By: Laura Meyers
Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) recently told a group of Young Americans for Liberty students about his 500-yard dash that he frequently makes from his office to the congressional House floor. The purpose of the run is to prevent a vote on a bill without a complete quorum present, totaling 218 votes. You know, like, have real representation present. But whatever, its cool.
While Massie is literally running stuff in Congress, what are other representatives actually doing for their constituents? In the past couple years, a handful of public servants have revealed themselves as true servants to the people. Here’s a list of 5 of those cool kids.
1. Congressman Massie… obviously 
In addition to his patriotic jogs, Massie balls so hard when it comes to supporting legislation for the people. In 2003, Massie was an original co-sponsor of the Repeal 16 legislation that would remove the power of income tax from Congress. In the same year, he co-sponsored the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, which would require Congressional approval for regulation expected to cost the economy more than $50 million, lead to a major increase in consumer prices, or adversely affect employment.
Massie was also one of the most vocal opponents to President Obama’s executive order for missile strikes in Syria two years ago, because it “would be an act of war,” being a decision that is meant to be above the president’s pay grade. They make ’em good in Kentucky, folks.
2. Rand Paul
Sen. Ran Paul (R-KY) not only has a day’s length of filibustering and a hot wife to brag about, but the guy truly understands what it means to serve his people. Even before his announcement of candidacy for POTUS, Rand has been one of the most vocal champions for liberty in Congress.
In addition to preventing action on a CIA director appointee and recent extension on The Patriot Act, Rand introduced the CARERS Act to Congress, rolling back federal regulations on marijuana and redirecting control to individual states. Not only is he vocal against the war on drugs, he acts on his word. So much love.
3. Raúl Labrador
Congressman Labrador (R-ID) reps his district well. This badass from Puerto Rico is buddies with Sen. Rand Paul and is consistently loyal to liberty and the people of Idaho. Labrador was the first member of Congress to formally demand the resignation of Attorney General Holder after the failed gunrunning operation, “Fast and Furious” came to light. He has always been a vocal opponent to The PATRIOT Act, drafted and passed a bill to remove federal restrictions on geothermal energy exploration, and has worked to obtained missing medals for Idaho’s veterans.
4. Ted Cruz
Sen. Ted Cruz is yet another freedom fighter to get a little giddy about. Cruz is the second current presidential candidate that has put his foot down for freedom. The list starts with his 21-hour-long filibuster attempting to defund Obamacare, speaking until past the deadline of the government shutdown.
Our man Cruz also announced himself as a cosponsor of the USA Freedom Act during the fall of last year in order to oppose and help sunset The PATRIOR Act, although Rand Paul thinks the act doesn’t go far enough. And of course, he is a strong proponent of the Second Amendment, sponsoring legislation that weakened interstate trade regulations of firearms. Giggity.
5. Justin Amash
An original critic of The PATRIOT Act, parts National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) author of the Business Cycle Balanced Budget Amendment, Amash wants your phone calls to remain your phone calls.
Amash headlines as one of the most transparent public servants by providing explanations and copies of testimonies of legislation to the public through social media. He is one of the most present representatives on Facebook; opening the floor for transparency and political discourse among the public, which has sort of been the point all along.