WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Leads Effort to Support Trump's Energy Agenda Washington, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) has introduced the Abundant American Resources Act to require federal land management agencies to conduct an economic valuation of resources in areas that have been withdrawn or protected from exploration and production under the former Biden Administration, equipping President Tr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington, Cruz File Amicus Brief Defending West Texas Against Federal Bureaucrats WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) filed an amicus brief supporting the State of Texas in the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court cases of NRC v. Texas and ISP v. Texas. The cases before the Court involve the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) authority to license a   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro, Leading Foreign Affairs Democrats Urge Secretary Rubio to Reverse Purge of State Dept. and USAID Workforce, Release Critical Foreign Assistance Funds, and Follow Law on DEIA Initiatives January 28, 2025 WASHINGTON -- This week, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), the highest-ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, wrote to Secretary of State Mar  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Today, Chairman Brian Babin announced the leadership and rosters of each subcommittee within the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee for the 119th Congress. "I'm excited about our SST Committee assignments for this Congress," Chairman Babin said. "The valuable expertise and diverse backgrounds that each member brings will  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Chairman of the Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Aviation, today issued the following joint statement after receiving a briefing from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): "We  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Resolution would nullify unlawful rule exposing children to inappropriate content and undermining parental oversight * * * U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) led 13 Senate Commerce Republicans in introducing a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) that would nullify a partisan FCC o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Trump Administration's Continued Federal Funding Chaos at the Expense of South Texans BROWNSVILLE, TX - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released a statement following the Trump Administration's tumultuous actions regarding federal funding over the last 24 hours that offers no clarity for South Texas stakeholders, organizations, non-profits, and individu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moran Statement on President Trump's Meeting with House Republicans Doral, FL - Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement after House Republicans met with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance to discuss specifics on how best to deliver on the America First mandate from the American people: "This week in Doral, Florida, I was able to join my Rep  more

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Gonzalez, Carey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Unleash American Energy Production WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) and Mike Carey (OH-14) re-introduced the P romoting Domestic Energy Production Act. This bipartisan bill would increase our country's energy independence, drive down the price of oil and gas, and allow energy companies to consider intangible   more

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Celebrates Completion of Meyerland Area Flood Infrastructure Project Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) celebrated the completion of the Meyergrove Detention Basin with a ribbon cutting and walk through of the basin with Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Houston City Council Member Abbie Kamin, and Harris County Flood Control District Executive Director  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Constituents are encouraged to check any accounts normally used for Federal funds, grants, and/or programs in light of the Trump administration's recent unconstitutional Executive Order freezing funds and grants. Our offices are actively monitoring the situation and working to get further clarification from the relevant authorities on the matter. Please fill out the form to the best of your ability to report   more

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

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Questions HHS Secretary Nominee RFK Jr. in Confirmation Hearing WASHINGTON - Today during the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Trump administration, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed with him the need to locate the unaccompanied migrant children who were lost in t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn to Chair Senate Drug Caucus WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued the following statement announcing he will serve as chair of the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control during the 119 th Congress: "Deadly narcotics like fentanyl continue to ravage communities in Texas and across the nation, and an all-of-the-above approach is needed to fully root out these silent killers.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn to Fight to Reimburse Texas for Border Security Costs WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the need for Congress to act on Gov. Abbott's request to reimburse the State of Texas for its efforts to secure the Texas-Mexico border, which is a federal responsibility, and address the unprecedented crisis created by the Biden administration. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remark  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn to Support Tulsi Gabbard for DNI WASHINGTON - Following yesterday's nomination hearing in the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement announcing his intention to support Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI) under the Trump administration: "Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 provides that the Presiden  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Votes to Confirm Lee Zeldin for EPA Administrator WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after former Congressman Lee Zeldin was confirmed as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): "Lee Zeldin is a fantastic choice by President Trump to cut the bureaucratic red tape, radical Green New Deal policies, and anti-American energy agenda that de  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Votes to Confirm Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Scott Bessent was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury: "As Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent will be a valuable asset to President Trump and a powerful partner to Congress as we work together to extend the Trump tax cuts, rein in spending, a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Votes to Confirm Sean Duffy for Transportation Secretary WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after former Congressman Sean Duffy was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT): "With a long record of public service and proven ability to skillfully communicate President Trump's agenda, Sean Duffy will lead the Department of Transportat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz Accepting Applications for District Court, U.S. Attorney, U.S. Marshal Vacancies WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) 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 accepting app  more

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, McCaul Op-Ed: President Trump Must Focus on CHIPS Act for Texas, U.S. Manufacturing Success WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) authored the following op-ed in the Austin American-Statesman highlighting the opportunity to strengthen and reclaim the nation's CHIPS program created through their Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) fo  more

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

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Crockett Demands Trump Reverse Catastrophic Funding Freeze on Federal Grants and Loans Decision could cut funding for police, emergency responders, schools, healthcare services, Head Start, food banks, cancer research, veteran housing, and more WASHINGTON, DC \- Today, Congresswoman Crockett slammed President Trump's illegal and unconstitutional action to freeze new and ongoing funding for federa  more

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Crockett Signs On to Letter Demanding Trump Administration Reveal List of Frozen Investing in America Projects WASHINGTON, DC \- Today, Rep. Crockett joined 153 House Democrats in sending a letter to the Trump Administration after President Trump issued an executive order on his first day in office that could pause all disbursements of Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law fundi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared at the start of the subcommittee's first oversight hearing to examine the VA's failure to give veterans any due process before violating their Constitutio  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * e-Newsletter: Week of January 10th # Good Morning, Last year, I began the fight for justice for 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, a beautiful young girl who was brutally murdered in Houston, Texas, by two illegal aliens who crossed our southern border. These individuals should have been detained by ICE, but Democrats' reckless open-border policies prevented ICE and Border Patrol agents from acting. Instead,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced the establishment of the GOP Latino Staff Association. The Association, of which De La Cruz is the Congressional sponsor, is dedicated to building the Republican Latino Congressional staff community. "I'm thrilled to announce the launch of the GOP Latino Staff Association, an exciting new group supporting Republican Latino staffers on Capitol Hill. Latino  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham, Cruz and Britt Introduce Bill to Restrict Birthright Citizenship WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama) today introduced a bill that would restrict one of the biggest magnets for illegal immigration into the United States. The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 stops the practice of granting citizenship to both the  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Cruz Seek to Boost Penalties for Repeat Criminal Illegal Immigrants WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing the Stop Illegal Reentry Act. The legislation would impose a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for any person who illegally enters the country with multiple convictions, or a conviction for an ag  more

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) announced the communications team for the 119th Congress--adding Evan Dixon as Communications Director, Allison Dong as Senior Communications Advisor, and Carter Houtman as Digital Director. "I'm excited to welcome Evan, Allison, and Carter to the House Budget Committee," said Chairman   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: As the new Congress officially starts, House Budget Committee members have begun to fight for the common goal of reining in reckless spending and restoring fiscal sanity back in Washington. For too long, inflationary spending at the hands of Democrats has increased the financial burdens placed on American families. Read House Budget Committee member's goals for the 1  more

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Declassified CIA Analysis on COVID Origins Favors Lab Leak Theory WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to the newly declassified CIA analysis on the origins of COVID-19 favoring the lab leak theory. "For over four years now, the complete truth about COVID-19 and its origins has been hidden from the American people. For over four ye  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: McCaul, Cornyn Pen Op-Ed on Importance of CHIPS Program for Texas, U.S. Manufacturing Success WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) penned an op-ed in the Austin American-Statesman highlighting the opportunity for the Trump administration to strengthen and reclaim the CHIPS program created through their Creating Helpful Incentives to Produc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Drought Protections for Acequias In First Bill Introduction of this Congress, Lujan Centers New Mexico Priorities Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) reintroduced the bipartisan ACEQUIA Act, legisl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Drought Protections for Acequias In First Bill Introduction of this Congress, Lujan Centers New Mexico Priorities Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) reintroduced the bipartisan ACEQUIA Act, legisl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Drought Protections for Acequias In First Bill Introduction of this Congress, Lujan Centers New Mexico Priorities Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) reintroduced the bipartisan ACEQUIA Act, legisl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Drought Protections for Acequias In First Bill Introduction of this Congress, Lujan Centers New Mexico Priorities Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) reintroduced the bipartisan ACEQUIA Act, legisl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Attends President Trump's Signing of the Laken Riley Act WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus and current vice chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee -- attended President Trump's signing of the Laken Riley Act, legislation named after the 22-year-old nursing student murdered by an illegal immigrant with a prior criminal record on Feb  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Statement on Conflict in the DRC WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee -- issued the following statement on the conflict in the DRC. "I join Secretary Rubio and the Trump administration in strongly condemning the Rwanda-backed M23 Rebels' assault on Goma and the Congolese people. The fighting in Eastern Co  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, Gottheimer, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Holocaust Education Bill on International Holocaust Remembrance Day WASHINGTON - Today, in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) reintroduced the Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act, along with Repr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressman Pfluger to Hold Town Hall Meetings Across Texas-11 THIS WEEK - On Thursday, January 30th, and Friday, January 31st, U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) will host five town hall meetings across Texas-11 this week in Bronte, Ballinger, Coleman, Menard, and Eden. The meetings are open to the public and all members of the media. WHAT: Bronte Town Hall Meeting WHO: U.S.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Schatz, Cruz, Britt Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Keep Kids Safe, Healthy, Off Social Media WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Kids Off Social Media Act, bipartisan legislation to keep kids off social media and help protect them from its harmful impacts. The bill would establis  more

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

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2025: Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Silencers Help Us Save Hearing (SHUSH) Act today to eliminate excessive regulations around firearm suppressors, reducing bureaucratic hurdles, and ensuring consistent laws nationwide. Suppressors, often referred to as silencers, are firearm accessories designed to improve safety and comfort for hunters, sports shoote  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Michael Cloud (R-TX) introduced the 287(g) Program Protection Act, a bill to help state and local law enforcement work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain and deport illegal immigrants. The 287(g) program, created by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, allows local law enforcement agencies to sign agreements with ICE, giving their officers  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14), introduced H.R. 498, the Do No Harm in Medicaid Act, groundbreaking legislation aimed at prohibiting federal Medicaid funds from being used for gender transition procedures for minors. This targeted effort aligns with the House Republican budget reconciliation proce  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Jan. 27, 2025: De La Cruz Appointed as Vice Chair of Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her appointment to Vice Chair of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. "I am excited to serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign A  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Yesterday, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced a resolution to condemn the Government of Mexico for its consistent failure to fulfill water deliveries and comply with the 1944 Water Treaty. The resolution was introduced alongside Reps. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Jake Ellzey (TX-06), Randy Weber (TX-14), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), and Chip Roy (TX-21). "Mexico's   more

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett's Statement on Trump's Power Grab Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov (link is external) Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) released the following statement: "Trump said he'd be a dictator on Day One. We are now witnessing far more than one day of damning power grabs. "He has hit our community directly with an authoritarian decree abruptly halti  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor retiring Euless City Manager Loretta Getchell for her exceptional 28 years of service to North Texas. Loretta graduated from the University of North Alabama with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration later becoming a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Government Finance O  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize North Richland Hills Police Department Chief Mike Young for his 40 years of dedicated public service and to congratulate him on his retirement. Chief Young joined the North Richland Hills Police Department in 1985 after serving four years in the United States Air Force. He distinguishe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful Nation and the Citizens of the Twenty-Fourth District of Texas, the 2024 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Shawn Morgan, Staff Sergeant, United States Army, of Keller, Texas for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America   more

EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) reintroduced her bill to rename the United States Postal Service office located at 4400 E. Paisano Dr. after Enedina "Nina" Sanchez Cordero, a founder of Centro De Salud Familiar La Fe. "Mrs. Sanchez Cordero's achievements embody the very spirit of our frontera community -- an unwavering commitment to warmth, compassion, and care for those most in need. Her lega  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2025: Rep Pat Fallon (TX-04) led a letter on Friday to newly appointed Director of the U.S. Secret Service, Sean Curran, in congratulations of the new position and emphasizing its critical importance. On the appointment, Rep. Fallon commented: "Congratulations to Sean Curran on being appointed by President Trump to serve as the next director of the U.S. Secret Service. Curran's actions are a testamen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, and still I rise. I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 28, the misnomered "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act." Regrettably, without strong language banning demeaning, unclad body searches, this legislation will not prevent perverted personalities from developing reprehensible "show me your private" r  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Jake Ellzey proudly voted in favor of S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, which will protect American communities from criminal illegal immigrants. This legislation requires Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to issue detainers and take custody of illegal aliens who commit serious crimes, including theft, assault on law enforcement officers, and crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury. "Th  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2025: Today, Congressman Keith Self and Congressman Andy Biggs introduced the Ensuring Justice for Victims of Partial-Birth Abortion Act, in order to strengthen enforcement of the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003 (PBABA). This bill is supported by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, National Right to Life, and March for Life Action. The need for stronger enforcement of this law arose when five ba  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Keith Self introduced the Funding is Zero for Zero Nutrition Options (FIZZ-NO) Act in an effort to improve public health and reduce taxpayer costs by eliminating the purchase of sugary carbonated beverages through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). "SNAP was originally created to help the poorest Americans access nutritious food," said Congressman Self. "Allowing taxpayer dollars   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy celebrate Secretary Hegseth's reversal of military abortion travel policy January 31, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON -- Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration's decision to end President Biden's abortion travel fund at the Pentagon. "This is an important move from Secretary Hegseth and President Trump to right the myriad wrongs of t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy reintroduces bill to designate drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations January 31, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) reintroduced the Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act, which would direct the State Department to designate Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs). The bill would direct the Secretary of State to designate the  more

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

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy's statement on passage of the Laken Riley Act into law January 29, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON -- Rep. Roy issued the following statement on Wednesday afternoon: "I want to thank President Trump for moving quickly to sign the Laken Riley Act into law today. This common sense bill makes it mandatory for more criminal aliens, like Laken Riley's killer, to be detained and removed from the U.S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2025: Last week, Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) introduced the Regulations Evaluated to Determine the Anticipated Price and Effect Act (RED TAPE) Act to rein in bureaucratic spending. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Co-Chair of the DOGE Caucus, Congressman Sessions is committed to preventing government agencies from wasteful spending on non-monetized or unqualifi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Houston, TX - Congressman Sylvester Turner, proudly serving the 18th Congressional District of Texas and a member of the Homeland Security and Science, Space, & Technology Committees, is hosting a Press Conference on President Trump's recent executive orders on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM (Central Time) at the Mickey Leland Federal Building, 1919 Smith St, Houston, TX 77002 (First Floor Conferenc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2025: El PASO, TEXAS - On Saturday, Congressman Tony Gonzales was on the ground in El Paso, Texas, to receive updates from the Department of Defense (DOD) and Border Patrol on border security efforts in the region. Biggs Army Airfield, located on Fort Bliss in El Paso, is currently being used to assist Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with deportation efforts ordered by the Trump administ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2025: Today, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne was joined by her colleagues, Representatives Brandon Gill (TX-26), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Pat Fallon (TX-04), Randy Weber (TX-14), and Delegate James Moylan (Guam), for the reintroduction of her Government Offices Realignment and Closure Act (GORAC Act) to cut wasteful spending and shrink the bureaucracy. "Americans want major reforms to cut government   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * Trump is Playing for TV, Has No Real Solutions * * * Congressman Marc Veasey, Vice Chair of the New Democrat Coalition and Representative for Texas' 33rd Congressional District, has released the following statement after news that President Trump had unconstitutionally frozen federal grants and funds: "I call bullshit! President Trump has no real solutions for lowering costs for families  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) announced that he will continue to serve on the House Energy and Commerce (E&C) and the Science, Space, and Technology (SST) Committees. Additionally, he has been named Chairman of the SST Energy Subcommittee and the Vice Chairman of the E&C Energy Subcommittee, where the committee focuses on advancing policies to secure America's energy future and foster inn  more

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz, Cruz, Murphy, Britt Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Keep Kids Safe, Healthy, off Social Media WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), a senior member of the Senate Commerce Committee, Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced bipartisan legislation to keep kids off social media and help protect them   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * Duffy cruises to confirmation out of committee, on Senate Floor * * * U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm the Honorable Sean Duffy, President Donald Trump's nominee to be U.S. Secretary o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to Defund the CFPB and Restore Congressional Oversight WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Defund the CFPB Act, which would zero out transfer payments from the Federal Reserve to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, "The CFPB is an unelected, unaccountable bureaucratic agency that has imposed burden  more

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * US Warships, Consumers Overpaying for Canal that America Built * * * In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled "Fees and Foreign Influence: Examining the Panama Canal and Its Impact on U.S. Trade and National Security," Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) stressed the importance of the Panama  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee confirmation hearing for the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reaffirmed his support for Howard Lutnick. Sen. Cruz discussed how Mr. Lutnick's entrepreneurial experience will be valuable in guiding investments in emerging technology, bolstering  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Wicker, Colleagues Reintroduce TORNADO Act WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Gary Peters, D-Mich., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., Todd Young, R-Ind., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., reintroduced the bipartisan Tornado Observation Research Notification and Deployment to Operations (TORNADO) Act, wh  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Markey and Cruz Reintroduce Bill to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles Bill Text (PDF) Washington (January 29, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today reintroduced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. This legisl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2025: At today's Senate Commerce Committee hearing on the Panama Canal's impact on U.S. trade and national security, Senate Republicans raised concerns about Panama's management of the canal, citing allegations of corruption, including a no-bid port concession awarded to the Chinese firm Hutchison Ports PPC. The senators underscored   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Budd, Colleagues Introduce POLICE Act to Designate Assaulting a Law Enforcement Officer as a Deportable Offense WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) in introducing the Protect Our Law Enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement (POLICE) Act of 2025. The POLICE Act would strengthen federal law by explici  more

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Rename Cuban Embassy Street After Murdered Dissident Oswaldo Paya WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and colleagues introduced bipartisan legislation to rename the street outside of the Cuban embassy in Washington, D.C. as "Oswaldo Paya Way" after the Cuban dissident lea  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * Bipartisan bill will protect the livelihoods of fishermen, keep illegal red snapper and tuna from reaching consumers' plates * * * Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) introduced the bipartisan Ill  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Schatz, Britt, and Tuberville Introduce Bill Targeting Illegal Fishing Operations WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) introduced the bipartisan Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act, which directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Kids Off Social Media Act sets social media age minimum to 13, prohibits use of algorithms to feed addictive content to teens under 17 * * * U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced bipartisan legislation to keep kids off so  more

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing the Stop Illegal Reentry Act. The legislation would impose a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for any person who illegally enters the country with multiple convictions, or a conviction for an aggravated felony. Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-Okla.) introduc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, issued the following statement on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * The Trump administration's federal funding freeze threatens critical resources for Texas' 18th Congressional District, putting Houston families, students, small businesses, and veterans at risk. This reckless action jeopardizes funding for education, healthcare, disaster relief, and public safety--programs that are essential to our community. In Houston, this freeze could leave familie  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Brian Schatz, Ted Cruz, Chris Murphy Introduce Bill to Protect Kids on Social Media Bipartisan Kids Off Social Media Act would set minimum age to 13, prohibit use of algorithms to feed addictive content to teens under 17 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, and Chris M  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Lindsey Graham Introduce Bill to End Abuse of Birthright Citizenship WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), along with Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), introduced a bill that would restrict one of the biggest magnets for illegal immigration into the United States. The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 stops the practice of granting cit  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Cruz, Brian Schatz, Tommy Tuberville Fight for American Fishermen Introduce bipartisan bill to protect fisherman from illegal red snapper and tuna poachers WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Commerce Committee, Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) today introduced the bipartisan Illegal Red Snapp  more