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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday January 05, 2020 ( 21 items )  

GAO Denies Protest by CoSTAR Services of San Antonio, Texas
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a decision denying a bid protest filed by CoSTAR Services of San Antonio, Texas. According to the GAO, CoSTAR Services Inc., a small business, "protests the terms of request for proposals (RFP) Nos. N69450-19-R-1919, and N69450-19-R-1910, issued by the Department of the Navy for base operations support (BOS) services for the Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida (FL), and the Naval Station Mayport, Jacksonville, FL, referr  more

Rep. Arrington Issues Statement on Passage of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
LUBBOCK, Texas, Dec. 31 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following statement: Writing in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal this week, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) hailed the recent passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Trump Administration's Phase One trade deal with China as a turning point for American trade policy that will benefit agriculture and energy economies in West Texas and across the country: "After years of   more

Rep. Brady Issues Statement in Response to Rep. Lewis Announcement
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement in response to the announcement by Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia, that he is undergoing treatment for stage four pancreatic cancer: "One of my great honors is to serve with John on the Ways & Means Committee, and I've witnessed firsthand his remarkable integrity, intelligence, and willingness to work across the aisle if it means Americans will have great  more

Rep. Burgess Issues Statement Recognizing Battalion Chief Robert K. Brooks
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Jan. 3, entitled "In Recognition of Battalion Chief Robert K. Brooks": I rise today to recognize Battalion Chief Robert K. Brooks as he retires after 35 years of dedicated service to the Flower Mound Fire Department. Over the course of his career, he demonstrated continued commitment to the Fire Department by preserving the safety of citizens in Denton Count  more

Rep. Burgess Joins America's Newsroom
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health joined America's Newsroom to discuss the possible next steps in the impeachment process. Highlights: Nothing from the Start: "They are holding the articles because they really had nothing in the first place, so if they send them over to the Senate it  more

Rep. Burgess Recaps Year With Report
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 -- Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health released his annual year-end report today. "This report is just one way that I am able to remain accountable to my constituents," Burgess said. "It provides the 26th District of Texas a record of all that has happened in the last year. I am looking f  more

Rep. Burgess Sends Letter to U.S. Attorney General Barr Concerning DOJ Inspector General's FISA Report
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, sent a letter on December 19, 2019, to United States Attorney General William Barr concerning the results of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General's report reviewing four Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) warrant applications.   more

Rep. Chris Smith Issues Joint Statement on Anti-Semitic Attack in Monsey
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following joint statement with Reps. Nita Lowey, D-New York; Eliot Engel, D-New York; Kay Granger, R-Texas; Ted Deutch, D-Florida; Randy Weber, R-Texas; Marc Veasey, D-Texas; and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania: "The House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism strongly condemns last night's anti-Semitic attack in a rabbi's home in Monsey, NY. This comes on the heels of numerous attacks against Jews in Brooklyn and M  more

Rep. Lawrence Issues Joint Statement Regarding Attack on Rottenberg Home in Monsey
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan, issued the following joint statement with Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Co-Chairs Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida; Will Hurd, R-Texas; John Lewis, D-Georgia; and Lee Zeldin, R-New York: "We condemn in the strongest possible terms the anti-Semitic attack in Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg's home in Monsey, New York, during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. "This surge in anti-Semitic attacks is a disturbing trend both her  more

Rep. Lewis Issues Joint Statement Regarding Attack on Rottenberg Home in Monsey
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia, issued the following joint statement with Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Co-Chairs Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan; Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida; Will Hurd, R-Texas; and Lee Zeldin, R-New York, regarding the attack on Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg's home in Monsey, New York: "We condemn in the strongest possible terms the anti-Semitic attack in Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg's home in Monsey, New York, during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.  more

Rep. Lowey Issues Joint Statement on Anti-Semitic Attack in Monsey
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following joint statement with Reps. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, Eliot Engel, D-New York, Kay Granger, R-Texas, Ted Deutch, D-Florida, Randy Weber, R-Texas, Marc Veasey, D-Texas, and Brian Fitzpatrick, R- Pennsylvania, co-chairs of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism: "The House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism strongly condemns last night's anti-Semitic attack in a rabbi's home in Monsey, NY  more

Rep. McCaul Issues Statement on Attack at U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement calling for Iran to be held accountable for attacking the U.S. embassy in Baghdad: "Attacks on our diplomatic institutions are completely unacceptable. "Iran and its proxies must be held accountable for attacking the U.S. embassy in Baghdad. I applaud President Trump for acting swiftly and decisively to take additional measures to protect U.S. per  more

Rep. McCaul Issues Statement on Death of Iranian Military Commander Soleimani
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the death of on Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani: "Iran and its terrorist proxies killed an American this week and attacked our embassy, threatening hundreds of Americans. This came after months of escalating Iranian aggression against the United States and our allies in the Middle East. "Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said today Pre  more

Rep. Olson Issues Statement Congratulating Angela Feng for Receiving State Department Critical Language Scholarship
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Pete Olson, R-Texas, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Jan. 3, entitled "Congratulations to Angela Feng For Receiving the State Department's Critical Language Scholarship": Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Angela Feng of Dawson High School in Pearland, TX and Princeton University for earning a State Department Critical Language Scholarship. Angela is one of only 550 students to receive a scholarsh  more

Rep. Olson Issues Statement Congratulating Corey Standley for Receiving State Department Critical Language Scholarship
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Pete Olson, R-Texas, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Jan. 3, entitled "Congratulations to Corey Standley For Receiving the State Department's Critical Language Scholarship": I rise today to congratulate Corey Standley of Seven Lakes High School in Katy, TX and the University of Oklahoma for earning the Department of State's Critical Language Scholarship last year. Corey is one of only 550 students who received schola  more

Rep. Olson Issues Statement Congratulating Nirdesh Oswal for Receiving State Department Critical Language Scholarship
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Pete Olson, R-Texas, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Jan. 3, entitled "Congratulations to Nirdesh Oswal for Receiving the State Department's Critical Language Scholarship": I rise today to congratulate Nirdesh Oswal of Sugar Land for earning a State Department Critical Language Scholarship. Nirdesh is a student at the University of Texas at Austin and one of only 550 students to receive a scholarship. Over the summer  more

Rep. Thornberry Issues Statement on Death of Iranian Quds Force Leader Soleimani
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on the death of Qassem Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps - Quds Force, a designated terrorist organization: "Iran has been deliberately ratcheting up tensions with provocative actions against the United States for some time, testing us and the world. "That campaign has been largely orchestrated by General Soleimani, who   more

Rep. Wasserman Schultz Issues Joint Statement Regarding Attack on Rottenberg Home in Monsey
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following joint statement with Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Co-Chairs Reps. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan; Will Hurd, R-Texas; John Lewis, D-Georgia; and Lee Zeldin, R-New York, regarding the attack on Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg's home in Monsey, New York: "We condemn in the strongest possible terms the anti-Semitic attack in Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg's home in Monsey, New York, during the Jewish holiday of Han  more

Sen. Cornyn Issues Statement on Passage of Courthouse Dogs Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate passed his Courthouse Dogs Act, which would clarify federal judges' authority to allow certified facility dogs in courtrooms during legal proceedings. This legislation is based on the successful efforts of many states around the nation and guidance from experts in the field. "Testifying in court can be a stressful experience for many  more

Sen. Cornyn Issues Statement on Signing of Military Voting Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement in advance of President Trump signing Sen. Cornyn's Military Voting Protection Act into law this evening as a part of the National Defense Authorization Act. The new law will ensure service members are provided with ballots and registration cards necessary to vote while deployed overseas along with instruction from trained personnel on how to cast the  more

Sen. Cruz: 'It's Been a Fantastic Year Fighting for 28 Million Texans'
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 26 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * - Highlights legislative efforts to preserve constitutional freedoms and work for Texas * * * From fighting to confirm constitutionalist judges and holding Big Tech accountable, to ensuring Texas remains a pillar of America's defense and reaffirming Texas as America's leader in space exploration, to strengthening America's leadership on the world stage, Sen. Cruz has fought each day for the men and w  more