WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Celebrates Ports-to-Plains Corridor at I-27 Signage Ceremony Lubbock, TX - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) spoke at a I-27 Signage Ceremony hosted by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Ports-to-Plains Alliance: " I was honored to commemorate today's I-27 signage ceremony in Lubbock, marking an important milestone for the Ports-to-Plains Corrid  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Welcomes Ag Secretary to West Texas Lubbock, TX - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) was joined in West Texas by Brooke Rollins, the 33 rd United States Secretary of Agriculture. Arrington and Secretary Rollins met with ag stakeholders, administrators and officials from the Texas Tech University System, and Texas Tech students to discuss how the Trump Administration is  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * As Republicans Direct Congress To Cut Medicaid, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Reaffirms Commitment To Protect Access To Affordable Health Care Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) highlighted the need to protect Medicaid as Congressional Republicans' budget-related legislation calls for at least $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid, a public health insurance program. "People across our distri  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * As Republicans Threaten Social Security, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Reaffirms Commitment To Protect Seniors' Hard-Earned Benefits Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) highlighted the need to protect Social Security as the agency plans to cut more than 7,000 employees--14 percent of its workforce--to comply with an executive order from President Trump to reduce the federal workforce. "S  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro, Booker, Hirono, Jayapal Lead 117 Democrats in Opposing HHS Proposed Rule to Take ACA Eligibility Away from DACA Recipients April 15, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Last Friday, Representatives Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), along with U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), led 117 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Se  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 16, 2025: * * * Chairmen Babin and Cruz Lead Texas Delegation in Support of Relocating NASA Headquarters to Houston WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin (TX-36) and Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) led a bicameral coalition of federal lawmakers representing Texas communities in sending a letter to President Trump urging his administration to move   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Chairmen Cruz and Babin Lead State Delegation in Support of Relocating NASA HQ to Texas WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin (R-Texas-36) led a bicameral coalition of federal lawmakers representing Texas communities in sending a letter to President Trump  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2025: * * * Chairmen Cruz and Babin Lead State Delegation in Support of Relocating NASA HQ to Texas Houston the ideal location for NASA to return to its core mission of space exploration WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. House Science, Spac  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green to Hold Press Event Addressing Republicans Indicating They Cannot and Will Not Support Significant Medicaid Cuts, Will Also Explain the Need for Medicaid (Houston, TX) -- On Thursday, April 17, 2025, Congressman Al Green will address statements made by a dozen Republicans addressed to House leadership indicating that they will not make significant cuts to Medicaid. Although, this is v  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Leads Letter to President Trump Demanding Website on Sgt. Freddy Gonzalez be Reinstated Letter also demands that Trump Administration End the Purge of Diverse Servicemembers and Veterans from Military Records EDINBURG, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that he led over 50 House Democrats in denouncing the Trump Administration's decision to remove   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jake Ellzey Applauds House Passage of the SAVE Act Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, April 10th, 2025, the House passed the Security and Verification Enforcement (SAVE) Act. This legislation takes a critical step in enhancing border security and improving immigration enforcement across the country. "As an original co-sponsor of the SAVE Act, I'm proud to see it pass the House," said Congress  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 17, 2025: * * * Congressman Williams Introduces Resolution Backing the Second Amendment on National "2A Day" Washington, D.C. - Today, in honor of National Second Amendment Day, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) introduced a resolution reaffirming the House of Representatives' continued support for the Second Amendment and commending the Trump Administration's actions to protect American gun owne  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Crockett's Statement on Shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School "I am heartbroken to learn of yet another shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School--nearly one year after the last. My prayers are with the students, teachers, and families who are once again forced to live through this nightmare. No child should fear for their life at school. No teacher should have to barricade a class  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Calls on DOJ to Investigate EPIC City Following Accusations of Religious Discrimination, Sharia Law AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to open an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center's (EPIC) planned Muslim community, EPIC Ranches City,  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Statement on Democrats Undermining Pres. Trump's Border Security Efforts AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on Senate Democrats' latest actions to undermine President Trump's border security efforts: "Joe Biden and 'Border Czar' Kamala Harris are singlehandedly responsible for the worst border crisis in history. Senator Van Hollen's sham trip to El Salvador to me  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Supports Abbott's Request for Additional Federal Disaster Relief Assistance for South Texas AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging the swift deployment of additional federal disaster relief resources to South Texas in response to Governor Greg Abbott's request following severe flooding in Cameron, Willacy, Starr, and Hidalgo counties: The Senat  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Supports Bill to Prevent Taxpayer Dollars From Funding Anti-Second Amendment Groups AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) cosponsored the Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination (FIND) Act, which would prohibit the federal government from entering into contracts with groups that discriminate unfairly against firearm associations or businesses: "Texans should not be forced to foot the bill for corporati  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Texas GOP Colleagues Urge President Trump to Move NASA Headquarters to Houston AUSTIN - Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), along with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36), led a letter to President Trump urging his administration to move the headquarters for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from Washington, D.C. to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * De La Cruz Introduces Selena Commemorative Coin Act in Honor of Selena Day Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Selena Commemorative Coin Act in celebration of "Selena Day" and the life of South Texas icon, Selena Quintanilla-Perez. "Selena Quintanilla-Perez is remembered as "The Queen of Tejano" for her passion, talent, and music that changed the industry for  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Doggett, Murphy Call for Independent Investigation into Medicare Advantage Organizations Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov (link sends email) Washington, D.C.-- Today, Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Health Subcommittee member Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC) made a bipartisan request to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for a detailed investigation a  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Roy Op-Ed In The Federalist: Senators, Don't Fall For Hillary Clinton's Desperate Lies About The SAVE Act April 16, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) published an op-ed in the The Federalist (link is external) debunking false left-wing claims about the SAVE Act, why America needs this bill, and a call to action for next steps. Senators,   more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Cruz, Rep. Arrington Celebrate Lubbock's Segment Construction of I-27 LUBBOCK, TX - Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas-19) gave remarks at the unveiling ceremony for Lubbock's first expansion segment of I-27. This segment will enable more efficient transportation and prosperous economic growth for Texas. Sen. Cruz said, "Today is yet another demonstrat  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * It's Over - U.S. Department of Transportation and Amtrak Rescinds Grant for Texas Central's High-Speed Rail Boondoggle Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jake Ellzey today commended the U.S. Department of Transportation and Amtrak for terminating the $63.9 million grant awarded under the Corridor Identification and Development (CID) Program for the Texas High-Speed Rail Corridor, previous  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing entitled "U.S. Special Operations Forces and Command - Challenges and Resource Priorities for Fiscal Year 2026": * * * Jackson: It's Critical We Provide SOCOM with the Resources They Need Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Chairman of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subc  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Johnson Introduces Bill to Help Students Save for Retirement WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, on Tax Day, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) introduced the Expanded Student Saver's Tax Credit Act. This bill allows full-time students with earned income to qualify for the federal Saver's Match, helping more young Americans start saving for retirement while they're still in school. The feder  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release April 16, 2025: * * * Johnson Introduces Bill to Lower Costs for Foster Parents WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), along with Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09), introduced the bipartisan Foster Care Tax Credit Act, which provides a federal tax credit to families who open their homes to foster children, reducing the financial burden and encouraging more Americans to consider becoming fos  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release on April 17, 2025: * * * Johnson Introduces Resolution Honoring North Texan Survivor of Kosovo War, Urging Accountability for Serbian War Crimes WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring North Texas resident and human rights activist Vasfije Krasniqi-Goodman, a survivor of sexual violence during   more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Applauds Termination of $64 Million Grant for Texas High Speed Rail Project Austin, Texas -- U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) today released the following statement on the news that the Trump administration has terminated $63.9 million in federal funding for the Amtrak Texas High-Speed Rail Corridor. While the project was originally proposed as a private venture, it was granted fe  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Cruz Introduce Bill to Establish Smithsonian Museum Recognizing Accomplishments of Latinos WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act to build a new Smithsonian museum on the National Mall that recognizes the accomplishments of Latinos. This follows the passage of bipartisan legisl  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett and Other House Democrats Introduce Major Russian Sanctions, Ukraine Assistance Bill Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov (link sends email) Washington, D.C.-- As President Trump defends (link is external) Russia's deadliest attack against Ukrainian civilians this year and continues to parrot Kremlin propaganda blaming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for starting the war, U.S.   more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Crockett Issues Statement on Department of Homeland Security's Dallas ICE Office Deporting Nearly 200 Individuals to El Salvador Without Due Process WASHINGTON -- Today, Representative Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) issued the following statement on the recent actions by the Trump Department of Homeland Security's Dallas ICE office effectuating the removal of roughly 200 individuals to El  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Castor & Wittman Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Strengthen U.S. Role in Mapping Global Critical Mineral Resources WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Rob Wittman (VA-1) introduced the Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration (Finding ORE) Act to strengthen U.S. mineral security and reduce strategic vulnerabilities. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Todd  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Roy, Biggs Request the FBI to Investigate the Biden Administration's Coverup of Later Aborted Babies Known as the "D.C. 5" April 15, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Representatives Chip Roy (TX-21) and Andy Biggs (AZ-05) sent a letter today requesting the FBI to investigate the Biden Administration's coverup of later aborted babies known as the "D.C. 5". The legislators' message to the F  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 17, 2025: * * * Reps. Van Duyne and Cloud Introduce Legislation to Mandate Citizen Verification in Order to Receive Taxpayer Backed Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) and Representative Michael Cloud (R-TX-27) introduced the American Entrepreneurs First Act to ensure only qualified individuals are eligible to access Smal  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Resolution Rescinding Biden-Harris Appliance Regulation Passes Senate, Proceeds to President Trump WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued a statement after the Senate passed his Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to rescind an appliance regulation on water heaters, which was imposed by the Biden-Harris administration in December 2024, and which if left in place would have   more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Allow American Victims of Terrorism to Sue International Organizations Supporting Terrorists WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and colleagues introduced the LIABLE Act, which removes immunity from, and allows suits against, international organizations that provide material support to designated terror groups which commit terrorism against Americans.   more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons, Young, colleagues introduce bipartisan, bicameral bill to strengthen U.S. role in mapping global critical mineral resources WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) introduced The Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration (Finding ORE) Act to strengthen U.S. mineral security and reduce strat  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on April 16, 2025: * * * Unleashing American Energy: Rep. Fedorchak joins Rep. Pfluger in Midland with EPA Regional Administrator Midland, TX -- Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) visited Midland, Texas, represented by fellow House Energy and Commerce Committee member Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), to meet with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Scott Mason this week.   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Unleashing American Energy: Rep. Pfluger Hosts EPA Regional Administrator and Rep. Fedorchak in Midland MIDLAND, TX --Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Scott Mason, and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (ND-At-large), a fellow member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, in the Permian Basin for an oil and gas site visit and  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: Sen. Cruz Leads the Fight for Cryptocurrency WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) continues to make news for his leadership in the cryptocurrency space. Last week, President Trump signed his resolution into law overturning a Biden-era rule that would have undermined American leadership in cryptocurrency. Significantly, this is also the first cryptocurrency bill to ever be signed into law.  more