Republican members of the Michigan House, including state Rep. Mike Mueller of Linden, today unveiled their Action Plan for the 2019-20 legislative term.

Mueller underscored the continued commitment within the plan to providing better care for people through Michigan’s mental health system -including for veterans and first responders.

“These are individuals who put their lives on the line to protect us and their jobs take a toll on both their bodies and minds,” said Mueller, who worked as a sheriff’ deputy for 19 years. “I’m pleased Republican leadership took steps to improve mental health in Michigan over the last few years through a specific task force dedicated to the issue, and I look forward to continuing and prioritizing that work in the 2019-20 legislative term.”

Since 2011, House Republicans have publicly outlined their priorities to improve government accountability and make the state an even better place to live and work. House Republicans will focus on the following issues in the next two years:

• Building Michigan’s future through improved infrastructure, including roads, public water systems and broadband.

• Protecting constitutional rights and religious freedoms.

• Standing up for the most vulnerable, including the mentally ill and victims of opioid addiction.

• Meaningful criminal justice reform, such as protecting private property rights through changes to civil asset forfeiture, while upholding the rule of law.

• Putting more hard-earned money back into the pockets of Michigan taxpayers through lower car insurance rates and tax relief.

The full plan is available at http://gophouse.org/leading-the-way/.