WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight Chairman Bill Foster (D-IL) sent a follow up letter to the CEO of Clearview AI, Mr. Hoan Ton-That, pursuing further information on Clearview's approach to data privacy and cybersecurity matters. Chairwoman Johnson and Ranking Member Lucas sent an init  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, issued the following statement on the death of ex-Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas: "Over the years in this body, hundreds of members come and go. Many good, honorable men and women have served our country in the House. But I don't believe anyone embodies service and love of country like Sam Johnson. As an Air Force pilot, he flew missions in Korea and Vietnam. As a prisoner of war, he suffered seven years of brutality and depri  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, issued the following statement in regards to the death of George Floyd and President Trump's tweets: "Like too many before him, the tragic injustice of George Floyd's death at the hands of someone who is supposed to protect and serve lays bare the pain of generations of racial inequality and the deep wounds within our nation. "I've experienced prejudice and racism in my own life, and I understand the heartache that many are going through. "W  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) voted for a bipartisan bill that will expand benefits and eligibility within the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). The Payroll Protection Program Flexibility Act passed with broad bipartisan support. Allred is a cosponsor of the bill. "Small businesses and their workers are bearing the economic burden of this crisis, and in order to deliver lasting, successful relief, we must w  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following statement in response to the death of ex-Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas: "Sam Johnson embodied the very best of America. In the face of unthinkable adversity as a Prisoner of War for seven years in Vietnam, he displayed unwavering faith and courage. He brought those same convictions to Congress where Johnson served for nearly thirty years, earning the trust and respect of all who had the pleasure of knowing him," said Arringto  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement after requesting to join Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and other House Republicans' lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Democrat rule on proxy voting (H. Res. 965). "I was elected to represent the great people of Texas' 36th Congressional District, and it has been a tremendous honor to do so for going on five years" said Babin.   more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Bill Flores, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statements regarding the passage of H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act; Congressional action to address increasing aggression by Communist China; the passing of Texas Congressman Sam Johnson; introduction of H.R. 7021, the LAUNCHES Act; executive action by President Trump to lower the cost of insulin; and the decreases in Medi  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following excerpts of an interview with CNBC's Squawk Box regarding return to work bonus proposal: "We think the focus ought to be making sure these 40 million Americans aren't permanently unemployed. One of the keys is to get them back to work in a safe, healthy environment. We think a return to work bonus - that allows workers to keep $1,200, two weeks of their unemploy  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on the death of ex-Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas, who was also ex-chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee: "From the skies over North Korea to the infamous 'Hanoi Hilton' to the Halls of Congress, America has known few patriots as great as Sam Johnson. A lifelong Texan and a dear friend, Sam was a true American hero. I was blessed to sit next to him  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following statement in support of the House passage of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (H.R. 7010): This bill will amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the PPP, to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the PPP to defer payroll taxes, and more. "The SBA's PPP has been a lifeline for millions of America's small businesses during the ong  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, issued the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, as director of National Intelligence: "Whether it was serving as Mayor of Heath, Texas, U.S. Attorney, Congressman, or now as Director of National Intelligence, John continues to put our nation first. "Having a permanent director overseeing our intel community is essential to provide security to our nation in these uncertain times. "It is critical th  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, issued the following statement on death of Rep. Sam Johnson: "Sam Johnson was a true American hero, a man who risked his life and sacrificed his health for the betterment of all of us and for our country,". "He knew the true meaning of freedom because he fought for it, and he spent seven long years as a POW in Vietnam. "Joined by his wife, Shirley, Sam dedicated his life to God, his country and his family. "Even after death, they will l  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, issued the following statement after the announcement by the Trump Administration to withdraw from the Treaty on Open Skies: "The intent of any treaty is for countries to come together and adhere to the same rules,". "For years, Putin's abuse of this treaty put the safety and security of Americans at risk. "I appreciate the leadership of President Trump to put America first."  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), a member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after the announcement by the Trump Administration to end waivers of sanctions on Iran's civilian nuclear activities that were included as part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or Iran nuclear deal. "The I  more

ROUND ROCK, Texas, May 28 -- Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, issued the following statement on the death of Sam Johnson: "I'm very sad to learn of the passing of Sam Johnson, my dear friend. Sam and I went to several Christian retreats together, and he shared his faith with me over the years. Sam always led with courage and integrity. "He was truly a great American and a genuinely great guy. I'm sure that our Lord has some fast airplanes and cars in Heaven, because speed was Heaven to Sam. I will   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, issued the following news release: House Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Ranking Member John Carter (R-TX), and full House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Ranking Member Kay Granger (R-TX), today sent a bipartisan request to Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie urging that all gravestones inscribed with swastikas and messages honori  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. K. Michael Conaway, R-Texas, issued the following statement on the House passed the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (S. 3744), which condemns egregious human rights violations against ethnic Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang by the People's Republic of China. "Millions of Uyghur Muslims have been illegally imprisoned and forced into labor camps as the Chinese Communist Party works to wipe out ethnic and cultural minorities and silence opposing views. "Additionally, they con  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Representative Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) released the third video in his "Crenshaw's Classroom" video series targeted toward students learning from home due to the coronavirus pandemic. The four-part video series provides a brief synopsis of little-known stories of American history that students may not have learned as part of their regular curriculum. The first video in the series recounted the story of the Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Henry Cuellar announced $14,986,810 in federal funds to 303 health clinics in the State of Texas. These funds, allocated through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, will be used to support COVID-19 testing efforts and expand access to testing in rural communities. "Ensuring all Texas communities, including rural areas, have access to coronavirus tests is critical to ou  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: With serious food insecurity challenges in San Antonio and across the country, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-San Antonio), Chair of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, called for the Trump Administration to cancel the $39 million USDA food box contract awarded to a local vendor without relevant experience and pressed USDA for answers on how vendors were chosen nationwide. The details of this l  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted a virtual awards ceremony to announce the winners of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition for Texas' 16th Congressional District high school students. This year's first place, The Messenger by Romelo Rosario, a senior at Chapin High School, will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year. "Congratulations to Romelo Rosario and all young El Paso  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted a virtual conversation, themed "What Does the El Paso Region Need to do to Aggressively Combat COVID-19?" with two nationally recognized public health experts and more than 70 government, business and civic leaders from the Paso del Norte region. Congresswoman Escobar was joined by James Hildreth, Ph.d, M.D., president and CEO of Meharry Medical College and lea  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that Sharon Han has been selected as the winner of Texas' Seventh Congressional District's 2020 Congressional Art Competition for her painting titled Reaching Out. "It was a pleasure to host our second annual Congressional Art Competition, and I am thrilled to announce this year's winner, Sharon Han, who beautifully captured our need to stay connected with one  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 30 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following statement in recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: "Asian Pacific American Heritage Month offers Americans an opportunity to celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islander community's extraordinary achievements and all they have done to shape our country's history. Here in Houston, we see that impact all around us. As the most diverse city in the country, we celebrate the contributions of our Asian   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Bill Flores, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Bill Flores recently introduced H.R. 6885, the "Safe and Secure Medicine Supply for Hardworking Americans Act". This legislation aims to rebuild a safe, secure, transparent medical supply chain for hardworking American families. "The severity of the COVID-19 outbreak and deliberate deception by the Chinese government about its origins serve as an urgent wakeup call for American families and policyma  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Bill Flores, R-Texas, issued the following statement regarding the death of Texas ex-Rep. Sam Johnson: "Yesterday the world lost a true American hero and selfless servant with the passing of Sam Johnson. Sam was an inspiration to me and millions of others through his lifetime commitment to serving our country. As an Air Force pilot, he flew nearly 100 combat missions in Korea and Vietnam. While flying a mission in 1966, he was shot down and was a prisoner of war at th  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following joint statement in support of a congressional letter to the Small Business Administration and the Treasury Department urging them to refrain from targeting Planned Parenthood's receipt of SBA's Paycheck Protection Program loans: The statement was co-authored by Reps. Brenda L. Lawrence, D-Michigan, Jackie Speier, D-California, Veronica Escobar, D-Texas and Deb Haaland, D-New Mexico. "With more than 100,000 U.S. deaths, it  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, issued the following statement on honoring life and legacy of Rep. Sam Johnson: "Congressman Sam Johnson embodied courage, humility, patriotism and forthrightness, as well as absolute devotion to God, family and his beloved country. "Since his arm was gnarled and unusable from being broken in two places when his plane was shot down in Viet Nam, I asked him if anyone had checked it in recent years since they can do so much more now with human   more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Memorial Day honoring the men and women who sacrifice for freedoms: "Nothing sharpens our focus on our liberties like losing liberty, even temporarily. This year, as Americans across the country lost freedoms to make a living, conduct business, or even move about freely because of the coronavirus shutdowns, we should all pause this Memorial Day in humble gratitude to over one million Americans who laid down th  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, issued the following statement regarding the executive order issued by President Trump to protect Americans' rights to free speech on social media: "Social media outlets such as Twitter, Youtube, Facebook and Google operate like radical liberal publishers, not free speech platforms. Given their blatant censorship of views and opinions that dare to challenge the leftist ideology which is rampant in Silicon Valley tech companies, it is clear they  more

MCALLEN, Texas, May 30 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced $504,979 in Coronavirus (COVID-19) supplemental funding for Nuestra Clinica Del Valle. These funds are to help Nuestra Clinica expand testing for coronavirus treatment. "Nuestra Clinica Del Valle is a pillar of health care services in our community," said Congressman Gonzalez. "This funding is vital in supporting health care professionals as they continu  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced a $9,572,032 federal grant award for the City of McAllen transit system. Metro McAllen received more than $9 million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds through the CARES Act. "We must provide the adequate protections for both our transportation workers and commuters during this pandemic," said Congressman Gonzalez. "Metro McAllen is essential to cit  more

MCALLEN, Texas, May 27 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release on May 26: Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced the locations of mobile COVID-19 testing sites in Hidalgo and Bexar Counties in the 15th District of Texas. Testing will begin tomorrow, Friday, May 22. In order to receive testing, individuals must be experiencing at the least one symptoms of COVID-19 and set an appointment at TXCOVIDTEST.org or call (512) 883-2400. "I encourage those in Hida  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following statement President Trump's tweet about the Minneapolis protests and looting: "Violence is never the answer. The footage of George Floyd was almost unbearable to watch. His death was tragic and avoidable. Now is the time for systemic change to reform how law enforcement views and interacts with our communities. People of color, Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians alike, have become increased targets of violence and hate crim  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following statement on proxy voting: "In times of crisis, our nation must adapt. "It's past time we modernized Congress' voting system to allow for remote voting during national emergencies. "Proxy voting allows for Members of Congress to continue working for the people while following the advice of medical professionals to limit the spread of COVID-19. "This solution allows me to represent the people of my district and vote on  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following statement on Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei comments regarding the state of the U.S.-Guatemala relations: "The Administration has chosen to take an un-American path during this global pandemic. Time and time again, the Trump administration continues to alienate our friends and tarnish the United States' credibility as an ally on the world stage. I recognize President Giammattei for courageously exposing the s  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of 125 Senators and Members of Congress in a letter to President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor calling on the administration to ensure National Guard personnel who are serving on the front lines of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) respons  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) voted to pass a critical, bipartisan bill to deliver further relief for small businesses in the 15th District of Texas. Led by Congressmen Dean Phillips of Minnesota and Chip Roy of Texas, H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act makes key fixes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to assist small business owners in South Texas and across the countr  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, issued the following statement on the death of ex-Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas: "Our country and the state of Texas has lost one of her greatest patriots and statesmen, and I have lost a close colleague and wonderful friend. For years I have been honored to know Sam Johnson, whose life embodied the meaning of service and sacrifice. "A veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, Sam was imprisoned for nearly 7 years--mostly in solitary confinement--in t  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the announcement of the Federal Transit Administration of a $55,161,034 grant to support the Trinity Metro's operations amid the coronavirus pandemic: * * * These funds come directly from the 'Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act', the third coronavirus relief package that President Trump signed into law on March 27. "The Dall  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, issued the following statement: Top Appropriations Committee Republican Kay Granger (R-TX) released the following statement announcing that she is joining a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of H.R. 965, the House Democrats' plan to allow voting by proxy. * * * "Speaker Pelosi's scheme to allow voting by proxy, reversing over 230 years of precedent, is unconstitutional and a flagrant assault on the rights of the House Minority. "The U.  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, issued the following e-newsletter: The House of Representatives is known as the "People's House," because Representatives are directly elected by the American people and reflect their interests and ideas. Just as businesses, schools and institutions familiar to us have had to shut down or modify their actions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Congress has also had to make some adjustments and do much of our work remotely. These are extrao  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on the death of ex-Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas: "Sam Johnson was the real deal. A true American hero who lived out his values and dedicated his life to serving the country he loved so much. I was honored to serve alongside Sam and I was blessed to call him a friend. "What struck me most about my friend was his boundless optimism - combined with his gentle kindness and his outstanding wit - that made him   more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on the death of ex-Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas: "Sam Johnson was the real deal. A true American hero who lived out his values and dedicated his life to serving the country he loved so much. I was honored to serve alongside Sam and I was blessed to call him a friend. "What struck me most about my friend was his boundless optimism - combined with his gentle kindness and his outstanding wit - that made him   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 29 -- Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) announced that more than $93 million has been awarded to VIA Metropolitan Transit by the Federal Transit Administration. This is part of funds made possible through the CARES Act, which Hurd fervently supported. "With almost 500 buses in their fleet, VIA helps our friends, family and neighbors move across Bexar County. VIA has been a leader in engaging the community to make public  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) announced Southwest Sandhills Water Supply Corporation in Ward County will receive a $650,000 low-interest loan through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program. "Investing in infrastructure for our rural communities not only creates jobs, it significantly improves the public health and safety for those living in these communities. This USDA   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 22 -- Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement on the Senate approval of John Ratcliffe to serve as director of National Intelligence: "The future of our intelligence community looks much brighter now that Congressman John Ratcliffe will serve as Director of National Intelligence. "As a former CIA officer, I understand the demands of our intelligence agencies and what that means for a leader.  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Will Hurd (TX-23) joined as a plaintiff on a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Speaker Pelosi's change to the rules of the U.S. House. The lawsuit filed in D.C. Federal District Court challenges the constitutionality of proxy voting - a measure passed earlier this month on a party-line-vote. Hurd was vocally opposed to instituting proxy voting because it would fundamentally alter the  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) voted in support of extending the deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to December 31, 2020, providing businesses more time to repay loans (this will not apply to businesses that used the funds for paying salaries of employees) and eliminating the criteria allowing only 25% of the loan to be used for expenses. These updates to PPP will help amplify the already successful prog  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Illinois, issued the following statement on May 28 after the death of Texas ex-Rep. Sam Johnson: "Today, we lost one of the greats, a true American patriot. Sam Johnson served our country proudly and courageously. He endured seven years as a prisoner of war (including 42 months of solitary confinement), but his unwavering faith, love for his wife Shirley, and his deep patriotism pushed him through." "Despite all that Sam had given to America, he wan  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding the State Department's certification that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous: "The State Department's certification that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous is regrettable, but the Chinese Communist Party left us no choice. We must acknowledge the reality on the ground. "And unfortunately, the reality is that the CCP relentlessly undermine  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on the death of ex-Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas: "There aren't many members who when they speak, everyone listens. Sam Johnson was one. "It is a rare thing to meet an American hero with such strength, fortitude, and faith, and it was even rarer to work with one. Sam was one of the finest human beings I've served with and I'm honored to have called him a friend. May he rest in peace."  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on the death of ex-Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas, who previously chaired the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security: "Sam Johnson was a true patriot who devoted his life to service of the nation he loved. "His heroics in battle earned him the respect of Americans across the country, and he represented the people of Texas with honor in Washington  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Pete Olson, R-Texas, issued the following statement on May 27 after the death of Texas ex-Rep. Sam Johnson: "Tonight I mourn the loss of my good friend, former Congressman Col. Sam Johnson: An unflinching patriot, a larger-than-life Texan, a true American Hero, former POW of the Vietnam War, husband and father. "My wife Nancy and I wish fair winds and following seas to my personal hero. They don't make 'em like Sam anymore, and that's too bad -- he was an outstandin  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following statement on the death of ex-Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas: "Sam Johnson was an American hero with no equal and his remarkable life of service to our great nation will never be forgotten. "It was a true honor and privilege to have served alongside him on the Ways and Means Committee as he chaired the Social Security Subcommittee. "There were few like him before he joined this earth and there may never be another soul as dedic  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following statement: Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) released the following statement Tuesday regarding the lawsuit he, along with House Republican leadership and other members, filed challenging the constitutionality of Speaker Pelosi's new "proxy" vote rule. * * * The Democrat-led House of Representatives recently voted for a rule, on close to a party line vote, that upends 231-years of history and the solemn obligation of representation as outl  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Reps. Chip Roy (R-TX) and Dean Phillips (D-MN) "Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act" passed the House overwhelmingly Thursday, by a margin of 417-1. The Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act had a diverse list of national and regional organizations supporting its passage prior to Thursday's vote. Our bill will solve many of the problems with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a critical source of aid for small b  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement on the death of ex-Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas: "I am deeply saddened to hear of the news of Sam Johnson's passing. Sam was larger than life -- a true American patriot and a great man. "He served bravely in two different wars, including a harrowing seven years as a prisoner of war in the Hanoi Hilton. He was called to serve throughout his entire life and did so with dignity, kindness, and humor. "I will alwa  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, issued the following statement after the death of ex-Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas: "Sam Johnson was a true American hero, and it was a privilege for me to serve with him in Congress for more than 20 years. "Sam sacrificed much in service to our nation but always with courage, with good humor, and with a deep, deep love of country. "He inspired those of us who worked with him, and his memory will continue be an inspiration to follow his exampl  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 29 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Marc Veasey announced that CVS Health will open 42 more COVID-19 test sites at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations across Texas, with 5 new sites opening in Texas' 33rd district. These new sites will utilize self-swab tests and will be available to individuals who meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria, in addition to age guidelines. Patients must register in advance  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: On Thursday, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) joined his colleagues to pass a critical, bipartisan bill to deliver further relief for Texas small businesses. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (H.R. 7010) solves urgent issues with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) facing small business owners in Texas and across the country who are struggling the most as a result of the coronavirus. The bipartis  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Texas, issued the following news release: On Thursday, Congressman Filemon Vela announced the passage of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, a stand-alone bipartisan bill that makes much needed changes to the small-business loan program. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act eliminates the requirement that no more than 25 percent of the loan be spent on non-payroll related expenses, benefiting businesses with high capit  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Indiana, issued the following statement on the death of retired Air Force Colonel and ex-Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas: "Sam Johnson was a true American hero with a servant's heart. Throughout his remarkable life, he embodied the spirit of courage, patriotism, and sacrifice. "I'm honored to have served in Congress and on the Ways and Means Committee alongside this true patriot, whose love of God and country was evident in all he did. Dean and I are pr  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following statement on the constitutionality of Democrat rule on proxy voting: "Two hundred and forty four years ago, 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence helped to create the United States of America. Thirteen years later, the first Congress met with 20 Senators and 54 Representatives present and voting. They traveled from long distances all over the new country to vote on behalf of their constituents. "Fast forward to this   more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following statement on the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act: "I am pleased to have co-sponsored the bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act, which passed the House yesterday. This bill provides businesses and employees more security by allowing employers greater flexibility during reopening. "The PPP Flexibility Act extends the original PPP forgiveness period from 8 weeks to 24 weeks. The original rule   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following statement on the death of ex-Rep. Sam Johnson: "Sam was a dear friend, a true Texan and an American patriot. He embodied the soul of what makes our nation great, and his devotion to the country he so deeply loved will serve as an inspiration for generations to come. "He will always remain one of the greatest men this world, and my family, has ever known. Our prayers are with the Johnson family as we remember his extraord  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) joined House Republicans and American citizens in filing a federal lawsuit against Speaker Nancy Pelosi challenging the constitutionality of the Democrat rule on proxy voting (H.Res. 965). "The Constitution does not disappear in the midst of a crisis. Period. Yet Speaker Pelosi, in another stunning display of partisanship, rammed through a change to House rules that not o  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement on death of ex- Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas: "I never served with a better example of American heroism than Sam. Seven years as a POW at the infamous Hanoi Hilton and nearly 4 years in solitary confinement, he endured for the freedom and values we cherish as a nation. "A true inspiration and patriot of the highest caliber, he was dedicated to the principles that define what it means to be an American. "His lif  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, issued the following statement: Congressman Ron Wright (TX-06) made the following statement on joining Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), members of the House GOP Conference, and American citizens in challenging the constitutionality of Speaker Pelosi's plan to vote by proxy (H. RES 965). * * * "If my colleagues on the other side of the aisle expect our truckers, grocers, farmers, and health care workers to go into work every day, they sh  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Reps. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, and Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman and ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on May 26 calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime to release Paul Whelan, a U.S. citizen wrongfully imprisoned in Russia: Yesterday, the Russian government concluded a secretive, sham of a trial and announced its intention to seek a draconian 18-year prison sentence in a Russian labor camp. * *  more

MCALLEN, Texas, May 29 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Next week, Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) and Filemon Vela (TX-34) will deliver messages via phone to remind constituents to complete the once-a-decade Census. "We have an opportunity to shape the future of a generation of people just by answering the 2020 Census," said Congressman Gonzalez. "Historically, our districts have been undercounted and our communities have missed out on millions of dol  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Reps. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, and Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, ranking member and chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on May 26 calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime to release Paul Whelan, a U.S. citizen wrongfully imprisoned in Russia: Yesterday, the Russian government concluded a secretive, sham of a trial and announced its intention to seek a draconian 18-year prison sentence in a Russian labor camp. * *  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), and U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) introduced the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) Reform Act, a bill to authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to lease up to 200 million barrels of unutilized storage space in the SPR. "I'm pleased to join Rep. Cuellar and Senator Cassidy in introducing th  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Bill Flores, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Darren Soto (D-Fla.) and Bill Flores (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan Leveraging American Understanding of Next-generation Challenges Exploring Space (LAUNCHES) Act. This bill will eliminate unnecessary barriers that hamper the ability of private companies to obtain spectrum licenses required to launch rockets from U.S. soil into space. The bill comes ahead of the SpaceX launch on Wednesday, in which  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, ranking Republican member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Rep. Michael Burgess, D-Texas, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Health, after President Trump's announcement on lowering insulin costs for seniors: "We applaud President Trump for working to make insulin affordable for seniors t  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 27 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), and John Kennedy (R-La.) recently sent a letter applauding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for continuing to process applications to improve America's energy infrastructure - despite partisan requests from House Democrats and De  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following statement after Attorney Joseph D. Brown announced his resignation from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas: "As a U.S. Attorney, Joe served his fellow Texans justly and honorably, cracking down on the illicit drug trade and prioritizing resources and training for law enforcement. "The Eastern District of Texas is undoubtedly safer because of his work. I wish Joe the best in his next chapter, during   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release: The North American Development Bank (NADBank) has approved a $200 million temporary financing program to combat the effects of the novel coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.-Mexico border region, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today. This program will encourage development projects that have both environmental benefits and direct positive impacts on the economy in the area. In addition to the program's $200 mill  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced that Texas agricultural producers who have suffered losses due to the coronavirus pandemic may now apply for assistance from the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). CFAP will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to America's farmers and ranchers, funded by the CARES Act, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and other USDA existing authorities.  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on The Constitution, issued the following statement commending President Trump's action to rein in Big Tech immunity and bias. "This executive order is an important acknowledgement that we can no longer afford to let Big Tech go unchecked. For too long, social media platforms like Twitter have hid behind their opaque algorithms and Section 230 i  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, applauded the Trump administration's decision to end the civil nuclear waivers for international nuclear cooperation with Iran. "Today the administration took a critical step toward tearing up the catastrophic Obama-Iran nuclear deal once and for all," Sen. Cruz said. "For too long the Ayatollah has exploited these civil nuclear wa  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called on Attorney General Bill Barr and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to investigate Twitter for willfully violating American sanctions on Iran by providing social media accounts and services to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the Iranian Foreign Minister, Javad Zarif. Both officials are   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement applauding the appointment of Stephen J. Cox as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas: "I'm very glad to see the Department of Justice appoint my good friend Stephen Cox as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District. Steve and I have been close friends for two decades. "Throughout his career, both in the private and public sector, Steve has gained deep experience that will serve him well in this new rol  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 --Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, a member of the Senate Rules Committee, issued the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Trey Trainor as a member of the Federal Election Commission: "I've known Trey for more than two decades and, during that time, he has been a friend and an effective advocate for the rule of law. "He is a Texan and a talented lawyer with deep experience in the issues he will face as a commissioner. "Trey is a strong addition to the FEC, and I'm glad   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement on the death of Texas ex-Rep. Sam Johnson: "Heidi and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Sam Johnson, a Texan and American hero who devoted his own life to improving the lives of others. "From his 29 years serving our country as a fighter pilot - including seven years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam - to his 28 years representing the people of North Texas in Congress, Sam was the definition of a patriot and   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement applauding President Trump's decision to rescind Hong Kong's trade status under U.S. law as a result of actions taken by the Chinese Communist Party and the People's Republic of China to deepen their control of Hong Kong: "As President Trump made clear today, the United States will not stand by and allow tyrants in China to exploit the special treatment Hong Kong has received under U.S. law. Rescinding Hong Kong's   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on The Constitution, issued the following statement condemning Twitter's continued action to wrongly stifle political discourse and Americans' First Amendment rights under the guise of "disinformation". "Time and time again we have seen Twitter exploit its immunity to silence the voices of those with whom Silicon Valley billionaires disagree. Bu  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sent a letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to work with vaccine manufacturers and healthcare providers to anticipate and prepare to meet potential increased demand for flu vaccines during the upcoming flu season. Pointing to reports of possible increased demand for flu vaccinations t  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging him to use the voice and influence of the United States to prevent a Munich firm from auctioning off a U.S. Medal of Honor, which is scheduled to take place later this week according to the auction site. In the letter, he wrote: "The sale harms the dignity and honor of all recipients of the Medal of Honor. The Congress and the  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Sens. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), David Perdue (R-Ga.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and James Lankford (R-Okla.), on Thursday sent a letter to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin encouraging the administration to hold members of the Ortega regime in Nicara  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after the Trump administration notified Congress that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China as a result of actions by the Chinese Communist Party and the People's Republic of China to deepen their control of the region and, under U.S. law advanced by Sen. Cruz, there should be a reevaluation of U.S  more

BOISE, Idaho, May 29 -- Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release:U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), David Perdue (R-Ga.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and James Lankford (R-Okla.), sent a letter to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin encouraging the administration to hold members of t  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) urged President Trump in a letter to continue unwinding the United States from Cold War-style nuclear arms control treaties that put constraints on the U.S. while allowing China and other adversaries, to rapidly build up their nuclear arsenals, and to continue restoring the U.S. nuclear de  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) joined Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), and John Kennedy (R-La.) in sending a letter applauding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for continuing to process applications to improve America's energy infrastructure - despite partisan requests from House Democrats and Democratic Attorneys G  more