WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: SOUTH TEXAS -- Today, Democratic congressmen representing communities in South Texas - Reps. Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), and Greg Casar (TX-35) - released a letter urging U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to halt a plan to shift mail processing operations away from Corpus Christi and McAllen to a centralized processing facility in San Antonio. Earlier this year  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following joint statement: * * * Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairman Rick Crawford (R-AR) issued a joint statement following a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas that the Biden Administration exceeded its statutory authority by imposing a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions performance measure upon the states: "This was  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) announced an upcoming field hearing in Port Arthur, Texas, titled "Biden's LNG Export Ban: How Rush-to-Green Politics Hurts Local Communities and U.S. Energy Security." "Workers, families, and the people living in energy producing communities, like Port   more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced another release of transcribed interviews with State Department officials charged with coordinating the United States' civilian evacuation from Afghanistan. On Monday, the committee released its first tranche of transcribed interviews with State Department officials.   more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the release of multiple transcribed interviews with State Department officials charged with coordinating the United States' civilian evacuation from Afghanistan. This release comes following the committee's March 19th hearing entitled, "An Assessment of the Biden Admin  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement on April 4, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Reps. Luetkemeyer (R-MO), Stauber (R-MN), and Meuser (R-PA), wrote to the Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding a recent decision by the SBA to enter a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Michigan Department of State to reg  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) joined three of his Texas Democratic Congressional colleagues in sending a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy outlining concerns with the United States Postal Service (USPS) plan to consolidate mail processing operations from Corpus Christi and McAllen to San Antonio. The proposed change will likely lead to increased disruptions and slower mail delivery  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted a Town Hall in Odessa with special guest Congressman Jim Jordan (OH-04)--the Chairman of the Judiciary and Weaponization of the Federal Government Committees. During the Town Hall, Congressman Pfluger and Chairman Jordan discussed their efforts to fight government corruption and stand up for the freedom of all Americans. The Members also took questions from t  more

EL PASO, Texas, April 4 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following statement on April 3, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: "Tens of thousands of innocent civilians, including journalists, doctors, aid workers, children, men, women, the elderly, and the disabled have been killed over five devastating months of war in Gaza. Aid workers trying to prevent catastrophic famine and physicians attempting to treat the injured, many  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 5 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) joined Alief community leaders Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones, Alief ISD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays, Harris County Toll Road Authority Roberto Trevino, Westchase District CEO Irma Sanchez, and representatives from the office of City Council Member Tiffany Thomas to announce $1,200,000 in federal funding to allow Harris County   more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) toured areas of Gulfton where a federal grant will enable comprehensive infrastructure improvements to construct and repair sidewalks, improve drainage with green stormwater infrastructure, and plant trees, benefiting more than 37,000 residents in the neighborhood. The tour comes after Congresswoman Fletcher helped secure $43,438,830 for the City  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 4 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) held a ceremony at the post office on Galveston Road in Houston to honor Spc. Vanessa Guillen. In 2020, U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen was brutally murdered by another soldier. Her tragic passing struck grief into our community and ignited a national movement across the nation that demanded military justice reform. "Today, we dedicate this  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) announced an upcoming field hearing in Port Arthur, Texas, titled "Biden's LNG Export Ban: How Rush-to-Green Politics Hurts Local Communities and U.S. Energy Security." "Workers, families, and the   more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- 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 convene a hearing entitled, "USAID's Foreign Policy and International Development Priorities in the Era of Great Power Competition" on Wednesday, April 10th. What: Hearing - "USAID's Foreign Policy and International Development Priorities in the Era of Great Power Com  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) released the following statement commemorating the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). "As we mark 75 years of NATO, we celebrate not just a landmark in history, but an enduring symbol of collecti  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Intelligence, and Law Enforcement, issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Last week, House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Intelligence, and Law Enforcement Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) led a bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Morocco, Egypt, and Turkiye. Chairman Pfluger and the CODEL met with high-level officials in these  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted to pass an FY24 government funding bill that prevents a costly government shutdown. In the FY24 government funding bill, Dr. Cuellar championed provisions that support local South Texas law enforcement by ensuring they have the resources to do their jobs well. "I was pleased to   more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced Aaron Fuentes has been accepted to the United States Military Academy at West Point. A student at Laredo ISD's Hector J. Garcia Early College High School, Aaron is an exceptional student. His accolades include membership within the National Honor Society, A&B Honor Roll, a black belt in Karate, and service as an Altar Server at San Martin de Porres Ca  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) joined local leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Pleasanton Municipal Airport's new fuel farm. The new fuel farm will consist of two 12,000-gallon tanks, a new Jet A fuel tank, and an Avgas fuel tank to provide a better delivery system to local and visiting pilots. The fuel farm will also offer a self-serve system that can be used for helicopters. T  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Last week, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted to pass an FY24 government funding bill that contains major wins for South Texas colleges and universities. "As a former college professor, I understand the important role that higher education plays in a young person's career," said Dr. Cuellar. "I am proud to have fought to increase fundin  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) announced $1.5 million in federal funds for the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) to connect affordable housing communities with accessible public transportation, reducing carbon pollution and transportation costs for families while making it easier to get to work, school and other services. "With our booming tech industry, thriving   more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 5 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Today, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) joined Austin community leaders and elected officials to celebrate a new $4,116,279 federal grant through his office to complete funding for the construction of the "wishbone" shaped bicycle and pedestrian bridge across Ladybird Lake for East Austin. "I'm incredibly excited to see this new wishbone bridge come to life for East Austin. It's going to be   more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) joined Manor community leaders and elected officials to celebrate a new $850,000 federal grant to improve water infrastructure. The $850,000 grant for the City of Manor will go toward the Gregg Manor Water Pump Station Expansion project, helping Manor maintain more constant water pressure and providing additional water storage. "I committed to supporting the people of M  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), a member of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, introduced legislation that would require the U.S. Department of the Treasury to cease the U.S.-China Tax Treaty within 30 days of a Presidential determination that China has launched an armed attack on Taiwan. "Ensuring the safety and security of our partners in the Indo-Pacific region is essential to our nation's econ  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne introduced H.R. 7831, the Preventing Financial Exploitation in Higher Education Act, to impose financial penalties on universities with multi-billion dollar endowments who have high percentages of students defaulting on Federal student loans. H.R. 7831 would further impose penalties on wealthy universities that raise their tuition on low-and middle-income students. "The promise   more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: The American Associations of Port Authorities (AAPA) announced that U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) received the 2024 President's Award for his legislative leadership. The AAPA President's Award for Legislative Leadership was created for individuals who have advocated for the seaports and maritime industries, particularly for long-term beneficial projects. As the Co-Chair of the Congressional Ports Opportunity, R  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following statement on the total eclipse in Texas, on April 4, 2024: * * * In the vast expanse and starry skies of the Lone Star State, there's something special on the horizon. Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024, when parts of Texas are set to experience a total solar eclipse. This rare celestial phenomenon occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. For just a few minutes,  more