WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Cecilia Flores, chairwoman of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Tribal Council, from a Feb. 25, 2025, public witness hearing on funding for tribal Law enforcement activities: * * * On behalf of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, I wish to address a matter that our Tribe has been trying to resolve with the Bureau of Indian Affairs ("BIA") and the U  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Fights for Future of Rural Health Care Washington, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at increasing the accessibility of affordable and effective health care in Rural America. "You won't have the next generation of ag and energy producers providing America with food security and energy independence without access to basic healt  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Statement on President Trump's Joint Address to Congress Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following video after President Trump's Joint Address to Congress: Click HERE to watch. Video Statement As Delivered: Hey friends, what a difference just a few weeks can make when you have the right leadership in place. The contrast between   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Cantwell, Cruz Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill Unanimously Passes Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 that would reauthorize $30.45 billion for the U.S. Coast Guard for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026. The bill was intr  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, issued the following statement on March 4, 2025: * * * Carter Statement on President Trump's Joint Address to Congress "Tonight, President Trump delivered a clear and unapologetic message: The days of Biden's weakness and wokeness are over. A new dawn for America is here. "He reaffirmed his commitment to revitalizing our nation, putting the American people first, and restoring common sense and the American Dream. "With President Trump lead  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Echoes President Trump's Call to Balance the Budget WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump's address to a joint session of Congress, in which the President urged congressional leaders to unlock the reconciliation  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Chairman Cruz: The Senate Has Allowed Its Oversight Muscle to Atrophy Cruz delivers opening statement at markup to subpoena docs over housing of illegal immigrants at Logan Airport WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee Executive Session to authorize subpoenas, Chairman Ted Cru  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Chairman Nehls Opening Statement from Hearing on Air Traffic Control System Infrastructure and Staffing Washington, D.C. - Opening remarks,as prepared, of Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) from today's hearing entitled, "America Builds: Air Traffic Control System Infrastructure and Staffing": Good morning and thank you to our panel of witnesses for being here today. Yo  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Pfluger Has Experts Agree: Federal Funding Should Be Restricted from Universities with Confucius Institutes Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, questioned witnesses during a full committee hearing titled "Countering Threats Posed by the Chinese Communist Party to U.S. National Sec  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Chairman Williams Issues Statement After Committee Meeting with SBA Administrator Loeffler WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Small Business hosted Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler for a meeting with the Republican members of the Committee. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Williams Releases Statement Regarding President Trump's Address to Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement on President Trump's address to the joint session of Congress: "I thank President Trump for his strength and leadership, whic  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Commerce Committee Leaders Reintroduce Bill to Ensure Coast Guard Personnel Are Paid In Event of Gov't Shutdown WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), and Lisa Blunt Rocheste  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Committee on Small Business Activity: The Week of March 3rd FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP - The House Committee on Small Business will hold a full committee markup on seven bills. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, March 5th at 9:45 AM LOCATION: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building LEGISLATION TO BE MARKED UP: H.R. 1642 - Connecting Small Businesses with  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Selects San Antonio Children's Cancer Foundation Leader as Guest for 2025 Joint Address to Congress March 03, 2025 WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) announced that his guest for President Trump's 2025 Joint Address to Congress will be Jason Massiatte, the President and CEO of Ma Hila's Heart Children's Cancer Foundation in San Antonio. Ma Hila's Heart provid  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Slams Trump-Musk Plan to Sabotage PACT Act Implementation with Mass Firings at the Department of Veterans Affairs March 05, 2025 WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement in response to reports that President Trump and Elon Musk plan to fire more than 80,000 employees who work at the Department of Veterans Affairs, including tens of   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro, 150+ Democrats Fight Back Against Trump-Musk Plan to Gut Social Security Workforce March 05, 2025 WASHINGTON -- On Monday, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and more than 150 House Democrats sent an urgent demand to the acting head of the Social Security Administration (SSA), pushing to halt a Trump-Musk plan that would gut the Social Security workforce and threaten benefits fo  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Cleo Fields, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleo Fields on the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner Washington, DC - Congressman Cleo Fields is devastated to learn of the passing of his dear friend and colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner of Texas. Congressman Fields and Congressman Turner forged a close friendship across several decades, built on their shared pursuit of equality for all and a deep devotion to improving the  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Statement on President Trump's Address to Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released a statement following President Trump's first address to a joint session of Congress since being re-elected and sworn in. "On Tuesday night, I sat in the House Chamber and listened to President Trump address our nation. Let me be clear - I do not want President   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Mourns the Passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement mourning the loss of his colleague Congressman Sylvester Turner, who represented the 18th Congressional District of Texas: "I am extremely saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner. I deeply   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Lance Gooden Reintroduces the No Tax Dollars for the United Nation's Immigration Invasion Act Washington - Today, Congressman Lance Gooden reintroduced the No Tax Dollars for the United Nation's Immigration Invasion Act to cut off taxpayer funding to United Nations organizations actively incentivizing illegal immigration. "It's time to stop subsidizing our own destruction," said Rep. Goode  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moran Votes to Uphold Rules of the People's House Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) on Thursday voted to censure Congressman Al Green (D-TX-09) for intentionally and repeatedly breaking House rules by disrupting President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday. The House passed the resolution to censure Congressman Green with a vote of 224 to 198. Cong  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sylvester Turner Calls Out President Trump and Elon Musk for Threats to Medicaid as District Resident Angela M. Hernandez Shares Her Daughter's Fight for Survival Congressman Sylvester Turner, representing the 18th Congressional District of Texas and serving on the Homeland Security Committee as well as the Science, Space & Technology Committee, is shining a harsh spotlight on to the de  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Congressman Veasey Release Statement In Response to Presidential Address Washington, D.C. - Congressman Veasey released the following statement following Trump's Presidential Address on March 4, 2025: "The few moments of coherent speech by Trump at the Presidential Address was proof that he doesn't give a shit about you or your family" said Congressman Veasey. Don't be fooled, by the m  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN SYLVESTER TURNER : March 5, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding the passing of the Honorable Congressman Sylvester Turner of Houston, Texas: "I'm heartbroken to have learned of the passing of m  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Honors Han Sisters on House Floor Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke on the House floor to honor Jennifer and Stephanie Han. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jennifer and Stephanie Han, two remarkably accomplished sisters from El Paso, whose dedication and success in women's boxing has inspired all  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Latest Trump Tariffs Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after the implementation of 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% tariff on imports from China: "President Trump promised Americans he would lower costs on 'Day One.' He made Americans believe electing him would begin  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Escobar, House Democrats Introduce the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Ahead of the 60th Anniversary of Selma Civil Rights March Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and House Democrats introduced H.R. 14, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act ahead of the 60thanniversary of Bloody Sunday and the historic Civil Rights March from Selma to  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Flecher Statement on the Passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement upon the news of the death of Congressman Sylvester Turner (TX-18): "I join my fellow Houstonians, my colleagues in Congress, and people across our country in mourning the sudden loss of my friend and colleague, Congressman Sylvester Tu  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Statement on President Trump's Joint Address to Congress Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after President Donald Trump addressed a Joint Session of Congress: "Tonight, President Trump put forward a vision for our country that undermines the Constitution and the Congress. What we heard tonight from President Trump was not pr  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on the Passing of Congressman and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) issued the following statement following the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner (D-TX-18): "I am devastated to hear of the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner. He was a trailblaze  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn on Pres. Trump's Efforts to End Ukraine War WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) lauded President Trump's efforts to restore peace around the world through strength and deterrence and to broker an agreement that would end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here. "I was glad to see President Zelensky clearly  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn on President Trump's Joint Address to Congress WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on President Trump's Joint Address to Congress: "Tonight, President Trump laid out his vision to renew the American dream, which he is already putting into action at an unprecedented pace. In just over six weeks, the President has made historic strides to reduce illegal immigrati  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Statement on Passing of Rep. Sylvester Turner WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Representative Sylvester Turner (TX-18): "Sandy and I are saddened to hear of the passing of our friend, Representative Sylvester Turner," said Sen. Cornyn. "Congressman Turner was a statesman who dedicated his life and career to serving the people of Texas,  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Votes to Confirm Linda McMahon for Education Secretary WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after former Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education: "Linda McMahon and I collaborated closely during the pandemic to support Texas' small businesses, and I know in this new capacity she will work with Pre  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Coons Introduce Bill to Strengthen State Department's Taiwan Strategy WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chris Coons (D-DE) today introduced the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act to require the U.S. Department of State to review and update its policy guidance regarding Taiwan no less than every five years and deliver a report to Congress within 90 days in light of the rapidly changing g  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Markey Reintroduce Legislation to Fund Sea Turtle Research and Rescue Assistance Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) reintroduced their bipartisan and bicameral Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act, legislation to establish funding at the Department of Commerce for the rescue, recovery and research of sea turtles in Texas and across the United States. Text of the bill   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Crenshaw and Pfluger Lead Push for State Primacy of Carbon Capture Permits in Texas Washington, D.C.--Today, Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) published a letter urging Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin to expedite the review of the Texas Railroad Commission's (RRC) application for primary enforcement responsibility ("primacy") of Class  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Cruz Resolution Overturning IRS Rule on Cryptocurrency Passes By Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the United State Senate passed a resolution authored by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to overturn a Biden administration midnight rule imposing regulations on software developers of decentralized financial (DeFi) technology. The resolution passed by an overwhelming bipartisan major  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Daily Signal: 'Come Out Swinging': GOP Members of Congress Anticipate Trump's Address Daily Signal 'Come Out Swinging': GOP Members of Congress Anticipate Trump's Address March 4, 2025 By Jacob Adams Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, told The Daily Signal he expects Trump to "come out swinging... like he did in his second inaugural" on Jan. 20. Moran emphasized that Republicans need to lo  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025. * * * De La Cruz Reaction to President Trump's Joint Address Tonight, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the video statement below following President Trump's Joint Address. You can watch the full video here . In part, De La Cruz said: "Tonight, America heard President Trump's plan to restore American greatness. "Republicans are unified in our promise to deliver common-  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Chairman Luttrell Holds Hearing on Potential Bills to Support Veterans Filing VA Disability Compensation Claims 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 ope  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Doggett, Van Hollen Renew Effort to Curb Foam Container Pollution to Protect Our Environment, Public Health Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) (Doggett) | Francesca Amodeo (link sends email) / Matt Slavoski (link sends email) (Van Hollen) WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) reintroduced the Farewell to Foam Act, bicameral l  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Europe Subcommittee Chairman Self Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Turkey WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe Chairman Keith Self delivered opening remarks at subcommittee hearing titled, "Bridging the Gap: Turkey Between East and West." -Remarks- I welcome everyone to the first Europ  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Andrew S. Natsios, ex-administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, from a Feb. 13, 2025, hearing entitled "The USAID Betrayal": * * * Chairman Mast, Ranking Member Meeks, and members of this committee, I thank you for the opportunity to speak today on USAID. My comments today are my own; I am not representing the Bush School of Government and Public Service nor Texas A&M Universit  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following commentary on March 5, 2025: * * * The Consequences of Debt Our ever-increasing $36 trillion national debt exceeds the size of the U.S. economy--the largest in the world--and has surpassed the historic peak following World War II, with a debt-to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio of 122 percent. If Congress does not act swiftly to confront the structural disconnect between reck  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2025: * * * House Leaders Pledge to Advance 'Take It Down' Act at Sen. Cruz's Bipartisan Roundtable with First Lady Melania Trump Advocates urge House Leaders to Pass Senate's Bipartisan Bill to Protect Teens from Deepfake 'Revenge Porn' WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Pfluger Announces Legislation, Hearing to Tackle Terror Threats Caused by Online Radicalization WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, introduced legislation and announced a hearing for this Tuesday to examine how foreign terrorist organizations use the internet and emerg  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Helps Introduce the Bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act Legislation will provide Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) beneficiaries with a pathway to citizenship WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, joined Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) in helping introduce the b  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * Johnson Introduces Bill to Strengthen Border Enforcement WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) introduced the Border Workforce Improvement Act, which will require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to review their current s  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Statement on Donald Trump's Joint Address to Congress WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) released the following statement in response to Donald Trump's Joint Address to Congress. "Tonight, Donald Trump stood before the American people and lied--again. He painted a picture of a country that doesn't exist while ignoring the reality Texans are living every single day," said Jo  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Introduces Bill to Strengthen Penalties for Illegal Aliens Who Breach a Military Base WASHINGTON -- Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) re-introduced the Protecting Military Assets Act in the House of Representatives. The Protecting Military Assets Act cracks down on illegal aliens who attempt to enter U.S. military bases--making them inadmissible and immediately deportable. "This isn't jus  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Buck Wehrbein, president of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, from a Feb. 26, 2025, hearing entitled "Perspectives From the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 2": * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me here to testify before you today. My name is Buck Wehrbein, and I am a ca  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Newhouse Introduces Resolution Defending House Decorum WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced a House resolution censoring Rep. Al Green (D-TX) for breaking decorum during President Trump's address to a Joint Session of Congress last night. "Decorum and order are the institutional grounds for the way we do business in the United States Congress, and the sheer disregard fo  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * North Texas Community Health Advocate to Join Johnson for Trump's First Address to a Joint Session of Congress WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) will be joined by Dr. John Carlo, CEO of Prism Health North Texas, a community health clinic that serves thousands of North Texas residents, including Medicaid patients, as her guest to Donald Trump's first Address to a Joint Session of Con  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Olszewski Issues Statement on Passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner (Washington, DC) - Congressman Johnny Olszewski today issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner, a Democrat from Texas: "I am deeply saddened to have learned of the sudden passing of my friend and colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner. My heart goes out to his family and   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Leads GOP Lawmakers in Commending President Trump's Commitment to Protecting American Industries and Jobs WASHINGTON, DC -- As first reported in The Blaze, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led a group of 35 GOP lawmakers on a letter commending President Trump for his administration's commitment to protecting American industries and jobs, which starkly contrasts the previous administration.   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Talks the Future of NIL Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, questioned witnesses during yesterday's Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing titled "Moving the Goalposts: How NIL is Reshaping College Athletics." The witnesses included: * Coach Shane Beamer, Head Football Coach, University of South Carolina * Mr. Josh W  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger, Crenshaw Lead Push for State Primacy of Carbon Capture Permits in Texas WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) led a letter urging Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin to expedite the review of the Texas Railroad Commission's (RRC) application for primary enforcement responsibility ("primacy") of Class VI undergroun  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger, Davis Introduce Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressmen August Pfluger (TX-11) and Don Davis (NC-01) introduced bipartisan legislation last week to lower out-of-pocket costs for seniors on Medicare. The Reducing Drug Prices for Seniors Act would limit an individual's coinsurance responsibility for prescription drugs, ensuring that their share of the   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * PHOTO: Cornyn Meets Houstonian & Honorary Secret Service Agent DJ Daniel WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today met Houstonian and 13-year-old cancer survivor DJ Daniel, whom President Trump named an honorary Secret Service Agent during his Joint Address to Congress on Tuesday. See photo below. "I know I'm not alone in saying that 13-year-old Texan DJ Daniel, who proudly wore a Houston Police Depa  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with City of Del Rio Leaders WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with leaders from the City of Del Rio including Mayor Al Arreola and City Manager Shawna Burkhart, to discuss increasing legitimate trade and travel, easing congestion at ports of entry, improving safety, and expediting presidential permits for key bridge expansion projects in the region, specifically for  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Port San Antonio Leaders WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with executives from Port San Antonio to discuss the Port's efforts to advance technologies in aerospace, cybersecurity, defense, manufacturing, and global trade. See photo below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so may credit the Office of U.S. Senator John Cornyn. Senator  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * PHOTO: Cornyn Welcomes Chairman George as Guest for Trump Address WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today welcomed Republican Party of Texas Chairman Abraham George to Washington D.C., as his guest for President Trump's Joint Address to Congress this evening. They discussed President Trump's historic border security efforts and Sen. Cornyn's fight to reimburse the State of Texas for costs associated   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Pi Day, the Texas Way Every March, many Texans take the chance to celebrate Pi--both the mathematical constant celebrated on March 14 th and, more importantly, the beloved dessert. For food lovers across the country, it's a perfect excuse to head to their favorite cafe and enjoy a slice of pie. Whether it's blueberry, apple, or pecan, there is nothing more tempting than a fresh, right-out-of-the-oven pie--and i  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren's Statement on the Passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner Washington, DC - Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) made the following statement upon the news of the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner (TX-18): "I was saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner.   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REP LIEU MOURNS THE LOSS OF REPRESENTATIVE SYLVESTER TURNER WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner, U.S. Representative for Texas's 18th District. "I am deeply saddened by the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner. He was a true public servant. Congressman Turner was an exemplary leader in   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 3, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Announces 2025 Joint Address Guest Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced that Cesar Cordero will be joining her as her guest for this week's Joint Address to Congress by President Trump. Mr. Cordero is a proud US Army veteran and dedicated El Pasoan with a passion for public service. With 15 years of experience as a Federal Air Traffic Contro  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Rep. Fallon Statement in Response to President Trump's Joint Address to Congress Washington, DC -- In response to President Donald Trump's Joint Address to Congress this evening, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) issued the following statement: "In his Joint Address to Congress tonight, President Trump articulated in no uncertain terms how his administration marks a departure from the failures o  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Rep. Gill Applauds President Trump's Address to the Nation Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) today attended President Trump's Joint Address to Congress alongside his wife Danielle D'Souza Gill. "President Trump is the greatest president of my lifetime. Under his visionary leadership, we are taking our country back--securing our border, restoring our economy, and def  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 3, 2025: * * * Rep. Gill Introduces Golden Age Act Honoring President Trump on $100 Bill Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) today introduced his third bill of the 119th Congress, the Golden Age Act of 2025. This legislation would require that all $100 bills feature a picture of Donald J. Trump on the front face of the note. "President Trump could be enjoying his golden years golfin  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 6, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. David Cooke in his retirement as City Manager of Fort Worth. Mr. Cooke is the longest-tenured City Manager in Fort Worth's history and celebrated his 10-year anniversary last October. During his tenure as City Manager, Mr. Cooke oversaw a $2.6 billion budget and managed approximately 8  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Reintroduces Bill to Promote Transparency in Export Controls and Strengthen National Security WASHINGTON -- Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) reintroduced the Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act. This legislation promotes transparency in the export control process for American goods and technologies sent overseas. Specifically, it would authorize   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Lloyd Doggett Fact Checks President Trump's Many Lies During Joint Address with "FALSE" Sign Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov (link is external) Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) and several colleagues held up "FALSE" signs in response to the many lies delivered by President Trump in his joint address to Congress. Regarding his decision and reaction to   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger, Sen. Scott Lead Push to Unleash American Energy WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As first reported in The Daily Caller, Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) and Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced bicameral legislation to slash red tape and remove burdensome energy export restrictions imposed by former President Biden. The Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act depoliticizes the export of American liquefied nat  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Celebrates Inaugural Non-Stop Flight from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) WASHINGTON -- Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) released the following statement today celebrating the inaugural non-stop flight from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Congressman Roy said: "Throughout my time in Congres  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Introduces Legislation that Punishes Countries for Refusing to Comply with Deportation Orders March 6, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON -- Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) introduced the Deportation Compliance Act (link is external) today. This bill revokes all foreign aid if an uncooperative country refuses to accept its nationals after six months of visa sanctions. Congressman Roy said: "Countries that   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy, Sen. Lee Introduce Legislation to Deport the International Criminal Court (ICC) Out of NYC March 5, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON -- Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) have introduced the ICC Out of NYC Act (link is external), legislation that would forbid United Nations properties in New York, NY from being used, leased, or occupied by representatives or employees of the Internat  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Invites Houston Health Care Leader Marcie Mir to President Trump's Address to Congress to Highlight Republicans' Proposed Medicaid Cuts WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) is excited to announce that Marcie Mir, Chief Executive Officer of El Centro de Corazon, will be her guest for President Trump's address to a joint session of Congres  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Statement on President Trump's Joint Address to Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) issued the below statement following President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress on March 4, 2025. "On November 5, 2024, Americans sent an overwhelming message to Washington--enough is enough. In my district, we know all too well the damage c  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces Resolution to Censure Rep. Al Green WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) introduced a resolution to censure Congressman Al Green (D-TX-09) for his disruptive and disorderly conduct during the joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025. During President Donald J. Trump's joint session of Congress, Congressman Green "engaged in behavi  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Responds to President Trump's Joint Address to Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) issued the following statement following President Donald J. Trump's Joint Address to Congress: "Tonight, President Trump spoke nothing but truth to the American people and viewers across the world," said Congressman Nehls. "In little more than a month, Pre  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * Rep. Van Duyne Continues to Lead the Fight Against Costly Overregulation Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), a member of the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, continued to lead the fight to shrink the size and power of the federal government by introducing the Agency Accountability and Cost Transparency Act to rein in the administ  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Castro, Tran Lead 40+ Democrats Demanding Immediate Action to Reverse Mass Firings of Veterans, Military Spouses March 07, 2025 WASHINGTON -- This week, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) led 41 of their colleagues to demand that the Trump administration halt the mass firings of veterans and military spouses from federal agencies and reverse previous termina  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz at Press Conference for Inaugural SAT-DCA Direct Flight: 'Texas Prevailed' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, delivered remarks during a press conference at San Antonio International Airport (SAT), celebrating the first direct flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan Washington National   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to Dismantle China's State-Sponsored Organ Harvesting Industry and Human Rights Abuses WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Falun Gong Protection Act. This bill would require sanctions on those responsible for or complicit in the involuntary harvesting of organs and also require the Secretary of   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Cruz in Introducing Legislation to Dismantle China's State-Sponsored Organ Harvesting Industry and Human Rights Abuses WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing the Falun Gong Protection Act. This bill would require sanctions on those responsible for or complicit in the involuntary harvesting of organs and also requi  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Scott, Rep. Pfluger Seek to Boost American Energy Production WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Congressman August Pfluger (R-Texas) introduced the Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation would place the permitting process in the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and eliminate the U.S. Department of Energy's authority on LNG exports  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Approves Coast Guard Authorization Act Unanimously WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Sens. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), introduced the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, and it passed the Senate by unanimous consent. The bipartisan measure was agreed to at the end of l  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * Senate Approves Coast Guard Authorization Act Unanimously Bipartisan bill advances to the House for consideration WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, which was introduced by U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Sens. D  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Housing Roadblocks: Paving a New Way to Address Affordability" at 10 a.m. on March 12, 2025, at 538 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Witnesses * The Honorable Eric Johnson, Mayor, Dallas, Texas * Mr. Mat Ishbia, Chairman and CEO, United Wholesale Mortgage * Dr. Edward Glaeser, Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics, Harvard University * Ms. Renee M. W  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Chairman Cruz Announces Executive Session for March 12 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee Executive Session on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider the following nominations and leg  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following information for a nomination hearing at 2:30 p.m. on March 12, 2025, at 428A Russell Senate Office Building: Witness Panel 1 * Mr. William Briggs of Texas, to be Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration * Dr. Casey Mulligan of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration * * * Original text here: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons, Representative Hunt, colleagues urge the implementation of reforms aligning with their bipartisan, bicameral Safer Supervision Act WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Representative Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) and a bipartisan, bicameral group of colleagues in a new letter applauded and urged finalization of a proposal by the United States Sentencing Commission to improve t  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Urges Commerce Committee to Investigate Musk's Airline Safety Claims Letter Text (PDF) Washington (March 3, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today wrote to Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) urging them to hold a hearing to investigate   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Cornyn introduce bill to strengthen state department's Taiwan strategy WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act to require the U.S. Department of State to review and update its policy guidance regarding Taiwan no less than every five years and deliver a report to Congress within 90 days in   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Markey, Cornyn Reintroduce Legislation to Fund Sea Turtle Research and Rescue Assistance Bill Text (PDF) Washington (March 5, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and co-author of the Green New Deal resolution, and Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) reintroduced their bipartisan and bicameral Sea Turtle Rescue  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty on the Passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner: Congressman Sylvester Turner was a dedicated public servant who spent his life fighting for the people of Houston--from the Texas House of Representatives and the mayor's office to t  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Chairman Sessions to Hold First Hearing of 119th Congress on Improper Payments WASHINGTON--Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) announced the Subcommittee's first hearing of the 119th Congress titled "Shifting Gears: Moving from Recovery to Prevention of Improper   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Trade Subcommittee Democrats joint statement opposing Trump's reckless tariffs WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Democrats released the following joint statement in response to President Trump's 25 percent tariffs against Canada and Mexico that went into effect today: "President Trump is threatening our economy with these damaging, unnecessary tariffs. He is on the verge of sparking sev  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Doggett Renew Effort to Curb Foam Container Pollution to Protect Our Environment, Public Health Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) reintroduced the Farewell to Foam Act, bicameral legislation to phase out single-use plastic foam food service products, "loose fill" such as packing peanuts, and non-medical disposable coolers - m  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Congressman Moran Calls for Enhancing U.S. Cyber Defenses Against CCP Threats Washington, D.C. - During a hearing of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) highlighted the need to enhance America's cyber defenses in order to safeguard U.S. national security against threats from the CCP. "Just last week, CrowdStrike released a r  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Congressman Moran Responds to President Trump's Joint Address to Congress Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's first joint address to Congress of his second term: "My fellow East Texans, thanks to President Trump, America is strong again. In tonight's joint address, President Trump delivered a clea  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: Cornyn Debunks Media Attacks on DOGE WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised President Trump, Elon Musk, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for their work to root out fraud and put an end to the federal government's frivolous spending of taxpayer dollars and called out the media for spreading falsehoods about DOGE's efforts. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remar  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: Cornyn Previews President Trump's Joint Address, Highlights Border Wins WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) previewed President Trump's Joint Address to Congress and highlighted his administration's successful efforts to reduce illegal immigration in just six weeks after four years of failure under Joe Biden. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * What They Are Saying: Leaders and Advocates Applaud Congresswoman Garcia's Reintroduction of the American Dream and Promise Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -Last week, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) reintroduced the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2025, a crucial piece of legislation that would provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS holders, and DED recipients. Th  more