time-honored tradition in Somalia, defrauding American taxpayers has consequences. When Nick Shirley blew the lid on the pervasive childcare fraud in Minnesota's Somali community, the infamous Quality Learing Center was forced to shut down.
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Bob Onder
Representative · Missouri · Republican
Bob Onder
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, Members from both sides of the aisle will head to the field for the annual Congressional Baseball Game. It is a great tradition in Washington, reminding us that no matter how intensely we disagree, we believe in the basic American principle of fair play. I rise today to talk about a piece of legislation that completely upends the rules of fair play for Americans, the Faster Labor Contracts Act. To understand why this bill is so dangerous for our workforce, let's stick with the baseball analogy for a second.
Biography
A practicing physician, Bob Onder brings his medical experience to the Missouri Senate, representing the 2nd District since 2015. He has prioritized public health policy, government transparency, and tax reform during his tenure. Onder authored legislation aimed at curbing opioid abuse and served as vice chair of the Senate Health and Pensions Committee. He approaches his role with a focus on practical solutions, advocating for policies that reflect the concerns of his St. Charles County constituents.
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2025–PresentRepresented Missouri's 3rd congressional district for 1 term.
State Senator, Missouri 2nd District
2015–2023Represented Missouri's 2nd Senate District in the St. Charles area and held leadership roles including Assistant Majority Floor Leader and chair of the General Laws Committee.
State Representative, Missouri House of Representatives
2007–2008Served a single term in the Missouri House after being elected in 2006.
Physician, Allergy and Asthma Specialist
Practiced medicine as a physician specializing in allergy and asthma care after graduating from Washington University School of Medicine.
Attorney
Worked as an attorney after earning a law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law.
Policy Focus
Health27%
Transportation and Public Works18%
Arts, Culture, Religion9%
Government Operations and Politics9%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Bob Onder's record in Congress.
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Sponsored legislation to establish Missouri’s first statewide prescription drug monitoring program to combat opioid abuse.
Right-to-Work Legislation
Championed right-to-work bills aiming to prohibit mandatory union membership as a condition of employment.
Pro-Life Legislation
Led passage of stricter abortion regulations, including increased health and safety requirements for clinics.
COVID-19 Liability Protections
Sponsored legislation providing liability protections for businesses and health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Education and Workforce
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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