WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) joined KLBJ radio where he discussed his demand for the Biden administration(link is external) to preserve all records and evidence related to hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied alien children who have gone missing on its watch. Key quotes from the interview are below and the interview clip is available here(link is external): "Well, this is one of the great you more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Washington (November 20, 204) Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues to sound the alarm on the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) facial recognition regime in airports across the United States. Senator Markey was joined by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), John Kennedy  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced the Protecting America's Children by Strengthening Families Act to reauthorize and improve child welfare programs that promote family unity and the safety and well-being of children. "We have a responsibility to ensure that every kid in America grows up in a loving and supportive home," said Bennet. "That's why we are proposing le more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Barbara Lee (CA-12), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Becca Balint (VT-AL) released the following statement in support of Senator Bernie Sanders' (I-VT) joint resolutions of disapproval, S.J. Res 111, S.J. Res 113, and S.J. Res 115, to suspend spe more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: HARLINGEN, TEXAS -Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34)announced $1 million in federal funding to support Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD)'s "Safe Schools, Bright Futures" project. This funding, secured through the Bureau of Justice Assistance's STOP School Violence Program, will support HCISD's initiative to prevent school violence and foster a positive environment across i more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is excited to announce a town hall meeting in San Angelo next week. The event is open to the public and all members of the media. WHAT: San Angelo Town Hall Meeting WHO: U.S. Rep August Pfluger WHEN: Monday, November 25th, 2024 from 6:00--7:00 pm CT WHERE: San Angelo VFW Post 1815 125 South Browning St., San Angelo, TX 76903 *** Original text here: https://pfluger.h more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement condemning the International Criminal Court (ICC) for issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Chairman McCaul urged the Senate to pass the bipartisan Illegitimate Court Counter more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2024: * * * Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) released a statement following the passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (H.R. 8371), which included his previously introduced legislation the Modernization of VA Disability Benefits Questionnaires Act. H.R. 8371 is a comprehensive legislative package that includes several bipartisan proposa more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: East Hartford, CT Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the 61st anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. "Sixty-one years ago, a young man rode with his head held high under the Texas Sun, and no one guessed that a man so blessed would perish by the gun," said Larson. "With him rode the hopes and aspirations of the American people he was sworn t more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) --chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee issued the following statement on Governor Abbott's executive orders combating the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). "As chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I have seen firsthand the dangers the Chinese Communist Party poses to the United States," said Rep. McCaul. "Texas is leading the charge in comba more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) issued the following statement praising the passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, which ensures veterans have access to the highest quality of care the United States can provide. "As the son of a World War II B-17 bombardier, I was proud to sponsor this comprehensive legislation that guarantees America's h more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Congresswoman Erica Lee Carter (D-Texas) reintroduced the Sheila Jackson Lee Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act to increase penalties for human trafficking offenses involving children. They also renamed the legislation after the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who co-wrote the original bill, in honor of her work and dedication to end human tra more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) led a letter urging Congress to pass the Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act to fully fund the "Rip and Replace" program to remove Chinese equipment from our telecommunications networks. The lawmakers wrote, "It is estimated that there are over 6,000 sites across the United States in need of this funding. Without it, Chinese more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) joined Jenna Ellis in the Morning where he discussed how to address sanctuary cities that get in the way of President Trump's deportation mandate. Key quotes from the interview are below and the interview clip is available here(link is external): "So if [states are] not going to follow the laws, you're going to endanger the American people with your sanctuary cities, more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Michael Cloud's (R-TX) bill, the Dismantle DEI Act, passed out of the House Oversight Committee on a party-line vote, 23-17. This legislation would eliminate divisive so-called "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" (DEI) practices within the federal government and return to a colorblind, merit-based system in our taxpayer-funded institutions. The Dismantle DEI Act represents a comprehensive effort t more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) today addressed critical concerns about the failures of federal agencies and their policies. During today's House Oversight Committee hearing on FEMA's response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Rep. Cloud criticized systemic issues within the federal government, underscoring the need for cultural change and a return to mission-focused priorities. Rep. Cloud  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced his membership in the newly launched Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus. Formed by Reps. Aaron Bean (R-Florida) and Pete Sessions (R-Texas), the DOGE Caucus will support President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency in its mission to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful exp more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Keith Self sent a letter to President Joe Biden, condemning his authorization of Ukraine's use of long-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) to strike inside Russia. The United States Congress has not declared war against Russia nor passed an Authorization of Military Force against Russia. In addition, President Biden has authorized use of US weapons systems by a non-ally nation against one of more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Keith Self was proud to receive a score of 100% from Heritage Action. This rating, which was measured on votes and co-sponsorships in the 118th Congress, evaluates the conservatism of individual Members of Congress. "Heritage Action has been instrumental in the fight for conservative policies in Washington for over a decade," said Congressman Keith Self. "Receiving a 100% rating on one of the top co more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) led their colleagues in sending a letter urging the Biden administration to ensure the Texas Gulf Coast hydrogen industry can benefit fully from the clean energy tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The letter comes as the Biden administration is set to finalize rules for the 45V Tax C more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) expressed her support of Governor Greg Abbott's directive to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to accept an offer of 120,000 acre-feet of San Juan River water from Mexico under the 1944 Water Treaty. This critical step will help provide much-needed water to the communities, farmers, and businesses of the Rio Grande Valley, addressing the immediate more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: On Tuesday, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) demanded the Biden administration preserve all records and evidence related to the missing unaccompanied alien children who have been brought into the United States under the watch of their administration. "The Biden-Harris Administration's reckless, open-borders policies have led to record-breaking numbers of unaccompanied alien children (UAC) arriving at the southwes more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement regarding House votes Wednesday night:Yesterday, I voted against H. Res. 1449. Indeed, the scourge of anti-Semitism is on the rise at home and abroad evidenced by the International Criminal Court's absurd issuance of an arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu. However, the resolution in question is a meaningless piece of paper that references language from an more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement: "I voted against H.R. 8371 because I believe that Congress should do better and that our veterans deserve more than what was put on the floor today. This was a de facto omnibus bill cobbled together from several individual bills which should have been considered on their own merits as single-subject legislation. Instead, these were all packed toget more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) announced the first significant round of federal funding for the Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub in Houston under the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Program. The Congresswoman played a key role in securing these funds that represent a transformative investment in the greater Houston region. The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonst more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) was re-elected by her peers to serve a second term as the Whip of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC). Her leadership continues at a critical time for Latinos across the nation as the CHC works to address key issues affecting Hispanic communities. "Now more than ever, we must come together to amplify the voices and priorities of Latinos acr more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Yesterday, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) introduced legislation to provide Medicare beneficiaries with more flexibility for care through an update to Medicare reimbursement for portable diagnostic services to include ultrasound procedures. The Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity (PURE) Act was introduced in the House by Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24), Brad Schneider (D- more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Serious Allegations of Misconduct Undermine the Integrity of the Attorney General Nomination Process * * * Congressman Marc Veasey, joined by several of his colleagues, sent a letter today to Ethics Committee Chairman Mike Guest and Ranking Member Susan Wild, urging the immediate release of the Ethics Committee's report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz. This call comes as a reaction to more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced the Juneteenth Museum Act of 2024. This legislation directs the Smithsonian Institution to explore options for establishing a museum dedicated to Juneteenth in collaboration with Galveston and Texas officials. The study will evaluate potential locations in Galveston, Texas, and report recommendations to Congress. "Juneteenth is an important chapt more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: led Congress attempts to obstruct progress on reigning in pharmaceutical companies, Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) are urging the Biden Administration to fulfill its promise and finalize a strengthened framework to lower prescription drug prices and ensure increased transparency, oversight and accessibility of taxpayer-funded medical products. Specifically, the l more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Morgan Luttrell (TX-08), joined by six of their colleagues, sent a letter to the House Committee on Administration requesting a change to the current House Rules to allow members of Congress to share information about non-profit resources during natural disasters. Under the current rules of the House of Representatives, Members of Congress are prohibited more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) and Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) will serve as co-chairs of the new Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus. This caucus is committed to working alongside President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to eliminate the rampant waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. Congressman Sessions said, "As Chairman  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2024: Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised President Trump's defense and national security nominees and discussed restoring America's credibility on the world stage after the damage done during the Biden administration. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here. "It is no exaggeration to say we are perhaps at the most dangerous environment geopolitically more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), John Thune (R-SD), Gary Peters (D-MI), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statements after their Grant Transparency Act, which would require government agencies to provide competitive grant applicants with more information about their selection criteria and evaluation process, passed the House: "Grant applicants often don't ha more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news on Nov. 19, 2024: Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed turning the page on failed Democrat leadership and looking ahead to the second Trump administration and Republican majorities in the House and Senate. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here (https://youtu.be/wl9J4KrGi4E). "The last four years under Democratic leadership has been marked by reckless spending, more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) this week urged the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to pause its unlawful Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) activities. NTIA's renegade actions are saddling states with extraneous mandates that prevent unserved communities from more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: AUSTIN, Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, celebrated the work of his Service Academy Nominations Board after it concluded its annual meeting. The Board recommended 40 of the most qualified Texas candidates for nomination to our nation's distinguished military service academies. Following the annual meeting, Sen. Cruz said, "Texas has a proud tradition of produci more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after the Senate passed his bill designating the United States Post Office located on Main Street in Bastrop, Texas as the "Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office." The bill memorializes the service of Sergeant Major Waugh, a Silver Star and eight-time Purple Heart recipient, who called Bastrop home. Upon passage, Sen. Cruz said, "Sergeant Major Billy Waug more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news on Nov. 19, 2024: U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) yesterday introduced the Protecting America's Children by Strengthening Families Act, which would reauthorize and improve a key child services program that promotes family unity and the safety and wellbeing of children in foster care: "Creating a safe, healthy, and supportive environment at home is the first step to helping Texas children thri more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news on Nov. 22, 2024: AUSTIN - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following statements after the Senate passed their James R. Dominguez Memorial Act, a bill that would rename the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on U.S. Highway 90 West in Uvalde County after James Ray Dominguez, a Border Patrol agent who tragically lost his life on July 19, 2012, while clearing debris from the side of Highw more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news on Nov. 19, 2024: U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) today introduced legislation to shield U.S. research from malign foreign influence by updating language in the CHIPS and Science Act: "In a world where competition turns into hostility all too often, we must do everything in our power to safeguard American ingenuity against bad actor nations," said Sen. Cornyn. "By clarifying language in existin more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement on the White House's revised request for additional disaster relief funding, which totals more than $98 billion and will help communities recover from floods, wildfires, and hurricanes that have impacted communities across the country, including Vermont: "The White House's updated disaster aid request is welcome and should be a wake-up call to my  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led a congressional delegation to the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (most commonly known as COP29) to showcase the innovation and impact of U.S. energy on the global stage. "I am proud to have led a congressional delegation to COP29 to show that the United States is leading the way in energy innovation and is open for business," said Congressman Pfluger. "E more PR