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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday January 24, 2021 ( 63 items )  

EPW Ranking Member Carper, House Science Committee Chairwoman Johnson Call for Improvements to EPA's Chemical Health Assessments
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 19: U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, released a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The report found that poli  more

House Science, Space & Technology Chairwoman, Senate Environment & Public Works Ranking Member Call for Improvements to EPA Chemical Health Assessments
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (TNSRes) -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, chairwoman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 19: The Chairwoman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) released a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The report found that political obstruction within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA  more

In New Letter, Rep. Garcia Calls on CEO of H-E-B to Prioritize Vaccine Access to Vulnerable Populations in Houston Region
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) wrote to the Chairman & CEO of H-E-B, Charles Butt. The letter requested that the beloved Texan supermarket chain should also prioritize access of the COVID-19 vaccine to those in low-income communities in the Houston region whose H-E-B locations do not have a pharmacy. Congresswoman Garcia recognizes that there are several H-E-B affiliate stores in the 29th District o  more

Rep. Allred Celebrates Signing of Bipartisan Legislation to Help Veterans Cut Through Red Tape
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Allred (TX-32) joined his bipartisan, bicameral colleagues, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and John Boozman, R-Ark., and U.S. Representatives Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., and Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen, R-American Samoa, in celebrating the passage of their legislation to let Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) work study students work in congressional offices. The bipartisan legislation was include  more

Rep. Allred Votes for General Austin to Be Considered for Secretary of Defense
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) voted to provide a waiver to the seven-year prohibition window, allowing retired General Lloyd Austin III to be considered to serve as Secretary of Defense. Allred has worked to ensure Gen. Austin is committed to civilian control of the military, joining his colleagues in writing to the Secretary-designate and meeting with him twice. "Throughout this process, I have been dilig  more

Rep. Arrington Discusses Democrat Impeachment, Leftist Political Violence and Biden's Hostility to Energy Sector*
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 22: Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined KFYO Mornings with Dave King and Matt Martin earlier today to discuss leftist political violence, Biden's Executive Orders on the job killing Paris Climate Agreement, cancelling the Keystone Pipeline, and another partisan impeachment. Transcript Highlights: On the Democrats' partisan impeachment push: "This impeachment is unconstitutional from the outset. Th  more

Rep. Arrington Statement on Inauguration Day
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Jan. 20: "On behalf of West Texas, I extend my congratulations to President Biden and Vice President Harris," said Arrington. "I ask all Americans to join me in praying for their safety and wisdom to lead our great country. "While I will always look for common ground and opportunities to work together, I will respectfully and relentlessly oppose policies I believe are harmful to the country and inconsisten  more

Rep. Babin Commends Port of Houston's 'New Start' Designation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement commending the Trump Administration, during its final hours, for issuing a "New Start" designation for the Houston Ship Channel (HSC) Expansion Project, which will allow the federal government to begin working alongside the Port of Houston to expand and widen one of the country's busiest and most vital waterways. "After years of working on beh  more

Rep. Babin Votes No on Second House Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following op-ed published in the Washington Times: U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) composed his thoughts on the Democrats' decision to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time, one week before he leaves office, and the divisiveness it sows in America in the following Op-Ed, which was originally featured in the Washington Times. Peak Democratic hypocrisy: Call for unity, then impeach Bringing articles of impeachment to t  more

Rep. Burgess Attends Inauguration of 46th President
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), attended the inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Vice President Kamala Harris today. He was joined by local Denton Record Chronicle Editor Sean McCrory. "Today, the world watched as our nation peacefully transferred power to a new president," Burgess said. "I will continue to work to ensure that the priorities of the 26th District of Texas are acco  more

Rep. Crenshaw Selected to Health and Environment Subcommittees on E&C
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) has been selected to the Health Subcommittee and the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce. "Providing Americans with personalized, affordable health care that puts the patient - not the federal government - in the driver seat and protects American medical innovation has been a top priority for me since I was elected to Congress. My focus on health   more

Rep. Crenshaw Statement on President Biden's Planned Actions on Paris Climate Accord, Keystone XL
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) released the following statement criticizing President Biden's planned executive actions rejoining the Paris climate accord and canceling the Keystone XL permit: "If you listen closely, you can hear the communist government in China popping champagne," said Crenshaw. "Rejoining Paris gives a free pass to polluters like China while punishing American businesses and hurting our e  more

Rep. Cuellar's Statement on President Biden's Day 1 Executive Orders on Immigration Policies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding President Joseph R. Biden's Day 1 Executive Orders on immigration policies. "President Biden has taken historic steps to repair the damage that border communities and immigrant families have faced these past four years. However, this is only the beginning," said Congressman Cuellar. With a Democratic majority in the House and Senate  more

Rep. Escobar Statement on the Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris and Executive Actions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following statement on Jan. 20: * * * Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement on the inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Vice President Kamala D. Harris and executive actions and legislative initiatives announced: "Today marks the end of a dark and painful chapter for El Paso and our country and the beginning of a new era of unity, hope, and healing. President Joe Biden and Vice Pres  more

Rep. Fletcher Statement on Inauguration of President Biden, Vice President Harris
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following statement on Jan. 20: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) made the following statement following the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris: "Today is a historic and joyful day. I was honored to be present to witness today's ceremony on behalf of our district, and am eager to share the message of unity, optimism, and hope of President Biden's address. "Recent events have challen  more

Rep. Garcia Issues Statement Applauding the Biden-Harris Administration's Executive Orders Prioritizing Immigration Reform and National Healing
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) issued the following statement in support of the Biden- Harris administration's executive orders and legislative initiatives: "Over the past four years our country has witnessed and endured a tremendous amount of pain and struggle. While there is a lot of work to be done to right the wrongs of the Trump administration, today's executive orders signed by President Joe B  more

Rep. Gonzales Issues Statement on the Inauguration
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 21: Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) today issued the following statement on the inauguration of President Joe Biden: "A peaceful transition of power is one of the pillars of American democracy, and I feel grateful to have witnessed it in person today," said Congressman Gonzales. "I'm ready to work with the new administration on areas of agreement, while standing up against President Biden's policies  more

Rep. Gonzales Joins Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) announced on Thursday that he has joined the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. The Problem Solvers Caucus is co-chaired by Congressmen Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05) and Tom Reed (R-NY-23). It's made up of equal parts Republicans and Democrats and strives to break the partisan gridlock in Washington by coming together behind bipartisan solutions. "From day one, I've said that I   more

Rep. Gonzalez Announces $17.7 Million in Preliminary Title I Allocations for South & Central Texas School Districts
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 21: Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today announced $17,747,300 in preliminary Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Title I formula allocations funds for Local Educational Agencies (LEA) in the 15th District of Texas. The U.S. Department of Education will release final totals in June 2021. Title I funding provides for the expansion and development of educational programs that are fair and equal. These fund  more

Rep. Gonzalez Announces Over $130M in Preliminary Title I Allocations for Rio Grande Valley School Districts
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 21: Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today announced $130,031,486 in preliminary federal funds for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Title I for schools in the Rio Grande Valley in the 15th District of Texas. The U.S. Department of Education will release final totals in June 2021. Title I Grants to local school districts are intended to ensure that the most financially and socially disadvantaged children  more

Rep. Gonzalez's District Office to Collect Valentines for Veterans and Frontline Workers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: After last year's successful launch, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) will be holding the 15th District of Texas' second annual "Valentines for Vets" program to collect and distribute Valentine's Day cards to local veterans. This year, "Valentines for Vets" will also include "Valentines for Frontline Workers" to show our gratitude for those selflessly serving our community during the pandemic. Constit  more

Rep. Granger Praises Air Force Decision to Base F-35s in Fort Worth
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * Representative Kay Granger (R-TX), Republican Leader of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the Secretary of the Air Force selected the 301st Fighter Wing at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth as the future home of 26 new Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft. The aircraft are slated to arrive on the base in 2024. "The story of America's defense is told through  more

Rep. Granger: Connecting America, By Way of Fort Worth
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, issued the following e-newsletter: Dear Friends, Fort Worth has always been a special place, surrounded by history but always driving the future. In the 1800s, cowboys drove millions of longhorns through our streets and stockyards, giving our city its lasting nickname: Cowtown. At the same time, railroad tracks were being laid alongside the cattle trails, powering the growth of our city and country, and eventually creating a new economy. Fort W  more

Rep. Green Attends Inauguration, Calls for Reconciliation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, Congressman Al Green attended the inauguration and released the following statement, calling for reconciliation: "The inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden symbolizes more than our typical quadrennial transference of power; it represents the end of a shameful, incitive presidency that brought harm to our nation as well as the beginning of a pivotal opportunity for our nation to  more

Rep. Green Proposes Deterrence to In-Flight Disruptions, Cites King's Words as Inspiration
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 19 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Al Green held a press conference to propose a deterrence to in-flight disruptions on airplanes, ahead of the inauguration. Congressman Al Green stated, "Our outgoing president has used shameful rhetoric that has brought harm to our country. His incitement peaked on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, and continued in the days that followed as Members of Congress - including myself - left Washington, DC, e  more

Rep. Green Supports Waiver for Secretary of Defense Nominee General Lloyd Austin
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 21: On Thursday, January 21, 2021, Congressman Al Green voted in support of the legal waiver necessary to enable President Biden's Secretary of Defense designate, General Lloyd Austin, to be confirmed. Congressman Green stated: "I voted 'YES' in support of granting Secretary of Defense-designate Lloyd Austin the necessary waiver to be confirmed by the Senate. We cannot allow this groundbreaking opportunity  more

Rep. Jackson: We Shouldn't Return to Failed Policies of Past
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) issued a statement in response to President Biden's first executive orders. "Today has been a unique day in American history, and I am grateful to have had a front row seat. I attended President Trump's sendoff at Joint Base Andrews followed by President Biden's inauguration at the Capitol. I have great respect for the Office of the President, and I will always seek com  more

Rep. McCaul Again Calls for Transparent, Thorough, Unbiased Investigation Into Origins of COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: On January 14th, the world recorded its two millionth COVID-related death. One year earlier to the day, January 14, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) tweeted, "Preliminary investigations conducted by the Chinese authorities have found no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission of the novel #coronavirus (2019-nCoV) identified in #  more

Rep. McCaul Encourages Senators to Dig Deep on President-Elect Biden Foreign Policy Agenda During Blinken Confirmation Hearing
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 18: * * * Ahead of this week's anticipated confirmation hearing for the incoming Biden Administration's nominee for Secretary of State Antony Blinken, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican has issued the following statement. "There are many outstanding questions on how President-Elect Biden and his foreign policy team will hand  more

Rep. McCaul Issues Statement on Nord Stream 2 Sanctions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 19: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul released the following statement in support of new U.S. sanctions on the Russian pipe-laying ship Fortuna and the Russia-based entity KVT-RUS for their involvement in the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. In his statement, McCaul reiterates his support fo  more

Rep. McCaul Opposes Re-Entry to Paris Climate Agreement
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 20: President Biden is expected to re-enter the Paris Climate Agreement, once again bypassing ratification by the United States Congress. According to a study by the Heritage Foundation, the agreement could lead to a 13-20% increase in household electricity expenditures. It could also cause an average income loss of more than $20,000 fo  more

Rep. McCaul Thanks International Ice Hockey Federation for Pulling World Championship From Belarus
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 18: After concerted international pressure, including from a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including House Foreign Affairs Lead Republican Michael McCaul, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has pulled this year's World Championship from Belarus. The lawmakers, led by Rep. Keating (MA-09), sent a letter to the IIHF (https:  more

Rep. McCaul Welcomes Genocide Designation for Chinese Communist Party Treatment of Uyghurs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 19: * * * The State Department announced it would officially designate the Chinese Communist Party's treatment of Uyghur Muslims and other ethnic and religious minorities in Xinjiang as crimes against humanity and a genocide. The China Task Force, led by House Foreign Affairs Lead Republican Michael McCaul, urged the State Department la  more

Rep. Nehls Votes Against Rushed Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following statement: * * Congresswoman Troy Nehls (TX-22) officially announced his position on the 2nd impeachment of President Trump. "This impeachment is rushed, preempts any semblance of a proper inquiry into what occurred on January 6th, and throws fuel on the fire of division at a time our country so desperately needs unity and healing. The American people want us focused on COVID-19 relief & the economy not impeachment. I voted  more

Rep. Pfluger Statement on President Biden Inauguration
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) attended the 59th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. Congressman Pfluger released a statement following President Biden's swearing-in: "The peaceful transfer of power is a central tenet of our Constitution that has kept our country together for over 240 years. Thank you to President Trump and Vice President Pence for their years of service to our nation, and  more

Rep. Roy Announces Legislation to Prevent Funding of President Biden's Day One Executive Orders Rejoining WHO and Paris Climate Agreement
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * The Biden administration is moving to reverse two of the great accomplishments of the Trump administration by unilaterally rejoining two international bodies that undermine the health and security of the United States of America: the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Agreement. In response, I will introduce legislation to prevent taxpayer funding from both of these efforts. On one hand, the Amer  more

Rep. Roy Issues Statement on Biden's Day-One 'Unity' Attempt
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement on Thursday in response to President Biden's day-one policy actions on immigration, the Paris Climate Agreement, the World Health Organization, and other issues: During the transition, President-elect Biden talked a good game about "unity," but his day-one actions tell a far different story. President Biden's opening attempt at "unity" was to crush American  more

Rep. Roy Leads Coalition to Block President Biden From Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: On Thursday Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) - along with 22 original cosponsors introduced the No Taxpayer Funding for Paris Climate Agreement Act to prohibit taxpayer dollars from going to rejoin Paris Climate Agreement. "Notwithstanding any other provision of law," the bill reads "no funds are authorized to be appropriated, obligated, or expended to take any action to provide for the United States to become a party to th  more

Rep. Roy Statement Opposing a Waiver for Biden's Defense Secretary Nominee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement Thursday in regards to the House's vote on H.R. 335, a bill to provide a legal waiver to appoint Lloyd J. Austin III as President Biden's Secretary of Defense: I was unable to fly to Washington this week and given I will not abandon my opposition to proxy voting, I am therefore unable to vote today. However, had I been able to vote in person, I would have v  more

Rep. Roy's Statement on 2021 Presidential Inauguration
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Jan. 20: * * * Rep. Chip Roy issued the following statement Wednesday evening: Congratulations to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their successful inauguration today. I look forward to working with them to represent "all" Americans as the President referenced in his speech. To do so, I would counsel the White House to remember that federalism matters precisely because it allows us to agr  more

Rep. Spanberger and Rep. Roy Reintroduce Bipartisan TRUST in Congress Act to Promote Transparency and Accountability in Elected Officials
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: On Thursday, Rep. Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) and Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) announced the reintroduction of the TRUST in Congress act, which is designed to restore public faith in the legislative branch and further prevent insider trading by Members of Congress. The Transparent Representation Upholding Service and Trust (TRUST) in Congress Act would increase transparency and reduce opportunities for nefarious activity  more

Rep. Taylor Statement on Inauguration of President Biden
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Van Taylor, R-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * After the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, United States Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) issued the following statement: "President Biden takes office in a time of immense challenge. Americans have lost loved ones, they have lost livelihoods, and many have lost hope that a deeply divided government, and nation, can work together again. "Overcoming the many obstacles our   more

Rep. Van Duyne: Broad and Diverse Group of House GOP Freshmen Send Letter Vowing to Work With President-Elect Biden
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 20: Rep. Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) today led 16 of her House Republican freshmen colleagues in sending a letter to President-elect Joe Biden congratulating him on the beginning of his presidency and pledging to work together on behalf of the American people. "After two impeachments, lengthy inter-branch investigations, and, most recently, the horrific attack on our nation's capital, it is clear that the  more

Rep. Vela Announces $299K EDA Grant Awarded to Expanding Fronteirs' NewSpace Entrepreneurs in Residence Apprenticeship Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 19: Congressman Filemon Vela (TX-34) announced that the U.S. Department of Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $299,643 to Expanding Frontiers for their NewSpace Entrepreneurs in Residence Apprenticeship program. Expanding Frontiers was one of only seven organizations from across the country to be selected for EDA's inaugural STEM Talent Challenge. Expanding Frontiers launched in 201  more

Rep. Williams Statement on Inauguration of President Biden
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Jan. 20: * * * Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today released the following statement after the inauguration of President Joe Biden: "As we embark on a new day in our history, I remain committed to upholding conservative principles and fighting for freedom and liberty on behalf of all Texans. Now is not the time to pause. We have many challenges facing our nation and it's time to get to work. We have  more

Rep. Wright Issues Statement on Inauguration
ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * "Tomorrow, for the 46th time, the world will look on as our nation undergoes a peaceful transition of power - the hallmark of our great democracy. Joe Biden will be sworn in as President of the United States and Kamala Harris as Vice President of the United States, and I will be praying for them and for our country. As Ronald Reagan so accurately put it, 'in the eyes of many in the world, this every-f  more

Rep. Wright Tests Positive for COVID-19
ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * This morning, Congressman Ron Wright (TX-06) issued the following statement after testing positive for COVID-19: "This morning, I learned that I have tested positive for COVID-19 after coming in contact with an individual with the virus last week. I have been in quarantine since Friday and will continue to quarantine until my doctors and medical professionals give me the okay to return to work. I am  more

Reps. Green and Schweikert Introduce Resolution to Increase Security Funding for Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: On Thursday, January 21, 2021, Congressman Al Green released the following statement: "In the wake of rising division in our nation, I am concerned for congressional staff and the public around Members of Congress who could easily be caught in the crossfire when our safety and security are threatened," stated Congressman Al Green, a Democrat representing Texas' Ninth Congressional District. "I am concerned about   more

Reps. McCaul, Meeks Call for Investigation of Alexey Navalny Poisoning
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul and Chairman Gregory Meeks sent a letter to the Biden Administration expressing outrage over the poisoning of leading Russian political activist Alexey Navalny on August 20, 2020. In the letter, the lawmakers call for the administration to investigate the poisoning and to hold thos  more

Reps. McCaul, Meeks, Kaptur, Kinzinger, Keating on Threats to U.S. International Broadcasting
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22: House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul joined Chairman Meeks and Reps. Kaptur, Kinzinger, and Keating in sending a letter to the Biden Administration urging it to prioritize the growing external and internal threats to U.S. international broadcasting at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). Most troubling  more

Reps. Ruppersberger and Carter, House Army Caucus Co-Chairs, Thank Departing Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressmen C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger and John R. Carter - Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Army Caucus - thanked Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy for his service and leadership as his announced departure takes place at noon today as President-elect Joe Biden is sworn into office. McCarthy, a former Army Ranger, has fulfilled the top post since September 2019, overseeing the service through a tumultuous y  more

Sen. Carper, House Science, Space, Technology Chairwoman Johnson Call for Improvements to EPA's Chemical Health Assessments
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Jan. 19: U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, released a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The report found that political obstruction within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during the Tr  more

Sen. Cornyn Celebrates Federal Authorization of New Vessel at Texas A&M Maritime Academy in Galveston
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 20: U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today celebrated the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration's authorization of a new National Security Multi-Mission vessel (NSMV) to replace an aging training vessel at Texas A&M Maritime Academy in Galveston. Sen. Cornyn supported appropriations for this new vessel in the Senate, fighting for more than $300 million in federal funds. "A new vesse  more

Sen. Cornyn Statement on Committee Passage of Yellen Nomination
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate Finance Committee voted unanimously to advance the nomination of Janet Yellen to be Secretary of the Treasury to the Senate floor: "Janet Yellen is well-qualified with a wide breadth of experience, and that's why I supported her despite our significant policy disagreements," said Sen. Cornyn. "I hope she will work with conserv  more

Sen. Cornyn: President Biden's Drilling Moratorium Penalizes Texans in Favor of Foreign Energy Production
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration's moratorium on energy leasing and permitting on public lands and waters. The memo from Department of Interior Acting Secretary Scott de la Vega halts all new permits on federal lands and waters for 60 days. "With this decision, the Biden Administration continues to put a boot on the neck of Texas energy wo  more

Sen. Cornyn: With Keystone Decision, Biden Kicking Texas Energy Workers While They're Down
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement in response to President Biden's announcement he will cancel the permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline: "The biggest losers from this decision are the energy workers who stood to benefit from the pipeline," said Sen. Cornyn. "There's no doubt our energy industry has already suffered during the pandemic, and President Biden's answer is to kick the  more

Sen. Crapo, Colleagues Re-Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Keep SCOTUS at Nine Justices
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida) and others to reintroduce a constitutional amendment that would limit the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to nine justices. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Todd Young (R-Indiana), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Pat Toomey (R-Pennsylvania), Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia), Thom Tillis (R-Nort  more

Sen. Cruz Applauds Trump Administration for Sanctions to Halt Putin's Pipeline
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Jan. 19: * * * U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement applauding the Trump administration for imposing sanctions on a Russian-owned ship and related entities involved in the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline: "I applaud the administration for taking decisive, necessary action to signal that the U.S. will not allow the Nord S  more

Sen. Cruz Issues Statement in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 19 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Jan. 17: * * * U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. transformed America and inspired men and women across the world with his call to pursue justice and truth. Now more than ever, we are reminded of the power of his words, calling on all of us to have 'the courage to face the uncertainties of the future,' 'as we   more

Sen. Cruz: Biden Administration Energy Policies Could Eliminate Thousands of Blue-Collar Jobs During Economic Crisis
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 21: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Commerce Committee, today participated in a full committee hearing to consider President Biden's nomination of Pete Buttigieg to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. WATCH (https://youtu.be/DAgDbhi7JAU) : Cruz Questions Buttigieg on Pres. Biden's Regulatory Agenda That Could Eliminate Millions of Jobs In the hearing, Sen. Cruz quest  more

Sen. Cruz: President Biden Chooses Paris Over Pittsburgh
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Jan. 20: * * * U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued a statement following President Biden's executive action rejoining America to the Paris Climate Agreement: "By signing this order, President Biden indicates that he's more interested in the views of the citizens of Paris than in the jobs of the citizens of Pittsburgh. Rejoining the Paris agreement isn't about 'restoring America's leadership abroad' or 'solv  more

Sen. Cruz: President Biden Executive Orders on Immigration Puts Illegal Immigrants Before American Workers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Jan. 20: * * * U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after President Joe Biden announced that he intends to implement a number of immigration policy changes via executive order: "It is deeply troubling that most of Joe Biden's first acts as president were to protect illegal immigrants and encourage illegal immigration at the expense of American jobs and workers. Not only has he chosen   more

With Congratulations, Rep. Brady Urges President Biden, Vice President Harris to Stand By Unity Pledge
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 20: * * * The top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement after Joseph R. Biden was inaugurated as 46th President of the United States and Kamala D. Harris was inaugurated as 49th Vice President of the United States: "Congratulations to President Biden on his inauguration, and to V  more