WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * After Johnson's Urging, Trump Administration Releases Funding to Help Refugees WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's release of $47 million to help refugees in Texas adjust to life in the United States. This funding is also used to help refugees access short-term resources, including job train  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Babin, Lofgren Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan SST Committee Bills 119th Congress (Washington, D.C.) - This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed eight bipartisan Science, Space, and Technology Committee bills. These important measures address a range of critical issues, such as improving interagency coordina  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Statement on CBO Debt Limit "X Date" WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report projecting if the debt limit remains unchanged, the government's ability to borrow using established "extraordinary measures" will likely beexhaustedby August or September 2025 and it could beas early as Ma  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Statement on CBO Long-Term Budget Outlook WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its annual long-term budget outlook detailing the nation's dismal fiscal health. The report shows the debt growing to historic levels and the slowest extended period of economic growth in U.S. history. Budget  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Statement on Trump's Actions Regarding Emergency Designations WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's actions regarding emergency designations under the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023: "Congress often uses  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Committee on Small Business Announces April Hearing Schedule WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its April hearing schedule. Full Committee Hearing: "The Golden Age: Unleashing Main Street Through Deregulation" * Date & Time: Tuesday, April 1st at 10:00 AM ET (postponed from March 26th) * Loca  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Casar Leads Call For Trump Administration to Save Veterans' Services, Demands Answers On Proposed Cuts In letter to VA, Casar, Castro, and Doggett write:"Veteran care should not suffer to pay for tax cuts for billionaires and giant corporations." WASHINGTON - Today, Congressmen Greg Casar (TX-35), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) released a letter urging the Trump Administr  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Leads San Antonio Reps. in Fight to Protect San Antonio's Historic Missions March 27, 2025 WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35), and Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) are demanding that the Government Services Administration (GSA) reverse its decision to terminate the lease for the San Antonio National Park Service headquarters-  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Moran, Smucker Reintroduce Building Youth Workforce Skills Act Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) today reintroduced their Building Youth Workforce Skills Act, legislation to expand workforce training opportunities to eligible in-school youth. "By investing in young people, we can empower the next generation with the tools   more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Statement on President Trump's Latest Executive Order To Erase, Rewrite, and Propagandize the History of the United States Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after President Trump issued an executive order relating to the Smithsonian Institution and calling for the replacement of memorials and monuments removed since 2020, lar  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Joins Colleagues to Reintroduce Bicameral Resolution Affirming Support for the Equal Rights Amendment WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) was proud to join Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), along with Congresswomen Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), Jennifer McClel  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 28, 2025: * * * 'This Is Where Democracy Fights Back': Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Reports for Jury Duty, Urges Civic Participation Amid Attacks on Courts HOUSTON, TX - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29), a former judge, Houston City Controller, and longtime public servant, is reminding constituents that protecting democracy starts with showing up, and that includes answering the call   more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Congresswomen Escobar, Salazar Reintroduce the American Families United Act Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) reintroduced the American Families United Act. This bipartisan legislation is designed to preserve and promote family unity by amending the Immigration and Nationality Act to help millions of U.S. citizens reunite with their loved one  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn on Democrats' Tesla Attacks: 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' WASHINGTON - Today on Fox News' The Faulkner Focus, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) slammed Democrats for resorting to attacking Tesla cars and dealerships across the country because they refuse to accept that President Trump was delivered a mandate on November 5 th to get our economy back on track and cut government spending with the help of the  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Slams Tesla Attacks, Crockett's Rhetoric Against Fellow Texans WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) blasted two of the latest examples of Democrats' unhinged behavior because President Trump was delivered a mandate on November 5 th : Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) using derogatory and unacceptable language against fellow Texans Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Ted Cru  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Padilla Bill to Safeguard U.S. Research Against Foreign Adversaries Passes House WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) released the following statements after their U.S. Research Protection Act, which would shield American research from malign foreign influence by updating language in the CHIPS and Science Act to include additional restrictions against programs sponsored  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Crenshaw and Swalwell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Adverse Drug Events WASHINGTON, D.C.--This week, U.S. Representatives Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) and Eric Swalwell (CA-14) introduced bipartisan legislation to better address drug-gene interactions to ensure that all Americans have access to treatment that is personalized to their needs. The Right Drug Dose Now Act will enable the use of evi  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Crenshaw, Dingell Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence from Vehicle Tracking Abuse WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced the Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting survivors of domestic and sexual violence, abuse, harassment, and stalking from being tracked and intimid  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Leads Efforts to Raise Awareness of VA Home Loan Program Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act to ensure Veterans and their families are aware of their VA benefit eligibility when applying for a home loan. The legislation will incorporate an impactful disclosure on the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) to direct applicants to cons  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Colleagues Seek to Permanently Authorize, Expand E-Verify WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced the Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act to assist employers in certifying the legal status of their workforce. Grassley was joined by Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Jam  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Colleagues Seek to Permanently Authorize, Expand E-Verify WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced the Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act to assist employers in certifying the legal status of their workforce. Grassley was joined by Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), T  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley, Marshall, Moran Introduce Legislation to Provide Consistent, Affordable Energy to Missouri, Kansas U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced legislation - alongside Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) - that would provide stable energy rates and a reliable electric grid to states in the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA) region, including Missouri, Arkansas, Ka  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * House Republicans Lead Bills to Transform Disability Benefits Process for Veterans and Survivors Today, Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, held a legislative hearing on a number of bills, including the following key propo  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * How Trump Eliminating Title I Will Hurt El Paso Last week, the Trump administration moved to eliminate the Department of Education, a key provision of Project 2025. The Trump administration has been implementing plans laid out clearly in Project 2025. In line with the Project 2025 education agenda is the elimination of Title I grants, and we should all be concerned an announcemen  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Joined Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria to discuss President Trump signing his legislation to repeal the natural gas tax into law, President Trump and Secretary Hegseth's announcement of the F-47 fighter jet contract, the importance of reliable electricity sources to support American ene  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Introduces Resolution Condemning Trump Administration for Using Signal to Share Classified Information WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Homeland Security Committee, introduced a resolution condemning the Trump Administration for using Signal to share classified information regarding future war plans, endangering t  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Committee Invites Prosecutor of Texas Children's Hospital Whistleblower to Testify WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government invited Assistant United States Attorney Tina Ansari to testify at a hearing on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The hearing will examine the Department of Justice's (DOJ) political pros  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Substance Use Disorder Recovery and Expand Workforce Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) have reintroduced two critical pieces of legislation to strengthen recovery services for people struggling with substance use disorders, as well as expand the addiction medicine workforce. "I'm proud to r  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Substance Use Disorder Recovery and Expand Workforce Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) have reintroduced two critical pieces of legislation to strengthen recovery services for people struggling with substance use disorders, as well as expand the addiction medicine workforce. "I'm proud to r  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Substance Use Disorder Recovery and Expand Workforce Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) have reintroduced two critical pieces of legislation to strengthen recovery services for people struggling with substance use disorders, as well as expand the addiction medicine workforce. "I'm proud to r  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Luttrell's Legislation to Identify Syrian Terrorist Threats Passes Subcommittee Mark-Up WASHINGTON - Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) recently introduced the Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act, requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to evaluate threats posed to the United States by individuals in Syria with ties to Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) or a Speci  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Commends Trump Admin's Strengthening of Export Controls WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs -- released the following statement in response to the Trump administration's announcement of new export control measures aimed at restricting critical technologies from reaching Chinese military-linked companie  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Statement on MS-13 Gang Leader's Arrest WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus and current vice chair of the House Homeland Security Committee -- released the following statement on the Trump administration's arrest of a top MS-13 gang leader. "Over the past four years, our nation saw a resurgence of violent gangs like MS-13, as President Biden  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Members Demand End to Fraud, Waste, and Abuse by Corporate Medicare Advantage Plans Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov (link is external) Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin), Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Health Subcommittee, joined by Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), led 74 lawmakers in calling on   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Leads CTI Markup For Terror Threats, Transnational Repression Legislation Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, led the subcommittee's first markup of the 119th Congress to consider legislation to enhance the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) coordination with all levels of la  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger's Bill Seeking to Lower Military Aviation Cancer Rates Included in Legislative Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) participated in the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs legislative hearing yesterday on several bills, including Rep. Pfluger's Aviators Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act. Additionally, Rep.  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Ray Dalio to House GOP: Cut the Budget Deficit to 3% of GDP WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, met with Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) and other Republicans in the House of Representatives to discuss Dalio's research on the history of debt crises and the broader implications of the United State  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Ray Dalio to Meet with Budget Committee Chairman Arrington and GOP Members WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, will be meeting with Republican Members of Congress led by Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) to discuss Dalio's research on the history of debt crises and the broader implications of the United S  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Castro Recognized as Most Effective Democratic House Member in the 118th Congress March 25, 2025 The Center for Effective Lawmaking Highlights Rep. Castro for His Continued Legislative Success WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) was recognized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking as the most effective Democratic House member in the 118 th Congress. The Congressman  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Rep. Fallon Leads Letter Calling for Probe Into Pro-Hamas University Organizations Washington, DC -- Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) led a letter today to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Trump Administration to open a probe into the possible ties between anti-Israel organizations prevalent on US university campuses, and Hamas, a designated Foreign Terro  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 24, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the grand opening of Lionshead Specialty Tire and Wheel's newest facility in Paris, Texas. Since 1993, Lionshead has specialized in state-of-the-art contract manufacturing to produce and distribute a wide range of options for tires, wheels, and vehicle components for the trailer and rec  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Sylvia R. Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, yes, that is me in 1977. I was a young law student representing Texas at the historic International Women's Year conference in Houston. Ann Richards was right behind me. She was getting ready to make a speech on the ERA. She would go on to be Governor, and I went on to serve in the city, county, State, and now here in Fed  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening to honor a friend, a colleague, and a leader who we have lost--someone whose absence we feel deeply. To me, Raul Grijalva will always be "Mr Chairman." Now, to be clear, I never served on a committee with Chairman Grijalva. But you didn't need to be in committee to feel his presence. Whe  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Rep. Gill Legislation Creates Unique Zip Code for Northlake Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) today introduced a bill to direct the United States Postal Service (USPS) to designate a single, unique ZIP code for Northlake, Texas. Northlake is currently covered by four separate postal codes. "Because it is such a great place to do business and raise a family, people  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Rep. Goldman's Resolution Repealing Burdensome Regulations Passes the House WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Craig Goldman (R-TX) released the following statement after his joint resolution, H.J. Res. 75, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation repeals the Biden administration's energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment, which the De  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Rep. Jackson Introduced a Bill to Reform the Biden Administration's Woke Dietary Guidelines WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Dietary Guidelines Reform Act of 2025 to end the Biden administration's flawed dietary guidelines and allow the Trump administration to develop new guidelines that improve the health of all Americans using evidence-based nu  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Reintroduces a Bill to Defund NPR and PBS WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) reintroduced the No Partisan Radio and Partisan Broadcasting Services Act or the NPR and PBS Act to eliminate all federal funding for both National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). "For decades, radical Democrats have funneled taxpayer dollars to NPR and PBS   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Reintroduces a Bill to Help Border Communities Recover from the Biden-Harris Administration's Devastating Policies WASHINGTON -- Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) reintroduced the Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025 to help border communities recover from the damage caused by the Biden-Harris administration's disastrous open border policies. Specifically, the bill would establish   more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, the California Center for Jobs and the Economy has just released an absolutely stunning report that shows how deeply Governor Gavin Newsom has driven our State's economy into the ground. Among the findings was that for the month of January, job growth in our State was nonexistent. The number of net jobs that were added to  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger is "Keeping The Lights On" Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, questioned witnesses during the Energy Subcommittee Hearing titled, "'Keeping The Lights On' Examining The State Of Regional Grid Reliability." The witnesses included: * Pablo Vegas, President & Chief Executive Officer, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 26, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, America and our European Union allies find ourselves at an inflection point. We have an amazing opportunity, and the actions we take today will shape the outcome for generations to come. The world is significantly more dangerous because of the Biden administration projecting American weakness to the world. Under the previous ad  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Brings Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement Together to Combat Gang Activity, Drug and Human Smuggling SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) held a roundtable in San Antonio with local, state, and federal law enforcement on efforts to counter gang activity and deter human and drug trafficking across our borders. Officials from Texas DPS, DEA, HSI, FBI,   more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Rep. Van Duyne Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Expand Access to Home Diagnostic Services and Lower Healthcare Costs Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) was joined by her colleagues, Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01), and Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), and Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH),  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Rep. Weber Introduces Censure Resolution Against Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Randy Weber announced the introduction of a resolution to censure Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas. The resolution stems from comments Crockett made at a Human Rights Campaign event on Saturday, March 22nd, where she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbo  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Escobar, Garamendi, Crow Lead Letter Urgently Opposing Migrant Detention on Military Installations Representative of Fort Bliss, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Representative of Buckley Space Force Base, Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee's Readiness Subcommittee, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) led a letter with six  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Safety First: Restoring Boeing's Status as a Great American Manufacturer Chairman Cruz Announces Full Committee Hearing on April 2nd 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 hearing titled "Safety First: Restoring Boeing  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on March 26, 2025: * * * Mr. President, I have spoken before about my constituent, my fellow Texan, Elon Musk here on the floor and recounted the fact that it was really, maybe, probably--at least 15 years ago, maybe a little longer, when he came to my office here in Washington, DC, and said he had a new company called SpaceX, and he wanted to compete for the business of NASA and commercial space. And as it   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. President, on another related matter, today is the National Medal of Honor Day, where we honor the bravery of our military heroes who have been awarded the Medal of Honor. Last Saturday, I had the chance, along with the Presiding Officer, to attend the grand opening of the Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, TX, where I was moved by, among other things, the words of General Rainey  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. President, for some reason, the Presiding Officer has drawn the short straw to be the Presiding Officer during my daily or frequent speeches here on the floor, though I appreciate your patience and indulgence. This morning I come to the floor to talk about the Intelligence Committee's "Worldwide Threats" hearing that is ongoing now in the Hart Office Building. We have all the lea  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Celebrates Approval of Deepwater Port License Off Texas, Louisiana Coast WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement celebrating the Trump administration's issuance of a license to Delfin LNG, LLC to construct and operate a deepwater port near the border of Texas and Louisiana to export Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from the Un  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Celebrates Approval of Deepwater Port License Off Texas, Louisiana Coast Project will boost American energy production WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement celebrating the Trump administration's issuance of a license to Delfin LNG, LLC to construct  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Block Federal Reserve from Issuing Central Bank Digital Currency WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, legislation that prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, "Cryptocurrency represents financial freedom, innovation, and privacy. A Central  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on March 26, 2025: * * * Mr. President, it is a distinct honor for me to speak today on behalf of Aaron Reitz as he continues through the confirmation process to serve as the Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Policy at the U.S. Department of Justice. Throughout his career, whether in law, government, or on the battlefield, Aaron has earned the respect and the admiration of all who have had the   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Urges DNI Gabbard to Investigate CCP Smear Campaign Against Spectrum Pipeline American leadership in spectrum is critical to the security of global telecommunication networks WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sent a letter to the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, ur  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: After DCA Crash Factors Show Action Necessary to Make Aviation System Safer WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his opening statement at today's Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation hearing titled "NTSB Preliminary Report: DCA Midair Collision," Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) expressed his cond  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: Arielle Roth "Ideally Suited" to Lead NTIA, Fix BEAD, and Advance Spectrum Policy WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee nomination hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reiterated his strong support for Arielle Roth to lead the National Telecommunications and Inform  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Biden DOD Officials Violated Lobbying Restrictions in Effort To Stop FCC Spectrum Auctions Letter details how Biden-era Pentagon officials circumvented ban on federal agencies lobbying Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has asked the Department of Defense (DOD) to t  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans Raise Concerns Over Aviation Safety Breakdowns That Led to Fatal Mid-Air Collision at DCA Officials from FAA, Army, and NTSB address questions over NTSB Preliminary Report WASHINGTON, D.C. - At this week's Senate Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation hearing, titled "NTSB Preliminary Rep  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Votes to Advance Sen. Cruz Resolution Overturning IRS Cryptocurrency Regulation for Presidential Signature WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the United States Senate voted 70-28 on final passage of a 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 h  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Senators Moran and Hawley Introducing Legislation to Provide Affordable, Reliable Energy to Kansas and Other States Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) and Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) in introducing the Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act, which would help stabilize energy rates and improve the ele  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Sens. Cruz, Moran Request Ideas From Colleagues, Stakeholders on Modernizing Air Traffic Control System Seeks to Complement Trump Plans to Improve FAA Systems WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) are seeking input from th  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, issued the following news on March 25, 2025: * * * Subcommittee Markup Highlights Bills Enhancing DHS' Counterterrorism Mission, Combating China and Iran's Malign Influence WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, led by Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX), held a markup to advance legislation to the full Committee  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. House GOP Leadership and All Instructed Committee Chairs Urge U.S. Senate to Advance House Budget Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) joined U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), House Republican Conference Chairwo  more