WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * "Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation" Chairman Cruz Announces Full Committee Hearing on May 8th 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 "Winn  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Celebrates First 100 Days of President Trump's Administration Washington, D.C. - To commemorate the remarkable achievements of President Trump during his first 100 days in office, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement: "In the first 100 days of President Trump's second term our nation has experienced unprecedented achievements in a new era of Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Mourns Loss of West Texas Chaplain, World War II Veteran Lubbock, TX - Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement on the passing of Lubbock resident Phil Crenshaw, the last surviving Chaplain's Assistant to serve in World War II: "I'm saddened to learn of Phil Crenshaw's passing. He was a dear friend and inspiration for all Americans. "Phil was a gentleman sol  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls Votes to Advance T&I Committee Budget Reconciliation Proposal WASHINGTON, D.C. --Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting "YES" to pass the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's budget reconciliation proposal: "The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee did its part to deli  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Budget Chairman Arrington, Health Care Task Force Chair Moore Applaud CBO's Call to Study on Cutting Health Costs by Improving SNAP Nutrition Standards WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) and Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah), who chairs the Committee's Health Care Task Force, praised the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) call f  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Joins Fox News and Fox Business to Discuss "One Big Balanced Bill" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas)appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria and Fox News Channel's America Reports to discuss the next steps in the budget reconciliation process, as authorizing comm  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Statement on President Trump's FY26 Budget WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President Trump released his skinny budget requestfor FY2026.The budget calls for spendingreductions across government while maintainingsupport for critical programs and priorities. Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following sta  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Commerce Committee Advances 15 Bills, Nominations for FCC and NASA WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved 15 bills and two nominations, Olivia Trusty to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission and Jared Isaacman to be the Administrator of the Nat  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Congressman Casar, Senator Warren Lead Call For Inspector General Review Of Musk Involvement in Golden Dome Contracts WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) led a letter alongside Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and 40 other members of Congress calling on the Office of the Inspector General at the Department of Defense to review the process for awarding the "Golden D  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Leads CHC Members in Push to Retain the Name of Fort Cavazos April 29, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Castro (TX-20), Vice Chair for Diversity and Inclusion, led the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) delegation in urging Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to retain the name of Fort Cavazos -- recently renamed after General Richard E. Cavazos, the first Mexican Amer  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez and Congresswoman Stefanik Introduce Bill to Strengthen Border Airports Designating Valley International Airport as a Port of Entry HARLINGEN, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) announced the introduction of the Border Airport Fairness Act, which would designate certain airports within 30 miles of the northern or sout  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional Art Competition BROWNSVILLE, TX - On Friday May 2, 2025, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Sophia C. Acevedo-Gomez, a 12th grade student at Veterans Memorial Early College High School in Brownsville, Texas, was the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Acevedo-Gom  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Water Repayments from Mexico BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement regarding the recent news on Mexican water repayments. "Water is the lifeblood of our community. I welcome South Texas getting its rightfully owed water," said Congressman Gonzalez. "However, any water from Mexico must also be met with i  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Urges President Trump to Issue Disaster Declaration for South Texas BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) sent a letter to President Trump and FEMA Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton urging the administration to issue a Presidential Disaster Declaration for the Rio Grande Valley so that South Texans impacted by the March 2025 floods can receive es  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jake Ellzey Presents Military Medals to Local Veteran Terry Everest Waxahachie, TX - On Thursday, May 24th, during a visit to Palestine, Congressman Jake Ellzey proudly presented long-overdue military medals to Mr. Terry Everest, a Vietnam-era Army veteran and resident of Rusk, Texas. Mr. Everest served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1972, including participating in campaigns durin  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moran Applauds First 100 Days of the Trump Administration Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement applauding the first 100 days of the second Trump Administration: "Since taking the oath of office, President Trump and his Administration have wasted no time getting America back on track. President Trump's strong, decisive, and bold lea  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Crockett Issues Statement Honoring Rep. Connolly's Oversight Leadership WASHINGTON -- Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement in response to Congressman Gerry Connolly's announcement that he will not seek re-election and will step down as Ranking Member of the Oversigh  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Announces Final Record of Decision for Bridge of the Americas Project Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) in announcing the release of the Record of Decision that accompanies the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the modernization of the Bridge of the Americas Land Port of Entry in El Paso, Texas. This completes the  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Joins Representative Takano and Senators Merkley, Baldwin, and Booker to Introduce The Equality Act This week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Representative Mark Takano (CA-39) and Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) to introduce the Equality Act in a continued effort to push back against escalated attacks from  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Joins Representatives Jayapal, Dingell and Senator Sanders to Introduce Medicare for All Legislation This week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-7), Debbie Dingell (MI-6), and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to introduce the Medicare for All Act. In America today, despite spending twice as much per person on health care as othe  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Effort To Support Emissions Reducing Technology in the Energy Sector Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) led 17 of her House Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to the House Appropriations Committee requesting that Congress protect funding to support emissions reducing technology in the energy sector. "As you consider the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Ene  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Gabe Amo, and Congressman Mike Quigley Introduce Legislation To Reverse Trump Administration Decision Allowing Federal Agencies To Ban Public Input Washington, D.C. --Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) introduced a resolution opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Meets with DEA Administrator Nominee Terry Cole WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), who serves as chair of the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control for the 119 th Congress, made the following remarks to media after meeting with Terry Cole, whom President Trump has nominated to serve as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): "The single biggest challenge   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Pushes Work Requirements to Reduce Government Spending WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) expressed his strong support for implementing work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents for all means-tested programs to reduce government spending. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here. "We are now grinding out the reconciliation pr  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues' Resolution Recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month Passes Senate WASHINGTON - Last night, the Senate resolution introduced by U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) designating April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month passed the Senate unanim  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn: Border Top Success of Trump's First 100 Days WASHINGTON - Today on Newsmax's National Report, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) touted border security as the biggest accomplishment of President Trump's first 100 days in office. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here. "I come from a state that has a 1,200-mile common border with Mexico." "The consequences of the Biden  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Secures Water for South Texans Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the following statement on the Trump Administration's announcement that the Government of Mexico will make immediate deliveries on the water South Texans are owed under the 1944 Water Treaty. "Today's announcement is a win for South Texas communities. Since coming to Congress, I have worked tireles  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Works to Expand Military Recruitment WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, introduced the Service Enlistment and Recruitment of Valuable Engagement (SERVE) Act to enhance military recruitment by promoting the benefits of service and expanding access for high school students. Representatives Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), and Lance Gooden (R-Texas) are lead  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst, Gonzales Create Harsh Penalties for Deadly Fentanyl Dealers WASHINGTON - On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) are increasing the criminal penalties to the strictest possible level for the drug dealers behind the fentanyl epidemic that is the leading cause of death for Americans 18-44 and contributed to around 87,000 overdose d  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst, Williams, Loeffler Bring Back "Made in America" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) are introducing key bipartisan legislation with Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) to continue unleashing American industry. Manufacturing loans are already up 74% under President Trump and   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Ernst, Williams, Loeffler Bring Back "Made in America" Bipartisan, bicameral legislation will strengthen American small businesses. WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) are introducing key bipart  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Ernst: "Make 'Made in America' the Norm, Instead of the Exception" WASHINGTON - To continue the domestic manufacturing explosion happening under the Trump administration, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) unveiled a significant new initiative to unlock a key part of the White House's "Made in A  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst: "Make 'Made in America' the Norm, Instead of the Exception" WASHINGTON - To continue the domestic manufacturing explosion happening under the Trump administration, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) unveiled a significant new initiative to unlock a key part of the White House's "Made in America" agenda. Ernst, alongside Small Business Administration (S  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Field of Streams: The New Channel Guide for Sports Fans Chairman Cruz Announces Full Committee Hearing on May 6th 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 "Field of Streams: The New Chann  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Following Pressure from Sen. Cruz and Trump Administration, Mexico Begins Honoring 1944 Water Treaty WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued a statement following the Trump administration's announcement of a deal with Mexico to secure shipments of water Mexico owes to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty. Sen. Cruz said, "Mexico's failures to uphold its water obligations have bee  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Gooden Calls on GSA to Explore Installing Crypto ATMs in Federal Buildings WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) sent a letter to General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Stephen Ehikian, calling for the GSA to assess the feasibility of installing cryptocurrency ATMs in federal buildings across the United States. This forward-thinking initiative aims to solidify  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Gooden Co-Authors SERVE Act to Bolster Military Recruiting WASHINGTON - This week, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) joined Representatives Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) in introducing the Service Enlistment and Recruitment of Valuable Engagement (SERVE) Act, which aims to bolster military recruitment. The SERVE Act addresses current challenges in military recruiting by   more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Himes Statement on Court Ruling on Alien Enemies Act Washington, DC -- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Jim Himes (CT-04) today released the following statement: "The decision by a Texas District Court judge to block the Trump Administration's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act is a   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * House Committee on Small Business Reports Seven Bills Favorably to the House WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee markup where all seven bills considered were passed by the Committee. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after toda  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * House Democratic ACES Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congressman Marc Veasey Congratulate Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Today, House Democratic Co-Chairs of the American Canadian Economy and Security (ACES) Caucus Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement on the election of Mark Carney as Prime Minister of Ca  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: De La Cruz Hosts Press Conference on Securing Texas Water On President Trump's 100th day in office, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) held a press conference with local officials, including Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez, and South Texas agriculture leaders, including Dale Murden. De La Cruz praised the Trump Administration's announcement to ensure the Mexican Government makes w  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Roy on Breitbart News Daily: "We've got to reduce spending" April 29, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) joined Mike Slater on "Breitbart News Daily" (link is external) on SiriusXM Patriot to discuss budget reconciliation. Key Quotes: "I think quality and getting it done the right way matters. So I'm not necessarily as focused on the t  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Williams, Ernst, Loeffler Announce Key Legislation to Restore "Made in America" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) and Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-IA), along with Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler, announce  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Investing in America's Workforce: "Apprenticeship Infrastructure Tax Credit Act of 2025" Introduced to Combat Workforce Shortages in Critical Industries Washington, D.C. -- In response to the nation's escalating labor shortages, particularly in critical infrastructure sectors, Representative Jake Ellzey (TX-6) will formally introduce the Apprenticeship Infrastructure Tax Credit Act of 2025 in the coming d  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Statement on Court Ruling Barring Trump from Using Archaic Law to Deport Immigrants WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, released the following statement after Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr., a Trump-appointed Judge in the Southern District of Texas, ordered that the Trump Administration's  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * KETK: Rep. Nathaniel Moran reacts to Trump's first 100 days in office Rep. Nathaniel Moran reacts to Trump's first 100 days in office KETK/FOX51 By Michael Garcia April 28, 2025 Tyler, Texas - East Texas Representative Nathaniel Moran of Tyler spoke in Washington on Monday to give his thoughts on President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office. Moran started his comments at the Hous  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Accepting Applications for Class of 2030 Service Academy Nominations WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) announced his office is now accepting applications for students in Texas' 10th district seeking a congressional nomination to a United States service academy. Every year, the congressman may nominate up to 15 candidates per service academy from his district to   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional Art Competition WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) announced Lucy Rees -- a junior from Lago Vista High School -- as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Texas' 10th Congressional District. Lucy titled her artwork "Cowpoke" -- a depiction of her grandfather working as a cowboy during the 1970s. "Congratula  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Applauds Trump Admin's Minerals Deal with Ukraine WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee -- released the following statement on the signing of a historic economic partnership agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine. "The signing of today's long-awaited minerals deal is a proud moment for Americans, Ukrainians, a  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, House Homeland Security Committee Republicans Mark Up Border Security Legislation on Trump's 100th Day in Office WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus and current vice chair of the House Homeland Security Committee -- joined his colleagues in marking up the committee's budget reconciliation recommendations, which will provide funding for the De  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, Quigley Recognize May as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Congressman Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) introduced a resolution recognizing May 2025 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. "Among all childhood cancers, brain tumors are the leading cause of death, with a mere 25% survival rate -- an unacceptable reality that no   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Leads Push to Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks Associated with Unsecured Networks WASHINGTON, DC -- This week, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led a letter with several colleagues commending Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr on his decision to establish the new Council for National Security within the FCC, and urging him to use the council to mitigate cybersecurity ri  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Rep. Beth Van Duyne Announces the House Committee on Small Business Passed Two Important Priorities to Help American Small Businesses Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) announced two important bills, the Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025 (H.R. 2965), and the American Entrepreneurs First Act (H.R. 2966) have been passed by the House Com  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Castro Introduces Resolution of Inquiry Compelling the Administration to Release Records to Justify Deportation of Individuals April 29, 2025 The Resolution of Inquiry (ROI) comes amidst the deportations of individuals without due process to El Salvadoran gulags WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) introduced a Resolution of Inquiry (ROI), a procedural tool that dir  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cuellar Helps Pass Bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act to Combat Deepfake Exploitation Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), announced that the House has passed the bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act, landmark legislation that strengthens protections for victims of non-consensual, sexually exploitative imagery - including AI-generated deepfakes - by criminalizing the publication of   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following floor remarks on April 29, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this rule and the resolutions it advances. Texas is allowed to do what it would like to do. California does not mandate Texas' decision-making. We want to make our own decisions. Under the U.S. Clean Air Act, signed by Presi  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett's Bill to End Special Tax Exemptions for Huge Executive Bonuses Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov (link sends email) Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) introduced the Stop Subsidizing Multimillion Dollar Corporate Bonuses Act to close a major loophole in current corporate tax law that uses taxpayer dollars to fund lavish pay packages. The bill would sp  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on April 30, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, Americans are sounding the alarm about the crisis that our country is in. It is not just an economic crisis, as we see our country sinking very quickly into an economic crisis, which is being reflected in Donald Trump's poll numbers. In fact, his sinki  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Fallon: A Ready, Lethal Force Starts With Taking Care of Servicemembers And Their Families Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX), Chairman of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a posture hearing on military department personnel chiefs. Rep. Fallon's re  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Sylvia R. Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, during this past district work period, I met with seniors across my district who are worried about losing the lifelines they depend on: Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare. At one event with our seniors, a Social Security worker told us that wait tim  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Rep. Gill Fights for President Trump's Agenda During First 100 Days Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) today applauds President Trump for unleashing his America-first agenda during his historic first 100 days back in office. Rep. Gill has fought tirelessly to deliver the legislative backup President Trump needs to fulfill the mandate of the American people. "Preside  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 30, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the historic opening of the new Hidalgo County Courthouse in Edinburg, Texas. I am proud to announce that this new and modern courthouse will house 24 district and county courtrooms, a court of appeals and an additional six future courtrooms to accommodate and serve our growing county. Th  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Green Offers Amendment to Prevent HUD Cuts & Improve Disaster Relief for Vulnerable Americans (Washington, DC) -- On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, "Markup of Various Measures." You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green question th  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 29, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and express my deepest gratitude to my former Chief of Staff, Jeffery Ronald Billman of Irving, Texas, for his dedicated service, steadfast leadership, and unwavering commitment to the people of Texas' Thirteenth Congressional District. As my first Chief of Staff, Jeff played an inst  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Applauds House Passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement applauding U.S. House passage of the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act -- legislation he is a proud co-lead on: "I am deeply concerned about the rise in deepfake  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Reflects on First 100 Days - Delivering for Americans and Restoring Texas Values WASHINGTON, DC -- Today marks 100 days since President Trump took office for his second term. To reflect on these first 100 days, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following video recapping what he sees as the top accomplishments Republicans have secured and highlighting the role he has played  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger: Texas values are no longer under siege -- they're leading the way. WASHINGTON, DC -- To reflect on President Trump's 100-day mark in office today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) penned an op-ed in Odessa American highlighting what he sees as the greatest accomplishments Republicans have secured so far. You can read the op-ed below or by clicking here. President Trump's First 10  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Issues Statement on President Trump's Budget Proposal May 2, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. -- Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement today after President Trump released his budget proposal (link is external) : Congressman Roy said: "Today, the White House released a transformational budget that maintains strong funding for our national defense while reducing the   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on April 29, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this rule and in support of the underlying legislation. Last night, the Committee on Rules met and produced a rule providing for consideration of five pieces of legislation. H.J. Res. 60 and H.J. Res. 78 are both considered under a close  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Sessions Opens Hearing on DOD's Progress Toward a Clean Financial Audit WASHINGTON--Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks at today's hearing on "Tracking Progress: Updates to DoD's Financial Management Scorecard." Since the Departmen  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales, Senator Ernst Introduce Legislation to Combat the Fentanyl Epidemic WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On April 29, Fentanyl Awareness Day, U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) introduced bicameral legislation to combat the fentanyl epidemic in the United States. The lawmaker's legislation would allow fentanyl distributors who sell or give out fentanyl that  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Sends Letter to Brown University President Demanding an Explanation on How the University Uses Its Endowment to Lower Tuition Costs and Improve Student Experience WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) sent a letter to the President of Brown University, Christina H. Paxson, Ph.D, outlining his concerns regarding the imminent adverse action taken by Brown University agains  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls' Op-Ed in the Washington Reporter: Why Texas's Matagorda County is America's innovation county WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) authored an op-ed for the Washington Reporter, highlighting Matagorda County, Texas, and the unique capabilities of companies in Matagorda County that are contributing to American energy evolution and dominance. Read the op-ed HERE (https  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Rep. Weber Introduces Police Officers Protecting Children Act Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Randy Weber (TX-14) and August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Police Officers Protecting Children Act to allow qualified law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in a school zone. Senator Tim Sheehy (R- MT) introduced the companion bill in t  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Rep. Williams Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), released a statement following the House passage of the bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act, by a vote of 409-2. This bill takes action to protect and empower victims of real and deepfake Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery (NCII). "As technology advances, predator  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Williams Introduces Federal Reserve Financial Accountability and Transparency Act Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), introduced the Federal Reserve Financial Accountability and Transparency Act to increase Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve. This bill requires reporting on spending and staffing by activity, identification of top research areas, engagements wi  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Risch, Cruz, Scott Introduce Bill to Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from African Peacekeeping Operation WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), introduced the AUSSOM Funding Restriction Act of 2025 today to safeguard U.S. taxpayer fu  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, the Senate has made good progress on implementing President Trump's agenda. After just 100 days, we have confirmed his Cabinet. We are now working on a number of Ambassadors, and we have passed budget resolutions in the House and the Senate. And, of cours  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on April 29, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, we were all back home in our States during these last 2 weeks, and one visit I made during this trip back home was to visit the Fort Worth site of a company called MP Materials, a facility that has aptly been nicknamed "Independence." This impressi  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, at a time to be determined by the majority leader following consultation with the Democratic leader, no later than Wednesday, April 30, S.J. Res. 49 be discharged from the Committee on Fina  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on April 29, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, I want to start my remarks today by thanking President Trump, Secretary Rollins, Secretary Rubio, and Deputy Secretary of State Landau for their efforts in securing a new agreement with the country of Mexico to send much needed water to South Texas.  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz, Rep. Harshbarger Introduce USA Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Universal Savings Account Act, a bill that allows American families to save without the restrictions and penalties associated with traditional tax advantaged accounts. Sen. Cruz said, "A simple and accessible incentive savings plan will provide families with a way to establish financial security and  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: Paul Dabbar is Highly Qualified to Help Lead the Commerce Department WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee nomination hearing for Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) conveyed his support for President Trump's nominee, Paul Dabbar. Sen. Cruz highligh  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Commerce Announces Nominations Hearing for FRA, Amtrak, and Commerce Nominees WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nominations hearing for nominees of the Federal Railroad Administration, Amtrak Board of Directors, and the Depar  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Ossoff Introduce Bill to Extend Civil Rights Cold Case Review Board Term WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Judiciary Committee, and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) introduced The Civil Rights Cold Cases Records Collection Reauthorization Act. This bill would extend the term of the Civil Rights Cold Case Review Board by four years. The board is tasked with investigating crimin  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * SST Committee Advances Six Bipartisan Bills (Washington, D.C.) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology passed six bipartisan bills at a full committee markup that will significantly enhance our nation's capabilities in space exploration, energy production, scientific research, and technological advan  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton, Gonzales Introduce Bipartisan Highway Formula Fairness Act to Allow Rapidly-Growing States Receive Fair Federal Funding WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Tony Gonzales (TX-23) this week introduced the bipartisan Highway Formula Fairness Act, legislation to allow rapidly growing western states like Arizona and Texas receive their fair share of federal Highway Trust  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2025: * * * TAKE IT DOWN Act Passes the House, Heads to President Trump's Desk Bipartisan, bicameral bill empowers victims of revenge porn by forcing social media to remove explicit images WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan, bicameral TAKE IT DOWN Act, authored by Senate Commerce Co  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: Cornyn Praises New Water Treaty Agreement with Mexico WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau's successful efforts to broker a new agreement on the Treaty Relating to the Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande that secures water for farmers and ra  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: On Fox Business, Cornyn Details Priorities for Bill Extending Trump Tax Cuts WASHINGTON - Today on Fox Business' Mornings with Maria, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his priorities for the reconciliation package, including cutting government spending, extending the Trump Tax Cuts, and leading the charge to reimburse the State of Texas for border security costs incurred during the Biden administra  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: On Fox, Cornyn Discusses Arrested Wisconsin Judge, Pres. Trump's Border Security Success in First 100 Days WASHINGTON - Today on Fox News' The Faulkner Focus, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the Wisconsin judge who was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for allegedly obstructing the arrest of an illegal migrant by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), called out De  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Weber Washington Times Op-Ed: The world runs on Southeast Texas energy Washington, D.C. - In a new op-ed in the Washington Times, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14), the Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee and Vice-Chair of the Energy Subcommittee on the Energy and Commerce Committee, details the urgent need to restore American energy leadership by investing in t  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Williams, Ernst, Loeffler Bring Back "Made in America" WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) and Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) are introducing key bipartisan legislation with Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) to continue unleashing American indus  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: Bipartisan, Bicameral TAKE IT DOWN Act to Criminalize the Spread of Deepfake Revenge Porn Heads to President Trump's Desk Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, the bipartisan, bicameral TAKE IT DOWN Act, introduced in the Senate by Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and co-led by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 409-2 and heads to President Trum  more