WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, issued the following news release: As part of a package of women veterans health bills, the House passed the VA Newborn Emergency Treatment Act, a bipartisan bill by Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), a member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The legislation clarifies that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can cover the costs of emergency medical transportation for newborn babies of certain women veterans. The bill passed   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * - Demands Congress Act to Deliver Lower Drug Prices Across the Board * * * Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today released a report on how the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, H.R. 3, will reduce prescription drug costs across the board. Allred is a cosponsor of the bill and has been leading the charge to call for its passage. "North Texans and millions across the country are struggling under the high co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today welcomed the news that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be making low-interest federal disaster loans available to North Texas businesses and residents affected by the severe storm on October 20. "It's important that North Texans know all the resources available to them as our community recovers from the October 20 storm that caused so much damage across  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, the Senate Commerce Committee unanimously passed NASA Authorization Act of 2019, bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) that provides the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) the clear direction needed to advance our nation's space initiatives and investments and assert the United States' glo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Vice Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and a member of the House Intelligence and Education and Labor Committees, today had the following exchange with Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, during the highly anticipated second open impeachment hearing, where the American people continued to hear the evidence for themsel  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Oklahoma), John Boozman (R-Arkansas), David Perdue (R-Georgia), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Keep Our Communities Safe Act. The legislation would close the legal loophole that requires immigration authorities to release back into the United States illegal aliens who have not been accepted for deporta  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), to introduce legislation that would dismantle a key remaining part of the Iran Nuclear Deal. This legislation revokes waivers for civil nuclear projects with Iran that were established under President Obama's nuclear deal. "The Iran Nuclear Deal is deeply flawed and this b  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Crenshaw announced he introduced the United States Army Rangers Veterans Of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act. The legislation would award the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the U.S. Army Rangers, who fought with valor and gallantry in World War II. The medal recognizes these veterans for their extraordinary service. Additionally, Crenshaw congratulated five Houston compa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced the introduction of H.Res. 676, which encourages the United States to formally withdraw from the 2016 Paris Climate Agreement. The Agreement, which went into effect on November 4, 2016, did not have congressional approval and resulted in burdensome regulatory measures that put the United States at a competitive disadvantage, costing American jobs and incre  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement at the full committee hearing on caring for seniors: "Republicans have a long history of supporting America's seniors, working across the aisle to make meaningful strides to improve the health and social services they rely on. "With 10,000 baby boomers retiring every day, Republicans have been leaders in helping America's aging population.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: Today, the top Republican on the Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) announced a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting input that will inform the Rural and Underserved Communities Health Task Force as it works to develop bipartisan legislation to improve health care outcomes within underserv  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Vice Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and a member of the House Intelligence and Education and Labor Committees, today had the following exchange with George Kent and Bill Taylor during the highly anticipated first open impeachment hearing, where the American people heard the evidence for themselves on Presiden  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Rep. Chip Roy introduces legislation to place debt clocks in the main meeting rooms of the House Budget Committee and House Appropriations Committee: The fruits of our nation's fiscal irresponsibility was on full display this month as we topped $23 trillion in debt. In response to such a sad achievement, I introduced a simple piece of legislation titled the "Know Debt Resolu-tion," which would place debt clocks i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * - Initial focus will be on issues of student-athlete compensation and NCAA eligibility decisions * * * Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced he filed paperwork to reinstate the Congressional Collegiate Sports Caucus to serve as an informal forum for members dedicated to examining issues of student-athlete compensation, the integrity and fairness of college sports and NCAA eligibility deci  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Crenshaw was joined by a delegation of 40 members, including Representatives Liz Cheney (R-WY), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Devin Nunes (R-CA) and Frank Pallone (D-NJ), in sending two letters to ensure the safety of Americans demonstrating against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to the nation's capital. The letters, one sent to the U.S Department of State and the other sent to the Metro   more

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day: "Veterans Day is an opportunity for El Pasoans and our nation to honor the brave men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States of America. "Veterans have served our country with valor and patriotism and made invaluable sacrifices in defense of peace and freedom. "We have the obligation to serve them and their families as well as they have served us. "  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Bill Flores, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) announced the recipients of the 2019 TX-17 Congressional Veteran Commendation, a unique award that recognizes local veterans for their outstanding service to our nation and community. "The service of our nation's veterans should always be recognized, especially when that service continues above and beyond their military career," Congressman Flores said. "The 17t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Bill Flores, R-Texas, issued the following statement regarding the House Democrats public impeachment hearings: "This week, House Democrats continued with their hyper-partisan impeachment process. After weeks of closed-door proceedings in the basement of the Capitol, Democrats moved this sham process into the public spotlight. As this circus takes over the House, Americans need to remember the following facts which contradict the Democrats' false impeachment narrativ  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Earlier this week, the Houston City Council approved $24 million in federal funding that will go towards the East End Maker Hub, a startup hub in the Texas 29th Congressional District. The hub will allow businesses that spur innovation to lease collaborative working space out of a 300,000-plus-square-foot warehouse in Houston's East End. TXRX Labs and the Urban Partnerships Community Development Corporation   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, issued the following statement honoring U.S. veterans on Veterans Day: "Today we honor our men and women who have served bravely and passionately in the United States Military. Our military members have placed themselves in harm's way for the freedoms we enjoy today. "We are thankful to these brave individuals for their service and devotion to this great nation. Their loyalty to the stars and stripes and to the people of this nation must neve  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced $347,580 in federal funds for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) to help small rural businesses across South Texas increase economic development. The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Development grant program which is designed to help businesses that have fewer than 50 new works and gross less   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that federal funds amounting to $1,493,168 were distributed to schools throughout the 15th District of Texas thanks to the Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act. The STOP School Violence Act funded evidence-based school violence preventing programming, mental health crisis intervention, and suicide prevention through the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following statement after House passage of the U.S. Export Finance Agency Act (H.R. 4863) that reauthorizes and expands the Export-Import Bank: "The passage of this legislation will allow the EXIM Bank to continue financing sales of U.S. exports to international markets, creating and sustaining American jobs. "In the 15th District of Texas alone, the Bank is responsible for $52 million dollars in lending to 36 diverse businesses  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following statement on the first day of public impeachment hearings before the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee: "Today's testimony makes a compelling case for the abuse of power by the President to tilt the 2020 election to his advantage by ordering an investigation into his political opponent while withholding critical military aid to Ukraine. "There is no question that Ambassador William Taylor and Assistant Secr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following statement regarding the testimony of Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch before the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee: "Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch is a decorated career foreign service officer and dedicated public servant. I am grateful for her testimony that highlighted the toxic nature of the President's influence on the State Department and our foreign policy. "I am deeply concerned by the President's attempt  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following statement condemning the Fort Bend Independent School District memorial event for the Sugar Land 95: "In February of 2019, I began meeting with key stakeholders in the Fort Bend community regarding the excavation of 95 bodies in 2018 during the construction of the James Reese Career and Technical Center in Sugar Land, Texas. These bodies were victims of the cruel and unusual convict leasing system that was perpetuated in some s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. John Shimkus, R-Illinois, issued the following statement entered into the Congressional Record to recognize the dedication of an Illinois State Historical Society marker for the war emergency pipeline, which began near Texas oil fields and ended in Norris City following its 1943 completion during World War II: "In 1942, oil tankers from the Gulf of Mexico were being sunk by German submarines at the rate of three per day. "A committee appointed by President Franklin   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: Today, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee's Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairwoman Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) and Ranking Member Ralph Norman (R-SC) along with Energy Subcommittee Chairman Conor Lamb (D-PA) and Ranking Member Randy Weber (R-TX) sent a letter (https://science.house.gov/imo/media/doc/11.13.19%20DOE%2  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: After eight months of delayed and insufficient responses in providing the Committee with information necessary for the oversight of the IRIS program and its review of the chemical formaldehyde, Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) today issued two subpoenas (https://science.house.gov/subpoenas-to-epa-administrator-wheeler-on-iris-progra  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) introduced the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit (AFTC) Extension Act of 2019, which extends the $0.50 per gallon excise tax credit on alternative fuel used as motor fuel, including compressed, liquefied, and renewable natural gas, among others. "This tax credit encourages investments in cleaner fuel options for vehicle use. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted in favor of H.R. 4863, the United States Export Finance Agency Act, which will reauthorize the Export-Import Bank ("EXIM Bank") for ten years and will increase the agency's lending authority from $135 billion to $175 billion over a seven-year period, among other improvements. The bill passed the House with bipartisan support, 235 to 184. As the official na  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall: "The fall of the Berlin Wall was a great victory in our long struggle to win the Cold War and a major catalyst for the collapse of the Soviet Union. "Millions were released from communism's iron fist and set free from the dark shadows of the Iron Curtain. "On this 30th anniversary of the Wal  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Washington: "President Erdogan's visit comes during a deeply troubling time in our bilateral relationship. I remain extremely concerned by reports of violence in northern Syria committed by Turkey and Turkish backed forces, including reports of possible war crimes. Turkey must end its incur  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Pete Olson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX) headlined an event at the United States Capitol launching the Alliance to End Human Trafficking, a group of survivors, victim advocates and non-profit organizations committed to raising awareness, educating the public and providing resources to fight this modern-day slavery. "Our Declaration of Independence says that every American is guaranteed life, liberty and the pursuit   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) formally honored Fannin County resident, Sandy Barber, today as the 2019 Angels in Adoption nominee for the 4th District of Texas. Barber was nominated for her work as executive director of the Fannin County Children's Center, which is focused on promoting safety and improving the lives of abused and neglected children. "I was very pleased to nominate Sandy Barber as this year'  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) visited Texas Middle School this week to honor Principal Tim Lambert for being selected as Middle School Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) and as the Texas representative for the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Principal of the Year Award. "As the son of two school teachers, I have a special place i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: The crisis on our southern border is at the front of many Americans minds. Too often we hear of dangerous cartels, and violence spilling into the United States. Because I wanted to see the urgency of this situation myself, last week I traveled with House Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Mike Rogers and three other colleagues to McAllen, Texas, on the United States-Mexico border. I was very impressed by   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Van Taylor, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) recognized the efforts of eight Collin County cities who received this year's Tree City USA designation by the Arbor Day Foundation. While speaking on the House Floor, Rep. Taylor stated, "Allen, Fairview, Frisco, McKinney, Murphy, Plano, Prosper, and Wylie - all located within Collin County - have proven they care about ensuring the environment around them is thriving  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on reports that a continuing resolution will extend until Dec. 20: * * * - Debilitiating Impacts of CR Widely Reported * * * "Reports that the next stop-gap spending bill will extend until December 20th are disappointing and troubling. "Such a late date makes a further stopgap beyond the 20th more likely. Every CR is wasteful and damages the ab  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Gaza's rocket attacks on Israel: "In the last 36 hours, over 360 rockets from Gaza have bombarded Israeli cities and towns, some reaching as far as Tel Aviv, all met with a deafening silence from the mainstream media. One rocket every seven minutes. This is absolutely unacceptable. The time has come to stand up and condemn the Iranian-backed Islamic Jihad, and anyone who threatens the defense of democracy in Isr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Reps. K. Michael Conaway, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Agriculture Committee, and David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, chairman of the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, issued the following remarks at a hearing to examine the impact of wild, invasive and non-native species on agriculture: "Invasive species present serious and wide-ranging threats to agriculture production across this country. In order to combat these pests, it's critical tha  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Reps. Collin C. Peterson, D-Minnesota, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway, R-Texas, issued the following statements congratulating the American Farm Bureau Federation on its 100th anniversary: "The American Farm Bureau Federation has a longstanding tradition of advocacy on behalf of agriculture and rural America," Chairman Peterson said. "Their organization, founded by a grassroots movement, assures the voices of America's f  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Van Taylor, R-Texas, issued the following news release: United States Representatives Van Taylor (R-TX-03) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20) today introduced legislation to provide transportation to veterans seeking medical care from Department of Veteran Affairs facilities. The Veterans Earned Transportation Act (Vets ETA) permanently reauthorizes a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program providing transportation services to or from VA facilities or other locations i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation Will Amend Existing Size Standards to Protect Small Businesses * * * Today, Congressmen Marc Veasey (TX-33) and Kevin Hern (OK-01) of the House Committee on Small Business introduced bipartisan legislation that will mitigate the effects of sudden growth, protecting small businesses from being prematurely forced out of the small business category. Moreover, this legislation would grant sma  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, ranking Republican member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the Subcommittee on Health, applauding passage of bipartisan bills to improve maternal health: "These bills represent the longstanding, bipartisan commitment of this committee to improving maternal health. "The legislation advanced today will help ensure patients have access  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senate Democrat Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) blocked passage of Sen. John Cornyn's (R-TX) bipartisan drug pricing bill with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. On Sen. Schumer's Objection to Passing the Bill: "My bill is not going to sink the prospects of that larger package of legislation. What we have in front of us tod  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: The White House announced that President Trump signed the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) in the Senate and U.S. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) in the House. "I am proud President Trump signed into law this bipartisan bill to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Dr. Christine Darden and all women  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his longtime support for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the work his Republican colleagues' have put into drafting a nonpartisan bill, and the Democrats decision to walk away from negotiations. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. "As a long-term victims' rights advocate myself, I'm a proud supporte  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the Minority Leader's opposition to his bipartisan drug pricing bill with Sen. Blumenthal (D-CT). Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's floor remarks are below, and video can be found here (https://youtu.be/46Ozp92SG3Y). "Senator Schumer is blocking this bill from passing in the Senate. He's blocking one of his own members' bills and one to lower prescription d  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following statement after the Justice Department released its first report on the implementation of his Fix NICS Act: All 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Indian tribal governments have submitted implementation plans to the DOJ, as have 45 federal agencies. Since the Fix NICS Act was signed into law in 2018, more than six million new records have been added to National Instant Criminal Background Check System databases. "Afte  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), yesterday introduced the Keep Our Communities Safe Act, with Sens. John Boozman (R-Ark.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), David Perdue (R-Ga.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas). The legislation would close the legal loophole that requires immigration authorities to release back into the United States illegal aliens who have not been accepted for deportation to other count  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today wrote an op-ed in The Dallas Morning News recognizing the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the power of American principles in combatting the evils of tyranny and promoting freedom around the world. Highlighting the tyrannies that exists today, Sen. Cruz wrote in the op-ed: "Though the physical, graffiti-  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after meeting with President Trump, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Republican Senators at the White House: "I have always described Turkey as an ally - a deeply problematic ally, but an ally nonetheless, in a very troubled region of the world. I went to the White House today to tell President Erdogan exactly that. "While our alliance with Turkey is importa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: The Service Academy Nominations Board, established by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in 2013, today held its annual meeting to review applications and recommend the most qualified Texas candidates for nomination to our nation's distinguished service academies. The Board is comprised of service academy alumni, members of the National Guard and Reserves, active duty and retired military and former members of the U  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * - Sen. Cruz highlights importance of shale revolution in America's energy independence, strong economy in hearing with Federal Reserve Chairman Powell * * * U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Joint Economic Committee, on Wednesday participated in a hearing with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. There, Sen. Cruz questioned Chairman Powell on a number of issues including the devastating conse  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), yesterday introduced the Keep Our Communities Safe Act, with Sens. John Boozman (R-Ark.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), David Perdue (R-Ga.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas). The legislation would close the legal loophole that requires immigration authorities to release back into the United States illegal aliens who have not been accepted for deportation to other countr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following hearing information: Nomination Hearing at 538 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10 a.m. on Nov. 20: The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs will meet in Executive Session to consider S. 2877, the "Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019." Following the EXECUTIVE SESSION, the Committee will meet in OPEN SESSION to conduct a hearing on the following nominations:   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following hearing information: To consider the nomination of Dan R. Brouillette, of Texas, to be Secretary of Energy, at 366 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 14: Opening Remarks: * Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Chairman, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources * Sen. Joe Manchin, Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Witness Panel 1: * Dan R. Brouillette to be S  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), member of the House Armed Services Committee, this week introduced legislation that would dismantle a key remaining part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), in response to the Trump administration's repeated issuance of waivers for civil nuclear projects contemp  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today introduced the Keep Our Communities Safe Act with John Boozman (R-Ark.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), David Perdue (R-Ga.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.). The legislation would close the legal loophole that requires immigration authorities to release back into the United States illegal aliens who have not been accepted for deportation to other countries after being   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following joint statement with Sens. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, and Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, in reaction to the crisis in Bolivia following the resignation of Evo Morales as President: "Earlier this year the U.S. Senate passed our Resolution recognizing the achievements of Bolivia's first indigenous president, but also warning about unchecked power and the dismantling of democratic insti  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following joint statement with Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in reaction to the crisis in Bolivia following the resignation of Evo Morales as President: "Earlier this year the U.S. Senate passed our Resolution recognizing the achievements of Bolivia's first indigenous president, but also warning about unchecked power and the disman  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sens. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, and John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following statement after the Justice Department released its first report on the implementation of the Fix NICS Act: All 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Indian tribal governments have submitted implementation plans to the DOJ, as have 45 federal agencies. Since the Fix NICS Act was signed into law in 2018, more than six million new records have been added to National Instant Criminal B  more