WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: Today, Representative Jodey Arrington (R-TX), along with a bipartisan, bicameral group of legislators sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai regarding the Government of Mexico's pursuit of discriminatory policies that favor Mexican state-run energy companies and directly undermine United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) commitments. The letter demands Representative   more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Chairman of the House Budget Committee, and Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax, introduced the "Don't Weaponize The IRS Act," a bill to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from being used as a political weapon against conservative non-profit groups. The Don't Weaponize the IRS Act codifies the Trump Administration rule that protect  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, issued the following statement on July 19, 2023: * * * Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 3941 - Schools Not Shelters Act. "President Biden and his administration either do not realize or just simply don't care how their immigration policies have exacerbated the crisis at the southern border," said Burgess. "Opening our p  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release and letter: Representatives Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) are urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reject the Texas Railroad Commission's application for primacy enforcement of the Class VI Underground Injection Control (UIC) well program under the Safe Water Drinking Act. In a letter sent Friday, Castro and Doggett asked the EPA to, at minimum, pause the Commission's applica  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: The Full Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 33 to 27. The Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies bill provides new non-defense discretionary spending totaling $25.417 billion, which is $13.433 billion (35%) below the F  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: The Full Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 27. The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill provides a discretionary total of $90.243 billion, which is $8.633 b  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus are launching a nationwide call for Latino-driven films to nominate to the National Film Registry -- the nation's preeminent archive of films with cultural, historic, or aesthetic significance to life in the United States. Films can be submitted by visiting Castro.House.gov/film. To be generally eligible, fi  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 17, 2023: The National Defense Authorization Act authorizes $886.3 billion for national defense, funds over $2 billion in service chief and combatant commander priorities left unfunded by the President's budget, and saves the taxpayer $40 billion on current defense spending levels. "The primary job of any government, whether that be local, state, or federal is the protection of her citizen," said Ellzey  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 20 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release and letter on July 18, 2023: Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) sent a letter to Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection urging immediate action to reduce the long wait times reported at multiple land ports of entry in Brownsville, Texas. Congressman Gonzalez stated in the letter: "reports indicate only one to two lanes are open in the General and Ready lanes at the G  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Yesterday, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) joined a bipartisan group of members to announce the introduction of H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act or HIRE Act. This legislation aims to support American employers and small businesses by reducing the nation's chronic labor shortage, boosting our economy, and ensuring that those who come to our country to work can do so in a safe   more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) voted to pass H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. This bipartisan bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the next five years. "Today, I voted to pass a bill that protects the safety of travelers," said Congressman Gonzalez. "Among other provisions, this bill requires that airlin  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 17, 2023: Congressman Keith Self, along with House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, Congressman Michael Waltz, Congresswoman Maria Salazar, Congressman Nathaniel Moran, and Congressman Joe Wilson today introduced the Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act (ISRRA) of 2023. This bill strengthens Congress' oversight powers over any action by President Biden's administration to relieve sanctions o  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: Congressman Keith Self today voted to pass the Securing Growth and Robust Leadershipin American Aviation Act. This bill will reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation safety and infrastructure programs through the next five years. Congressman Keith Self successfully passed his amendment that directs the FAA to conduct a feasibility study to determine the cost of harden  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following statement on July 17, 2023: * * * Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) released the following statement today after introducing the Rural Weather Monitoring Systems Act: "For the safety and security of rural Americans, expanded access to accurate weather monitoring systems that have the ability to track life-threatening weather events is vital. My new legislation, the Rural Weather Monitoring Systems Act, will require a  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following statement on July 17, 2023: * * * Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) released the following statement after voting in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, which passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 219-210: "At every turn, our country faces threats to our security and our way of life: cyber-attacks, Chinese espionage and aggression, terrorist activity, and ev  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release and letter: Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan requesting the agency to consider conducting a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) as part of the BOTA Land Port of Entry modernization project. The assessment is requested in addition to the already required Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Review Act. "Built in 1967,   more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to the Chairs and Ranking Members of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee urging them to support and consider communities like El Paso in their deliberation on reforms to the Perimeter Rule to allow non-stop flights between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Ronald Reagan Washin  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 18, 2023: Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia responds to Governor Abbott's inhumane border policies. "This is barbaric and inhumane - Governor Abbott's heartless anti-immigrant policies prey on vulnerable children seeking asylum in the United States. These extreme MAGA Republicans are following Trump's extreme anti-immigrant agenda by putting the lives of migrant children at risk. I call on the Depart  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following statement on July 19, 2023: * * * U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tom Carper (D-DE) released the following statements after their legislation to create a pilot program to strengthen the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program passed the Senate unanimously: "In order for America to remain competitive in global markets, we must ensure our ports are open, efficient, and secure," said Sen. Cornyn. "Thi  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following statement on July 19, 2023: * * * U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tom Carper (D-DE) released the following statements after their legislation to create a pilot program to strengthen the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program passed the Senate unanimously: "In order for America to remain competitive in global markets, we must ensure our ports are open, efficient, and secure," said Sen. Cornyn.  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following statement on July 20, 2023: * * * U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statements after introducing a bill to name a United States Postal Service (USPS) office in McAllen, Texas, in honor of Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez, Jr., who died in the line of duty last year: "Agent Gonzalez selflessly made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country, and his commitment to ensuring pub  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) introduced the bipartisan Senior Nutrition Task Force Act to establish a special working group to combat hunger and malnutrition among senior citizens and adults with disabilities. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) co-leads the House bill, and Senators Susan Collins (ME) and Bob Casey (PA) introduced a companion bill in the Senate. "Finding healthy food in a food  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced a Senate resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Texas Tech University. Text is below, and you can view the full resolution here [link at bottom]. "Whereas, in 2023, Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the University; Whereas, established as   more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement on July 19, 2023: * * * Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) issued the following statement after voting Tuesday for a House resolution supporting the Israeli state and attending Israeli President Isaac Herzog's address to Congress on Wednesday: "The State of Israel is a strong American ally and a friend to South Texas. Contrary to the anti-semetic hatred spewed by some in Congress, Israel is not a racis  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release and letter: U.S. Representatives Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) and Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio) urged Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Secretary Michael Regan to reject the Texas Railroad Commission's application for primacy enforcement of the Class VI underground injection control (UIC) well program under the Safe Water Drinking Act. Additionally, the members request at minimum, EPA pause the Commission's   more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today applauded an opinion from Paul Summers--a former state appeals court judge and attorney general of Tennessee--who found that Bud Light's sponsorship of Dylan Mulvaney violated the beer industry's code prohibiting the marketing of alcohol to underage individuals. Judge   more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will hold a markup to consider various measures regarding oversight of State Department implementation of AUKUS, reimbursement plans for US citizens and Afghan allies during Biden's botched Afghanistan evacuation, countering Iran's malign activities, combat  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will hold a markup to consider various measures regarding oversight of State Department implementation of AUKUS, reimbursement plans for US citizens and Afghan allies during Biden's botched Afghanistan evacuation, countering Iran's malign activities, combating tuberculosis,  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, vice chair of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, issued the following news release: The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance is holding a hearing entitled "How Mandates Like ESG Distort Markets and Drive Up Costs for Insurance and Housing." Read Vice Chair De La Cruz's opening remarks as prepared for delivery: "The Subcommittee has convened today for a hearing entitled 'How Manda  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 17, 2023: House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined Leigh Ann Caldwell on "Washington Post Live" today to discuss his assessment of the U.S.-China relationship, NATO, and the latest on the Putin regime's unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine. On malign intentions of Putin's unprovoked war on Ukraine: "The longer [the war  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 17, 2023: House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined Margaret Brennan on CBS' "Face the Nation" today to discuss the House passage of NDAA, the administration slow walking the weapons Ukraine needs to win, and the controversies surrounding Special Envoy for Iran Rob Malley. On the NDAA: "I think there's nothing more important   more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul gave the following remarks at House Republicans' press conference following Israeli President Herzog's address to Congress. -Excerpts from Remarks as delivered- What a historic day for the alliance between the United States and Israel to hear from President Herzog when he said, "when the United Stat  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on July 18, 2023: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement ahead of visits by numerous U.S. Chip CEOs to Washington, D.C. with the aim of advocating for weaker export controls. "While I support the administration's export controls on advanced semiconductors implemented on October 7th, it is vital the U.S. up  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has signed a subpoena that was delivered to Secretary of State Antony Blinken this morning for the "Afghanistan AAR files," the collection of underlying documents used to produce the State Department's After-Action Review (AAR). While the department has produced two of the three items requested by Chai  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Ranking Member Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), and Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) introduced the bipartisan Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023, authorizing the Biden administration to negotiate and conclude a tax agreement with Taiwan. This potential agreement between the United States and Taiwan would  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 (Rep.) -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following remarks on July 19, 2023: * * * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), joined House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.), Congressman David Kustoff (R-Tenn.), Congressman August Pfluger (R-Texas), Congressman Max Miller (R-Ohio)  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, issued the following news release on July 18, 2023: Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Pat Fallon (R-Texas) today opened a hearing titled "Cancelling Consumer Choice: Examining the Biden Administration's Regulatory Assault on Americans' Home Appliances." In his remarks, Chairman Fa  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: Today, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) that will improve transparency and opportunity within the Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, which aims to level the playing field for small businesses competing for federally-funded tran  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) is absent from Washington today due to the sudden death of a lifelong friend. While mourning this tragic loss, Congressman Luttrell acknowledges his support of a crucial U.S. ally, Israel, and condemns the hateful rhetoric from the left. "My family and I are devastated by the unexpected death of our lifelong friend. His friendship was second to none, and   more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following remarks on July 19, 2023: * * * U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) delivered the following remarks at today's Committee on Homeland Security (CHS) hearing examining Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas reckless policies that have empowered the drug cartels in Mexico to seize operational control of the Southwest border. Rep. McCaul questioned CHS witnesses: * Jaeson Jones, Private Citizen, Former Cap  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 17, 2023: Monday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced a resolution supporting the State of Israel. The resolution clearly affirms that: Israel is not a racist or an apartheid state; The House rejects all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia; and the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of the State of Israel. Rep. David Kustoff (TN-08) and Rep. Max Miller (OH-07) are   more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 17, 2023: Friday, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11) and Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) introduced the Gray Zone Defense Assessment Act along with Representatives Darrell Issa (CA-48) and Dean Phillips (MN-03). This bipartisan legislation directs the United States to develop a playbook to properly counter gray zone aggression and strengthen U.S. national security. "The future of warfare is evolving," sai  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 21, 2023: Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, this week voted with a large bipartisan majority to pass a five-year Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bill. As a member of the committee, Allred worked to prioritize airport improvements, workforce training and safety in the aviation sector in Texas. "The success of this critical bill pro  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release and letter on July 21, 2023: Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) led 87 House Democrats, including the full Texas Democratic delegation and the chairs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus, and Congressional Asian-Pacific American Caucus, in a letter calling on the Biden administration to assert its authority over federal immigration policy and foreign relations to investigate  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: On Wednesday, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) led 26 House members in re-introducing the "No Taxpayer Funding for CZARS Act" to defund Joe Biden's Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry. The "No Taxpayer Funding for CZARS Act" would prohibit federal funds from being used for any activity of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate; this includes salary, administrative, and travel ex  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 17, 2023: Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) joined Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) introducing the Delivering For Rural Seniors Act. This bipartisan legislation would allow seniors living in rural areas, seniors with disabilities, and those with mobility or transportation issues to receive home delivery services from food banks participating in the Commodity Supplemental Food Progr  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced his membership on the Greenlights Grant Initiative (GGI) Congressional Advisory Board. GGI is a project of Matthew McConaughey's just keep livin Foundation aimed at helping school districts nationwide access billions of dollars in federal funding made possible by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured nearly $147 million for the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) in the Fiscal Year 2024 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs House appropriations bill. This is an increase of $36 million - or nearly 25% - over the previous year's funding level. Presidential permits are required for construction projects at border crossings. Obtaining a p  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Yesterday, Representatives Ronny Jackson (R-TX-13) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA-06) introduced the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program Act to protect and strengthen rural hospitals. This bill makes permanent an existing program at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides technical assistance for rural hospitals to help prevent closures, strengthen essential healthcar  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington attended a Joint Meeting of Congress in honor of the 75th Anniversary of Israel. In his address, President of the State of Israel Isaac Herzog affirmed the "sacred bond" between the US and Israel, praised the Trump-brokered Abraham Accords, and urged that criticisms of Israel must never evolve into antisemitism. On Tuesday night, the House of Representatives pas  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: On Thursday, Representatives Chip Roy (R-TX-21) and Warren Davidson (R-OH-8) introduced a resolution calling on NATO member countries to fulfill their defense spending commitment. "America has been providing the lion's share of support for NATO since its inception, and it's long past time for our allies to hold up their end of the bargain," Rep. Roy said, "Especially now, with families suffering   more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following statement on July 20, 2023: * * * Representative Chip Roy (R-TX-21) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 3935: "Today I voted no on H.R. 3935, the House Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization measure. This flawed, costly bill adhered to a swampy, uniparty process that ensured conservative priorities were blocked, while special interests and lobbyists reaped the benefits. Importantly, this bill di  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following statement on July 21, 2023: * * * Representative Chip Roy (R-TX-21) issued the following statement after voting for H.J. RES. 68, H.J. RES. 70, H.J. RES. 74, H.J. RES. 71, and H.J. RES. 79: "Bad actors and organizations that threaten the security and prosperity of the United States and our closest allies like the State of Israel must be dealt with forcibly. However, that has to be done in line with the wisdom of the Constitu  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 18, 2023: Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act with 15 bipartisan, original cosponsors. The HIRE Act strengthens temporary work visa programs, addresses the national workforce shortage, and remedies our nation's broken immigration system. "I represent 119 cities in Texas. From urban cores to rural communities, one thing unites them al  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Yesterday, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, joined Congressman Ron Estes (KS-04) and Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) to help introduce the Unfair Tax Prevention Act, legislation to discourage foreign countries from attacking U.S. jobs and tax revenues through the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release and letter on July 21, 2023: Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) joined 87 House Democrats, including the full Texas Democratic delegation and the chairs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus, and Congressional Asian-Pacific American Caucus, in a letter calling on the Biden administration to assert its authority over federal immigration policy and foreign relations to investigate Texas Gov  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) co-sponsored H.R. 4547, the Laws Ensuring Safe Shrimp (LESS) Act, which would enhance the FDA's capacity to test shrimp as it comes into the country--ensuring that what comes in is free of antibiotic residues, up to our health standards, and is not the product of illegal, unregulated, or unreported fishing by the People's Republic of China. Additionally, it provides resources to th  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), alongside Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), introduced the Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act. This legislation encourages more Americans to pursue Career and Technical Education paths and to consider the financial obligations that come with a 4-year degree. "Today, I proudly introduced bipartisan legislation that will increase part  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: Today, Representatives Colin Allred (TX-32), Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) led a resolution highlighting the importance of protecting and bolstering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at institutions of higher education. The resolution responds to recent Republican-led attacks on diversity efforts in higher education institutions in Texas and across the country  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV-01) introduced the bipartisan Cease Animal Research Grants Overseas (CARGO) Act, which would prevent American taxpayer dollars from being used to experiment on animals in foreign countries. The Cease Animal Research Grants Overseas (CARGO) Act of 2023 would prohibit the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from awardin  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: Representatives Marc Veasey (TX-33), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Colin Allred (TX-32) led a resolution highlighting the importance of protecting and bolstering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at institutions of higher education. The resolution responds to recent Republican-led attacks on diversity efforts in higher education institutions in Texas and across the country. As of  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 18, 2023: Representatives Marc Veasey (D-TX-33), Scott Peters (D-CA-50), and Tony Cardenas (D-CA-29) introduced the House companion of the Facilitating America's Siting of Transmission and Electric Reliability (FASTER) Act. The FASTER Act addresses key obstacles slowing down the siting, planning, and permitting process. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the bill in the Senate last month. Current  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 20, 2023, and a letter: U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today sent a letter to U.S. Secreta  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va), today secured Senate passage of their bipartisan amendment to the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act prohibiting the sale of Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) crude oil to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Sen. Cruz previously introduced similar legislation as the No Emergency Crude Oil for Foreign Adversaries Act in 2022  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 17, 2023: Today, several key stakeholders released statements in support of the Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment (MPACT) Act, a bill introduced by Rep. Arrington (TX-19), Rep. Burgess (TX-26), and Rep. Lesko (AZ-8) on Friday, July 7th. The MPACT Act will: * Level the playing field in Medicare reimbursement for outpatient cancer care. * Ensure patient access to high-quality, cost-effecti  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following statement on July 19, 2023: * * * John Henderson, President of Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals said: "TORCH appreciates Dr. Jackson's leadership and endorses the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program Act because it aims to support and stabilize vulnerable rural hospitals and protect rural communities' access to care." John Hawkins, President and CEO of Texas Hospital Association said: "In Texas, n  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability will convene a hearing entitled, "A Failure to Plan: Examining the Biden Administration's Preparation for the Afghanistan Withdrawal" on Thursday, July 27th. This hearing will examine the Biden administration's planning for the unconditional U.S. military withdra  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere will convene a hearing entitled, "Colombia's Descent to Socialism: Assessing Gustavo Petro's Presidency" on Thursday, July 27th. What: Hearing - "Colombia's Descent to Socialism: Assessing Gustavo Petro's Presidency" Date: Thursday, July 27th, 2023 Time: 2:00pm ET L  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific will convene a hearing entitled, "Illicit IT: Bankrolling Kim Jong Un" on Thursday, July 27th. What: Hearing - "Illicit IT: Bankrolling Kim Jong Un" Date: Thursday, July 27th, 2023 Time: 2:00pm ET Location: 2200 RHOB Witnesses: Mr. Bruce Klinger Senior Research Fellow,  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: As everyone from Swifties to seamheads voice frustration with hidden fees on tickets for concerts and baseball games, support from consumer advocacy groups, key ticket-industry entities, and fans is growing for the TICKET Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation that would require all event ticket sellers to display the total ticket price--including all required fees--in any advertisement or marketing materials.   more