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*Texas Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Friday January 31, 2025 ( 53 items )  

AF/SG updates medical shaving profile guidance: Improving education and aligning standards
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * AF/SG updates medical shaving profile guidance: Improving education and aligning standards FALLS CHURCH, Virginia -The Department of Air Force updated a medical guidance memorandum on Jan. 24, 2025, to offer healthcare providers additional guidance when evaluating Airmen and Guardians for a Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, or PFB, diagnosis. PFB is  more

Attorney General Ken Paxton Calls on Costco to End Woke DEI Practices and Unlawful Discrimination
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Calls on Costco to End Woke DEI Practices and Unlawful Discrimination Attorney General Ken Paxton sent an Iowa- and Kansas-led multistate letter to Costco demanding that the company fully repeal its discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion ("DEI") practices. Attorney General Paxton's letter follows President Trump's executive order encouraging "the Private   more

Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Principal Deputy Solicitor General Lanora Pettit on Her New Role in President Trump's Justice Department
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Principal Deputy Solicitor General Lanora Pettit on Her New Role in President Trump's Justice Department Attorney General Ken Paxton congratulated Lanora Pettit on joining President Trump's Administration as Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel at the Department of Justice. "Lanora's legal expertise, work ethic, and leadership h  more

Congressman Dan Goldman Urges Trump Administration to Expand IRS Direct File Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman Urges Trump Administration to Expand IRS Direct File Program Direct File Issued More Than $90 Million In Tax Refunds In 2024 Read the Letter Here (link is external) Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28), Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05), and over 130 of his House  more

Congressman Roy Announces Promotion of Hannah Arvey to Legislative Director
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Roy Announces Promotion of Hannah Arvey to Legislative Director January 30, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) announced the promotion of Hannah Arvey to the role of Legislative Director from her position as Senior Policy Advisor. Arvey's primary issue expertise has been in the area of national security, defense, and foreign affairs, notably, most recentl  more

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces 2025 Service Academy Nominees
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces 2025 Service Academy Nominees Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced the nominees for appointments to the U.S. Service Academies for Texas' Seventh Congressional District. Earlier this week, she hosted a reception with the nominees celebrating their achievements. "It is a privilege to nominate these bright, dedicated students for an appointme  more

Contracts for Jan. 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 30, 2025 AIR FORCE BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Rockville, Maryland, has been awarded an increased ceiling modification (P00790) of $1,192,897,112 to a previously awarded contract (FA8214-13-C-0001) for sustaining engineering services. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $3,134,640,338 from $1,941,743,226. Work will be performed at   more

Cornyn Questions DNI Nominee Tulsi Gabbard
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Questions DNI Nominee Tulsi Gabbard WASHINGTON - Today during the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's hearing on the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI) under the Trump administration, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed with her the importance of providing the President all lawfully collected intelligence to inform his decisions as Commander in Chief. Ex  more

Cornyn Questions FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel on Restoring Trust in FBI & DOJ
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Questions FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel on Restoring Trust in FBI & DOJ WASHINGTON - Today during the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on the nomination of Kash Patel to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) under the Trump administration, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed with him the need to restore trust in the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Inve  more

Cornyn, Lujan Introduce Bill to Combat Cattle Fever Tick Infestations
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Lujan Introduce Bill to Combat Cattle Fever Tick Infestations WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) today introduced the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act, which would help combat cattle fever tick infestations across the country: "Cattle fever tick infestations can cause devastating losses for ranchers across Texas and the nation," said Sen. Corny  more

Cornyn-Supported Laken Riley Act Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn-Supported Laken Riley Act Signed into Law WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act, which requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and detain migrants who commit theft-related crimes, including offenses resulting in bodily injury or death, until they are removed from the U.S. to ensure they cann  more

Crockett Calls Out President Trump's Lies About Cause of Tragic Flight Crash
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Crockett Calls Out President Trump's Lies About Cause of Tragic Flight Crash WASHINGTON -- Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement after news that a passenger plane, American Eagle Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided midair with an Army helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport last night. "I firs  more

Crockett Leads Oversight Committee Democrats Urging Texas Maternal Mortality Committee to Comply with Request for Briefing
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Crockett Leads Oversight Committee Democrats Urging Texas Maternal Mortality Committee to Comply with Request for Briefing Committee Democrats Reiterate Concerns that Texas Is Intentionally Restricting Evidence of a Maternal Health Crisis WASHINGTON -- Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Vice Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of   more

CSAF Letter to Airmen on Standards
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * CSAF Letter to Airmen on Standards * Published Jan. 29, 2025 * By Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin * Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Fellow Airmen, Earlier this month I released a video explaining why our service is reviewing certain policies and standards to ensure they are easy to understand, easy to comply with, and easy to enforce across  more

DAF Safety announces next generation safety reporting
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * DAF Safety announces next generation safety reporting KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico - The next iteration of digital safety reporting is here with the release of the new SAFEREP App. SAFEREP is the Department of the Air Force's only completely digital safety reporting tool supporting all disciplines and areas around base, with dedicat  more

Daines Introduces Bill to Empower Montana Parents, Keep School Control Local
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Introduces Bill to Empower Montana Parents, Keep School Control Local In honor of National School Choice Week, U.S. Senator Steve Daines today reintroduced the "Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success (A-PLUS) Act," a bill to keep education tax dollars in the hands of Montana parents, teachers and local leaders. "Bureaucrats in Washington don't know Montana students like Montana parents and  more

Defense secretary affirms commitment to border security, plan to house migrants at Guantanamo Bay
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Defense secretary affirms commitment to border security, plan to house migrants at Guantanamo Bay WASHINGTON -During a media interview on Jan. 29, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth affirmed the Defense Department's commitment to working with other federal agencies to bolster security at the southern border. "You saw on Day 1 from [President Dona  more

Defense secretary directs creation of task force to restore America's fighting force
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Defense secretary directs creation of task force to restore America's fighting force WASHINGTON -In a memorandum sent to leaders across the U.S. military on Jan. 29, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the creation of a task force to oversee the strengthening of a military based entirely on merit. "The Department of Defense has an obliga  more

FAA Finalizes New RNAV Routes in Southwest U.S.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalized the establishment of two new Area Navigation (RNAV) routes, Q-162 and Q-166, aimed at improving air traffic management in the southwestern United States. These new routes, which will be operational starting April 17, 2025, offer alternative flight paths for aircraft traveling between southwest Arizona and western Texas. The routes have been designed specifically to enhance navigation during severe weather ev  more

FCC Dismisses Carrollton LPFM Application, Grants Lancaster Application
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has dismissed the application of CPC of the WMM-Carrollton, TX One, Inc. (CPC) for a new low power FM (LPFM) station in Carrollton, Texas, and granted the application of Cedars Community Development Corporation (Cedars) for a new LPFM station in Lancaster, Texas. The decision, released January 30, 2025, follows an informal objection filed by REC Networks (REC). CPC and Cedars both filed applications during the 2023 LPFM filing w  more

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Announces 2025 Affordable Housing Advisory Council Appointments
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory Council) and two reappointments. New members: - Mr. Daniel Boggs, Mississippi representative - Mr. Isaac Perez, Tribal Housing representative - Mr. Bobby Wilkinson, Housing Fina  more

Federal Reserve Receives Applications for Bank Control Changes Involving New Canaan, Connecticut
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve Board has received multiple applications under the Change in Bank Control Act, which seeks to adjust ownership stakes in various financial institutions. Notably, Lawrence B. Seidman, along with associated entities, has applied to acquire additional voting shares of Bankwell Financial Group, Inc., and Bankwell Bank in Connecticut. In another application, the Charles J. Whelan, Jr. 2024 Trust, along with family members, seeks approval to acqui  more

German Art Exhibition Deemed in National Interest
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has approved the temporary import of certain cultural objects for the exhibition "Modern Art and Politics in Germany, 1910-1945: Masterworks from the Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin." These objects will be displayed at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, the Albuquerque Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and potentially at additional venues yet to be determined. The objects, imported pursuant to an agreement with their foreign ow  more

Governor Abbott Directs Texas State Agencies To Reject Woke Gender Ideologies
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Directs Texas State Agencies To Reject Woke Gender Ideologies Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas state agency heads directing them to follow state and federal law, including President Donald Trump's executive order, in rejecting radical sexual orientation and gender identity ideologies. "The State of Texas recognizes only two sexes--male and female--and sex discrimina  more

Governor Abbott Releases 2025 Texas Music Industry Economic Impact Report
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Releases 2025 Texas Music Industry Economic Impact Report Governor Greg Abbott today released the 2025 Texas Music Industry Economic Impact Report from his Texas Music Office (TMO). The biennial report tracks the growth of the Texas music industry, including music businesses and music education--and for the first time this year, music-related tourism. Economic impact is measured in te  more

Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Resolution Condemning Pardons of Individuals Found Guilty of Assaulting Capitol Police Officers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Resolution Condemning Pardons of Individuals Found Guilty of Assaulting Capitol Police Officers Resolution comes after Trump pardons 1,500 criminals convicted of violently assaulting police officers WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced a new resolution condemning the pardons of individuals who were found guil  more

Hoeven, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Protect AM Radio in New Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Protect AM Radio in New Vehicles WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) in reintroducing the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act that would direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to require automakers to maintain AM broadcast radio in their new vehicles at no additional   more

House Science, Space & Technology Committee Sets Feb. 5 Hearing on Ensuring U.S. Global Leadership
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "The State of U.S. Science and Technology: Ensuring U.S. Global Leadership" at 10 a.m. on Feb. 5, 2025: Witnesses: * The Honorable Heather Wilson, President, The University of Texas at El Paso and Former Secretary of the U.S. Air Force * The Honorable Walter Copan, Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer, Colorado School of Mines and Former Director of t  more

JBSA welcomes new ICE director
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * JBSA welcomes new ICE director JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas -Gerardo "JJ" Farias Jr. has been named as the new ICE (short for Interactive Customer Evaluation) manager for Joint Base San Antonio. The ICE system is a web-based tool that collects feedback on services provided by various organizations throughout the Department of Defense. It al  more

Justice Department Announces Seizure of Cybercrime Websites Selling Hacking Tools to Transnational Organized Crime Groups
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: The Justice Department today announced the coordinated seizure of 39 domains and their associated servers in an international disruption of a Pakistan-based network of online marketplaces selling hacking and fraud-enabling tools operated by a group known as Saim Raza (also known as HeartSender). The seizures were conducted in coordination with the Dutch National Police. According to the af  more

Justice Department Sues to Block Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Proposed $14 Billion Acquisition of Rival Wireless Networking Technology Provider Juniper Networks
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Acquisition Would Eliminate Competition Between Two of the Three Top Wireless Networking Firms, Raise Prices, and Diminish Innovation for American Businesses * * * The Justice Department today sued to block Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.'s (HPE) proposed $14 billion acquisition of rival wireless local area network (WLAN) technology provider Juniper Networks Inc. (Juniper). HPE and   more

Justice Dept.: Cracked and Nulled Marketplaces Disrupted in International Cyber Operation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * At Least 17M U.S. Victims Affected * * * The Justice Department today announced its participation in a multinational operation involving actions in the United States, Romania, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Greece to disrupt and take down the infrastructure of the online cybercrime marketplaces known as Cracked and Nulled. The operation was announced in conjunction w  more

Labor Department Issues Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims for Week Ending Jan. 25, 2025
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending Jan. 25, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending January 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 207,000, a decrease of 16,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 223,000. The 4-week moving average was 212,500, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's unrevised a  more

Logistics Officer Association Exceptional Release: USSPACECOM Logistic Movement Successes
PETERSON AFB, Colorado, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's U.S. Space Command issued the following news: Over the past two years, the U.S. Space Command Logistics and Engineering (J4) Operations Branch has supported several critical movements that have enhanced space operations abroad. In Sept. of 2023, the Space Deployment & Distribution Operation Center (SDDOC) directly supported the first-ever asteroid sample mission, coordinating a Special Airlift Assignment Mission with U.S. Tran  more

National Burn Awareness Week aims to prevent injuries
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * National Burn Awareness Week aims to prevent injuries JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas -National Burn Awareness Week takes place during the first full week in February and is designated to provide an opportunity for burn, fire and life safety educators to unite in sharing a common burn awareness and prevention message in our community. Most "fir  more

Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth to Support Border Security Efforts
NAS JRB FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: From Sandy Owens Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has commanded the Texas Military Department to deploy the Texas Tactical Border Force to the Rio Grande Valley, coordinating efforts with U.S. Border Patrol under the Trump administration initiatives. The 136th Airlift Wing, a unit of the Texas Air National Guard based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) Fort Worth, plays a role in this operation. NAS JR  more

New TRICARE Dental Program contract brings updates in March 2025
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * New TRICARE Dental Program contract brings updates in March 2025 FALLS CHURCH, Virginia -A new TRICARE Dental Program contract will bring changes and improvements starting March 1. United Concordia will continue to administer the TDP. However, they'll offer new services and lower costs for many members. If you have TDP coverage, you'll see the  more

Oversight Committee Democrats Urge Texas Maternal Mortality Committee to Comply With Request for Briefing
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Committee Democrats Reiterate Concerns that Texas Is Intentionally Restricting Evidence of a Maternal Health Crisis * * * Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Vice Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Gov  more

President Trump Signs U.S. Senator Katie Britt's Laken Riley Act into Law
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Signs U.S. Senator Katie Britt's Laken Riley Act into Law 'Turning promises made into promises kept' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt's (R-Ala.) S.5, the Laken Riley Act, today became President Donald J. Trump's first bill signed into law as the 47 th President of the United States. This bipartisan legislation is the most significant immigration enforcement and border secu  more

Rep. Al Green Issues Statement on Countdown to Slavery Remembrance Day
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following statement on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * (Houston, TX) -- On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on X/Twitter (https://x.com/RepAlGreen/status/1884669245339935043): "In 203 days, we will observe Slavery Remembrance Day (SRD) on Aug. 20th. As we remember all victims of crimes against humanity, let's not forget to honor the lives sacrificed to slavery, a great crime against humanity. Let  more

Rep. Al Green Joins Rep. Sylvia Garcia's Critical 'Know Your Rights' Town Hall on Immigration Rights
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: (Houston, TX) -- On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Congressman Al Green will join Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia for an impactful 'Know Your Rights' Town Hall to empower constituents in the Greater Houston Area with vital information regarding immigration rights. Congressman Al Green stated, "In these challenging times, as the President uses executive orders to create an atmosphere of fear and division, we must unite  more

Rep. Arrington: Recognizing Punkin Center Gin in Dawson County, Texas
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize a remarkable achievement in West Texas--the Food, Fuel, and Fiber Capital of the World. Punkin Center Gin, owned by Al Crisp, has marked a grand milestone by celebrating its one-hundredth year in operation. This family business underscores the resilience and history of our farming commu  more

Rep. Doggett's Statement on Trump's Failure to Address Air Safety
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett's Statement on Trump's Failure to Address Air Safety Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov (link is external) Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), who has been seeking improvements in air safety at the Austin airport, which experienced yet another near mid-air collision three months ago when a small plane came within 350 feet of an American Airlines pas  more

Rep. Keith Self Introduces Bill to Eliminate CFPB Funding
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Keith Self has introduced a bill to reduce the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) statutory funding cap to $0, effectively eliminating the agency by cutting off its financial resources. This legislation aligns with the Byrd Rule in the Senate, ensuring it is eligible for inclusion in a budget reconciliation package, which requires only a simple majority vote in the Senate. Senator Ted Cru  more

Rep. Roy reintroduces the Personalized Care Act to help restore Americans' healthcare freedom
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy reintroduces the Personalized Care Act to help restore Americans' healthcare freedom January 30, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) -- along with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) reintroduced the Personalized Care Act to make healthcare more affordable and provide Americans with more freedom in their healthcare decisions. "Every year America's healthcare system becomes   more

Rep. Roy writes letter to Secretaries Noem and Rubio on Visa Waiver Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy writes letter to Secretaries Noem and Rubio on Visa Waiver Program January 29, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem urging them to reconsider Chile's Visa Waiver Program (VWP) status as Chilean gangs burglarize American homes across the country, having enter  more

Reps. Al Green, Sylvester Turner, Joined by Texas Housers Representatives Will Host A Press Conference Concerning HUD's Findings of Discrimination In The Allocation of Hurricane Harvey Funds - Houstonians Impacted
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: (Houston, TX) -- HUD has alleged that the GLO intentionally discriminated on the basis of race in the design and operation of its competition to award Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds following Hurricane Harvey. On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Congressman Sylvester Turner, and Texas Housers will host a press conference to discuss the U.S. Department of Housing and  more

Sen. Cruz, Rep. Roy Introduce Legislation to Expand Health Care Availability
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz, Rep. Roy Introduce Legislation to Expand Health Care Availability WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas-21) introduced the Personalized Care Act (PCA). The bill makes Americans' health care more portable, accessible, and tailored to meet their unique needs. It expands Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), enabling millions of Americans to access and utilize these t  more

Senator Coons, colleagues introduce bipartisan legislation to support firefighters with service-related cancers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons, colleagues introduce bipartisan legislation to support firefighters with service-related cancers WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) reintroduced the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act. This bipartisan legislation, which passed unanimously out of the Senate Judiciary Committee last year, would expand federal support for t  more

Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Accepting Applications for District Court, U.S. Attorney, U.S. Marshal Vacancies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Accepting Applications for District Court, U.S. Attorney, U.S. Marshal Vacancies WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) announced that they are accepting applications for federal judicial vacancies in the Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas. These vacancies are located in Dallas, Houston, McAllen, Austin, and Waco. The Senators are also   more

Sens. Cruz, Scott, Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing National School Choice Week
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Scott, Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing National School Choice Week WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and several of their Republican colleagues in Congress in introducing a resolution recognizing January 26 - February 1 as National School Choice Week. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, "School choice is   more

Texas U.S. Attorney: Austin Area Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years for Selling Counterfeit Pills
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 31 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: A Del Valle man was sentenced today to 120 months in federal prison for distributing fake oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl. According to court documents, between May and June 2023, Gabriel Cecilio Osorio, 22, was investigated for distributing fentanyl-laced, fake oxycodone pills. As part of the investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration age  more

Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center lab sets gold standard in military medicine
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center lab sets gold standard in military medicine JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -Inside the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, the largest Air Force clinical laboratory hums with activity, serving as the backbone of diagnostic support for the San Antonio Military Health System. Known for its pre  more