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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday January 31, 2021 ( 92 items )  

Chairwoman Johnson Applauds President Biden First Day of Action
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, chairwoman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Yesterday, following the inaugural events, President Joe Biden signed 15 executive orders on a range of issues, including COVID-19 response, climate change and the environment, and economic relief. The Biden Administration also released their National Action Plan for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic earlier today. Chairwoman Eddi  more

Chairwoman Johnson Issues Statement on NASA Day of Remembrance
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, chairwoman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2021: * * * Today is NASA's Day of Remembrance, a day to honor NASA astronauts who lost their lives in the pursuit of advancing our nation's exploration of space. This year's Day of Remembrance falls on the 35th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy. Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) made the following st  more

Ranking Members McCaul, Katko Seek Answers to Shocking Insider Threat in U.S. Refugee Admissions Process
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Representatives Michael McCaul (TX-10) and John Katko (NY-24), the lead Republicans on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Committee on Homeland Security, launched an oversight inquiry into an unprecedented insider threat that has compromised the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. These revelations were first brought to light b  more

Rep. Arrington Introduces Bill to Demand Accountability From the World Health Organization
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2021: Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the WHO is Accountable Act, a Republican Study Committee (RSC) initiative, to prohibit the Biden Administration's plan to rejoin the World Health Organization without any conditions of improvement. "From the outset of the pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has aided and abetted the Chinese Communist Party in covering up their incomp  more

Rep. Arrington Leads Republican Opposition to Extreme Biden Administration Oil and Gas Policies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led thirty-six Republicans in sending a letter to President Joe Biden condemning the Biden Administration's hostile actions and policies towards American oil and gas producers. Background: On January 20, 2021, the Biden Administration recommitted the United States to the Paris climate agreement and rescinded the construction permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline in a   more

Rep. Babin Introduces the Protecting Life in Crisis Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement on his new bill, the Protecting Life in Crisis Act (H.R. 28), to ensure COVID-19-related funds are not used for abortions or abortion coverage. "With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to plague our nation, it is more vital now than ever that we stand strong in defending our unborn," said Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36). "As President Biden and   more

Rep. Brady Announces Senior Staff Change for Ways & Means Republicans
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 27: * * * The top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) announced changes to his senior staff for the Committee, naming Derek Theurer as the new Republican chief tax counsel: "We are excited to welcome Derek and his deep expertise on how the tax code can lead to more jobs, higher paychecks, and greater opportuni  more

Rep. Brady Issues Statement on Janet Yellen Confirmation at Treasury Secretary
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 25: * * * The top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Dr. Janet Yellen as the next Secretary for the U.S. Department of Treasury: "Dr. Yellen's historic confirmation as the first female Treasury Secretary is a testament to her public servi  more

Rep. Brady: We Support Wage and Job Increases for All
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 26: * * * The top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement after reports surfaced that Democrats are considering tax hikes to force another new federal mandate that would hurt struggling small businesses and Americans looking for work: "Republicans believe we must increase wages and  more

Rep. Burgess: Executive Branch Overreach Needs to Stop
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) put out the following statement after President Biden signed another partisan wish list executive order - this time targeting Americans health care. "Today's executive order is just another example of how Democrats are trying to erase the positive policy measures that were proposed and implemented over the last four years. These actions will not create the unity   more

Rep. Carter Fights to Protect Taxpayer Dollars and Uphold the Sanctity of Life
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Representative John Carter (TX-31) joined 199 of his colleagues in sending a letter to House and Senate leadership expressing his opposition to congressional Democrats' efforts to repeal the Hyde Amendment. The Hyde Amendment prohibits tax dollars from being used for abortion services. "The Hyde Amendment has a decades long history of being bipartisan. In fact, every Democrat president since Jimmy Carter has c  more

Rep. Castro and Over 90 Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend ACA Benefits to DACA Recipients
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Joaquin Castro and 93 House Members sent a letter to President Biden and the Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services urging them to expand ACA benefits to DACA recipients. Specifically, the letter asks HHS to repeal it's rule excluding DACA recipients from the definition of lawfully present, a definition that DACA recipients qualify for in many other federal programs, and to do so within th  more

Rep. Castro Announces Members of House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations, and Global Corporate Social Impact
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Chairman Joaquin Castro announced members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations, and Global Corporate Social Impact for the 117th Congress. The Democratic Subcommittee members include: * Chairman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) * Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-53) * Rep. Brad Sherman (CA-30) * Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-5) * Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-6) * R  more

Rep. Castro Elected Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations, and Global Corporate Social Impact
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, was elected Chair of its Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations, and Global Corporate Social Impact for the 117th Congress. Castro will continue to serve on the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration, and International Economic Policy. Chairman Castro relea  more

Rep. Castro Reintroduces Immigration Bills for New Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 25: Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) introduced three pieces of legislation to restore dignity and protections for immigrants in the United States. All three bills had previously been introduced in the 116th Congress. The reintroduced immigration legislation includes: * The Jakelin Caal Death in Custody Reporting Act. Named in honor of Jakelin Caal, a 7-year-old girl who died in U.S. government cu  more

Rep. Castro, Sen. Markey and Colleagues Urge President Biden to Protect Immigrants in Sanctuary Churches
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 26: Representative Joaquin Castro of Texas and Senator Edward Markey of Massachusetts, along with Senator Warren and 27 House members, sent a letter to President Biden urging swift action to grant relief and protections to immigrant families living in sanctuary churches across the nation. For decades, immigrants have been sheltered and supported by communities of faith as a last resort to avoid deport  more

Rep. Crenshaw Presses Biden on Leasing Ban
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), joined by Representatives Michael Cloud (R-TX), Pat Fallon (R-TX), August Pfluger (R-TX), and Van Taylor (R-TX), is pressing President Joe Biden on the administration's action to impose an indefinite moratorium on new oil and gas leases on federal land and water. In a letter to Biden and Acting Interior Secretary Scott de la Vega today, the lawmakers requested answers as to the  more

Rep. Crenshaw, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Texas Energy Jobs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) introduced legislation today to protect Texas energy jobs in the wake of President Biden's harmful executive orders on energy policy. The Conservation Funding Protection Act, introduced by Crenshaw, and Representatives Steve Scalise (R-LA), August Pfluger (R-TX), Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Randy Weber (R-TX), Louie Gohmert (R-TX), Lance Gooden (R-TX), Jerry Carl (R-AL), and Michael G  more

Rep. Cuellar: Border Wall Construction Stopped by Jan. 27
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the notice from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding a pause on all border wall construction activities on their self-executed projects by January 27, 2021: "This morning, as a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, I received notification that in accordance with President Biden's executive order, all CBP c  more

Rep. Cuellar: Negotiations for Border Wall Land Halted
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2021: * * * Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the notice from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to pause negotiations for acquiring land for border wall construction: "Today, I received notification that in compliance with President Biden's executive order, real estate acquisition activities such  more

Rep. Doggett: Biden Executive Actions Take First Steps to Combat Climate Crisis, Signals Ability for Texas to Further Lead in Clean Energy
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) released the following statement regarding President Biden's executive actions to tackle the climate crisis, restore scientific integrity in government, and create jobs, which he just signed: "Within minutes of his Inaugural Address, President Biden's response to the climate crisis was misrepresented and criticized by a number of Texas Republicans. Fossilized thin  more

Rep. Doggett: New Legislation to Ensure Health Care Special Enrollment During All Public Health Emergencies Like COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2021: This morning, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Chair of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA), and Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure future Presidents cannot obstruct Americans' access to health coverage during an emergency. This coincides with and builds upon Presid  more

Rep. Doggett: Recommitment to Servicemembers & to American Values - Statement on President Biden Repealing Transgender Military Service Ban
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following statement on Jan. 25: * * * U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) issued the following statement today regarding President Biden's welcome repeal of Trump's discrimination against transgender Americans, banning them from serving in our military: "I applaud President Biden's commitment to all young Americans willing to put their lives on the line in defense of our county by ending Trump's self-defeating, shameful discr  more

Rep. Escobar Appointed to House Committee on Ethics and House Select Committee on Climate Crisis for 117th Congress
EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: The House Democratic Caucus approved the nomination of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) to serve in the House Committee on Ethics and House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis for the 117th Congress. The new committee assignments come in addition to Congresswoman Escobar serving as a member of the House Judiciary Committee and House Armed Services Committee for a second term. "I am honored a  more

Rep. Escobar Appointed to House Committee on Ethics and House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis for the 117th Congress
EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: The House Democratic Caucus approved the nomination of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) to serve in the House Committee on Ethics and House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis for the 117th Congress. The new committee assignments come in addition to Congresswoman Escobar serving as a member of the House Judiciary Committee and House Armed Services Committee for a second term. "I am honored a  more

Rep. Fallon Nominated to Serve on House Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 25: Congressman Pat Fallon announced his nomination to serve on the House Committee on Armed Services. Nominations must be ratified by the Republican Conference and agreed to by the House. He released the following statement upon his selection: "It is an honor to be selected to serve on the House Armed Services Committee. There is nothing more important than ensuring our brave men and women in uniform ar  more

Rep. Fletcher Announces Legislation to Stop Surprise Medical Bills for COVID-19 Tests
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2021: Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced she will re-introduce her legislation to end surprise medical billing for COVID-19 tests tomorrow. While Congress has passed legislation both to end surprise medical billing and to ensure COVID-19 tests are accessible and free, loopholes allow insurers to arbitrarily charge cost-shares. Fletcher's Stop Surprise Medical Billing for COVID-19 Tes  more

Rep. Gonzales Announces Subcommittee Assignments
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) announced Friday that he has been assigned the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, and the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies under the House Appropriations Committee. "I made it a priority to get on the Appropriations Committee to ensure our district has a powerful seat at the table   more

Rep. Gonzales Condemns President Biden's Federal Land Drilling Ban
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 27: Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) today released the following statement, condemning President Biden's ban on drilling on federal land. President Biden signed executive orders issuing a freeze on new oil and gas leasing and permitting on federal land for one year, and a second freeze on new coal leasing and permitting on federal land for three years. "President Biden is actively destroying oil and  more

Rep. Gonzales Joins Colleagues in Opposing Taxpayer Funded Abortions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) joined 199 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Congressional leadership opposing any government funding that eliminates or weakens the Hyde Amendment, a four decade-old ban on taxpayer-funded abortions. The letter comes after Democrats threatened to eliminate or weaken the Hyde Amendment and other pro-life legislation. "I am determined to protect the li  more

Rep. Gonzales Joins Republican Study Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) announced on Tuesday that he joined the Republican Study Committee (RSC). The Republican Study Committee is the conservative caucus of House Republicans and exists to bring like-minded members together to promote a strong, principled legislative agenda. The Republican Study Committee is chaired by Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03). "I appreciate the Republican Study Committee se  more

Rep. Gonzalez Leads Letter to Biden Administration to Rescind Federal Energy Leasing Ban
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: A group of Democratic lawmakers, led by Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), sent a letter to the Biden administration requesting them to rescind the recent Executive Order that would ban responsible energy leasing on federal lands and waters. The other signatories of the letter include Reps. Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Marc Veasey (TX-33). The group of lawmakers are concerned abou  more

Rep. Granger Announces Republican Subcommittee Assignments for 117th Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2021: Rep. Kay Granger (TX), Republican Leader of the House Appropriations Committee, announced Republican subcommittee assignments for the 117th Congress. "We have assembled a strong team that is committed to reviewing the federal budget, conducting oversight of taxpayer dollars, and upholding conservative principles. "Each Member wi  more

Rep. Granger: Appropriators Take Action to Understand Capitol Security Failures
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Appropriations Committee Republican Leader Kay Granger (R-TX) and Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) led a briefing on the security surrounding the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021. As the Committee responsible for funding the agencies charged with protecting the Capitol Building and keeping Members of Congress and staff safe, it is critical that Appropriators investigate the circumstances surrounding the violen  more

Rep. Granger: Appropriators Take Action to Understand Capitol Security Failures
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 26: Appropriations Committee Republican Leader Kay Granger (R-TX) and Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) led a briefing on the security surrounding the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021. As the Committee responsible for funding the agencies charged with protecting the Capitol Building and keeping Members of Congress and staff safe, it is crit  more

Rep. Granger: Taking Action to Understand the Events of Jan. 6
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, issued the following e-newsletter: Dear Friends, Yesterday, in my role as the Republican Leader of the House Appropriations Committee, I and Committee Chair Rep. Rosa DeLauro led a briefing on the security surrounding the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021. As the leaders of the Committee responsible for funding the agencies charged with protecting the Capitol Building and keeping Members of Congress and staff safe, it is critical we inve  more

Rep. Grothman on Stopping Construction of Wall
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement on President Biden's radical decision to Stop construction of the wall on the U.S.-Mexican border, which has been proven to be effective by both Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security as a whole. "I have been to our Southern border many times and plan to go back later this week," said Grothman. "Whether it  more

Rep. Jackson Named to House Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) released a statement following his appointment to the House Armed Services Committee (HASC). HASC is charged with authorizing national defense budgets and enacting policies that structure the U.S. Military. The Committee is led by Chairman Adam Smith of Washington and Ranking Member Mike Rogers of Alabama. Jackson said: "The House Armed Services Committee is critically impor  more

Rep. Jackson Named to Republican Whip Steve Scalise's Whip Team
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced his appointment to Republican Whip Steve Scalise's Whip Team. The Whip Team is tasked with keeping fellow House Republicans on the same page as issues come up on the House Floor. Jackson said: "I am excited about being a part of the Whip Team, and I am grateful to Congressman Steve Scalise for his appointment. "As the most radical agenda in American history  more

Rep. McCaul Calls for Hold on Raimondo Confirmation Until Biden Administration Clarifies Commitment on Huawei
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: After the Biden Administration's nominee for Commerce Secretary, Gina Raimondo, caused heads to turn by refusing to commit to keeping Huawei on the Entity List, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki seemed to double down by declining on two separate occasions when directly asked to say where President Biden stood on the issue. Huawei was pla  more

Rep. McCaul Cosponsors Resolution Honoring U.S. National Guard
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) cosponsored a bipartisan resolution led by Congressmen Steve Womack (AR-03) and Seth Moulton (MA-06) to honor and thank the U.S. National Guardsmen and women who bravely protected the Capitol throughout the week of the 59th Presidential Inauguration. More than 26,000 members of the National Guard - including over 1,000 from Texas - came to Washington, D.C. to ensure  more

Rep. McCaul Issues Statement on Confirmation of Antony Blinken as Secretary of State
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 26: * * * Lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul released the following statement following the confirmation of Antony Blinken to serve as Secretary of State. "While I am still gravely concerned about some of the Biden Administration's foreign policy agenda, most notably the day one decision to re-enter the  more

Rep. McCaul Joins Letter to President Biden Urging Prioritization of Emerging Technologies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 27: Lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul joined a letter to the White House, led by Congressswoman Elise Stefanik and signed by twenty two House Republican colleagues, urging President Biden to prioritize engagement and cooperation with our allies on emerging technologies. "We saw during COVID the CCP'  more

Rep. McCaul Reintroduces the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news releaseon Jan. 28, 2021: House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul reintroduced the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP) Act to authorize an interagency program to strengthen counterterrorism operations and better coordinate U.S. assistance to address rising extremism. The TSCTP program, created in 2005, is a multi-a  more

Rep. McCaul Statement on President Biden's Oil and Gas Moratorium
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) joined Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and several other House Members to express strong opposition to President Joe Biden's recent executive order that implements a 60-day moratorium on new mining, oil and gas leasing, and permitting on federal lands. Sadly, the Biden Administration continued on with the moratorium despite calls to not move forward. McCaul gave the  more

Rep. McCaul Welcomes Members to House Foreign Affairs Committee for the 117th Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 25: The House Steering Committee released its recommendations for Members to serve on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The Steering Committee's recommendations will go before full Conference for ratification. "I am looking forward to working with our returning members and our new, diverse freshmen class on the House Foreign Affairs  more

Rep. Nehls Announces Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Assignment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 25: Congressman Nehls announced today that after weeks of discussions and meetings he was named to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, his number one target. "The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was my number one House committee target and I'm pleased to announce I achieved my goal," said Congressman Nehls. "Infrastructure investment is critical to my district and the Houst  more

Rep. Nehls Announces Veterans' Affairs Committee Assignment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 27: Congressman Nehls announced today that he was named to his second House committee, Veterans' Affairs. "The Veterans' Affairs Committee is a great opportunity for me to focus on something very near and dear to my heart, veteran's mental health" said Congressman Nehls. "Our military veterans sacrifice life and limb in service to our country. They go overseas and fight the enemy and when they get home t  more

Rep. Pfluger Holds Local Swearing-In Ceremony
MIDLAND, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2021: * * * Thursday morning, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) was sworn in at a local ceremony in Midland as the U.S. Representative for the 29 counties of the 11th District of Texas. Congressman Pfluger was sworn in by U.S. District Judge David Counts at the George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse in Midland, Texas. After taking the oath, he delivered remarks and released a state  more

Rep. Pfluger Named to Major National Security Committees
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Monday night, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) was appointed to serve as a member on both the House Committee on Homeland Security (CHS) and the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) for the 117th Congress. "I am honored and excited to represent the 11th District of Texas on two fantastic committees tasked with defending the security of our nation at home and abroad," said Congressman August Pfluger. "Th  more

Rep. Pfluger Selected as Assistant Whip for Republican Whip Team
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that he has been selected by Republican Whip Steve Scalise to serve as an Assistant Whip on the Republican Whip Team for the 117th Congress. The Whip Team is a hand-picked group of leaders who assist Republican leadership in managing the party's legislative program on the House floor. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11): "Conservatives have our work cut out for  more

Rep. Pfluger Sends Letter Opposing Federally-Funded Abortions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) sent a letter with Republican Study Committee Chairman Jim Banks (IN-3) and 198 other GOP colleagues to congressional leadership pledging to oppose any legislation that eliminates or weakens the Hyde Amendment or any other pro-life provisions currently in law. Rep. Congressman Pfluger (TX-11): "The Hyde Amendment is a bipartisan effort to protect and defend unborn life and  more

Rep. Roy Demands Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Apologize for 'Scurrilous' Accusation Against Sen. Cruz
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Thursday evening, in a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) demanded that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) apologize for effectively accusing his friend and former boss, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), of attempted murder earlier that day via tweet. "If Representative Ocasio-Cortez does not apologize immediately, we will be forced to find alternative means to condemn this regrettable statement  more

Rep. Roy Issues Statement on Court Ruling Against Biden's Deportation Freeze
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement Tuesday following Judge Drew Tipton's issuance of a temporary restraining order against President Biden's deportation moratorium: President Biden's executive order halting deportations is an illegal executive overreach that usurps the power of Congress to rewrite federal law. I am pleased to see it enjoined by a federal court. President Biden's assault on t  more

Rep. Sessions Serving on House Oversight and Reform Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) was selected to serve on the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Tuesday, January 26th. He will bring 22 years of congressional wisdom and experience to the team. Together, the committee will serve to hold the federal government accountable and ensure taxpayer dollars are utilized judiciously. "Accountability is key. The federal government needs checks and balances. My t  more

Rep. Sessions Serving on House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) was selected to serve on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee on Tuesday. With substantial experience working for technology companies such as Southwestern Bell, now known as AT&T, Sessions will enrich the committee in advancing our Nation into future innovation. Serving on the committee will be extremely valuable with Baylor University, Texas A&M University, a   more

Rep. Sessions: Following Precedent is Still in America's Best Interest
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Every four years, after a presidential election, there is a constitutionally mandated process whereby the results of the election are presented in a formal process to Congress. The Electoral College is certified by the Vice President along with both congressional bodies in a Joint Session. For the past five presidential elections, individual members from the House and Senate utilized this process to present i  more

Rep. Van Duyne Reaffirms Commitment to Stand for Life
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) released the following statement reaffirming her commitment to protect the sanctity of life. "Today, as millions of pro-life Americans gather to celebrate the sanctity of life, I join them in reaffirming my commitment to be a voice for the unborn and to champion policies to defend our most vulnerable. "In recent years, the Left and the mainstream media has increasingly tried  more

Rep. Van Duyne Selected to Serve on House Small Business Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Rep. Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) released the following statement after being selected to serve on the U.S. House Committee on Small Business. "I'm thankful for the opportunity to represent North Texas on the Small Business Committee," said Van Duyne. "As a former mayor and businesswoman, I've spent the majority of my career working hand-in-hand with thousands of small businesses across the region. They are the   more

Rep. Van Duyne Selected to Serve on House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 25: Rep. Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) today announced that she has been selected to serve as a member of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. "It's an honor to have been chosen to serve on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee," said Van Duyne. "As a former mayor engaged in numerous transportation projects and committees, I understand prioritizing infrastructure developm  more

Rep. Williams Ensures Rural Communities Receive Permanent Access to Telehealth Services
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) reintroduced the Ensuring Telehealth Expansion Act (H.R. 341) to permanently extend telehealth provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities (CARES) Act. The legislation would also eliminate site restrictions for telehealth so that patients can receive care in their homes, and providers will be reimbursed at payment rates the same as face-to-face visi  more

Rep. Williams Selected for House Small Business Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release: "It's a tremendous honor to be assigned to the Small Business Committee in the 117th Congress. The resiliency of Main Street America has been tested this past year, but with the help of the CARES Act and the most recent COVID-19 relief bill, the recovery is underway," said Williams. "After decades of owning and operating a family business, I recognize the hardships felt by the thousands of small businesses a  more

Rep. Wright Applauds Abbott for Calling National Guard Home
ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 25: Congressman Ron Wright (TX-06) penned a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott applauding him for instructing Major General Tracy Norris to call the Texas National Guard back home after reports of how they were treated at our nation's Capitol were released: "In the aftermath of the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 25,000 brave men and women of the National Guard, including over 1,000 from the  more

Rep. Wright Reintroduces Pro-Life Bills
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, issued the following news release: This morning, Congressman Ron Wright (TX-06) reaffirmed his commitment to standing up for the unborn by reintroducing the Teleabortion Prevention Act and Child Custody Protection Act in the 117th Congress. "In honor of the tens of thousands of pro-life Americans that are coming together virtually today at the March for Life, I am proud to reintroduce the Teleabortion Prevention Act and The Child Custody Protect  more

Reps. Castro, Spanberger Re-Introduce Bill to Expand Apprenticeships, Partner With Higher Education and Industry
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2021: Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), member of the House Education and Labor Committee, and Congresswomen Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) re-introduced the Strengthening Our Youth Apprenticeships Act. This legislation creates an interagency agreement between the Secretaries of Labor and Education that would provide publicly available guidance and best practices to support youth apprenticeship prog  more

Reps. Escobar, Jayapal, Garcia, Ocasio-Cortez, Chu and Clarke Introduce the Roadmap to Freedom Resolution
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2021: Representative Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Judy Chu (CA-27) and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) to introduce the Roadmap to Freedom Resolution. This north star for immigration reform was drafted alongside FIRM Action -- the nation's largest immigrant rights network -- and is a progressive visi  more

Reps. McCaul, Meeks Applaud Removal of Controversial USAGM Leadership
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on Jan. 25 with Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York: * * * Lead Republican Michael McCaul and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks of the House Foreign Affairs Committee released a joint statement praising the decision by Kelu Chao, acting CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to name three highly-qualified individuals as the heads of Radio Fr  more

Reps. McCaul, Rogers Oppose Biden Administration's 5-Year Extension of New START
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: The Biden Administration has reportedly decided it will sign a clean, five-year extension of New START with Russia. The current deal is set to expire on February 5th. The arms control treaty, which entered into force in February 2010, limits the strategic nuclear forces deployed by both nations and has served to reduce nuclear tensions betwe  more

Reps. Meeks, McCaul Applaud Removal of Controversial USAGM Leadership
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on Jan. 25 with Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas: * * * Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Michael McCaul, the Committee's Ranking Member, released a joint statement praising the decision by Kelu Chao, acting CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to name three highly-qualified individuals as the he  more

Reps. Stanton, Fitzpatrick, Veasey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Grants for Local Energy Efficiency Projects
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Rep. Greg Stanton, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, and Rep. Marc Veasey of Texas introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize and increase funding for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG). The bipartisan effort provides grants to state, local and tribal governments to support initiatives that will reduce fossil fuel emissions and conserve energy. The bill reauthorizes t  more

Reps. Veasey, Stanton, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Grants for Local Energy Efficiency Projects
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Rep. Marc Veasey of Texas, Rep. Greg Stanton, and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, and introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize and increase funding for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG). The bipartisan effort provides grants to state, local and tribal governments to support initiatives that will reduce fossil fuel emissions and conserve energy. The bill reauthorizes   more

Sen. Blackburn Bill to Help End Taxpayer Funded Abortion
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2021: Senator Marsha Blackburn (R--Tenn.) along with Senators James Lankford (R--Okla.), Ben Sasse (R--Neb.), Steve Daines (R--Mont.), Marco Rubio (R--Fla.), Bill Hagerty (R-- Tenn.), Ted Cruz (R--Texas), Josh Hawley (R--Mo.), John Thune (R-- S.D.), Mike Rounds (R-- S.D.), Joni Ernst (R-- Iowa), Roger Marshall (R--Kan.), Deb Fischer (R-- Neb.), Roy Blunt (R-- Mo.), Jim Inhofe (R-- Okla.), Ro  more

Sen. Blackburn's Legislation Will Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2021: U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R--Tenn.), along with Senators Tom Cotton (R-- Ark.), Ted Cruz (R--Texas), Joni Ernst (R--Iowa), Steve Daines (R--Mont.), Jim Inhofe (R--Okla.), and Mike Braun (R-- Ind.), introduced legislation to block certain federal funds to sanctuary states, including those that allow illegal aliens to get driver licenses without proof of lawful presence. Congressman  more

Sen. Braun, Colleagues Reintroduce Constitutional Amendment Imposing Congressional Term Limits
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Jan. 26: U.S. Senator Mike Braun has joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) with Sens. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), to reintroduce an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would impose term limits on Members of Congress. U.S. Senators would be limited to two six-year terms and members of the House of Representatives to three two year terms. "If   more

Sen. Cornyn Appears on Fox News
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following transcript of an interview on Jan. 25 on Fox News' America Reports: * * * Today on Fox News' America Reports, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed a group of Senate Democrats' decision to file an ethics complaint against Sens. Cruz and Hawley for their objections to the certification of the presidential election results. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's interview are below, and video can be found here: https://youtu.be/oh2h  more

Sen. Cornyn Appears on Fox News
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following transcript of an interview on Jan. 28, 2021, Fox News' America's Newsroom: * * * Today on Fox News' America's Newsroom, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry's suggestion that those working in traditional energy jobs who may be at risk of losing their employment due to the Biden Administration's energy policies can simply find jobs manufacturing solar panels. Exce  more

Sen. Cornyn Responds to President Biden's Job-Killing Energy, Environment Executive Orders
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks: * * * U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke about President Biden's unilateral, job-killing energy agenda on the Senate floor, lamenting his use of sweeping executive orders rather than working with Congress on bipartisan policymaking. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here: https://youtu.be/iQyE1vdJchs "I agree with President Biden that there is an imperative to restore u  more

Sen. Cornyn Supports President Biden's Domestic Extremism Assessment Request After Jan. 6 Attack
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2021: U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter yesterday to President Biden expressing his support for the Administration's request for a comprehensive threat assessment on domestic violent extremism (DVE) from Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Haines and his concern about the potential role foreign actors played in the tragic events at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. He wrote: "It is cru  more

Sen. Cornyn to Support Merrick Garland for A.G.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on Jan. 25: * * * Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced his support of Judge Merrick Garland's nomination to be U.S. Attorney General. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here: https://youtu.be/6O34X1M0C1c "This morning, I had a very good conversation with Judge Merrick Garland, who President Biden has nominated for Attorney General." "Judge Garland's  more

Sen. Cornyn, GOP Senators Demand Durbin Hold Judiciary Hearing for Mayorkas Nomination
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) led a letter along with Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Mike Lee (R-UT), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Ben Sasse (R-NE) to incoming Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL), incoming Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Gary Peters (D-MI), and outgoing Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D-  more

Sen. Cornyn: Clean Extension of New START Shows President Biden's Naivete
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on Jan. 27: * * * Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed nuclear arms control and the New START treaty, which will expire next month. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here: https://youtu.be/vukq9XOc6N4 "Following a call yesterday between President Biden and President Putin, the White House announced that the U.S. and Russia are set to extend New STAR  more

Sen. Kennedy, Colleagues Introduce Conservation Funding Protection Act to Protect Louisiana Jobs, Coastlands
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Jan. 27: Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced legislation to protect jobs and drilling opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico and the conservation efforts they fund. Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) are original cosponsors of the Conservation Funding Protection A  more

Sen. Kennedy, Senators Request Meeting With President Biden on Actions Targeting Energy Workers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), joined Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and 24 of his colleagues to write to President Joe Biden protesting his recent actions targeting energy industry jobs in Louisiana and nationwide. Sens. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas)  more

Sen. Lummis, Quarter of Senate, Introduce Bill to Block President Biden Energy Ban
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, along with her colleagues Senators John Barrasso (Wyoming), Marsha Blackburn (Tennessee), John Boozman (Arkansas), Shelley Moore Capito (West Virginia), Bill Cassidy (Louisiana), Tom Cotton (Arkansas), John Cornyn (Texas), Kevin Cramer (North Dakota), Mike Crapo (Idaho), Ted Cruz (Texas), Steve Daines (Montana), John Hoeven (North Dakota), Cindy Hyde-Smith (Mississippi  more

Sen. Murkowski: 26 Senators Request Meeting With President Biden Following Actions Targeting Energy Workers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) led a letter with 25 of his Senate colleagues to President Joe Biden voicing their concerns about the new administration's recent executive orders and regulatory actions targeting the domestic energy sector and the thousands of good-paying American jobs it supports, and requesting a meeting with the president. The letter is also signed by Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.),  more

Sen. Sullivan: 26 Senators Request Meeting With President Biden Following Actions Targeting Energy Workers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) led a letter with 25 of his Senate colleagues to President Joe Biden voicing their concerns about the new administration's recent executive orders and regulatory actions targeting the domestic energy sector and the thousands of good-paying American jobs it supports, and requesting a meeting with the president. The letter is also signed by Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), M  more

Sens. Cornyn, Booker Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Prevent Future Pandemics
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 25: U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) along with Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Tom Carper (D-DE) today reintroduced their Preventing Future Pandemics Act, a bipartisan bill that would direct the State Department to work with international partners to shut down commercial wildlife markets and stop the associated wildlife trade, end the import, export and sale of live wildlife for h  more

Sens. Cornyn, Ernst Reintroduce Sarah's Law As Biden Administration Rolls Back Immigration Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2021: U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) today in reintroducing Sarah's Law, named for a young woman who was killed by an illegal immigrant that was released by federal law enforcement due to a loophole in the law. The bill would require federal law enforcement to detain illegal immigrants criminally charged with killing or seriously injuring another person. "While many en  more

Sens. Inhofe, Lummis, Senate Colleagues Introduce Bill to Block President Biden Energy Ban
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) joined Sen. Cynthia Lummis of (R-Wyo.), along with their Senate colleagues John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Cindy Hyde-Smith   more

Sens. Risch, Menendez, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming U.S.-Ecuador Partnership
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2021: U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, were joined by Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, as well as Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Ted Cruz  more

Sens. Young, Rubio, Colleagues Re-introduce Constitutional Amendment to Keep Scotus At Nine Justices
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) reintroduced a constitutional amendment that would limit the Supreme Court of the United States to nine justices. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) joined in rei  more

Statement From Rep. Torres Concerning Imminent Deportation of Javier Castillo Maradiaga
BRONX, New York, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 29, 2021: * * * Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) tonight issued the following statement concerning the imminent deportation of Javier Castillo Maradiaga. Javier is scheduled to be deported Friday morning at 5AM. Although the deportation was halted earlier this week, a Texas federal judge on Tuesday barred the U.S. government from enforcing a 100-day deportation moratorium issued through execut  more