James David Vance (JD VANCE), born on August 2, 1984, is an American politician, lawyer, author and a veteran of the US Marine Corps. He has been serving as Ohio’s junior senator since 2023. As a member of the Republican Party, he is the party’s candidate for vice president in the forthcoming 2024 election.
Vance’s actions in Congress show his commitment to the ‘America First’ foreign policy, which he has promoted both in the Senate and at the Republican National Convention this week. CONGRESS ACTIONS AND DECISIONS ‘Actions in Congress’ refer to the decisions and votes that a member of Congress—the legislative branch of the US government which consists of two parts, the Senate and the House of Representatives—makes on various issues and legislation. Congress is responsible for making laws, debating policies, and representing the interests of the public.
‘Actions in Congress’ include how members support or oppose different Bills and policies during their time in office. TRUMP’S NEW VICE-PRESIDENT PICK Former US President and current Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has chosen first-term senator Vance as his running mate. Vance criticizes the ‘foreign policy establishment’ and advocates for strong action in the Middle East, along with close relationships with Israel.
VANCE’S APPROACH TO FOREIGN POLICY Vance said in his speech at the Republican National Committee (RNC) on July 17 that they would ensure that friendly countries, such as NA.