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*Texas Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Thursday May 29, 2025 ( 14 items )  

Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Improve Seniors' Access to Care
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Improve Seniors' Access to Care TYLER - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Sens. Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), Mark Warner (D-VA), and 44 of his Senate colleagues in introducing the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, which would improve access to care for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans at no cost to American taxpayers. The legislation focuses   more

Cornyn, Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Protect LNG Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Protect LNG Act WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) reintroduced the Protect LNG Act. The legislation ensures that a court cannot vacate a previously authorized LNG permit, clarifies the venue for LNG lawsuits before federal courts, and mandates that courts grant expedited decisions in relevant cases.  more

JBSA-Lackland's "One Base, One Network": key milestone in connectivity and cybersecurity
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * JBSA-Lackland's "One Base, One Network": A key milestone in connectivity and cybersecurity JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland marks a transformation in its information technology infrastructure with the "One Base, One Network" initiative that integrates the Texas Air National Guard 149th Fighter Wing into the Department of the Air F  more

Lujan, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Land Port of Entry Permits
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Land Port of Entry Permits Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act. This legislation expedites the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry. "Ports of entry and international bridges are vit  more

Making history and logging hours: B-1B WSO reaches 5,000 flying hours
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, May 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Making history and logging hours: B-1B WSO reaches 5,000 flying hours * Published May 27, 2025 * By Gabrielle Terrett * 307th Bomb Wing DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, TX --Lt. Col. Eric Alvarez was always steadfast in his choice to fly, but he never thought he'd go down in history for it. This month, the 345th Bomb Squadron Commander and Weapons Systems Officer crossed the 5,000 flying hour threshold  more

Padilla Cosponsors Bill to Make Public Colleges and Universities Tuition Free
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Cosponsors Bill to Make Public Colleges and Universities Tuition Free WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As President Trump and Congressional Republicans work to make college unaffordable and unattainable for millions of working-class families, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP)  more

Rep. Panetta Authors and Introduces LOOTER Act to Help Stop Crime During Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Authors and Introduces LOOTER Act to Help Stop Crime During Natural Disasters Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and introduced the bipartisan Law On Offender Transgressions during Emergencies and Recovery (LOOTER) Act of 2025. This bill would establish federal criminal penalties for theft committed during declared natural disasters. Co-leading   more

Rep. Troy E. Nehls in The Bay City Tribune: Delivering on the America First Mandate: I voted "YES" to Pass President Trump's One Big, Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls in The Bay City Tribune: Delivering on the America First Mandate: I voted "YES" to Pass President Trump's One Big, Beautiful Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) penned an op-ed in The Bay City Tribune discussing why he voted "YES" to pass H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which delivers the largest deficit reduction in nearly 30 years, secures and sustains   more

Rep. Weber Joins Galveston Business Leaders in Push to Preserve Pro-Growth Tax Cuts
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Weber Joins Galveston Business Leaders in Push to Preserve Pro-Growth Tax Cuts Galveston, TX - U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) sat down with local business leaders, the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Galveston-Texas City Pilots for a U.S. Camber of Commerce roundtable discussion focused on protecting hardworking Texans from looming tax hikes. With key provisions of President Trump's h  more

Reps. Troy E. Nehls and Jimmy Panetta Introduce the LOOTER Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Troy E. Nehls and Jimmy Panetta Introduce the LOOTER Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) introduced the Law On Offender Transgressions during Emergencies and Recovery Act (LOOTER ACT), which would establish federal crime penalties for theft committed during declared natural disasters. Specifically, the LOOTER Act would amend Ti  more

Restoration Revitalizes Fish Stock, Brings Community Together
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Restoration Revitalizes Fish Stock, Brings Community Together In the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, commercial fish species in the Gulf of America (formerly the Gulf of Mexico) were significantly impacted. The Oceanic Fish Restoration Project, part of NOAA's restoration efforts after the spill, partnered with the pelagic longline fishing community to help rebuild robust fisheri  more

Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Protect LNG Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Protect LNG Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) reintroduced the Protect LNG Act. The legislation ensures that a court cannot vacate a previously authorized LNG permit, clarifies the venue for LNG lawsuits before federal courts, and mandates that courts grant expedited decisions in relevan  more

Senators Scott, Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Protect LNG Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Scott, Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Protect LNG Act WASHINGTON --U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) in reintroducing the Protect LNG Act. The legislation ensures that a court cannot vacate a previously authorized LNG permit, clarifies the venue for LNG lawsuits before federal courts, and mandates that courts   more

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, John Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring Border Patrol's 101st Anniversary
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, John Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring Border Patrol's 101st Anniversary WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and several of their Senate Republican colleagues in introducing a resolution to commemorate the 101 st annivers  more