WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Holds "Fiscal State of the Nation" Budget Committee Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) delivered opening remarks at his "Fiscal State of the Nation" hearing. Click HERE to watch Opening Remarks As Delivered: As I stated before, I can't think of a more important topic, a more important conversation, or a more important context to the most c  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Introduces Bipartisan Emergency Care Improvement Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) was joined by Representative Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) in introducing the Emergency Care Improvement Act. This bipartisan legislation will permanently expand access to emergency medical care for Medicare, Tricare and Medicaid beneficiaries. "Since Medicare began recognizing   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Introduces ETHIC Act to Increase Competition in the Prescription Drug Market WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers in introducing the Eliminating Thickets to Increase Competition (ETHIC) Act, legislation to lower prescription drug costs by addressing patent gamesmanship. " America leads the world in medical in  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * As Hurricane Season Approaches, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Houston Democratic Delegation in Demanding Answers From Trump Administration About Weather Forecasting Staffing Shortages Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) led her colleagues in the Houston Democratic Delegation in sending a letter to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) leadership, expressing their concer  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * Babin Introduces Bill to Rename Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Honor of Jocelyn Nungaray Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) has introduced legislation to officially rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Chambers County, Texas, as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge," honoring the memory of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, whose life was tragically   more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Babin, Obernolte Celebrate 75 Years of NSF Innovation (Washington, D.C.) - Today, Chairman Brian Babin and Research and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Jay Obernolte issued the following statement to commemorate the remarkable milestone of 75 years of innovation and groundbreaking advancements at the National Science Foundatio  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on May 7, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington in Opening Remarks: "What We're Lacking in Washington Is Courage to Do What Is Necessary" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks at the hearing, "The Fiscal State of the Nation." Opening Remarks As Delivered: As I stated before, I can't think of a more impo  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Makes the Case for One Big Balanced Bill on Fox News Sunday WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) appeared on Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream to discuss the importance of adhering to the blueprint established in the House-passed budget resolution, which locks in tax cuts for hardworking   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Talks Preventing Waste, Fraud, Abuse in Medicaid on The Fox News Rundown WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) joined Gurnal Scott on The Fox News Rundown Podcast to make the case for adhering to the blueprint established in the House-passed budget resolution, which delivers Presiden  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Arrington Touts the Need for One Big Beautiful Balanced Bill on Fox Business Network's The Bottom Line WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) joined former U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Jason Chaffetz and Lisa Boothe on Fox Business Network's The Bottom Line to discuss the need for Congress to   more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Chairman Babin Applauds NOAA Decision to Cancel Controversial Billion-Dollar Disaster Dataset Calls decision a win for transparency, scientific integrity, and congressional oversight Washington, D.C. - Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin released the following statement after the National  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 7, 2025: * * * Chairman Williams Joins Majority Whip Emmer for Stakeholder Roundtable During National Small Business Week WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, joined a roundtable hosted by Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06) with key small business stakeholders to discuss House Republ  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * Committee on Small Business Chairman Williams Commemorates National Small Business Week WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement to commemorate National Small Business Week. "Small businesses are the heartbeat of the American economy, upli  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Committee Reports out Bill to Protect Veterans' Second Amendment Rights Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Subcommittee on Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs Chairman Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), and Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.), released the following statements after the Committee reported out H  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Support and Protect Our Military Chaplains Congressman Keith Self introduced the Military Chaplains Act of 2025 alongside Congressman Morgan Luttrell in an effort to support and protect military chaplains across all branches of the armed forces. Various bad actors within the Department of Defense have undermined statutory protections and retaliated against milita  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moran Introduces No Tax on Overtime Act Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) - a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means - introduced the No Tax on Overtime Act, one of President Donald Trump's top tax priorities for Congress's reconciliation bill. President Trump has been a longtime, vocal supporter of policy that helps working-class Americans, promising his 20  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moran Votes to End CCP Infiltration of U.S. College Campuses Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) - a member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) - voted to support Congressman August Pfluger's (R-TX-11) legislation that would put an end to CCP infiltration of American college campuses. "Today, House Republicans took a decisive stand agai  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Congressman Williams Introduces Resolution in Support of Glioblastoma Awareness Day Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) introduced a resolution alongside Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Brian Mast (R-FL), and Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), expressing support for the designation of July 16, 2025 as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day." This resolution increases glioblast  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman De La Cruz Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional Art Competition Congresswoman De La Cruz (TX-15) announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Texas's 15th District, Alina Ozuna from Edinburg North High School. Alina's piece, "In America, We Believe," was selected from among 55 entries submitted by talented young high school artists across her district. As the  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Joins Representatives Pressley, Tonko to Demand Investigation into Trump's Attack on Smithsonian Museums, Brazen Attempt to Whitewash History Last Friday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Representatives Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Paul Tonko (NY-20), Co-Chair of the Congressional Museum Caucus, along with 68 of their colleagues in a letter to the Inspector General   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Signs Democratic Discharge Petition to Prevent Cuts to Medicaid and Food Assistance Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) signed a discharge petition that would force an up-or-down vote in the House to protect Medicaid and food assistance from devastating budget cuts. "The Republican budget slashes Medicaid and food assistance with more than $1 trillion in cuts," s  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces Texas' Seventh Congressional District 2025 Art Competition Winner Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced Saj Baldwin as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Texas' Seventh Congressional District for his piece, Brothers. Saj is a sophomore at Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. His painting will hang in the U  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia and Democratic Colleagues Walk Out of Republican Crypto Sham Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) and her Democratic colleagues walked out of a rare joint hearing between the House Financial Services Committee and the House Agriculture Committee, after Republicans turned it into a platform to rubber-stamp President Trump's latest scheme to e  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Slams Trump Tariff Chaos in House Financial Services Hearing: "The People Paying Are Our Constituents" WASHINGTON, DC - During today's House Financial Services Committee hearing on the state of the international financial system, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) called out the Trump administration's failure to address poverty and its reckless tariff agenda that's thre  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Travels to Mexico to Confront Trump Administration's Cruel Deportation of U.S. Citizen Children MEXICO - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) joined a Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) delegation to Mexico, alongside CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) and Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20). They traveled there to meet with a mixed-status family that was deta  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Announces DOJ Investigation into EPIC City WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) opening an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center's (EPIC) proposed Muslim community, EPIC City, in Josephine, Texas, in response to concerns he expressed to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Introduces Bill to Address Staffing Shortages at Ports of Entry WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the Securing America's Ports of Entry Act, which would strengthen border security, address personnel shortages at ports of entry, and ensure America's airports, seaports, and land ports of entry are fully staffed by requiring U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Meets with NASA Administrator Nominee Jared Isaacman WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Jared Isaacman, whom President Trump has nominated to serve as Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Please see photo below. Background: Sen. John Cornyn along with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) recently led a letter to President Tr  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Praises Texas DOGE, Discusses Musk's Legacy WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), a member of the Senate DOGE Caucus, highlighted the work President Trump and Elon Musk have done through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to eliminate wasteful government spending and save American taxpayer dollars and praised the creation of Texas DOGE. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's rema  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Coons' Bill to Strengthen State Department's Taiwan Strategy Passes House WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chris Coons (D-DE) released the following statements after the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, which would require the U.S. Department of State to review and update its policy guidance regarding Taiwan no less than every five years and deliver a report to Congress within 90 days  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz, Babin Introduce Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act Bill Would Make Pres. Trump's Executive Order Renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge Permanent *** Original text here: https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/news/cornyn-cruz-babin-introduce-jocelyn-nungaray-national-wildlife-refuge-act/  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Fetterman, Lankford, Gallego Introduce SHIELD Against CCP Act WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), John Fetterman (D-PA), James Lankford (R-OK), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the SHIELD Against CCP Act, which would create a dedicated working group at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to address threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP): "To effectively counter China  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Introduce Bill to Subject Illegal Immigrants Who Kill Americans to Death Penalty WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Tim Scott (R-SC), Jim Banks (R-IN), Jim Justice (R-WV), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) today introduced the Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act, which wo  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Whitehouse, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Equip Law Enforcement with Trauma Kits WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chris Coons (D-DE), Mike Rounds (R-SD), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the Improving Police Critical Aid for Responding to Emergencies (CARE) Act, which would equip law enforcement officers with quality trauma kits so they can resp  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Subject Illegal Aliens Who Kill Americans to the Death Penalty U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) at a press conference to announce the introduction of their bill, the "Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act." The legislation codifies President Trump's Executiv  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Doggett, Schakowsky, Warren and Wyden Push Congressional Leadership to Reject Medicaid Cuts, Crack Down on Medicare Advantage Upcoding Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C. - As Congress considers reconciliation legislation, Representatives Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), along with Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44201) on May 7, 2025, entitled "DOT's Federal Pipeline Safety Program: Background and Issues for Congress" by energy policy specialist Paul W. Parfomak. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. energy pipeline network includes 3.3 million miles of onshore pipeline transporting natural gas, crude oil, and other hazardous liquids. Over the past decade, major safety incidents in California, Texas, Pennsy  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst's "Made in America" Bill Earns Support of Iowans 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) newly unveiled initiative to continue the domestic manufacturing explosion happening under President Trump has earned widespread praise. Business leaders in Iowa and across the countr  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Ernst's "Made in America" Bill Earns Support of Iowans 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) newly unveiled initiative to continue the domestic manufacturing explosion happening under President Trump has earned   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * FAA Reauthorization One Year Later: Aviation Safety, Air Traffic, and Next Generation Technology Chairman Cruz Announces Full Committee Hearing on May 14th 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 "FAA Reauth  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Cruz Work to Safeguard Second Amendment Rights, Protect Communities from Gun Violence WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) are introducing legislation to safeguard Americans' Second Amendment rights and prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands. The Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act would tak  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Cruz Work to Safeguard Second Amendment Rights, Protect Communities from Gun Violence WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) are introducing legislation to safeguard Americans' Second Amendment rights and prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands. The Protecting Communities and P  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * HIGHLIGHTS: Rep. Tony Gonzales Spotlights El Paso's UTEP During CISA Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. - During today's House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) highlighted the University of Texas-El Paso during his questioning of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Acting Director, Bridget Bean. Transcript lightly edite  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * House Committee on Small Business Holds Member Day Hearing to Hear from Members of Congress Outside of the Committee WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a Member Day Hearing to hear from Members of Congress who do not sit on the Committee about the issues small   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Williams Joins House Republican Leadership to Highlight National Small Business Week WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, joined House Republican Leadership Stakeout to highlight how the Committee is supporting small businesses during   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 7, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Williams on National Small Business Week WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) spoke with Matthew Foldi of The Washington Reporter to discuss the importance of small businesses and how the Committee is supporting Main Street America. In Case You Missed It: "INTERVIEW: Rep. Roge  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger's Legislation to Keep the CCP Out of American Classrooms and Universities Passes the House WASHINGTON, DC -- In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, had legislation pass through the U.S. House of Representatives. Chairman Pfluger's " DHS Restrictions  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Demands Funding be Restored to Contain Measles Outbreak in Texas WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), along with Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), demanded that $7.7 million in public health grants for Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) abruptly terminated by the Trump Administration be restored to address the measles outbr  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Johnson Urges Trump Administration to Prevent Cuts to Local School Districts WASHINGTON, DC--Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), along with 40 of her colleagues, sent a letter to the Department of Education expressing deep concern for the disbursement of Impact Aid. The letter addressed the program's effect on school districts across the nation, including Texas, and how it fills funding   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Judge Giles Rejects Trump Administration Forum Shopping In Badar Khan Suri Case Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following statement welcoming a ruling by Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles rejecting the Trump Administration's attempts to remove jurisdiction over the case of Beyer's constituent, Dr. Badar Khan Suri, to Texas, where it whisked him after he was detained by masked ICE agents outside  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11305) on May 5, 2025, by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball: * * * Hobby Distillers Association v. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau: The Limits on Taxing Schemes to Regulate Behavior On July 10, 2024, in Hobby Distillers Association v. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted the Hobby Distillers Association  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Los congresistas Garcia, Vargas, Espaillat y Randall presentan resolucion para conmemorar el Cinco de Mayo WASHINGTON, D.C. - Hoy, los congresistas Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29), Juan Vargas (D-CA-52), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) y Emily Randall (D-WA-06) encabezaron la presentacion de una resolucion en la Camara de Representantes para conmemorar el Cinco de Mayo. La resolucion reconoce la importancia hist  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, Huizenga Introduce Legislation to Modernize Missile Technology Export Controls WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee -- and Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.) announced the introduction of H.R. 3068, the Missile Technology Control Revision Act. The legislation modernizes missile technology export controls b  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Congressman Moran's No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Nathaniel Moran's (R-TX-01) No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act. This legislation that would prohibit Department of State contracts with companies tied to forced labor in the Xinjian region of China. Congressman Moran spoke in support of the legislation ahe  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * President Trump Signs Rep. Goldman's Bill to Repeal Costly Energy Regulations Featured Image WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Craig Goldman (R-TX) released the following statement. "I'm honored to have been in the Oval Office today to witness President Trump sign H.J. Res. 75 into law. This bill will help lower the cost of living for Americans across the nation. H.J. Res. 75, which  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Concludes Trip to Texas Primate Facilities, Introduces Bipartisan "Captive Primate Safety Act" SAN ANTONIO, TX - Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) concluded a trip to Texas to visit the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary and the San Antonio Zoo, following his introduction of the Captive Primate Safety Act with Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Julia Brownley (CA-26), and Nancy Mace  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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 today with a simple but clear message. First of all, I just have to clear up a few things. Instead of the President cosplaying as the next Pope, he may want to try to cosplay as an actual President of these United States. That means that he may hav  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fallon Leads Letter Calling for Clarity on Army Depot Modernization Washington, DC -- Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) led a letter today to Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll asking for greater clarity regarding the services' plan for army depot modernization. Rep. Fallon commented: "To support President Trump's peace through strength vision, modernizing our depots is vital." "Red River Army Depot in my distri  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gill, Sen. Cruz Bill Penalizes Universities that Mask Foreign Funding Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act to penalize universities that take money from foreign adversaries and do not report foreign funding as required by the Higher Education Act. "American universities that receive taxpa  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on May 8, 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, and still I rise, a liberated Democrat, unbought, unbossed, unafraid, and most feared by President Donald John Trump. I am most feared because the President recently tweeted that he would have me removed from Congress because I have indicated that I would bring   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Celebrates Export Control Bill Passing the House WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, Congressman Ronny Jackson's (TX-13) bill, the Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act, was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation would provide critical information to Congress and the Trump Administration on all export license applications, including applic  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Introduced Bill to Recognize SOF Week WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Co-Chair of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Caucus and Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee's Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, introduced a joint resolution expressing support for May 5 through May 8, 2025, to be designated as SOF Week. SOF personnel play a vital role  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Introduces Bill to Investigate the Biden Administration's Handling of Religious Exemptions Under the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Reaffirming Every Servicemembers' Trust of Religious Exemptions (RESTORE) Act. This bill would create a formal review process at the Department of Defense to support Secretary Pete Hegseth's direct  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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, today, we are bringing a very important piece of legislation to the floor, the Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act, a key piece of legislation to ensure our country stays ahead of our adversaries. Businesses and uni  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable leader, President Richard Benson, as he prepares to retire after 8 years of service to the University of Texas at Dallas. Under his leadership, the university has soared to new heights: expanding research, increasing e  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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 today in strong support of the No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this critical legislation that would prohibit United States State Department contracts with companies tied to forced labor in the Xin  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Delivers Remarks on Confucius Institutes WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, delivered remarks on the House floor in support of his legislation, the " DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes Act." Following his remarks, Chairman Pfluger ran the debate on his l  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Hosts U.S. Interior Secretary Burgum at RSC Members Meeting WASHINGTON, DC -- As Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted the Secretary of the Interior and Chairman of the newly formed National Energy Dominance Council Doug Burgum, on Capitol Hill for this week's RSC members meeting. During the meeting, Secretary Burgum outlined his goals   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger's "DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes" Act Passes the House WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, had legislation pass through the U.S. House of Representatives. Chairman Pfluger's " DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes Act " will defend American studen  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger's ACES Act Passes Through the House WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan, bicameral legislation seeking to lower military aviation cancer rates passed through the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 376-5. The Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Ac t directs the Secretary of the VA to study cancer incidences and mortality rates among aviators   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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 today not just as a Congressman but as a servicemember and friend to advocate on behalf of veterans and servicemembers fighting a second battle that they never signed up to fight. This is in support of H.R. 530, my legislation called the ACES Act, th  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on May 7, 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 my bill, H.R. 881, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern. I have long been concerned that the threats the Chinese Communist Party poses to our homeland are not only real, but they are right here.   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Sends a Letter to the Mayor of San Marcos, Texas Condemning Anti-Israel Resolution May 6, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) sent a letter to San Marcos city officials condemning an anti-Israel resolution scheduled to go before the council on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Several members of the local business and religious communities have expressed concerns that passin  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Urges Speaker Johnson for Key Reforms in Final Budget Reconciliation Package May 7, 2025 Press Release "Dear Speaker Johnson, The American people sent us to Washington with a clear mandate to cut reckless spending, grow the economy, and perhaps most importantly, secure our nation's border. While many budget priorities were passed in the House Judiciary Committee reconciliation bill to achieve  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy: Without Meaningful Reform, Medicaid will Bankrupt this Country May 9, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. -- Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement: Congressman Roy said: "This Republican majority must seize the moment and reform Medicaid. Most importantly, Obamacare's Medicaid expansion that increased spending on able-bodied adults instead of pregnant women, children  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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 want to start today with some good news. I think it is fantastic that the Golden State Warriors played an incredible basketball game last night and brought them to victory over the Rockets out of Texas and are going to advance onto the next round of t  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Honors NBA Legend, San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich in Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced a House Resolution following the retirement of the winningest head coach in NBA history, San Antonio Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich. "The most wins of any coach in NBA history, five NBA championships, four-time NBA All-Star Game Head Coach, th  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Questions DHS Secretary Noem on Number of Criminal Illegal Aliens in U.S., State Reimbursements WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) questioned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem during a House Appropriations Committee Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing. For full clips and excerpts of the hearing, please see below. Congressman Gonz  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales to CISA: Protect America's Energy Infrastructure WASHINGTON, D.C. - During today's House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) asked Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Acting Director Bridget Bean about the agency's plans to protect America's energy industry. Transcript lightly edited for clarity   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales to FBI Director Patel: Protect the Permian Basin Today, during a House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science hearing, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) shared with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director, Kash Patel, the importance of protecting the Permian Basin's resources. The Permian Basin Oil Theft Task Force, an FBI-led initiative, ha  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Veasey Demands Critical Dallas County Funding be Restored to Contain Measles Outbreak in Texas WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33), along with Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-33) and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), demanded that $7.7 million in public health grants for Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) abruptly terminated by the Trump Administration be restored to   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Weber Celebrates Mother's Day Washington, D.C. - As Mother's Day approaches, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) has introduced a resolution recognizing the vital role of mothers in our society. The resolution affirms policies that honor mothers as mothers, emphasizes the essential role all mothers play in raising the next generation of Americans, and encourages the people of the United States to celebrate  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Roy, Fitzgerald Introduce Legislation to End Medicaid Discrimination Against the Most Vulnerable May 9, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. -- Reps. Chip Roy (TX-21) and Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the "Ending Medicaid Discrimination Against the Most Vulnerable Act" today. This bill would end the grossly outsized subsidy of the able-bodied under Obamacare's Medicaid expansion compared to   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Risch Introduces Bill to Fight Antisemitism at the UN WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Katie Bri  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Highlights Republican Work on Reconciliation Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) to discuss the progress Republicans have made on reconciliation which will champion small businesses, avoid tax hikes f  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Scalise Highlights Republican Work on Reconciliation WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) to discuss the progress Republicans have made on reconciliation which will champion small businesses, a  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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, it looks like my timing is exquisite because I came down here to talk about something that I think has sort of fallen off the radar screen here in recent weeks, and that is the work of the Department of Government Efficiency, one of the most important  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill Penalizing Universities that Mask Foreign Funding WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act to penalize universities that take money from foreign adversaries and do not report foreign funding as required by the Higher Education Act. Sen. Cruz said, "The Chinese Communist Party expends vast resources to cont  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Bill Defending Troops' Constitutional Right to Freedom of Religion WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the Reaffirming Every Servicemember's Trust Over Religious Exemptions (RESTORE) Act. This bill would require the Department of Defense (DoD) to establish a Special Review Board to audit   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: Adopting Europe's Approach on Regulation Will Cause China to Win the AI Race WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee hearing, titled "Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation," Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) emphasize  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: Streaming May Be the Future -- But It Shouldn't Sideline Sports Fans WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled "Field of Streams: The New Channel Guide for Sports Fans," Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) highlighted how sports fans increasingly struggle to find wher  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Senate Passes Cruz-Led Measure to Scrap Illegal Biden FCC Rule over Child Online Safety Concerns Reckless FCC rule subverts parental authority, endangers the Universal Service Fund, and harms rural broadband expansion WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) celebrated the Senat  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Veterans Pursuing Aviation Careers WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the Authorizing Vocational and Instructional Aviation Training for Eligible Veterans Act to allow eligible veterans to use their Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits for non-degree flight training programs expa  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Rep. Babin, Introduce Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX-36) introduced the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act, which would codify President Trump's Executive Order renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge near Houston, Texas, to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Refu  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Ranking Member Crockett's Opening Statement at Joint Subcommittee Hearing on Oversight of the Bureau of Prisons Washington, D.C. (May 6, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, delivered opening remarks at a joint subcommittee hearing with the Subcommittee on Crime and Fe  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Defending Troop's Constitutional Right to Freedom of Religion WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) in introducing the Reaffirming Every Servicemember's Trust Over Religious Exemptions (RESTORE) Act. "I'm proud to support the RESTORE Act, w  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Vice Chair McCaul, Chairman Green Announce Bipartisan Task Force on Enhancing National Security for Upcoming FIFA 2026, 2028 Olympics, US 250th Anniversary WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus and current vice chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security -- and Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-Tenn.) announced the establishment of the "Task Force on Sec  more