WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * Chairman Babin Commends NSF Director Panchanathan Following Resignation (Washington, D.C.)--Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin issued a statement commending Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan for his dutiful service following the announcement of his resignation as Director of the National S  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 23, 2025: * * * Chairman Cruz Announces Executive Session for April 30th 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, April 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. EST to consider the following nominations an  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Cloud, Van Duyne Introduce the American Entrepreneurs First Act to Codify Trump Administration's SBA Loan Citizenship Verification WASHINGTON -- Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) and Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) introduced the American Entrepreneurs First Act, legislation aimed at protecting taxpayers by ensuring that only lawful, eligible applicants can access programs administered by the Sm  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2025: * * * Committee on Small Business Announces May Committee Schedule WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its May Committee schedule. Full Committee Hearing: Member Day Hearing * Date & Time: Tuesday, May 6th at 10:00 AM ET * Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building Economic Growth, T  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Introduces H.R. 2983 - SNAP SECURE Act of 2025 to Protect and Compensate Victims of Theft in Nutrition Assistance Program (Houston, TX)--On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Congressman Al Green responded to growing calls from the press and interested parties after announcing he had filed H.R. 2983 - the Original Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Safeguarding Eligible Clients Under Re  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Veasey Continues Call for Hegseth to Resign Washington, DC: Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) continues his call for the Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, to resign or be fired in light of revelations Hegseth leaked classified intelligence on Signal more than once: "The latest revelations about Secretary Hegseth recklessly leaking classified military operations over Signal--to his wife, hi  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Celebrates Groundbreaking of Fort Bliss Rail Yard Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined leadership from Fort Bliss and the community to celebrate the long-awaited groundbreaking of the military base's rail yard. This project would bolster mobility and rapid deployment capabilities at one of the largest military installations in the country. "Part of maintaini  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Reintroduces the Climate Adaptation Plan Act Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) reintroduced the Climate Adaptation Plan Act (CAP) Act, legislation that continues to draw inspiration from the work of her Climate Crisis Advisory Committee (CCAC) and its comprehensive framework to address the impacts of climate change at the local level. This legislation directs th  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Reaffirms Commitment To Lower Cost of Living As Republicans Raise Costs for Americans Today, Congresswoman Fletcher (TX-07) highlighted the need to lower the cost of living for residents of Texas' Seventh Congressional District and across the country. "President Trump promised he would deliver lower costs for Americans--but his actions have done the opposite," said C  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis HOUSTON, TX - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis: "I join millions around the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. "His papacy will be remembered for its compassion, its moral clarity, and a renewed belief that we are all God's children. "As  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Op-Ed: I've Worked Hand-In-Glove With Pres. Trump to Accomplish His Agenda During His First 100 Days AUSTIN - Ahead of President Trump's 100 th day in office next week, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Houston Chronicle highlighting Congress and President Trump's accomplishments during his second term so far, including swiftly confirming his Cabinet and passing a budge  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Urges USDA, HHS, EPA to Safeguard MAHA Work From Environmental Activists Senator Calls for Use of Sound Science & Risk-Based Analysis in Determining Nation's Health Policy *** Original text here: https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/news/cornyn-urges-usda-hhs-epa-to-safeguard-maha-work-from-environmental-activists/  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Crenshaw, Craig, Bacon, and Schrier Champion Bipartisan Bill to Address Brain Injuries Among Public Safety Officers Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02), Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), and Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) have introduced bipartisan legislation to help law enforcement agencies nationwide better identify and respond to concussions and t  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Expresses Support for Additional Disaster Relief for South Texas Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) sent a letter to President Trump expressing support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's request for additional federal support for disaster relief. This relief would be critical to addressing the damage caused by the recent severe flooding in several South Texas counties, including Hid  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst, Gonzales Codify Trump Efforts to Protect Americans from Criminal Illegal Aliens WASHINGTON - During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) are codifying key parts of President Trump's zero-tolerance border crackdown by introducing new legislation to deport illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes. The Better Enforcement of Griev  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Cruz, Chairman Carr Toured AST SpaceMobile Facilities MIDLAND, TX - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission Brendan Carr, toured AST SpaceMobile's facilities in Midland and Odessa, Texas. They were briefed on the company's mission to develop the world's first sp  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger On Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street to discuss his recent visit to Midland. On the visit, Rep. Pfluger hosted EPA Regional Administrator Scott Mason and Rep. Julie Fedorcheck (ND-At-Large) to tour one of Diamondback Energy's production sites and participate in a roundtable discussion with producers, stakeholders  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 23, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Texas Chosen for Groundbreaking Aviation Center After Cruz Push Sec. Duffy announces testing hub for new drones, air taxis, and other advance aircraft will be based in DFW with statewide footprint WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today applauded Secretary of Transpo  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Mac Barnett Embarks on Tour as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Barnett to Champion Children's Picture Books with 'Behold, The Picture Book! Let's Celebrate Stories We Can Feel, Hear, and See' Initiative The Library of Congress, in partnership with Every Child a Reader, announces the launch of National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett's national tour with a visit to Coronado,  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, Jacobs Reintroduce Global Fragility Reauthorization Act WASHINGTON - This week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas), alongside Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.), reintroduced his bipartisan legislation to strengthen and reauthorize the Global Fragility Act - a landmark initiative to minimize violent conflict and promote stability around the world. The legi  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Packed House, Clear Vision: Johnson's Town Hall Delivers DALLAS, TX - On Monday, April 21, 2025, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) hosted a town hall that reached capacity, bringing together a packed room of constituents for a focused conversation on executive power, congressional oversight, and the legal actions currently underway to challenge federal overreach. "People are scared -- and with go  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: De La Cruz Visits Karnes City Food Pantry, Alice Housing Authority Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) met with local officials and visited the Karnes City Food Pantry in Karnes County and the Alice Housing Authority in Jim Wells County. De La Cruz toured the recently opened Karnes City Food Pantry and discussed their critical work to address food insecurity in Karnes County. De La   more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 24, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Dr. Don Dugi, a professor of political science at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, and to congratulate him on his retirement after a remarkable 50-year career dedicated to educating and empowering students. Dr. Dugi's teaching journey began in his youth, when he h  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales, Senator Ernst Codify Trump Efforts to Protect Americans from Criminal Illegal Aliens During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) are codifying key parts of President Trump's zero-tolerance border crackdown by introducing new legislation to deport illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes. The Better Enfor  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Randy K. Weber, R-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 24, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize an extraordinary leader, a dedicated public servant, and a pillar of our community--Dr. Warren Nichols, who is retiring after years of transformative leadership as President of College of the Mainland. Since taking the helm at College of the Mainland in 2017, Dr. Nichols h  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Sylvia Garcia, Joaquin Castro Hold Town Hall on Fight to Protect Seniors' Benefits HOUSTON, T.X. - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) hosted a town hall focused on protecting the essential benefits that millions of Texans rely on to survive. She was joined by Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20), CEO of El Centro de Corazon Marcie Mir, Social Security Administration worker and AFGE  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2025: * * * Senate Commerce Announces Nomination Hearing for Paul Dabbar to Serve as Deputy Secretary of Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nomination hearing for Paul Dabbar, President Donald Trump's nominee to be   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2025: * * * Sessions to Hold Hearing on DOD's Financial Management and Progress Toward a Clean Audit WASHINGTON--Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) today announced a hearing on "Tracking Progress: Updates to DOD's Financial Management Scorecard." The Department of Defense (DOD) is the only fede  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Castro on the FBI Arrest of Wisconsin Judge April 25, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement in response to the FBI arrest of Wisconsin judge, Hannah Dugan, for allegedly obstructing immigration agents. "This arrest is another troubling attack on the judiciary and the rule of law. The Trump Administration con  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Marc Veasey (Member, India Caucus) on the Terrorist Attack in Kashmir Washington, D.C. - Congressman Veasey, Member of the India Caucus, released the following statement following a terrorist attack in Kashmir on April 22, 2025: "I am horrified and heartbroken by the brutal terrorist attack in Kashmir today that claimed the lives of more than 20 innocent people. This sensel  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Chosen for Groundbreaking Aviation Center After Cruz Push DALLAS, TX - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today applauded Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy's announcement that the Texas A&M System will lead a new Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT) with laboratory and testing locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and across the Lone Star State. Sen.  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * This Ain't Our First Hike: National Park Week in the Heart of Texas National Park Week is here--April 19 through April 26--and it's the perfect time to step back and appreciate the natural heritage that makes the Lone Star State so extraordinary. This year, the National Park Service (NPS) is celebrating with the theme "National Park Playlist," highlighting the connections between music and nature from songs ab  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Coons Introduce Bill to Strengthen U.S. Role in Mapping Global Critical Mineral Resources WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) introduced the Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration (ORE) Act to strengthen U.S. mineral security and reduce strategic vulnerabilities. Critical minerals are essential to  more