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| https://cloud.house.gov/posts/release-congressman-cloud-demands-accountability-from-atf-on-firearm-registry | RELEASE: Congressman Cloud Demands Accountability from ATF on Firearm Registry | 2026-09-30 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Michael Cloud | C001115 | cloud.house.gov | cloud | https://cloud.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – By law, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) is prohibited from maintaining a searchable federal registry of gun owners. When a gun dealer goes out of business, their “out of business records” (OBR) are sent to the ATF, resulting in the ATF having possession of millions of traceable records, involving firearm make, model, and serial number. In November of 2021, Congressman Cloud (TX-27) led a letter with 51 members of Congress to the ATF, asking how many OBRs their agency kept. The ATF responded a month later, stating they had about a billion records in their possession. In addition, the agency stated their National Tracing Center (NTC) is unable to keep track of an annual trace list that prosecutes violent criminals. In February of 2022, a follow-up letter with 36 members was sent asking in detail about ATF’s firearm records and traces. After two additional follow-ups, ATF finally responded to Congressman Cloud in July 2026, confirming their database has grown to more than 1.4 billion records. The Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986 prohibits “any system of registration of firearms, firearm owners, or firearms transactions.” Despite these restrictions, Gun Owners of America (GOA) found that the database is searchable and can be filtered by make, model, and firearm type, making ATF’s database an illegal backdoor to a gun registry. Key provisions of the letter include: An independent investigation of ATF’s Martinsburg, West Virginia database The destruction of any records maintained in violation of the 1986 Act and appropriations prohibitions. A requirement that any future ATF rule on record retention complies with those same prohibitions. | 1 | 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z | 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z |
| https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2619 | ANNOUNCEMENT: Staff Office Hours | 2026-09-30 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Ronny Jackson | J000304 | jackson.house.gov | jackson | https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | AMARILLO, Texas — Today, the Office of Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced upcoming mobile office hours for October in Dickens and Matador hosted by congressional staff. Constituents are encouraged to attend if they need assistance with a federal agency or to learn more about the office's services. Please bring all documentation if you require assistance with a federal agency case. No appointment is necessary. Additional questions should be directed to Rep. Jackson’s Amarillo office at (806) 641-5600. Dickens (Dickens County) Friday, October 9, 2026 10:00AM - 2:00PM CT Dickens County Annex 508 Crow Street Dickens, TX 79229 Matador (Motley County) Friday, October 16, 2026 10:00AM - 2:00PM CT Motley County Library 1105 Main Street Matador, TX 79244 ### | 1 | 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z | 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z |
| https://moran.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2922 | Rep. Moran: At Saronic's Port Alpha Groundbreaking, America Begins Rebuilding Its Shipbuilding Power | 2026-09-30 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Nathaniel Moran | M001224 | moran.house.gov | nathanielmoran | https://moran.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | This morning, Rep. Moran (TX-01) joined Vice President JD Vance, Governor Greg Abbott, and Saronic leadership to break ground on Port Alpha, a $3.2 billion shipyard investment expected to create more than 10,000 jobs over the next decade. Watch Rep. Moran's remarks here. On Saronic's Port Alpha investment: “We produce less than one-tenth of one percent of all global shipbuilding while China dominates more than 50 percent. That is unacceptable,” Rep. Moran said. “But China's dominance ends today with Saronic and Port Alpha.” On the American Shipyard Investment Act: Rep. Moran pointed to his American Shipyard Investment Act, introduced this year in the House Ways and Means Committee with Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-16), as a tool to accelerate projects like Port Alpha. The bill would create a 25 percent investment tax credit for the construction of shipyards and related components and equipment, rising to 35 percent for investments made in opportunity zones — including sites like Brownsville. “The message of this bill is simple: you are doing your part for the national security of America, we in Congress should do our part,” Rep. Moran said. On America's renewed strength at sea: Rep. Moran invoked the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt's Great White Fleet, noting that American strength at sea has long been tied to national security and global standing, and that Port Alpha represents the next chapter of that legacy. “Let freedom ring all over the world because of it,” Rep. Moran said. Full remarks as delivered are available here. | 1 | 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z | 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z |
| https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3047 | Pfluger Introduces Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act | 2026-09-30 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | August Pfluger | P000048 | pfluger.house.gov | pfluger | https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act (RAIRA) to stop bad actors from exploiting AI and strengthen American national security. This is first-of-its-kind legislation that creates federally funded research competitions to strengthen AI defenses and reveal how AI systems make decisions. "As AI becomes more deeply woven into our economy and our national defense, we cannot afford to leave it vulnerable to those who would exploit it. Adversaries are already looking for ways to manipulate these systems, and we must stay ahead of them. The Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act puts American ingenuity to work on making AI more transparent, more predictable, and more resistant to attacks," said Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11). RAIRA would create two national competitions, run by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), that would reward advanced research in two core areas of AI security: AI interpretability and adversarial robustness. AI interpretability focuses on making AI decisions more transparent and predictable, while adversarial robustness seeks to strengthen AI systems against malicious manipulation. By investing $10 million in this program over the next five years, this legislation would provide some of the first significant federal funding dedicated to foundational AI security science, encouraging further innovation across the industry, universities, and independent researchers working on these issues. RAIRA has received support from outside organizations, including Americans for Responsible Innovation: "AI models are being deployed into some of our country’s most vulnerable systems while we still do not fully understand how they arrive at their decisions. This means that a future incident could cause a devastating rippling effect throughout our agencies," said Brad Carson, President of Americans for Responsible Innovation. "By investing in new talent to broaden the field of assurance and interpretability research, this … | 1 | 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z | 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z |
| https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3049 | Pfluger's Bill to Deliver Medicaid Accountability Included in Fraud-Fighting Legislative Package | 2026-09-30 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | August Pfluger | P000048 | pfluger.house.gov | pfluger | https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Medicaid Integrity and Fiscal Responsibility Act, which would require each state Medicaid program to designate an individual as the person primarily responsible for fiscal duties associated with the state’s Medicaid state plan or waiver. The official in charge would be responsible for ensuring that the state establishes appropriate policies, procedures, monitoring systems, and corrective actions to carry out these responsibilities. The Medicaid Integrity and Fiscal Responsibility Act would make the designated individual accountable for processing claims accurately and on time, preventing fraud, waste, abuse, and improper payments, reporting expenditures accurately to HHS, and maintaining strong financial controls. This ensures taxpayer dollars are protected, and Medicaid spending follows federal requirements. "Every dollar lost to fraud, waste, and improper payments is a dollar taken from patients who depend on Medicaid and from the taxpayers who fund it. My legislation puts a single, accountable official in charge of Medicaid claims processing, payment integrity, financial reporting, and internal controls in each state. This is a commonsense step to protect Medicaid for the Americans it was meant to serve," said Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11). | 1 | 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z | 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z |
| https://babin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=14406 | Chairman Babin Leads Texas Delegation in Push to Bring U.S. Space Academy to Texas | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Brian Babin | B001291 | babin.house.gov | babin | https://babin.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36), Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, led members of the Texas congressional delegation in a letter to the Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy endorsing Texas’s forthcoming proposal to host the U.S. Space Academy. “Texas has been at the center of America’s space story for more than six decades, and we are leading the way into its next chapter. From NASA’s Johnson Space Center in my district, home to Mission Control and our nation’s astronaut corps, to the cutting-edge commercial space companies developing the technologies of tomorrow, Texas brings together the experience, infrastructure, talent, and innovation that continue to move America forward. As Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, I am committed to ensuring the United States wins this new space race and remains the undisputed global leader in exploration and discovery. The United States Space Academy will help prepare the next generation to advance that mission, enhance our space defense capabilities, and protect the homeland. Texas has an unmatched foundation on which to build this landmark institution,” said Chairman Brian Babin (TX-36). “For more than 60 years, Texas has been at the heart of America’s space program, and President Trump has made American leadership in space a priority. With Johnson Space Center and a thriving space industry already here, it’s only right that the academy carrying the President’s vision forward calls Texas home. I urge the Commission to make it official so the state that helped put Americans on the Moon can train the people who will take us back,” said Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14). "For over 60 years, when American astronauts need to reach home base, they make the same call: ‘Houston’. Today, Texas is home to Mission Control, the astronaut corps, more than 148,000 aerospace professionals, and the companies and universities leading the next era of space innovation — as well as a robust military presence. Th… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2618 | ICYMI: President Trump to Visit Denton, Highlighting the Resurgence of American Manufacturing | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Ronny Jackson | J000304 | jackson.house.gov | jackson | https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON — Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) will join President Donald J. Trump in highlighting the resurgence of American manufacturing during a visit to Peterbilt Motors’ factory in Denton, Texas on Thursday. The visit comes as the Trump administration and House Republicans’ successful pro-growth policies have spurred new investment, lowered taxes, and helped reshore critical supply chains. Peterbilt parent company PACCAR has added more than 1,000 jobs at its Denton facility and more than 2,000 jobs across the United States. The company’s Peterbilt and Kenworth brands move approximately 30% of the nation’s truck freight. “President Trump is delivering on his promise to put American workers and American manufacturing first,” said Rep. Jackson. “Right here in Texas, we’re seeing what happens when we cut red tape, unleash American industry, and stand up for our workers. The thousands of jobs created by Paccar are proof that America is open for business again, and I’m proud to stand with President Trump as we continue bringing jobs, investment, and critical manufacturing back home.” To read more, click here. | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://cloud.house.gov/posts/feds-hold-1-4-billion-gun-records-on-americans-congressman-asks-trump-to-protect-privacy | Feds Hold 1.4-Billion-Gun Records on Americans, Congressman Asks Trump to Protect Privacy | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Michael Cloud | C001115 | cloud.house.gov | cloud | https://cloud.house.gov/press | scraper | Exclusive: Feds hold 1.4 billion gun records on Americans, congressman asks Trump to protect privacy Just The News Amanda Head | September 29th, 2026 “No one in their right mind can look at ATF’s digital, searchable 1.4 billion record database of firearm transactions and tell me that isn’t a gun registry,” says the Gun Owners of America’s Federal Affairs Director. The DOJ has been asked to look into use of the ATF’s database, and now Second Amendment advocates are knocking on Trump’s door. Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Tex., sent a letter on Tuesday to President Donald Trump urging action on a centralized registry of guns and gun owners that, according to Gun Owners of America (GOA), violates multiple federal statutes. “No one in their right mind can look at ATF’s digital, searchable 1.4 billion record database of firearm transactions and tell me that isn’t a gun registry. Several federal laws prohibit gun registration, so it’s truly shocking to see how ATF has disregarded the will of Congress here,” Aidan Johnston, GOA Federal Affairs Director told Just The News. According to Johnston, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) digital database, managed by the National Tracing Center in West Virginia, has surged to 1.4 billion records, a significant increase from the 920 million records reported in 2021. The database contains various forms of identifying records such as firearm transaction records, names, addresses, and serial numbers. The records are primarily digitized from paper forms when gun stores go out of business, which happened at an accelerated rate under the Biden administration due to its zero-tolerance policies. While the ATF claims this is a tracing system rather than a registry, Aidan noted to Just The News that making transaction forms permanent under the Biden administration removes the ability to destroy them after 20 years. Nevertheless, Johnston is hopeful: “Vice President Vance’s prior comments about the registry give GOA hope that the Trump Administration might finally… | 1 | 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z | 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z |
| https://arrington.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4638 | Arrington Celebrates $51 Million Rural Health Investment, With More to Come for Texas | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Jodey C. Arrington | A000375 | arrington.house.gov | arrington | https://arrington.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, the Trump Administration announced that it will be investing $51 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program, created by House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington’s One Big Beautiful Bill, into Texas’s Make Rural Texans Healthy Again initiative. The funding will support 68 rural hospital districts and authorities as they develop and expand community-based prevention, wellness, and nutrition programs to improve health outcomes and prevent and manage chronic conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, and obesity. In December, Arrington announced that Texas had received the largest allocation of any state under the newly established Rural Health Transformation Program. As the author of the One Big Beautiful Bill, Arrington secured a historic $50 billion investment in rural health care over five years, including $1.4 billion for Texas – the most of any state. Texas is receiving $281 million in the program’s first year, with today’s $51 million announcement representing one part of that broader investment. “We won’t have the next generation of agriculture and energy producers providing America with food security and energy independence without access to basic health care in rural communities. Yet for years, Rural America has faced a growing health care crisis marked by fewer providers, reduced services, and limited access to quality care,” said Chairman Arrington. “To combat this crisis, the One Big Beautiful Bill established the Rural Health Transformation Program, a historic $50 billion investment in rural health care over five years, including $1.4 billion for Texas, to strengthen rural hospitals, expand access to care, and improve health outcomes. In the first year alone, Texas is receiving $281 million to advance state-led solutions to our rural health care challenges. Today, I am proud to see the Trump Administration and Governor Abbott put this investment to work through Texas’ Make Rural Texans Healthy Again initiative, with $51 mil… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://cloud.house.gov/posts/trump-administration-announces-51-million-for-rural-texas-nutrition-and-chronic-disease-prevention-programs | Trump Administration Announces $51 Million for Rural Texas Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention Programs | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Michael Cloud | C001115 | cloud.house.gov | cloud | https://cloud.house.gov/press | scraper | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 28th, 2026 based chronic disease prevention, wellness, and nutrition programs through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This investment will help rural healthcare providers implement solutions to improve outcomes for rural Texans with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, or obesity, while also supporting efforts to prevent these chronic conditions. “President Trump understands that every American deserves high-quality healthcare, no matter where they live,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “We are putting resources directly into rural communities to strengthen the health workforce, modernize infrastructure, expand access, and bring care closer to home. We are giving states the flexibility to build solutions around the people they serve, while demanding accountability for results. That is how we strengthen rural health, improve the lives of patients and families, and Make America Healthy Again.” “President Trump made a historic commitment to rural America, and these investments are turning that commitment into better care for patients in communities across Texas,” said Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz. “This is what rural health transformation should look like: federal investment that is putting patients first, driving lasting improvements and expanding healthcare for the hardworking Americans who call these communities home.” Today’s investment was made possible through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act — passed by Republicans in Congress and unanimously opposed by Democrats — delivering a historic $50 billion investment to help states transform the way healthcare is delivered in America. “Rural Texans deserve quality health care in their own communities,” said Gov. Greg Abbott. “This $51 million will aid 68 rural hospital districts and authorities with prevention, wellness, and nutrition programs that keep Texans healthy and strong. I thank Pr… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://gill.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-gill-introduces-barrons-law | Rep. Gill Introduces Barron’s Law | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Brandon Gill | G000603 | gill.house.gov | gill | https://gill.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) today introduced Barron’s Law to ensure that illegal aliens cannot obtain trucking licenses. The legislation would strengthen commercial trucking safety by ensuring drivers have lawful status or proper employment authorization, requiring English-language proficiency testing, crack down on fraud, and impose enhanced penalties on motor carriers that knowingly use ineligible drivers. This bill is named after 8-year-old Barron Ritchey of Pilot Point, Texas, who was killed in April 2023 on I-35 near Hillsboro when a wheel hub and dual tires flew off a tractor-trailer operated by RTD Carriers and struck the Ritchey family’s SUV as his mother drove him home from a school trip. The driver, Martin Monreal-Alvarado, had a B-1 visa that expired six months earlier. “Barron’s death was a heartbreaking and preventable tragedy—his family should never have had to suffer his loss as a result of Democrat-era immigration failures,” said Congressman Gill. “While nothing can fix the pain of his death, this legislation aims to prevent any other Americans from dying at the hands of illegal aliens behind the wheel on our roads. We must ensure that truckers are here lawfully and speak our language.” “Our son Barron was a joyful eight-year-old boy who loved his family and friends, playing with his dog Cowboy, and he especially loved making people laugh,” said the Ritchey family. “He had his whole life ahead of him, and there is not a day that goes by that we don’t miss his smile, his laughter, and all of the moments we should still be sharing with him. Because of our faith in the finished work of our Lord Jesus Christ and the atonement of His blood over our lives, we have the blessed assurance that we will see our son again. “In the years since we lost Barron, we have learned that his death was not the result of just one failure, but a series of failures across our transportation and immigration systems,” the Ritchey family continued. “Many of those same issues have now become part of… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2616 | Rep. Ronny Jackson Leads Congressional Colleagues in Advocating for Amarillo-Assembled MV-75 Cheyenne Aircraft | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Ronny Jackson | J000304 | jackson.house.gov | jackson | https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) led 86 of his Congressional colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought encouraging the Trump administration to continue prioritizing and advancing the MV-75 Cheyenne program as a critical component of America’s military modernization efforts. The MV-75 Cheyenne, the U.S. Army’s next-generation Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, is designed to combine the vertical agility of a helicopter with the speed and range of an airplane. The Army has described the aircraft as capable of flying approximately twice as fast and twice as far as current platforms, expanding the Joint Force’s ability to conduct long-range assault, medical evacuation, resupply, and other critical missions in contested environments. Final assembly of the MV-75 Cheyenne will take place at Bell Helicopter’s facility in Amarillo. This program will help support skilled manufacturing jobs and strengthen the region’s defense industrial base. “The MV-75 Cheyenne represents the kind of transformational capability our warfighters need to meet the challenges of the future battlefield,” said Rep. Jackson. “Our servicemembers deserve the speed, range, survivability, and operational flexibility necessary to accomplish their missions and come home safely. We must continue advancing this critical program to ensure our military has the tools it needs to maintain our technological advantage.” Co-signers include: Senators Jerry Moran (KS), Roger Marshall (KS), Jim Banks (IN), Tim Sheehy (MT), Jacky Rosen (NV), Ted Cruz (TX), John Boozman (AR), Marsha Blackburn (TN), Dave McCormick (PA), John Cornyn (TX), Todd Young (IN), Jeanne Shaheen (NH) and Representatives Jake Ellzey (TX-06), Pat Fallon (TX-04), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Scott DesJarlais (TN-04), Rudy Yakym (IN-02), Austin Scott (GA-08), Judge Carter (TX-31), Don Davis (NC-01), Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Ron Estes (KS-04), Mike Ezell (MS-04), Craig Goldman (TX-12), Pat Harrigan… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3045 | Rep. Pfluger Holds Roundtables with Midland and Odessa Chambers of Commerce | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | August Pfluger | P000048 | pfluger.house.gov | pfluger | https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined both the Midland and Odessa Chambers of Commerce for roundtables with local business leaders, energy producers, and healthcare providers. The roundtables brought together key stakeholders from across the Permian Basin to discuss the challenges facing local businesses. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Free Enterprise Caucus, Congressman Pfluger has been a leading voice in Washington for pro-growth, pro-business policies, and used the discussions to hear directly from West Texas job creators about how federal policy can better support their growth. | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3046 | Rep. Pfluger Helps Secure $20 Million for City of San Angelo Infrastructure Improvements | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | August Pfluger | P000048 | pfluger.house.gov | pfluger | https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has helped secure $20 million for the Christoval Road Improvement Project. By voting for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, P.L. 119-21) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148, P.L. 119-75), Rep. Pfluger helped fund the Department of War's Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP). This $20 million investment in San Angelo will help fund a $28.6 million transportation and utility infrastructure project along the south side of Goodfellow Air Force Base, extending from Paint Rock Road to South Chadbourne Street. The Defense Community Infrastructure Program is a competitive grant program administered by the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation to help state and local governments address infrastructure deficiencies in the communities surrounding military installations. DCIP selects projects based on their ability to enhance installation readiness and mission assurance, improve quality of life for service members and their families, or strengthen installation resilience. "The Christoval Road Improvement Project will modernize aging infrastructure along Goodfellow Air Force Base's south side, easing traffic, supporting utility upgrades, and helping San Angelo grow. I'm proud to have helped secure this funding and will keep fighting to make sure our military communities have the infrastructure they need to thrive," said Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11). “This is a tremendous investment in San Angelo, but just as importantly, it is an investment in Goodfellow Air Force Base and its national defense mission,” said San Angelo Mayor Tom Thompson. “On behalf of the City of San Angelo, I want to personally thank Congressman August Pfluger and Senator Ted Cruz for their continued advocacy for Goodfellow and our community. Their support and recognition of Goodfellow’s importance to our national security continue to make a difference here at home.” Over the past year, Rep. Pfluger has been an outspoken advocate for directing federal resour… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4037 | De La Cruz Leads Fight Against Mealybug | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Monica De La Cruz | D000594 | delacruz.house.gov | delacruz | https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Combatting Pasture Mealybug Act. The bill directs the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to study the impact of the pasture mealybug and provide Congress with recommended strategies that the Federal Government can quickly deploy to contain the invasive pest. Original co-sponsors of the legislation include Representative Brian Babin (TX-36), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Jake Ellzey (TX-06), Pat Fallon (TX-04), Brandon Gill (TX-26), Lance Gooden (TX-05), Morgan Luttrell (TX-08), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Randy Weber (TX-14), Roger Williams (TX-25), Kat Cammack (FL-03) and David Valadao (CA-22). "The pasture mealybug poses a major threat to Texas agriculture. After hearing from Texas farmers, it's clear we must act now. That's why I am proud to lead the fight in stopping this new pest and working alongside Secretary Rollins to deploy effective solutions. Protecting Texas agriculture is my top priority, and I will fight to secure a strong future for Texas." - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz The legislation is supported by the following organizations: Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Citrus Mutual, Texas Vegetable Association, Texas International Produce Association, Mississippi Cattlemen's Association, and Florida Farm Bureau. “Pasture mealybug poses a serious threat to our grazing land resources and the future of cattle operations in Texas and the Southwest. With no viable eradication option for pasture mealybug, it is crucial that we ramp up our response efforts now. By directing USDA to study and report on strategies, the Combating Pasture Mealybug Act is imperative to ensuring long-term viability of our grasslands and forages." - Stephen Diebel, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President "The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) supports Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz’s Combating Pasture Mealybug Act. While our members primarily represent … | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://gooden.house.gov/press-releases?ID=CFE4B8A7-8DFB-4DB9-B115-9EA4AA58C6FC | New Gooden Bill Cracks Down on Synthetic Kratom Products | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Lance Gooden | G000589 | gooden.house.gov | gooden | https://gooden.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) announced the End Gas Station Heroin Act, legislation to protect Americans from dangerous synthetic opioids sold in gas stations and smoke shops. The bill permanently schedules synthetic opioids and analogs sold in synthetic kratom products, commonly known as “gas station heroin.” It also creates a special federal enforcement mechanism to address new and emerging substances before manufacturers can evade enforcement. “Dangerous synthetic opioids powerful enough to fuel addiction and destroy lives should not be sitting on convenience store shelves next to snacks and energy drinks,” said Rep. Gooden. “My bill permanently schedules these drugs, closes loopholes, and targets the entities putting them into our communities.” The issue has taken on renewed urgency following the deaths of two University of Mississippi students earlier this week. Synthetic kratom products were reportedly found at the scene, though authorities have not determined the official cause of death. Existing enforcement mechanisms have struggled to keep pace as new synthetic compounds enter the market across the country. The Drug Enforcement Administration has taken temporary action to schedule certain synthetic substances, but those measures are limited and do not provide a permanent framework for addressing new compounds as they emerge. The End Gas Station Heroin Act would: Permanently schedule several dangerous synthetic opioids and analogs, including synthetic 7-OH. Create a mechanism to treat future emerging synthetic opioids as scheduled for manufacturers and distributors, helping prevent minor molecular alterations from being used to evade enforcement. Target manufacturers and distributors who introduce these drugs into the stream of commerce. The bill was featured in an exclusive article by the Washington Reporter and is cosponsored by Reps. Rich McCormick (GA-07), Barry Moore (AL-01), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), and Randy Fine (FL-06). Senator Bernie Moreno is leading the… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://moran.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2913 | Moran, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film Jobs Home | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Nathaniel Moran | M001224 | moran.house.gov | nathanielmoran | https://moran.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) introduced the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act in the House. This bipartisan legislation is aimed at reviving American film and television production across the U.S., which will bring further economic growth to our communities. Moran is joined by Representatives Linda Sánchez (D-CA-38), Brian Jack (R-GA-03), Laura Friedman (D-CA-30), David Kustoff (R-TN-08), Judy Chu (D-CA-28), Mike Carey (R-OH-15), and Tom Suozzi (D-NY-03) in introduction. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced companion legislation in the Senate, joined by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA). The bill would create a federal tax credit for productions made in the United States, aimed at reversing the flow of film and television jobs to the numerous foreign countries that are luring these American productions away. The goal is to bring that work back to American crews, small businesses, and the communities that depend on the industry. “When a production comes to a community—from rural East Texas to urban New York—that money doesn't just benefit the production company. It helps the local caterer, the hardware store, the hoteliers, and every tradesman in between who makes film and television production possible. Those jobs are going overseas right now simply because other countries are offering bigger handouts. If we want to keep American storytelling in America, we have to level the playing field, and that's exactly what this bill does. This isn't about subsidizing Hollywood—it's about supporting the American worker, one story and one production at a time. I'm proud to work with Senator Scott and our bipartisan group in both chambers to get this done, and I'm grateful to Ambassador Jon Voight and Sean Astin for the work they've put into pushing this forward,” said Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01). “Having worked in a movie theater growing up, I saw early on how films can move and inspire generations of Americans. Films like ‘The Notebook’ bring us to tears, and films like ‘Forrest Gump’ in… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2614 | Texas Set to Receive $7.5 Billion for Border Security after Rep. Ronny Jackson’s Push | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Ronny Jackson | J000304 | jackson.house.gov | jackson | https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that Texas is set to receive $7.5 billion in federal reimbursement for border-security costs incurred by the state during the Biden administration, providing long-overdue relief to Texas taxpayers who shouldered the cost of securing the nation’s southern border. Through Operation Lone Star, Texas spent more than $11 billion to address the unprecedented consequences of the Biden administration’s failed open border policies. For years, Jackson has fought to ensure Texas and other border communities are not forced to bear the financial burden of a crisis created at the federal level. In 2023, Jackson introduced the Reimbursing Border Communities Act, legislation to provide federal reimbursement to communities along the southern border for eligible costs associated with responding to the border crisis. This Congress, he reintroduced the legislation, continuing his effort to ensure Texas taxpayers receive federal support for the unnecessary costs they incurred protecting their communities. In November 2025, Jackson joined members of the Texas congressional delegation in urging the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice to prioritize reimbursement for Texas’ border-security expenditures. In July 2026, Jackson again joined the Texas delegation in supporting Texas' request for Operation Lone Star reimbursement as authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “Texas taxpayers stepped up when President Biden failed to secure our southern border, and Texans should not be forced to foot the bill for the federal government now,” said Rep. Jackson. “I have fought for years to make sure Texas is reimbursed for the enormous costs it incurred protecting our communities and our country. Border security is national security, and Texas answered the call. This $7.5 billion is a major step towards righting the wrongs of the Biden administration’s failed open border policies.” | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://weber.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3895 | Rep. Weber Helps Deliver Long-Awaited $7.5 Billion Border Security Reimbursement | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Randy K. Weber, Sr. | W000814 | weber.house.gov | weber | https://weber.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) celebrated the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s approval of a historic $7.5 billion reimbursement to Texas for border security costs incurred through Operation Lone Star. The reimbursement was approved through the State Border Security Reinforcement Fund created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which Rep. Weber voted to send to President Donald Trump's desk last year. “Texas held the line when Joe Biden abandoned our southern border, and Texas taxpayers were stuck with the bill,” said Congressman Weber. “For years, I have fought to force the federal government to pay Texas back. We introduced legislation, demanded reimbursement from the Biden administration, secured the funding under President Trump, and kept the pressure on until this money moved." “Now, $7.5 billion is coming back home to Texas, where it belongs. I thank President Trump, Secretary Mullin, and every member of the Texas delegation who helped get this across the finish line. This is a tremendous victory for Texans and a long-overdue win for the Lone Star State.” Rep. Weber’s Years-Long Push to Reimburse Texas: June 2022: Weber became an original cosponsor of the Lone Star Reimbursement Act, legislation requiring the federal government to reimburse Texas for Operation Lone Star costs incurred during Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022. January 2023: Weber joined the Texas Republican delegation in demanding that President Biden reimburse Texas for the resources used to secure the southern border. The delegation also requested a meeting with Biden to present Texas-led solutions to the border crisis. March 2023: Weber again became an original cosponsor of the Lone Star Reimbursement Act to repay Texas for the costs of Operation Lone Star. May 2024: Weber signed a letter urging the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security to establish a dedicated $11.26 billion funding line to reimburse Texas for its border security expenses. January/February 2025: Weber cosponsored the … | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2612 | Rep. Ronny Jackson Honors World War II POW John T. Wilkerson | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Ronny Jackson | J000304 | jackson.house.gov | jackson | https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON — Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) honored the life and sacrifice of Parmer County, Texas, native Private First Class John T. Wilkerson, presenting Wilkerson’s family with a flag and shadow box at the Panhandle War Memorial, recognizing his service during World War II. Wilkerson served with the U.S. Army’s Battery G, 59th Coast Artillery Regiment, in the Philippine Islands. Captured by Japanese forces on April 9, 1942, he endured more than two years as a prisoner of war before making the ultimate sacrifice on October 24, 1944. “Private First Class John T. Wilkerson represents the courage, sacrifice, and devotion to duty of the Greatest Generation,” said Rep. Jackson. “We owe it to John, his family, and every American who has worn the uniform to ensure their service and sacrifice are never forgotten. May we always remember the Americans who answered the call, fought for freedom, endured captivity, and gave everything in defense of our great nation.” | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-roy-statement-texas-receiving-75-billion-following-biden-border-crisis | Rep. Roy Statement on Texas Receiving $7.5 Billion Following Biden Border Crisis | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Chip Roy | R000614 | roy.house.gov | roy | https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed a $7.5 billion reimbursement in border security costs for Texas: “When the Biden-Harris Administration unleashed the worst border crisis in recent history, the state of Texas stepped up to fulfill what should have been the federal government’s most basic duty: securing the border from illegal immigration, dangerous actors, venomous drugs, and other untold horrors. At the onset of the Biden-Harris border crisis, other members of the Texas delegation and I fought to secure proper reimbursement for border security costs for those we represent, finally achieving a mechanism for these funds in the One Big Beautiful Bill. While there’s more to be done to compensate the state of Texas fully, I thank President Trump and DHS Secretary Mullin for their efforts to make our state whole,” said Rep. Roy. ### | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://cloud.house.gov/posts/la-homelessness-fraud-cases-expose-deeper-problem-than-stolen-millions-oversight-hawk-warns | LA Homelessness Fraud Cases Expose Deeper Problem than Stolen Millions, Oversight Hawk Warns | 2026-09-19 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Michael Cloud | C001115 | cloud.house.gov | cloud | https://cloud.house.gov/press | scraper | Rep Cloud says LA homelessness funding rewards programs, not people FOX News Charles Creitz | September 19th, 2026 Federal charges alleging that millions of dollars were siphoned from Los Angeles homelessness programs are exposing what one lawmaker told Fox News Digital is a deeper failure in the way Washington funds and measures such programs. The latest cases out of Los Angeles fuel the concern of Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, that not only are corrupt providers stealing taxpayer money, but that the programs aren’t meeting their goal of getting people off the streets. “The only people really getting upward mobility in these programs, it would seem, is the people running the programs,” Cloud told Fox News Digital after a House Oversight hearing examining federally funded homelessness programs in Los Angeles, Seattle and elsewhere. “And that’s not really what the program’s supposed to be about.” Michael Young, 46, Lakiya Malone, 48, and Donye Mitchell, 55, were charged in the federal fraud crackdown. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong; Department of Justice) Federal prosecutors charged three defendants Wednesday in separate homelessness fraud cases involving alleged misuse of taxpayer funds, including money allegedly spent on a nightclub and adjacent bingo hall and bribes allegedly tied to fake housing referrals. Los Angeles’ homelessness agency paid one of the suspect nonprofits more than $75 million, according to federal prosecutors, leading Cloud to seek out the real culprits blazing the money trail. Cloud said the fraud itself is only one piece of a broader problem and that the system appears to reward spending and program activity without adequately measuring lasting outcomes. Government too often judges success by “how much money we send out the door” instead of whether the spending is “actually helping people” or whether safeguards are in place to ensure taxpayer dollars are being used properly, Cloud said, describing the system as having been “incentivized for fraud.” “We’ve got to take those incentives out… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://arrington.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4633 | Arrington Celebrates Federal Reimbursement for Texas Border Security Costs | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Jodey C. Arrington | A000375 | arrington.house.gov | arrington | https://arrington.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after Texas received confirmation of federal reimbursement through the One Big Beautiful Bill's State Border Security Reimbursement Fund (SBSRF) for border security costs paid by the state during the Biden Administration: "The first and most important responsibility of the federal government is to provide for the common defense. For four years, the Biden Administration abdicated that responsibility, failed to secure our sovereign border, and forced Texas to step up and spend more than $11 billion in state taxpayer dollars doing the job Washington refused to do. "As Budget Chairman, I worked with my fellow Texans to make it a priority in the One Big Beautiful Bill to right this wrong and ensure Texas taxpayers were reimbursed for the significant financial harm inflicted upon our citizens. Today, I’m proud to announce that Texas has received the restitution it is owed. "I want to thank President Trump for always making good on his promises including to remedy the injustice done to Texas taxpayers by making our state whole for holding the line when the Biden Administration failed to secure our border. This is a tremendous victory for the Lone Star State and the hardworking Texans who were double taxed to foot the bill for Biden’s dereliction of duty.” - Chairman Jodey Arrington. Background: The Biden Administration’s failure to secure the southern border forced Texas to spend billions in state taxpayer dollars on border security instead of priorities like education and infrastructure. This effort by the State of Texas was known as “Operation Lone Star." Chairman Arrington’s One Big Beautiful Bill created the $10 billion State Border Security Reimbursement Fund (SBSRF) to reimburse states like Texas for border security costs. Today, Governor Abbott announced the Trump Administration has confirmed that $7.5 billion of the SBSRF will be sent to the State of Texas as reimbursement for Operation Lone Star. | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://moran.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2911 | Moran Highlights Working Families Tax Cuts Impact on East Texans | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Nathaniel Moran | M001224 | moran.house.gov | nathanielmoran | https://moran.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) traveled across East Texas this summer to see firsthand how the Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering real relief for families, workers, and small businesses in the First District. “The Working Families Tax Cuts are showing up in the paychecks and kitchen-table budgets of East Texas families," said Rep. Moran. "Since it was signed into law a little over a year ago, I've seen it firsthand. A small business owner is reinvesting in his team, a server is keeping more of what she earns, and a family has a little more breathing room at tax time. This law is about giving East Texans liberty over their own money and their own futures.” What East Texans Are Saying: Harrison County Sheriff BJ Fletcher has seen meaningful investments strengthen public safety and support law enforcement across the district. Watch HERE. Carol from Queen City recently began receiving Social Security. The No Tax on Social Security provision is putting more of her hard-earned money back in her pocket — where it belongs. Watch HERE. Clayton and his wife own and operate a farm-to-table meat ranch on 300-plus acres in Troup. Before the Working Families Tax Cuts, their estate tax exemption stood at $5 million. Now it stands at $30 million for a married couple — protecting their ranch from a 40% inheritance tax so they can pass it to their kids. Watch HERE. Makenzie is using the permanently doubled Child Tax Credit to provide for her children and pay down debt. Watch HERE. Elijah saw real savings when he worked through his taxes this year, thanks to a bigger refund under the Working Families Tax Cuts. Watch HERE. Jonathan deducted up to $25,000 of his overtime pay filing jointly with his wife — money he and his family are investing back into their future as they balance school and work. Watch HERE. Josiah, owner of Yosemite Roofing and Xtreme Metals in East Texas, is taking advantage of the Working Families Tax Cuts expensing provisions. He can now write off his Made in America manufacturing pla… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3043 | Chairman Pfluger and Senator Hickenlooper Lead Charge for Service Academy Investment in Final NDAA | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | August Pfluger | P000048 | pfluger.house.gov | pfluger | https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Board of Visitors, and Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter calling for a generational investment in the nation's Military Service Academies. The letter, signed by members of the West Point, Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, was addressed to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees. The members urge the Chairmen to include several provisions in the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to equip future warfighters with the resources to defend our country. In the letter, the members advocated for a dedicated funding stream to the Military Service Academies, ensuring consistent and predictable investment in their infrastructure and mission readiness. They also call for strengthening the public-private investment relationship at the Academies by allowing superintendents to contract directly with affiliated nonprofit organizations on campus modernization projects, enabling Academies to use private philanthropic support alongside federal funding. "My experiences at the U.S. Air Force Academy shaped who I am and how I serve today. That's why I'm committed to giving our Service Academies the resources, facilities, faculty, and training they need to develop the finest military leaders in the world. I'm proud to stand with Board of Visitors members from West Point, the Naval Academy, and the Air Force Academy in this effort. Our national defense starts with how well we prepare those who will lead it," said USAFA Board of Visitors Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11). “Colorado is proud to be the home of the U.S. Air Force Academy, the premier training institution for the next generation of Airmen and Guardian leaders,” said Hickenlooper. “Investing in these national assets is a no-brainer. It’s an investment in America’s security and future," said Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO). “I went to West Point, and I’v… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3044 | PASSED: Chairman Pfluger's I&A Mission Reorientation Act | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | August Pfluger | P000048 | pfluger.house.gov | pfluger | https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, spoke in favor of his legislation, the I&A Mission Reorientation Act on the U.S. House Floor. The legislation passed through the U.S. House of Representatives this week. The"I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026" would update I&A’s statutory responsibility to clearly define its focus, reinforce accountability, and improve operational effectiveness. The legislation would strengthen information sharing with state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) partners. “The threats to our homeland are evolving, and it is critical that our intelligence posture keeps pace. The I&A Mission Reorientation Act refocused DHS’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis on its core mission to deliver timely, actionable intelligence to state and local partners on the front lines. By strengthening information sharing and expanding our forward-deployed capabilities, this bill will close critical gaps and ensure intelligence flows swiftly to decision-makers on the ground,” said Subcommittee Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11). “House Republicans are continuing to put our homeland security and public safety first, passing seven more bipartisan bills from the Committee to ensure Department of Homeland Security personnel can accomplish their core missions. As America faces evolving threats, the Committee is working to enhance the Department’s ability to coordinate effectively with state and local law enforcement, prepare for threats to the agriculture critical infrastructure sector, and support our frontline CBP personnel," said Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02). Watch Chairman Pfluger's remarks on the House Floor in support of the legislation HERE. Read Chairman Pfluger's remarks below: "Last week, the nation marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 – a day that forever changed American history and the way we think about homeland security. Terrorists did not win that day, or… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://mccaul.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccaul-speaks-after-house-passes-lindsey-o-graham-sanctioning-russia | McCaul Speaks After House Passes Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Michael T. McCaul | M001157 | mccaul.house.gov | mccaul | https://mccaul.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) held a bipartisan, bicameral press conference after the House passed the the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a vote of 262 to 159. This legislation — which honors the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who worked on the bill for more than a year and secured the White House’s support — will hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine and extend sanctions that restrict funding for Iran’s energy and weapons sectors. McCaul introduced and championed the legislation in the House alongside Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and a bipartisan group of their colleagues. Image Click to watch Remarks as delivered: What a great day for Ukraine. What a great day for freedom and democracy. I know Lindsey Graham, my friend and mentor, is shining down upon us and you, [Senator Darline Graham]. I can't tell you how much this means to me. You know, I was in Ukraine at the same time [as Lindsey], and he said this is a "magic moment" — a rare opportunity to help end the war in Europe and secure peace through strength. He said this bill would be his greatest legislative achievement in his entire career. And I wish he was here with us today, but I am proud to announce that the bill passed by a vote of 262 to 159. And I want to thank my good friend Steny Hoyer, the lead Democrat on the bill, for his good work and excellent performance on the floor. This bill will cripple Russia's war machine and finally bring Putin to the negotiating table. It will ensure America's adversaries — not only Russia, but also China and Iran — suffer for their coordinated campaign of aggression. Lindsey understood these threats. He had the guts to stand up and confront them, no matter what the political cost was and where the winds were blowing. He understood that this is a moral issue that requires moral courage. During his last press conference, he said, "I have never been mor… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://weber.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3883 | Rep. Weber Secures Major Texas Gulf Coast Priorities as House Passes the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Randy K. Weber, Sr. | W000814 | weber.house.gov | weber | https://weber.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) voted in support of the Water Resources Devlopment Act of 2026 (WRDA) as the legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Congress considers WRDA every two years to authorize locally driven water infrastructure projects and establish policies governing how the United States Army Corps of Engineers manages the nation’s ports, waterways, flood protection, and storm risk reduction projects. “Along the Texas Gulf Coast, strong ports, reliable waterways, and effective flood protection are essential for our communities and our economy,” said Congressman Randy Weber. “This bill moves three TX-14 priorities forward by expediting the Sabine-Neches review and authorizing $10 million for water infrastructure projects that include Brazoria and Galveston counties, and the City of Kemah. I was proud to vote yes and will keep working to move these projects through Congress.” The House-passed legislation includes three priorities for Texas’ 14th Congressional District: Sabine-Neches Waterway: Directs the Secretary of the Army to expedite the review and coordination of the Sabine-Neches Waterway Channel Improvement Project feasibility study, helping prevent unnecessary delays as this important project moves through the Army Corps process. Brazoria and Galveston Counties: Authorizes $5 million for water infrastructure, including water supply projects, across these counties. City of Kemah: Authorizes $5 million for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in Kemah. The Water Resources Development Act of 2026 now advances to the U.S. Senate for further consideration. | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2609 | ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Highlights Need to Accelerate U.S. Drone Testing | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Ronny Jackson | J000304 | jackson.house.gov | jackson | https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON — In an opinion editorial published by The Defense Post, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) warned that America cannot afford to test and field drone technology at peacetime speed while our adversaries innovate at wartime speed. In case you missed it… America Can’t Afford to Test Drones at Peacetime Speed Defense Post Rep. Ronny Jackson 15 September 2026 A US Army Apache helicopter goes down near the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly hit by an Iranian drone. The crew is recovered not by another helicopter, but by an unmanned surface vessel — the first time a robotic boat has ever pulled a downed US aircrew from the water. That’s not a preview of future warfare. That’s three months ago. Small, inexpensive drones are transforming the battlefield. From the trenches of Ukraine to conflicts across the Middle East, they are no longer specialized technologies but essential tools for reconnaissance, targeting, electronic warfare, logistics, and tactical assaults. Drones costing only a few thousand dollars are destroying equipment worth millions. Our adversaries have recognized this and are adapting rapidly. The United States must do the same. The Hormuz rescue is a case in point. Rather than relying solely on traditional rescue assets, the US military deployed a Saronic “Corsair” autonomous drone boat to locate and recover the downed crew. The vessel carried the aircrew to safety, where they were recovered by helicopter. It showed how quickly autonomous systems are moving from experimental technology to operational force multiplier, becoming indispensable tools for combat, logistics, and intelligence collection, and even personnel recovery. The same technologies will be called on to conduct reconnaissance, deliver supplies, overwhelm enemy defenses, and protect critical infrastructure. America’s competitors are integrating drones and autonomous systems into every part of military operations. If we want to keep our battlefield advantage, we cannot afford an acquisition and testing system that moves at … | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://mccaul.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/chairman-emeritus-mccaul-discusses-evolutions-counterterrorism-25-years | Chairman Emeritus McCaul Discusses Evolutions in Counterterrorism 25 Years After 9/11 at CHS Hearing | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Michael T. McCaul | M001157 | mccaul.house.gov | mccaul | https://mccaul.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – At today's House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus and current vice chair of the committee — spoke with DC Fire and EMS Department Chief John Donnelly, FDNY Chief of Fire Prevention Thomas Currao, and Chief Secretary Officer for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Greg Ehrie. They discussed the strides made in protecting Americans from terrorism 25 years after 9/11 and the need to continuously adapt and innovate our technologies. Rep. McCaul also asked the witnesses about the evolving aviation threat posed by modern drones. Image Click to watch Full Exchange: McCaul: You know, I vividly remember that day as we all do. Horrific day. For us, it's living history. For many now, it's textbook history in the schools. After 9/11, I became the Chief of Counterterrorism and National Security in the Western District of Texas. I became a student of counterterrorism, and then became chairman of this committee. [I] worked very closely with NYPD and the New York Fire Department as well. I remember [in] 1993, we had a pre-warning: Ramzi Yousef trying to bring down the World Trade Center. And it was originally a plot to hit 12 synagogues simultaneously, symbolizing the 12 tribes of Israel. He modified his plan to take down the symbol of economic power, the World Trade Center, one pillar, one building toppling over the other. As you all know, he came actually relatively close to achieving that goal if the bomb had gone off closer to one of the pillar beams. But then he escapes, meets with his uncle Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. He develops the Bojinka plot. I knew the Diplomatic Security Corps officer who arrested him, and eerily, they found baby dolls in his apartment stuffed with chemical explosives to [bring] onto airplanes to blow them up. The Bojinka plot also being 12 airliners, symbolic of the 12 tribes of Israel. He conspires with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed on 9/11. The idea that planes could be turned into suicide missions was something that… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://mccaul.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccaul-house-floor-evil-march-history-calling-now-time-act | McCaul on House Floor: "Evil Is on the March. History Is Calling. Now Is the Time to Act." | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Michael T. McCaul | M001157 | mccaul.house.gov | mccaul | https://mccaul.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks on the House floor in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he introduced in the House with Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and a bipartisan group of their colleagues. Image Click to watch Remarks as delivered: This is a critical time in history — a time my friend Senator Lindsey Graham described as a “magic moment," a moment that we cannot afford to waste. America’s adversaries — Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea — are working together to threaten the free world. And make no mistake: they are watching what we do here and now today, because they know they will suffer if this bill is passed. Senator Lindsey Graham understood these global threats well. That’s why we spent more than a year working on this bill. He brought Republicans and Democrats together and secured the White House’s support. Today, we have a chance to finish his work — to help end this war in Europe and to project peace through strength around the globe. I’m proud to champion the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, and I want to thank Mr. Hoyer and our colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their strong support. For me, this is also personal. Lindsey Graham was my friend and my mentor. We shared a fundamental belief: “America is strongest at home when it projects strength abroad.” This legislation does exactly that. It targets the money that fuels Russia’s war machine. It sanctions Russian officials and oligarchs, banks and financial institutions, and the shadow fleet that helps [keep] cheap Russian energy moving. And through precisely-targeted tariffs, it also punishes countries providing financial support for the deadliest war in Europe since WWII. Why? Because, as we’ve heard from President Zelensky’s team, you can evade sanctions — which the Russians have done for years — but you cannot evade tariffs. In fact, President Zelenksy’s sanctions … | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://mccaul.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccaul-house-floor-vote-against-bill-vote-putin-and-his-unholy-alliance | McCaul on House Floor: "A Vote Against This Bill Is a Vote for Putin and His Unholy Alliance." | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Michael T. McCaul | M001157 | mccaul.house.gov | mccaul | https://mccaul.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) delivered closing remarks on the House floor in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he introduced in the House with Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and a bipartisan group of their colleagues. Image Click to watch Remarks as delivered: Let me just say, I was at the Ukraine embassy last night, and when I announced to them that the rule had passed to allow this bill to go to the floor for final passage, I got a standing ovation — standing ovation from the ambassador and all supporters of Ukraine. When I chaired the Foreign Affairs Committee, I often said, "Partisanship stops at the water’s edge." I still believe that. Mr. Meeks and I did pass the emergency wartime supplemental bill that gave Ukraine a lifeline to prevent occupation from Russia so they could advance in their drone technology. But I’m a bit disheartened by some of my colleagues’ remarks here today because they don’t reflect that principle. In fact, [their arguments are] all about the president; it's false arguments about expansion of tariff authorities, when [the tariffs are] actually limited to our adversaries buying energy from Russia. Their premise is: "We don't like the president, so let's just do nothing." Let's do nothing as we go into the wintertime, when we know the fighting will intensify. We don't have time to wait; Ukraine doesn't have time to wait. That's precisely why President Zelensky told me when I was in Ukraine right after Lindsey announced this legislation — and I've been working with him for a year on this — that "now is the time." There was excitement in the air. The EU commissioner supports this bill. Our allies support this bill. We are free to have disagreements — that’s democracy. But when we’re addressing our adversaries, we need to speak as one — with one voice, as one nation. They need to know that we’re not divided when it comes to our national security. The senate passed this … | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://nehls.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-house-passes-water-resources-development-act-2026-securing-wins-texas-and | U.S. House Passes Water Resources Development Act of 2026, Securing Wins for Texas and Local Communities | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Troy E. Nehls | N000026 | nehls.house.gov | nehls | https://nehls.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) proudly voted "YES" on the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 415-9. "I am proud that the House passed the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which strengthens our nation’s water infrastructure, supports economic growth, and equips the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to build and maintain critical projects across the country," said Congressman Nehls. "This legislation delivers for Texas by supporting continued growth along the Matagorda Ship Channel and renewing and expanding project authorities in Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Galveston Counties. As Texas continues to experience rapid population and economic growth, these investments will help ensure our ports and water infrastructure can keep pace while keeping Texas at the forefront of our nation’s economy." The House-passed WRDA of 2026 contains several provisions championed by Congressman Nehls that directly benefit Texas and communities across TX-22: | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3041 | Rep. Pfluger's Mystic Alerts Act Advances Through Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | August Pfluger | P000048 | pfluger.house.gov | pfluger | https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan and bicameral legislation, the Mystic Alerts Act, advanced through the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. This is a major step forward for emergency preparedness nationwide. In response to his legislation's passage, Congressman August Pfluger said, "The devastating floods that swept through Central Texas and Camp Mystic, where two of my daughters were staying, exposed a critical gap in how we warn Americans when disaster strikes. The Mystic Alerts Act ensures that emergency alerts can reach families and first responders by satellite, even when traditional networks fail. I'm grateful for the support of Senator Cornyn, Senator Ossoff, and Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Cruz in getting this legislation one step closer to becoming law." Rep. Pfluger's bipartisan Mystic Alerts Act modernizes America's emergency alert infrastructure by integrating satellite networks into the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system, helping ensure Americans can receive critical, life-saving alerts even when traditional communications infrastructure is damaged or nonexistent. Rep. Pfluger introduced this bipartisan legislation alongside Reps. Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Buddy Carter (GA-01), and Marc Veasey (TX-33). Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator John Ossoff (D-GA) led the Senate companion legislation. “Last year’s devastating July 4th flooding at Camp Mystic and across Central Texas showed how quickly a disaster can occur and reminds us that critical warnings matter,” said Senator John Cornyn (R-TX). “The Mystic Alerts Act would help ensure communities receive timely alerts without having to use a cellular connection, and I urge my Senate colleagues to support this legislation to update our wireless emergency alert technology and save lives.” "The catastrophic 2025 Fourth of July floods devastated families and communities across Texas. No Texan will ever forget the tragic loss of more than 135 people, including 27 precious … | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3042 | PASSED: Rep. Pfluger's Combating Illicit Xylazine Act | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | August Pfluger | P000048 | pfluger.house.gov | pfluger | https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan and bicameral legislation to combat illicit xylazine passed through the U.S. House of Representatives. The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act would crack down on the deadly fentanyl additive xylazine by listing it as a Schedule III controlled substance while protecting the drug's legal use by veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers. In response to his legislation's passage, Congressman August Pfluger said, "I'm proud to see the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act pass the U.S. House of Representatives. Xylazine was never meant for human use, and traffickers are increasingly turning to inexpensive products to make street drugs more potent and deadly. This bill takes a direct aim at traffickers and protects the legal use of xylazine by veterinarians and ranchers. I urge the Senate to swiftly pass this bill to keep dangerous drugs off American streets." Rep. Pfluger introduced this bipartisan legislation alongside Reps. Panetta (CA-19), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), and Deborah Ross (NC-02), as well as Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV). The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act previously passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. “Illicit xylazine is worsening the deadly fentanyl crisis and tearing through communities across our country,” said Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19). “Addressing the illicit spread of xylazine has been a priority under both the Biden and Trump Administrations, and this unanimous House passage demonstrates the broad, bipartisan consensus behind taking action against this dangerous drug. The bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act would help us fight back by giving law enforcement the tools needed to crack down on traffickers while ensuring that veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers can continue to use the drug safely and responsibly. I urge the Senate to swiftly pass this bill before the end of this Congress so we can get it signed into law and save lives.… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://weber.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3882 | Rep. Weber’s PACK Act Powers Forward, Passes Full House Energy & Commerce Committee with 25 Ayes | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Randy K. Weber, Sr. | W000814 | weber.house.gov | weber | https://weber.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed Congressman Randy Weber’s (TX-14) bipartisan H.R. 6832, the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act, by a vote of 25-18, clearing the way for consideration by the full House of Representatives. The vote marks the PACK Act’s third major milestone in less than two months. The legislation received a hearing before the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee on July 22nd, advanced through the Subcommittee on September 1st, and has now passed the full Energy and Commerce Committee. “Today, consumer protection won,” said Congressman Weber. “Families should not need a law degree to figure out which bin their garbage goes into, and American manufacturers should not need 50 different rulebooks to label the same product nationwide. The PACK Act backs these claims with independent third-party certification, giving Americans clearer, more trustworthy information.” “We passed the Subcommittee. We cleared the full Committee 25-18. Now, the PACK Act is charging toward the House floor,” Weber continued. “Folks, the Golden State’s garbage law, S.B. 343, should not become America’s rulebook. We are putting the costly patchwork behind us and moving one commonsense national framework closer to the finish line.”. The PACK Act would: PROTECT CONSUMERS: Requires recyclable, compostable, and reusable packaging claims to be accurate and independently certified. HELP LOWER COSTS: Replaces conflicting state labeling requirements with one consistent framework for products sold nationwide. KEEP CLAIMS VOLUNTARY: Gives businesses the choice to make covered packaging claims while holding those claims to clear standards. CREATE ONE NATIONAL FRAMEWORK: Directs the Federal Trade Commission to administer consistent requirements with input from the Environmental Protection Agency and a new advisory council. PRESERVE STATE AND LOCAL CONTROL: Keeps decisions about solid waste, recycling programs, and infrastructure investment with states. The legislation h… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://babin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=14395 | Babin, Cruz: U.S. Space Academy Belongs in Texas | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Brian Babin | B001291 | babin.house.gov | babin | https://babin.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin (TX-36) and Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following joint statement expressing support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to submit a proposal for Texas to host the U.S. Space Academy: “For more than six decades, Texas has been where America’s human spaceflight dreams become reality. We thank President Trump for his leadership in launching the U.S. Space Academy. Texas is ready to turn that vision into reality. If America is going to build the world’s premier academy for space, Texas has all the right stuff – the talent, institutions, infrastructure, and experience to launch the next generation of American space leaders. From Gemini and Apollo to Space Shuttle and Artemis, Texas has trained astronauts, managed missions, and helped advance America’s exploration pursuits beyond Earth’s orbit. America’s space program is built across the country, but Texas is where the pieces come together. We are ready to lead the next generation of space pioneers and look forward to showing why Texas is the right home for the U.S. Space Academy.” On August 28th, President Trump signed an executive order establishing a new academy to advance U.S. interests in space, with a focus on NASA, the U.S. Space Force, and the commercial aerospace industry. Site selection for the academy is currently underway, with Texas Governor Greg Abbott advocating for it to be located near the Johnson Space Center in Houston. ### | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2608 | Rep. Ronny Jackson Receives West Texas A&M University’s Department of Agricultural Sciences First Choice Award | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Ronny Jackson | J000304 | jackson.house.gov | jackson | https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON — Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) has been selected as a recipient of West Texas A&M University’s Department of Agricultural Sciences First Choice Award, recognizing his leadership, service, advocacy, and support for agriculture and agricultural education in the Texas Panhandle. Jackson has worked to bring federal resources back to West Texas and expand opportunities for students pursuing careers in agriculture. His efforts include helping secure over $3 million in federal funding for the new West Texas A&M University Feedlot Educational Training Facility’s research feedlot and educational complex. The project will provide students with hands-on education and training while advancing research and innovation in the fed cattle industry. “Agriculture is the backbone of the Texas Panhandle, and the farmers, ranchers, producers, and agricultural professionals who feed and fuel our nation deserve a strong voice in Washington,” said Rep. Jackson. “The work being done at WT is essential for preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders and strengthening an industry that is so vital to the Texas Panhandle and our entire nation. I am honored to have been selected to receive the First Choice Award and will continue to be a strong advocate for agriculture in Congress.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://mccaul.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccaul-speaks-support-lindsey-o-graham-sanctioning-russia-and-iran-act | McCaul Speaks in Support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act at Rules Committee | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Michael T. McCaul | M001157 | mccaul.house.gov | mccaul | https://mccaul.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) spoke at a House Rules Committee hearing in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he introduced in the House with Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and a bipartisan group of their colleagues. Image Click to watch Remarks as delivered: This is a critical time in history — a time my friend Senator Lindsey Graham described as a “magic moment.” Today, we have an opportunity to help end the war in Europe and to project peace through strength around the globe. But before I get into that, I want to talk about what brought us here to this moment. When I chaired the Foreign Affairs Committee during the fall of Afghanistan — a disaster of epic proportions that telegraphed American weakness to our adversaries — Putin was watching. He met with President Xi at the 2022 Olympics to solidify their unholy alliance. Then, we watched on satellite imagery as the Russian Federation moved toward Ukraine. I’ll never forget visiting Poland with Ranking Member Meeks and seeing the refugees fleeing out of Ukraine. The similarities to my father’s war — World War II — were striking. The Poles told us: “This is 1939 all over again.” The oceans did not shield us from tyranny then, and they will not shield us now — especially as Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea work together to threaten America and our allies. Make no mistake: President Xi is watching what happens in Ukraine to determine whether he can get away with invading Taiwan. He’s calculating whether or not the free world will stop Putin’s aggression — and he’s certainly watching what we do here today. Senator Lindsey Graham understood these global threats well. That’s why he spent more than a year working on this legislation, which I promised him I would introduce in the House. He brought Republicans and Democrats together and secured the White House’s support. This week, we have a chance to finish his work. I’m proud to champion the Lin… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://nehls.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-ti-committee-passes-nehls-aviation-innovation-and-global-competitiveness | House T&I Committee Passes Nehls' Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Troy E. Nehls | N000026 | nehls.house.gov | nehls | https://nehls.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced that his bill, H.R. 7553, the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, advanced through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. "I am proud the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed my bipartisan legislation to strengthen American leadership in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)," said Congressman Nehls. "For far too long, outdated regulations and burdensome certification processes have held back American AAM innovation while allowing foreign adversaries like China to gain ground. This legislation cuts through unnecessary red tape while maintaining the highest safety standards and will ensure the United States is the global leader in AAM and aviation." This bill would enhance transparency, predictability, and accountability in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification process for AAM aircraft, helping American companies succeed and cementing the United States' role as the global leader in aviation. Additionally, this bicameral, bipartisan legislation would support FAA staffing capacity and prevent gridlock in the certification process for AAM aircraft by requiring more clarity and transparency for industry applicants. The current FAA type certification process is a rigorous, multi-year evaluation that approves a new aircraft design and ensures it complies with airworthiness, noise, and safety standards. Amended type certifications typically take 3 to 5 years to complete. In contrast, certifying a new aircraft type, such as AAM aircraft, can take 5 to 9 years, with little transparency on where it is in the process. | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3040 | PASSED: Rep. Pfluger's Bill to Recover Minerals from Waste Streams | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | August Pfluger | P000048 | pfluger.house.gov | pfluger | https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan legislation to recover critical minerals from contaminated sites and waste streams passed through the U.S. House of Representatives, marking his 13th bill to pass the House this term. In response to his legislation's passage, Congressman August Pfluger said, "Today, the House took a critical step toward ending our dependence on foreign adversaries for the minerals America counts on. This legislation turns contaminated sites into strategic assets while speeding up the restoration work our communities need. I'm proud to see this bipartisan legislation pass the House, and I want to thank Congressman Landsman for his partnership in leading this bill through the Energy and Commerce Committee." "This is a big investment in American innovation, the future of our environment, and domestic supply chain. We’re grateful to Congressman Pfluger for his partnership in getting this done," said Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01). | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4023 | De La Cruz's Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen HUD Whistleblower Protections Passes House | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Monica De La Cruz | D000594 | delacruz.house.gov | delacruz | https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Vice Chair Monica De La Cruz's bipartisan Whistleblower Protection Act passed the House. The legislation ensures that all Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) contracts, particularly those pre-dating 2013, include whistleblower protections. Read the full remarks below or watch here. "Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support of my bill, H.R. 4646, the Whistleblower Protection Act, which passed with bipartisan support out of the Financial Services Committee. Texas families are stretching every dollar right now, while scammers are cashing in on taxpayer-funded programs. And while Texas families play by the rules, scammers and corrupt leaders shouldn’t get rewarded. That is why I am working to stop the abuse and bring accountability back to Washington, and this bill brings us closer to that goal by strengthening whistleblower protections for those wanting to rightfully “blow the whistle” on waste, fraud, and abuse in our government. Whistleblower protections are one of the most effective tools we have to combat waste, fraud, and abuse throughout our government. This bipartisan legislation is simple: it clarifies that whistleblower protections apply to every HUD contractor, a vital step that is necessary due to the bureaucratic implementation of congressionally enacted, enhanced whistleblower protections originally passed in 2013. When Congress initially passed these enhanced whistleblower protections in 2013, known as Section 4712, it intended for them to apply to both contracts awarded before these became law, and to contracts that predated Section 4712 becoming law but have since been modified. Unfortunately, many HUD programs have contracts that are often decades long, meaning that there are still active HUD contracts that pre-date 2013 and do not include key protections from Section 4712, leaving thousands of HUD contractors with uncertainty. This legislation fixes that by providing much-needed clarity to HUD and ensuring whistleblower prot… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://mccaul.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccaul-introduces-legislation-accelerate-breakthroughs-pediatric-0 | McCaul Introduces Legislation to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Pediatric Cancer by Leveraging AI | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Michael T. McCaul | M001157 | mccaul.house.gov | mccaul | https://mccaul.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — founder and co-chair of the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus — introduced the Ailani Myers Accelerating Innovation in Medicine (AIM) to Cure Kids with Cancer Act with caucus co-chairs Ami Bera, M.D. (D-Calif.) and Mike Kelly (R-Pa.). The legislation, which is named after a brave young cancer patient and advocate, will accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve and transform pediatric cancer research, treatment options, and data storage. McCaul said, "Since I founded the Childhood Cancer Caucus 17 years ago, advancements in technology have radically expanded the frontiers of healthcare. We owe it to our nation's children to leverage cutting-edge AI to improve their care and treatment options. I'm proud to introduce this bill, which codifies and builds on President Trump's executive order to unlock cures for pediatric cancer patients. By empowering AI to continuously drive research forward, we move one step closer to beating this heartbreaking disease once and for all. "I'm also proud to have named this bill after Ailani Myers, a beautiful young cancer fighter. Like so many of the children I've met, she is far more courageous than most adults. Even a rare form of Leukemia can't steal her smile! Ailani has fiercely advocated for the childhood cancer community and recently attended the signing of President Trump's executive order accelerating AI use for pediatric cancer cures. It's fitting that this bill carry her name and her legacy forward." Image McCaul and Ailani in 2013 “Pediatric cancer remains one of the most heartbreaking diagnoses any family can face, and we have a responsibility to use every tool available to improve outcomes for children,” said Bera. “The bipartisan Accelerating Innovation in Medicine for Kids with Cancer Act would leverage cutting-edge AI and data tools to transform pediatric cancer research, improve clinical trial design and access, and deliver more personalized treatment options for young patients. I… | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://nehls.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-nehls-national-law-enforcement-officers-remembrance-support-and | House Passes Nehls' National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Troy E. Nehls | N000026 | nehls.house.gov | nehls | https://nehls.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced that his bill, H.R. 309, the National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a voice vote. "I am proud that the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed my bipartisan legislation to honor our brave law enforcement officers and raise public awareness of their service," said Congressman Nehls. "As a former law enforcement officer and Texas sheriff, I know firsthand the sacrifices our men and women in blue make, often without receiving the recognition and gratitude they deserve. Our law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to keep our communities safe, and I urge the Senate to swiftly pass this legislation." "America’s law enforcement officers put their lives on the line each day with courage, resolve and an unwavering commitment to their communities," said House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman. "H.R. 309 supports the National Law Enforcement Museum’s public education, community outreach, and officer wellness initiatives, helping more Americans understand the demands of this noble profession. Rep. Nehls brings firsthand experience to this effort, and I commend his continued leadership on behalf of our nation’s law enforcement officers." This bipartisan legislation seeks to establish a formal program within the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) that will enhance community outreach, public education, and officer safety and wellness initiatives at the National Law Enforcement Museum. The program will offer grants to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). Its goals include honoring law enforcement officers, collecting data on officer fatalities and injuries, increasing public understanding and support for law enforcement, improving officer safety and wellness, and strengthening the bond between law enforcement and the communities they serve. | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3039 | Pfluger, Houlahan Introduce the Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | August Pfluger | P000048 | pfluger.house.gov | pfluger | https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the bipartisan Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act alongside Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) to keep dangerous actors from misusing DNA synthesis technology while keeping America at the forefront of biotechnology. Gene synthesis has transformed medicine, agriculture, and manufacturing, helping scientists build lifesaving treatments and develop hardier crops. However, these same tools could be misused to create dangerous pathogens if left unchecked. Currently, screening of nucleic acid orders is voluntary, leaving a gap that bad actors could exploit, especially as new desktop machines make it easier to generate genetic material outside the traditional supply chain. The Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act would close this dangerous gap by requiring companies that sell synthetic DNA, as well as the manufacturers of the machines that produce it, to know their customers and exactly what they're being asked to make. "Biotechnology is one of America's greatest strategic advantages. Right now, there's a dangerous gap between how fast this technology is moving and the safeguards we have in place to keep it out of the wrong hands. The Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act closes this gap without slowing down the innovation saving lives while strengthening our economy," said Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11). “Biotechnology is creating enormous opportunities to improve lives and transform our economy, but like all emerging technologies, the related security policies must keep pace,” said Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06). “The Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act is an important step toward ensuring that the federal government has the flexibility and agility to respond to new technologies and emerging threats as they evolve. As Co-Chair of the bipartisan BIOTech Caucus, I am committed to ensuring that we strengthen our biosecurity posture while preserving the responsible innovation that keeps America at the forefront of… | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://williams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-williams-introduces-combating-foreign-threats-main-street | Congressman Williams Introduces the Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026 | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Roger Williams | W000816 | williams.house.gov | williams | https://williams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, introduced H.R. 10329, the Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation with Congressman Derek Tran (D-CA) to help American small businesses identify and address threats from foreign adversaries, including China, Russia, and North Korea. “Small businesses are increasingly finding themselves on the front lines of economic competition with foreign adversaries,” said Congressman Williams.“The Chinese Communist Party has made it a priority to challenge the United States economically and strategically, exploiting every opportunity to target American innovation. Our entrepreneurs deserve to know how to protect what they have worked so hard to create.” --- Background: The legislation requires the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with appropriate federal agencies, to develop and disseminate educational materials to help small businesses recognize and protect themselves against foreign threats. These threats may include intellectual property theft, cyber intrusions, counterfeit goods and illicit trade practices, predatory investment, and other malicious activities. Many small businesses face foreign threats directly but often lack the resources or expertise to recognize and respond to increasingly sophisticated tactics. By strengthening awareness at the local level, the legislation will help entrepreneurs better protect their businesses and support the broader economic ecosystem that contributes to America's national security and economic prosperity. H.R. 10329 bill text here. Cosponsors: Congressman Derek Tran (D-CA) | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://arrington.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4631 | Arrington Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of September 11th | 2026-09-11 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Jodey C. Arrington | A000375 | arrington.house.gov | arrington | https://arrington.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks: "Twenty-five years ago, America suffered the deadliest foreign attack on American soil in our nation’s history. "I, like most Americans who lived through that day, remember it like it was yesterday. I remember the horror, helplessness, and anger of watching our country come under attack. But I also remember the tremendous pride and gratitude I felt as an American witnessing the courage, selflessness, and resolve shown by our fellow countrymen. "At the time, I was working for President Bush in the White House, and I remember watching him meet that horrific moment with tremendous compassion, decisiveness, and resolve. "I remember running out of the White House amid reports of a plane heading toward us. I remember the surreal feeling of being under siege as I watched smoke billowing from the Pentagon and fighter jets scrambling overhead. "I remember gathering with White House staff on the South Lawn to pray for our country. In the aftermath, I remember lining the hallway outside the Oval Office as victims’ families walked out of a meeting with the President, everyone in tears. "I remember watching the footage and listening to the voicemails of those who lost their lives that day. "I remember our country uniting in grief and with a oneness of purpose. I remember people turning to God for comfort and strength. I remember Americans, regardless of their politics, standing proud of our country. "More than anything, I remember feeling like we were truly one nation, under God, and indivisible. And it was powerful beyond words. "Never forget." - Chairman Jodey Arrington. | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3038 | Rep. Pfluger's Message to Texas-11 on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 | 2026-09-11 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | August Pfluger | P000048 | pfluger.house.gov | pfluger | https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) delivered a message to citizens of Texas-11. He paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 Americans killed that day, thanked the first responders and service members who answered the call, and emphasized the ongoing responsibility to confront new and evolving threats. Watch Congressman Pfluger's message HERE. | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3037 | Rep. Pfluger Visits West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | August Pfluger | P000048 | pfluger.house.gov | pfluger | https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | SAN ANGELO, TX — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) visited the San Angelo location of West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, where he met with staff and employees to learn more about the organization's mission of providing employment and support services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The visit highlighted the vital role the Lighthouse plays in the local community, offering job training, manufacturing opportunities, and a path to independence for West Texans with visual disabilities. Congressman Pfluger also received the AbilityOne Congressional Champion Award for his dedicated advocacy of the West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind over the years. | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4010 | De La Cruz, HHS Secretary Kennedy Visit Head Start in Alice | 2026-09-08 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Monica De La Cruz | D000594 | delacruz.house.gov | delacruz | https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Assistant Secretary for the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Alex J. Adams visited the Head Start Birth to Five Program in Alice to meet with students and host a roundtable with parents and faculty. Following the visit, Secretary Kennedy announced $225,000,000 will be invested in Head Start programs nationwide, with a grant of $348,110 for the Community Action Corporation of South Texas, which oversees the Mary R. Garcia Learning Center. The funding will help expand and improve nutritional services for children and families. "I am thrilled to welcome Secretary Kennedy and Assistant Secretary Adams to Alice for the first time! The $225M in funding delivered today will ensure Head Start continues to empower families through early learning, child care, and nutrition support. As a mom, the health and future of our young Texans are my top priority, and I will continue to work to ensure our Head Start centers have the resources to set our children up for lifelong success." - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz ### | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4008 | De La Cruz Recaps 2026 | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Monica De La Cruz | D000594 | delacruz.house.gov | delacruz | https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released a mid-year update detailing legislative achievements and constituent service milestones reached during the first half of 2026. De La Cruz’s efforts have focused directly on expanding housing access, lowering living costs, supporting Texas Veterans, and investing federal funding in South Texas communities. "From hosting Cabinet officials across the district and passing key legislation like the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, to returning over $2.9 million directly to Texans, I remain committed to delivering real solutions for our communities. I am proud of all we have accomplished so far, and I will never stop fighting for Texas." - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Background: Since the start of 2026, De La Cruz has hosted Cabinet officials in South Texas, advanced critical legislation to the President's desk, and delivered major wins for Texas communities. Highlights are below: Cabinet Officials Visit Texas: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick at GE Aerospace in McAllen Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling at Stanley Black & Decker in Mission and Rio Farms Inc. in Monte Alto Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler at United Alloy in Seguin Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy at the San Antonio Airport Constituent Services & Local Support: $2.9+ million returned directly to TX-15 taxpayers through federal casework resolution. 680+ constituent cases closed and actively assisting over 200 South Texans. New Laws Led by De La Cruz: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: Incorporates five of De La Cruz's provisions to lower costs and expand housing supply: The Housing Affordability Act HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act The VA Home Loan Awareness Act The Housing Supply Expansion Act Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act SPEAK Act: Establishes language communication best practices for healthcare providers and patients Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act: Ensures housing support for Veterans House-passed Legisla… | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3034 | Pfluger, Fletcher Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Study Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | August Pfluger | P000048 | pfluger.house.gov | pfluger | https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) introduced the 21st Century Strategic Petroleum Reserve Act (21st Century SPR Act) to direct the U.S. Department of Energy to issue a public report on opportunities to modernize the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). The SPR has served as America's insurance policy against energy supply disruptions for nearly half a century, but its infrastructure is aging. Modernizing the SPR is a national security imperative. Without a clear plan for its future, we risk being caught off guard the next time a global crisis threatens America’s energy supply. If enacted, the 21st Century SPR Act would require the Secretary of Energy, within 90 days of enactment, to request that the National Petroleum Council—an advisory committee to the Secretary—deliver a public report within one year analyzing opportunities to improve and modernize the SPR's physical infrastructure and operations to respond to supply shocks. "The Strategic Petroleum Reserve was built to protect America from energy supply disruptions and national security threats, but nearly fifty years later, we're still operating without a concrete plan for its future. We can't afford to ignore this issue as our adversaries are quietly building up their energy reserves. This legislation is a straightforward step to get the answers we need and start modernizing the SPR for the challenges of today, not decades ago," said Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11). Congress created the SPR after the 1973 Arab oil embargo to protect American consumers and the economy from sudden supply shocks. The reserve stores crude oil in underground salt caverns in Texas and Louisiana, giving the federal government a tool to stabilize prices when global oil supplies are disrupted. A recent U.S. Government Accountability Office report found that Congress and the Department of Energy still lack a unified long-term plan for the SPR, including a target size for the reserve and a clear strategy for main… | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://babin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=14390 | Babin Establishes I-47 in Honor of President Trump | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Brian Babin | B001291 | babin.house.gov | babin | https://babin.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX), Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced the I-47 Future Interstate Act of 2026, to designate U.S. Route 287 as Interstate Route I-47. “US-287 plays a critical role in facilitating transportation and bolstering economic opportunities across Texas and our nation,” said Congressman Babin. “Accounting for 25% of Texas’ GDP in 2021, it supports some of the state’s largest economic sectors, including, but not limited to, energy production, maritime, agriculture, cattle, and timber industries. Designating US-287 as I-47 and a High-Priority Corridor will help strengthen safety standards, improve regional connectivity, spur infrastructure investment, and support continued economic growth not only in Texas but also across the western United States. Texas is growing, and our infrastructure must grow with it. Establishing I-47 is a forward-looking investment in the communities, industries, and hardworking Americans who rely on this critical corridor every day.” “Transportation Excellence for the 21st Century (TEX-21) applauds Congressman Babin for his unwavering commitment to bolstering the nation’s economy and creating a safer transportation system,” said Chris Brown, Chair of TEX-21. “The organization also thanks Texas Department of Transportation for completing the US-287 Interstate Feasibility Study in 2025, which found a potential 161% return on investment should US-287 convert to an interstate, and an estimated 28% reduction in crash rates in Texas alone.” “I-47 should be the prototype for all future interstates and for US highway conversions to interstate,” said Jeff Branick, Vice Chair of TEX-21 and County Judge of Jefferson County. “It should be the safest, smartest, most environmentally responsible, and most technologically adaptable interstate in the country.” The I-47 Future Interstate Act of 2026: · Redesignates US-287 as I-47 and a High… | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://keithself.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-keith-self-introduces-concurrent-resolution-denounce-sharia-law | Congressman Keith Self Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Denounce Sharia Law | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Keith Self | S001224 | keithself.house.gov | keithself | https://keithself.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced a concurrent resolution denouncing Sharia law and opposing its implementation within the United States. The resolution reaffirms a fundamental principle: the United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land. No foreign legal or political system should supersede the Constitution or undermine the rights and liberties it protects. Congressman Self’s resolution comes one week after President Donald Trump acknowledged concerns regarding the implementation of Sharia law in the United States and voiced support for its prohibition. “The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land,” said Congressman Self. “We cannot allow Sharia law or any competing legal framework to undermine the liberties generations of Americans have fought and died to protect. I commend President Trump for recognizing the threat posed by Islamic political agendas. Congress must make its position clear: we will defend our Constitution, uphold the rule of law, and put Americans first.” Read the Daily Signal’s exclusive article on the concurrent resolution here. Original co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution include Representatives Randy Weber (TX-14), Clay Fuller (GA-14), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Eli Crane (AZ-02), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Josh Brecheen (OK-02), Barry Moore (AL-01), and Mike Kelly (PA-16). “‘One Nation, Under God.’ These are words God-fearing Americans live by here on the Texas Gulf Coast,” said Congressman Weber. “That is why I am proud to join Congressman Self’s concurrent resolution denouncing Sharia law and opposing its implementation anywhere in the United States. We cannot stand by and watch while foreign ideologies threaten American democracy, as we are seeing on Ali Akbar Court in Irving, Texas, and in ‘Muslim-only’ communities across the country. Congress must make it clear that Americans will remain safe, free, and governed by the Constitution and the laws and values that made this nation great.” “The United States Constitution is, a… | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://nehls.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-troy-e-nehls-co-leads-bipartisan-stop-auto-fraud-act-2026-reps-laura | Rep. Troy E. Nehls Co-Leads the Bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026 with Reps. Laura Gillen, Josh Gottheimer, and Vince Fong | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Troy E. Nehls | N000026 | nehls.house.gov | nehls | https://nehls.house.gov/media | scraper | September 3, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), alongside U.S. Representatives Laura Gillen (D-NY-04), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05), and Vince Fong (R-CA-20), introduced the bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026 to make motor vehicle collision fraud a federal crime, improve safety for drivers, and lower car insurance rates nationwide. The Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026 targets insurance fraud schemes in which bad actors deliberately cause, stage, or fabricate motor vehicle accidents to file false claims and defraud insurance companies for large cash payouts. “Bad actors across the country are deliberately causing, staging and fabricating car wrecks and filing phony insurance claims, and it’s the hardworking American families who end up paying the price with high insurance rates,” said Congressman Nehls. “It’s time we put an end to this, make it a federal crime, and hold these fraudsters accountable. I’m proud to co-lead the bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026 with Congresswoman Gillen to crack down on these scams, put the fines collected into the Highway Trust Fund, which provides the resources to improve our roads, and make our roads safer.” “Long Islanders pay some of the highest car insurance rates in the country and ‘crash for cash’ schemes on our roads are driving rates even higher,” said Congresswoman Gillen. “When fraudsters stage car wrecks to scam their way to huge payouts, they’re putting lives at risk and forcing responsible drivers to bear the costs. I’m proud to lead this bipartisan bill to hold these criminals accountable, make our roads safer and lower sky-high car insurance costs.” "Insurance fraudsters send premiums skyrocketing and drive up the cost of living for Jersey families,” said Congressman Gottheimer. "The fraud rings behind them don't stop at state lines. That's why I'm proud to work with Reps. Gillen, Nehls, and Fong on this bipartisan bill to make staging or fabricating a crash a federal crime, with fines going straight back into fixing our roads and … | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3033 | Rep. Pfluger Invites High School Students to Apply for Congressional Youth Advisory Council | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | August Pfluger | P000048 | pfluger.house.gov | pfluger | https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced the relaunch of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC) for high school juniors and seniors in the 11th Congressional District of Texas. This esteemed program offers a unique opportunity for passionate and driven young leaders to engage with government, collaborate with peers, and serve their communities. "I am thrilled to invite motivated high school students to be part of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council," said Rep Pfluger. "Our mission is to empower students to speak out and effect positive change in their communities and government. This program aims to foster dialogue, encourage civic engagement, and empower our youth to make a meaningful impact in our communities." The CYAC is designed to empower the next generation of leaders by providing a platform to voice their perspectives on critical issues. Participants will have the chance to interact directly with Congressman August Pfluger, special guests, and senior staff members in up to four interactive virtual meetings. Additionally, CYAC participants will be provided special admittance to the Pfluger Youth Leadership Conference in Spring 2027 (Date TBD). Key Program Details: · Up to four interactive virtual meetings with Congressman Pfluger and special guests. · Participation in the Pfluger Youth Leadership Conference in Spring 2027 (Date TBD). · No cost to participants; all materials provided. · Possibility of academic or community service credit. Join Congressman Pfluger in shaping the future of Texas-11. Apply today to be part of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council. Interested students are encouraged to apply by completing an application at: | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2607 | ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Highlights Threat Posed by Iranian-Backed Houthis to American Security and Global Commerce | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Ronny Jackson | J000304 | jackson.house.gov | jackson | https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) joined the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa for a hearing on the growing threat posed by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist organization in the Red Sea to American national security, economic interests, and freedom of navigation. “The Red Sea is vital to global commerce and American security, and when Iranian-backed terrorists like the Houthis threaten this critical waterway, they threaten our interests,” said Rep. Jackson. “President Trump has made clear that attacks on American personnel, ships, or economic interests will be met with major military consequences. Today, we must identify the tools, authorities, partnerships, and strategies necessary to deter Houthi aggression and protect freedom of navigation.” Click here or above to watch Rep. Jackson’s full Q&A. ### | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://williams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-williams-recognizes-those-affected-ross-fire | Congressman Williams Recognizes Those Affected by The Ross Fire | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Roger Williams | W000816 | williams.house.gov | williams | https://williams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) took to the House floor to recognize those affected by the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack Counties. Williams’ remarks are below: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and pray for those affected by the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack Counties. More than 85,000 acres have burned across North Texas, impacting families, ranchers, and communities in my district. For many of these families, this fire has meant losing their livelihoods, livestock, and land that their families have owned for generations. Please join me in praying for those affected. My heart goes out to every Texan who is hurting during this difficult time. I want to thank the firefighters, first responders, the Forest Service, and everyone who has traveled from across Texas to help contain this wildfire. My office will continue to closely monitor the fires and stand ready to help. In the face of this adversity, we have seen how great America and Texas are. In God we trust, I yield back.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://moran.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2892 | KLTV7: Rep. Nathaniel Moran holds East Texas roundtable on bill to support foster youth | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Nathaniel Moran | M001224 | moran.house.gov | nathanielmoran | https://moran.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The bill would also expand how those vouchers can be used, including for workforce training and apprenticeships. Local advocates like Christi Sowell with The Fostering Collective in Tyler, said receiving the funding is only part of the challenge. “So currently a lot of the funding is not being used. So in Texas, over $1,000,000 went back to the federal government because children just didn’t have access to it and didn’t use it,” Sowell said. Sowell said mentorship helps young people navigate college applications, housing and transportation. “Books, meals, transportation, all of those obstacles that our kids have to overcome because they don’t have families supporting them,” Christi said. Moran said the goal is to make sure turning 18 does not mean losing support. “Every kid needs that. We can’t just drop the bucket when they turn 18,” Moran said. The bill passed the U.S. House in May and now awaits consideration in the Senate. “So, this bill is going to help become a bridge for kids to get to the other side to adulthood as they’re transitioning and not just a cliff that they’ll fall off of,” Christi said. Moran said he will take the ideas and concerns he heard at the roundtable back to Washington, D.C., with the goal of exploring potential solutions for the next Congress, which begins Jan. 3, 2027. To read more about H.R. 7432, Fostering the Future Act, click here. | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://craiggoldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-goldman-and-veasey-introduce-bill-name-post-office-after-fmr-us-rep-kay | Reps. Goldman and Veasey Introduce Bill to Name Post Office After Fmr. U.S. Rep. Kay Granger | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Craig A. Goldman | G000601 | craiggoldman.house.gov | craiggoldman | https://craiggoldman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | September 1, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC —Reps. Craig Goldman (R-TX-12) and Marc Veasey (D-TX-33), who represent Fort Worth, have introduced the Kay Granger Post Office Act, which would commemorate the legacy of Texas trailblazer and former Congresswoman Kay Granger by designating a post office in her memory. “During her many years of service to Fort Worth—as city councilwoman, mayor, and U.S. Congresswoman—Kay worked tirelessly to care for the city and community she loved,” said Congressman Craig Goldman. “Alongside Rep. Marc Veasey, I have introduced this bill to further honor her legacy by naming a U.S. Postal Service office in her honor.” "The Honorable Congresswoman Kay Granger dedicated over three decades of her life to serving the people of North Texas and opened doors of opportunity for women in public service. She will be remembered as an advocate who fought to deliver for the community she was proud to call home. Representative Granger left an unforgettable mark in Fort Worth, and I am proud to support the renaming of this post office in her memory to honor a legacy of service to our nation,” said Congressman Marc Veasey. The Kay Granger Post Office Act would: Name the United States Postal Service facility located at 4450 Oak Park Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76109, as the “Kay Granger Post Office,” establishing a permanent tribute to her faithful service to Fort Worth. Background: Former Rep. Kay Granger served the city of Fort Worth at the local, state, and national level for over three decades. Among her many accomplishments, Ms. Granger was the: First woman elected as mayor of Fort Worth. First Republican woman from Texas elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. First woman to chair the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee. First Republican woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee. Ms. Granger also co-chaired the Iraqi Women’s Caucus, the Women Impacting the Nation coalition, and co-founded the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Caucus. Read the full text of the Kay Granger Post Office Act he… | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2604 | ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Reflects on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 and Calls for Continued Action to Strengthen America’s National Security | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Ronny Jackson | J000304 | jackson.house.gov | jackson | https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) joined the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, at the Flight 93 National Memorial to approve the Committee’s final review of the 9/11 Commission Report ahead of the 25th anniversary of September 11th. During the field business meeting, Rep. Jackson delivered remarks honoring the first responders, families, and Americans who demonstrated extraordinary courage in the face of unimaginable tragedy, while reflecting on the lasting national security reforms that followed the attacks. He also emphasized the need to continue strengthening America’s Intelligence Community, improving coordination across all levels of government, and ensuring robust congressional oversight to protect the American people while safeguarding their constitutional liberties. “Americans should never have to choose between being safe and being free,” said Rep. Jackson. “Our national security policies must protect both. Twenty-five years later, the work of protecting the American people remains unfinished. The lessons we learned from that horrific day have been invaluable in shaping the progress we have made, but we cannot afford to become complacent. Our adversaries have evolved, the threats we face have changed, and our national security institutions must evolve with them. It is our responsibility in Congress to ensure the Intelligence Community has the tools, resources, and oversight necessary to confront these threats while safeguarding the freedoms that define our nation. We owe that responsibility to the Americans we lost on September 11th, to those who answered the call that day, and to every generation that will follow.” Click here or above to watch full remarks. ### | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://weber.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3860 | Rep. Weber’s Bipartisan PACK Act Advances Through E&C Subcommittee as Momentum Builds | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | TX | Randy K. Weber, Sr. | W000814 | weber.house.gov | weber | https://weber.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (CMT) advanced Congressman Randy Weber’s (TX-14) bipartisan Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (H.R. 6832) to the full Energy and Commerce Committee. The PACK Act establishes a uniform federal framework governing recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims on consumer product packaging, replacing the growing patchwork of conflicting state requirements that raises costs, complicates interstate commerce, and creates confusion for consumers. “Whether you’re making a product, stocking a grocery store, or trying to figure out what in the world a label even means, you shouldn’t need fifty different rulebooks,” said Congressman Weber. “The PACK Act cuts through the confusion and brings some good old-fashioned common sense back to the process. If a business chooses to make a recyclable, compostable, or reusable claim, they should have one clear, voluntary federal framework to follow, not a regulatory maze that changes from state to state. That means more certainty for businesses, clearer information for consumers, and fewer costs passed down to hardworking families. The momentum is building, and we’re going to keep pushing until we get this across the finish line.” During today’s markup, the Subcommittee adopted an amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01), a cosponsor of the legislation. The amendment further clarified the role of Federal Trade Commission guidance and established minimum requirements for third-party certifications and certification bodies. "It ends the confusion consumers face when going to the store and seeing different and conflicting environmental claims about the goods they buy and the resultant lower costs for goods and families," said Congressman Fulcher. "I'm proud to co-sponsor this bipartisan bill, along with my friend Mr. Weber of Texas, who I want to thank for his leadership on it." The legislation has earned support from a broad coa… | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://moran.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2887 | Tyler Morning Telegraph: Rep. Nathaniel Moran hosts foster youth roundtable in Tyler to hear input on local care policies and needs | 2026-08-29 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Nathaniel Moran | M001224 | moran.house.gov | nathanielmoran | https://moran.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) partnered with the The Fostering Collective on Friday in Tyler for a foster youth roundtable discussion with East Texas stakeholders. The congressman invited around 20 local professionals and stakeholders to discuss the state of foster care in East Texas and to provide input about needed federal policy changes and pathways for aging out foster youth. The group also reviewed the Fostering the Future Act, which was passed by the House of Representatives in May and now awaits consideration from the Senate. The roundtable had two primary goals, Moran said. “One is to help the East Texas community understand what we’re doing in the Work and Welfare Subcommittee on Ways and Means as it relates to supporting foster and adoptive care services,” Moran said. “Then the second objective, which is really the more important one, is to hear from the local community, to understand further needs that we need to address and help us understand the impact of our federal policies on local support for foster care.” The Fostering the Future Act (H.R. 7432) reforms the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, which supports foster youth ages 14 to 21. The new bill expands the Chaffee Education and Training Vouchers (ETVs) cap from the current $5,000 per year for postsecondary education to $12,000 while maintaining current funding levels. It also increases access to legal services, short-term workforce training programs, federal housing programs and connects parents to Maternal Infant Early Childhood Home Visiting services. The bill fine-tunes the Chafee Program for the first time since its creation in 1999, Moran said. “We can increase the (ETV cap) right now without increasing overall appropriations because it’s not being used across the United States the way it should,” Moran said. “States are returning millions of dollars back to the federal government. We don’t want that money back. We want that money in the hands of foster youth that are trying to actually be… | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
| https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3991 | De La Cruz Hosts Farm Bill Panel in Beeville | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Monica De La Cruz | D000594 | delacruz.house.gov | delacruz | https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz joined agricultural leaders from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Texas Farm Bureau, and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association in Beeville for a panel discussion focused on the passage of the Farm Bill and priorities for Texas farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. The discussion centered on the importance of passing a comprehensive Farm Bill that protects producers, safeguards crop and livestock production, and invests in rural Texas. De La Cruz joined panelists Dan Hunter from USDA, James Redfield from USDA, Scott Frazier from Texas Farm Bureau, Stephen Diebel from Texas Southwestern & Cattle Raisers Association, and Jody Brown from Texas Farm Service Agency for a panel discussion on the importance of passing a strong Farm Bill. Background: In April, Congresswoman De La Cruz voted to advance the Farm Bill, which includes four of her legislative initiatives: Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act: Addresses the significant economic losses suffered by Texas agricultural producers due to the Mexican government’s non-compliance with the 1944 Water Treaty. Southern Border Farmers and Ranchers Protection Act: Authorizes payments under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to assist farmers and ranchers with repairing damages to farming infrastructure caused by illegal criminal activity along the Southern border. Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act: Mandates the USDA to enter into a contract to evaluate the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program with a land-grant college or university or a non-land-grant college of agriculture. Amendment to establish a permanent, interagency working group to protect South Texas farmers and producers from the impacts of the Mexican government's failure to comply with water deliveries under the 1944 Water Treaty. | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://carter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3811 | Carter Applauds Fort Hood's Selection for Army's Janus Program | 2026-08-26 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | John R. Carter | C001051 | carter.house.gov | carter | https://carter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Representative John Carter (TX-31) today applauded the U.S. Army's selection of Fort Hood as a site for the Janus Program, pairing the installation with General Atomics to develop and operate a nuclear microreactor. "Fort Hood size and mission require constant, assured power to support mission infrastructure," said Carter. "I strongly advocated for Fort Hood's selection earlier this year because I know The Great Place has the mission, infrastructure, and people necessary to lead this important effort. I'm thrilled the Army agrees. The Janus program will strengthen readiness, reinforce defense innovation, and help ensure our soldiers can depend on secure power when it matters most." In February 2026, Carter sent a letter to Army leadership advocating for Fort Hood's selection as a final Janus site. The Army's Janus Program has chosen five sites and five vendors to develop and operate nuclear microreactors, awarding $2.2 billion for development. | 1 | 2026-08-27T16:10:01Z | 2026-08-27T16:10:50Z |
| https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-roy-sounds-alarm-over-islamic-development-near-camp-bullis-military-base | Rep. Roy Sounds Alarm Over Islamic Development Near Camp Bullis Military Base | 2026-08-26 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Chip Roy | R000614 | roy.house.gov | roy | https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, voicing his concerns about a planned Islamic development being built near Camp Bullis, a U.S. military training base in San Antonio. Rep. Roy is urging the cabinet officials to “examine whether any criminal, civil, financial, or immigration statutes have been violated in its effort to fulfill its campus expansion project.” The Daily Signal wrote an exclusive report on the letter, which you can read here. Read the full letter here or below: Dear Attorney General Blanche, Secretary Hegseth, and Secretary Bessent, I am writing to raise concerns about a planned development with potential national security implications near Joint Base San Antonio - Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation in Bexar County, Texas - a critical military installation that provides training for our armed service branches. According to an August 14, 2026, report, the Northside Islamic Center of San Antonio (NICSA) is nearly completing a 7.25-acre multi-purpose community campus within roughly 18 miles of Camp Bullis to expand its influence. The NICSA community campus is expected to have a mosque, housing developments, K-12 educational institutions, businesses, and Sharia-compliant separate prayer areas for men, women, and children who are adherents of Islam. Concerningly, NICSA Islamic leaders partnered with the Muslim Brotherhood, an organization with a history of collaborating with extremist groups and receiving foreign terrorist designations for several of its chapters, to raise funds for the NICSA expansion project near Camp Bullis, suggesting these entities are a part of a possible terror network. Additionally, NISCA has solicited donations for its Islamic community project from unknown international sources, which could be from potential bad actors or organizations. The August 14, 2026, report also alleges that the NICSA expansion project is being… | 1 | 2026-08-27T16:10:01Z | 2026-08-27T16:10:50Z |
| https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2602 | Rep. Jackson Now Accepting Applications for Nomination to U.S. Service Academies | 2026-08-25 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Ronny Jackson | J000304 | jackson.house.gov | jackson | https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | AMARILLO, TX — Today, the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that United States Service Academy nomination applications for the Class of 2031 are now open. To be considered for a nomination, candidates must submit all required materials by October 2, 2026. “One of the most rewarding opportunities I have as a Member of Congress is helping exceptional young Texans take the first step toward a life of service by nominating them to our nation’s prestigious service academies,” said Rep. Jackson. “If nominated, these young men and women will develop the character, discipline, and selflessness required to serve our country, and I look forward to supporting them as they pursue this opportunity. I encourage every qualified student in Texas’ 13th Congressional District who is passionate about leadership and service to apply.” As a Member of Congress, Jackson can nominate students from TX-13 for appointments to the United States Air Force, Naval, Military (West Point), and Merchant Marine Academies. More information on Service Academy Nominations can be found here. The U.S. Service Academy Application for Nomination can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |
| https://moran.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2869 | Fierce Biotech: Why a Texas congressman believes Chinese biotechs are 'beating us on our ground game' | 2026-08-25 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Nathaniel Moran | M001224 | moran.house.gov | nathanielmoran | https://moran.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The skyrocketing use of Chinese biopharmas as a source of innovation for U.S. drug developers has been viewed with alarm among certain parts of the political establishment. But for Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, the debate over the perceived geopolitical threat of China’s biotech industry is missing the point. “The United States has been too focused on measuring the outcomes of strategic scenarios with China and not paid enough attention to the input,” Moran told Fierce. “We talk about the growing trials that are happening in China,” he continued. “What we forget to focus on is that they are beating us on our ground game. They're doing things at the beginning of the supply chain that lead to the dominance on the output side of who controls the ultimate number of drugs that are important to the United States and our constituents.” Moran, who represents Texas’ 1st Congressional District, is a member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. That gives the congressman a front-row seat to lawmakers’ efforts to constrain China’s expanding role. According to the committee’s website, its members are tasked with assessing “the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party and develop[ing] a plan of action to defend the American people, our economy and our values.” The committee has been actively discussing and proposing bipartisan legislation that could impact the biopharma industry. Committee Chairman John Moolenaar, R-Mich., and Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., recently introduced the Biotech Investment National Security Act (BINSA), which would apply the review requirements of the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security (COINS) Act to investments in Chinese biotechnology. A similar bill has been introduced in the Senate, while everything from investments in Chinese drug developers to manufacturing and clinical research is coming under increasing scrutiny. Over the summer, Moolenaar also fired off letters to four U.S.-headquartered Big Pharmas conducting trials in China, citing concerns… | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |
| https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3031 | Rep. Pfluger Joins Dedication Ceremony for Heroes on the Concho Memorial | 2026-08-25 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | August Pfluger | P000048 | pfluger.house.gov | pfluger | https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | SAN ANGELO, TX—Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined veterans, families, and community leaders for the dedication of the Heroes on the Concho Memorial, a permanent tribute honoring more than 20,0000 Concho Valley citizens who served our country faithfully in World War II. The memorial is located along the banks of the Concho River in San Angelo, featuring a six-foot bronze statue of a World War II airman alongside panels bearing the names of veterans who called the Concho Valley home. The project was led by the San Angelo Area Foundation in partnership with the City of San Angelo, and numerous community donors and volunteers. During his remarks at the dedication ceremony, Congressman Pfluger highlighted the service and bravery of Concho Valley natives General Ira Eaker and General Earl Rudder, who were consequential American military leaders of World War II. He also honored Angelo State University legend Coach Phil George, recognizing his service not only in World War II but also in the Vietnam War. "When Americans were called to serve in World War II, the Greatest Generation stepped up without hesitation, defending freedom across the globe. Their courage and sacrifice changed the course of history, and we owe them a debt we can never fully repay. Here in the Concho Valley, more than 20,000 of our neighbors answered that call, and their names now stand etched in stone. The Heroes on the Concho Memorial is a permanent reminder of their service to our country, allowing their stories to be told to the next generation of our youth," said Congressman Pfluger (TX-11). | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |
| https://cloud.house.gov/posts/freedom-250-mobile-museum-coming-to-victoria | Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Coming to Victoria | 2026-08-25 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Michael Cloud | C001115 | cloud.house.gov | cloud | https://cloud.house.gov/press | scraper | Crossroads Today Don Brubaker | August 25th, 2026 Freedom 250, is bringing one of its traveling Mobile Museums, known as “Freedom Trucks,” to Victoria, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the nation’s history through an interactive exhibit designed for all ages. The Freedom Truck is coming to Victoria in partnership with the office of Congressman Michael Cloud. Each custom-built mobile exhibit features museum-quality interactive technology, multimedia storytelling, and hands-on experiences that highlight America’s founding and defining chapters, as well as the innovation that continues to shape our nation’s future. Admission to the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum is free and open to the public. It will be at the Dr. Pattie Dodson Public Health Center parking lot, 2805 N Navarro St, September 2-4, 10:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M. | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
| https://cloud.house.gov/posts/texas-port-looks-to-smrs | Texas Port Looks to SMRs | 2026-08-25 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Michael Cloud | C001115 | cloud.house.gov | cloud | https://cloud.house.gov/press | scraper | Nuclear Engineering International August 25th, 2026 Anew US partnership focused on small modular reactor (SMR) technology for maritime applications has been launched by US Secretary of Transportation Sean P Duffy with the Port of Corpus Christi in Texas. Duffy, Maritime Administrator (MARAD) Stephen M Carmel, US Representative Michael Cloud and Port leaders kicked off the initiative which aims to revitalise US shipbuilding, cut fuel costs, and restore US maritime dominance. It is the second agreement the Department has signed since Secretary Duffy launched the SMR initiative in May. The first agreement was signed by MARAD, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in June with the Port of Long Beach in California. That agreement directly complemented a separate lease at the port with BlueCore Energy, a nuclear startup developing floating, barge-mounted SMRs. The Port of Corpus Christi is the largest US port for petroleum exports and a national leader in liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments. In the first half of 2026, energy-related cargo movements at the port included 11.5 m tonnes of LNG, a 36.3% increase year-over-year, 17.1m tonnes of refined products, 8.2m tonnes of bulk liquids, 914,606 tonnes of natural gas liquids, and 66m tonnes of crude oil. In June, the port handled 110.3m tonnes of cargoes making the first half of 2026 the best first half of the year in the port’s history. Through a memorandum of cooperation (MOC), MARAD and the Port of Corpus Christi agreed to work together to explore opportunities to advance maritime energy systems, including through the potential integration of SMR technologies, resilient port microgrids, shoreside power architecture, infrastructure capable of supporting emerging vessel propulsion concepts, and related workforce development opportunities. “Small modular reactors have the potential to reshape America’s maritime sector, lower shipping costs, and bolster our supply chains,” said Duffy. “I’m thrilled that the Port of Corpus Christ… | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
| https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3027 | ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Welcomes Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to Midland | 2026-08-24 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | August Pfluger | P000048 | pfluger.house.gov | pfluger | https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | MIDLAND, TX — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) welcomed Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to the Permian Basin to showcase the region's role in fueling the nation and the world. The Secretary's visit was part of the Department of Energy's "Great American Energy Comeback Tour." The tour began with a rig site visit, where cutting-edge technology and innovation continue to drive record-breaking energy production across the Permian Basin. Following the site visit, they both addressed a rally at the Bush Convention Center in Midland alongside leaders in the American energy industry. During his remarks, Congressman Pfluger celebrated the resilience and continued growth of American energy production in West Texas. He also applauded Secretary Wright and the Trump Administration for their support of the Permian Basin. | 1 | 2026-08-25T05:31:37Z | 2026-08-25T05:33:09Z |
| https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-roy-demands-answers-texas-state-university-after-hiring-h-1b-employee-over | Rep. Roy Demands Answers from Texas State University After Hiring H-1B Employee Over Americans | 2026-08-24 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Chip Roy | R000614 | roy.house.gov | roy | https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) sent the following letter to Texas State University, demanding answers after the university renewed an employment contract with a foreign worker on an H-1B visa. The Daily Caller wrote an exclusive report on the letter, which you can read here. Read the full letter here or below: Dr. Kelly R. Damphousse President, Texas State University 601 University Drive San Marcos, Texas 78666 Dear Dr. Damphousse, It has come to my attention that Texas State University clarified its decision to file a notice of intent to hire an H-1B nonimmigrant worker for a Public Relations Specialist position at the university, as it is a renewal for an existing Texas State H-1B visa holder employee and graduate, not a new petition. While the explanation behind Texas State’s occupation listing provided some clarity on the H-1B nonimmigrant posting, it raises questions about the extent to which the university may be prioritizing the hiring of foreign nationals over American graduates and workers, and whether it made good-faith efforts to recruit a qualified U.S. citizen for the position. As you are likely aware, Texas State offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations and could have hired one of its own U.S. citizen graduates, as it awards an estimated 140 degrees to its students in this field annually. Further, universities can sponsor an F-1 student visa holder who enrolls in the Optional Practical Training program for an H-1B visa, allowing them to remain in the country longer. The explanation details that the referenced H-1B visa holder was an F-1 student at Texas State who later graduated and found employment at the university, raising questions about Texas State’s role in sponsoring international students for long-term stay and employment rather than recruiting local applicants. On January 27, 2026, Governor Greg Abbott directed all state agencies and universities to freeze new H1B petitions until May 31, 2027, and launch a review of the visa program statewide after… | 1 | 2026-08-25T05:31:37Z | 2026-08-25T05:33:09Z |
| https://craiggoldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-goldman-and-veasey-introduce-bill-honoring-texas-trailblazer-and-fmr-us | Reps. Goldman and Veasey Introduce Bill Honoring Texas Trailblazer and Fmr. U.S. Rep. Kay Granger | 2026-08-21 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Craig A. Goldman | G000601 | craiggoldman.house.gov | craiggoldman | https://craiggoldman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Reps. Craig Goldman (R-TX-12) and Marc Veasey (D-TX-33) have introduced the Kay Granger Memorial Resolution, recognizing the remarkable life and career of former U.S. Congresswoman Kay Granger. "Kay Granger was truly a Texas legend. She was incredibly well respected by her colleagues and our nation’s leaders. She worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those she represented and did a tremendous job helping grow Fort Worth into the city it is today," said Congressman Craig Goldman. "I am proud to join Rep. Marc Veasey and the entire Texas Delegation in recognizing her leadership and service to Fort Worth, Texas, and the United States." "Congresswoman Kay Granger was a trailblazer for Texas and for women in public service — the first woman elected mayor of Fort Worth, the first Republican to represent Texas in Congress, and the first woman of her party to chair the House Appropriations Committee," said Congressman Marc Veasey. "Kay was a fierce advocate for Fort Worth. Though we sat on different sides of the aisle, Kay and I shared a commitment to always place our community first." Background: Former Rep. Kay Granger served the city of Fort Worth at the local, state, and national level for over three decades. Among her many accomplishments, Ms. Granger was the: First woman elected as mayor of Fort Worth. First Republican woman from Texas elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. First woman to chair the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee. First Republican woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee. Ms. Granger also co-chaired the Iraqi Women’s Caucus, the Women Impacting the Nation coalition, and co-founded the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Caucus. Support: The Kay Granger Memorial Resolution is cosponsored by the entire Texas delegation of the U.S. House of Representatives, including: Reps. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX), John Carter (R-TX), August Pfluger (R-TX), Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Jake Ellzey (R-TX), Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Michael McCaul (R-TX), Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Ran… | 1 | 2026-08-22T05:24:59Z | 2026-08-22T05:26:16Z |
| https://moran.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2872 | CBS 19: Rep. Moran praises Whitehouse for new radar to boost East Texas weather warnings | 2026-08-21 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Nathaniel Moran | M001224 | moran.house.gov | nathanielmoran | https://moran.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | This week, Climavision, a private Doppler radar company, installed a gap-filling radar in Whitehouse. The radar data will be shared with partners who pay for access, including the National Weather Service, emergency managers and state agencies. "Every community needs a fighting chance when Mother Nature unleashes her fury—and that means fair warning before severe weather hits," Moran said in his statement. "Kudos to the leadership of Mayor James Wansley and congratulations to the City of Whitehouse for the new weather radar system that went up this week that will benefit all of East Texas. It's important that we continue to close these radar gaps throughout our region." | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |
| https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2599 | Rep. Ronny Jackson Leads Legislation to Strengthen America’s Defense Industrial Base and Support Trump’s America First Arms Transfer Strategy | 2026-08-20 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Ronny Jackson | J000304 | jackson.house.gov | jackson | https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Defense Export Modeling Alignment for National Defense Act (DEMAND Act), legislation that will advance President Trump’s Executive Order 14383, “Establishing an America First Arms Transfer Strategy.” Specifically, the bill will help expand America’s defense industrial base by ensuring foreign military sales are fully incorporated into the Department of War’s industrial base planning and production-capacity decisions. “A strong national defense depends on leveraging opportunities to build the resilience of our defense industrial base,” said Rep. Jackson. “The DEMAND Act will harness foreign arms purchases to drive capital investment, expand American defense production capacity, and strengthen the resilience of critical domestic suppliers. By executing on President Trump’s America First Arms Transfer Strategy, we will ensure the U.S. has the capabilities to maintain our military dominance and technological superiority while supporting our warfighters and our allies and partners." The bill’s original cosponsors include Reps. Rich McCormick (R-GA), Mark Messmer (R-IN), Darrell Issa (R-CA), and Derrick Van Orden (R-WI). | 1 | 2026-08-21T05:30:57Z | 2026-08-21T05:32:22Z |
| https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-roy-rep-cohen-introduce-bipartisan-article-one-act-requiring-congressional | Rep. Roy & Rep. Cohen Introduce Bipartisan ARTICLE ONE Act Requiring Congressional Approval on National Emergencies After 30 Days | 2026-08-20 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Chip Roy | R000614 | roy.house.gov | roy | https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) and Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) introduced the ARTICLE ONE Act, legislation that would require Congress to approve national emergency declarations and the powers used under them within 30 days for them to remain in effect. “Americans deserve accountability—not sweeping power in the hands of unelected bureaucrats. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the dangers of allowing emergency authority to continue indefinitely, and the revelations surrounding Dr. Fauci only underscore the need for transparency and accountability. The ARTICLE ONE Act restores Congress’ constitutional responsibility by requiring elected representatives to vote on whether a national emergency can continue beyond 30 days. Our liberties should never be left at the mercy of unchecked emergency powers,” said Rep. Roy. Congressman Roy worked on this critical legislation with Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), who is the author of similar legislation called the National Emergencies Reform Act. “An emergency declared during the Carter Administration should not still be in effect. When I was Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, I held hearings on the National Emergencies Act and built bipartisan support for its reform. Our government is defined by checks and balances. But right now, Presidents can tap into emergency powers without any meaningful political check, time limit, or public rationale. We need to restore the balance of power and make sure that emergency powers are used only in true emergencies and that Congress is involved in their assessment and duration. I’m pleased to join with my colleague Congressman Chip Roy in this continuing bipartisan effort at meaningful reform,” said Rep. Cohen. Read the exclusive story from Breitbart here. Read Rep. Roy’s op-ed in the Daily Signal here. | 1 | 2026-08-21T05:30:57Z | 2026-08-21T05:32:22Z |
| https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3975 | De La Cruz, Correa Reauthorize National Diabetes Prevention Program | 2026-08-19 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Monica De La Cruz | D000594 | delacruz.house.gov | delacruz | https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the bipartisan Diabetes Prevention Program Reauthorization Act alongside Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46). The legislation reauthorizes and increases funding for the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a nationwide framework focused on preventing Type 2 diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 40 million Americans are living with diabetes, and up to 43% of adults in the Rio Grande Valley are estimated to have diabetes. “Preventive care is essential to helping every Texan live a healthy life. While diabetes continues to impact our communities, my bipartisan Diabetes Prevention Program Reauthorization Act guarantees these lifesaving programs remain accessible to the families who need them." - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz “For many of our neighbors in Orange County and for millions of Americans across the country, the financial and health impacts of type 2 diabetes are very real, and incredibly devastating. To address this crisis head on, we must increase access to preventive care so that our brothers and sisters on Main Street have access to the support they need and deserve. This legislation is a necessary step in our fight against type 2 diabetes, and I’m honored to work alongside Rep. De La Cruz to keep our communities healthy.” - Congressman Lou Correa The legislation is supported by YMCA of the USA. “YMCA of the USA applauds Representatives De La Cruz and Correa for their leadership in reintroducing the Diabetes Prevention Program Reauthorization Act. As one of the first community-based providers of the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program, the Y has seen firsthand how it helps people make lasting lifestyle changes that reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. We urge Congress to support healthier communities nationwide by advancing this important legislation.” - YMCA CEO Suzanne McCormick | 1 | 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z | 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z |
| https://gooden.house.gov/press-releases?ID=26DC0B5B-0C41-4B9B-B82A-5415953756CD | Gooden Backs DoW Push to Eliminate University Ties to Foreign Adversaries | 2026-08-19 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Lance Gooden | G000589 | gooden.house.gov | gooden | https://gooden.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Lance Gooden, who has led congressional efforts to combat Chinese Communist Party espionage and intellectual property theft, applauded the Department of War (DoW) for cracking down on American universities with research and financial ties to foreign adversaries. Last year, Gooden reintroduced the Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from the CCP Act (H.R. 1468), which would establish a dedicated CCP Initiative within the Department of Justice to combat CCP-backed economic espionage and intellectual property theft targeting American businesses, universities, and national security. The legislation passed the House Judiciary Committee in March and is awaiting a vote on the House floor. “American universities should be developing breakthroughs that keep America ahead, not becoming breeding grounds for our adversaries' espionage operations,” said Rep. Gooden. “I applaud Secretary Hegseth and the Department of War for putting national security first and demanding answers from these 30 institutions." | 1 | 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z | 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z |
| https://nehls.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-troy-e-nehls-fort-bend-herald-president-trump-reviving-american | Rep. Troy E. Nehls in the Fort Bend Herald: President Trump is reviving American manufacturing, and Texas is benefiting | 2026-08-19 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Troy E. Nehls | N000026 | nehls.house.gov | nehls | https://nehls.house.gov/media | scraper | August 19, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) penned an op-ed in the Fort Bend Herald, highlighting Bristol Myers Squibb’s recent announcement of their $2.3 billion investment to build a new 600,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, which will create an expected 500 permanent jobs and 2,000 construction-related jobs between 2027 and 2030. In the op-ed, Congressman Nehls discusses how President Trump is reviving American manufacturing and how his policies benefit American workers, including those in the 22nd Congressional District of Texas and the greater Houston region. Congressman Nehls also highlights the $11 trillion in U.S. and foreign investments President Trump has secured, which are further fueling job growth, innovation, and opportunity for hardworking Americans. Read the op-ed here or below: "President Trump is leading a revival across the U.S. manufacturing industry. Just last month, we saw the strongest growth in domestic manufacturing since 2022. H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which I proudly supported and President Trump signed into law in 2025, coupled with President Trump’s trade policies, is revitalizing American manufacturing. Last week, Bristol Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company, announced it will construct a $2.3 billion manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, as part of its previously announced $40 billion investment commitment in the U.S. The 600,000-square-foot manufacturing facility will produce multiple types of medicines, including small-molecule medicines, biologics, and antibody-drug conjugates. The company’s decision to build a state-of-the-art facility in Houston will deliver real benefits to my constituents in the greater Houston region. It will create nearly 500 skilled positions, including operations technicians, production specialists, maintenance and engineering professionals, quality-control experts, and site leadership. These jobs will support families across Texas’ 22nd Congressional District and beyo… | 1 | 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z | 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z |
| https://weber.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3836 | Texas Lawmakers Urge Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works to Maintain Momentum on the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Project | 2026-08-19 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Randy K. Weber, Sr. | W000814 | weber.house.gov | weber | https://weber.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. - This week, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14), alongside Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn and Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36), sent a letter urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to continue advancing the Orange County element of the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management and Ecosystem Restoration Project (S2G) without delay. In 2018, Congress authorized the S2G project through the Water Resources Development Act to reduce the devastating effects of coastal storm surge along the upper Texas coast, including Orange County communities that have faced repeated flooding from major storms. As design work has progressed, estimated project costs have increased, and USACE is currently developing a Post Authorization Change Report. The Texas lawmakers are seeking to ensure that the Orange County element can continue advancing while that process moves forward and that USACE has the direction needed to begin construction using available funds. In the letter to Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle, the lawmakers wrote: “Although costs have increased, the required level of protection, anticipated benefits, and communities served remain unchanged. Because the project continues to fulfill its authorized purposes and provides commensurate benefits, we strongly encourage you to provide policy direction to USACE to exercise its discretionary authority to begin constructing the refined project without delay.” The lawmakers also pointed to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, which flooded more than 27,742 homes and resulted in 9 deaths in Orange County, underscoring the importance of completing the coastal protections envisioned for the community. “Orange County has waited a long time to see this project become a reality,” said Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14). “Congress authorized S2G nearly a decade ago, Texas has invested significant resources, and the Army Corps has continued working to advance the project. Now, we want to make sure USACE keeps that prog… | 1 | 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z | 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z |
| https://williams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-williams-celebrates-five-tx-25-school-districts-named-among | Congressman Williams Celebrates Five TX-25 School Districts Named Among North Texas’ Top 10 | 2026-08-19 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Roger Williams | W000816 | williams.house.gov | williams | https://williams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, recognized five outstanding school districts in Texas’ 25th Congressional District for being named among the Top 10 school districts in North Texas based on the latest Texas Education Agency accountability ratings. The recognized districts are: Huckabay Independent School District – Erath County Dublin Independent School District – Erath County Aledo Independent School District – Parker County Palo Pinto Independent School District – Palo Pinto County Graford Independent School District – Palo Pinto County “I am proud to see Huckabay, Dublin, Aledo, Palo Pinto, and Graford recognized among the top school districts in North Texas,” said Congressman Williams.“What makes these schools special is the opportunities they give students to shape the course of their lives. Through these schools' commitment to excellence, these districts are helping prepare the next generation to enter the workforce and succeed in every profession.” Congressman Williams applauded the districts’ commitment to preparing the next generation of students to succeed. ### | 1 | 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z | 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z |
| https://moran.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2870 | Newsweek: The AI We’re Building Needs a Kill Switch | 2026-08-19 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Nathaniel Moran | M001224 | moran.house.gov | nathanielmoran | https://moran.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | In 1951, Alan Turing, the father of modern computing, looked at the thinking machines he helped invent and offered a quiet warning. Once machines could learn and reason for themselves, he said, “we should have to expect the machines to take control.” For decades, that read like science fiction. But, this summer, it started to read like a forecast. Within weeks of one another, three of America’s leading AI labs disclosed that during safety testing their most advanced systems had slipped the boundaries set for them—reaching networks meant to be off limits and in some cases breaking into real companies before anyone intervened. These were controlled tests, not intentional attacks. But machines built to follow instructions began to act on their own, in ways their own creators didn’t intend or anticipate. These are exactly the scenarios a safeguard must be ready for, and why we introduced the bipartisan AI Kill Switch Act. The idea is common sense: the most powerful AI systems—the ones capable of supercharging a cyberattack or enhancing a chemical or biological weapon—should be built so that a human can always stop them. Our bill directs the DHS Secretary to require developers of these frontier systems to build in ways for humans to intervene: to slow a model down, cut off user access, roll it back, or, in a true emergency, completely shut it off. Safety and innovation are not mutually exclusive. And, we both understand that the AI race has important international implications. America must lead, and nothing about our bill slows down our ability to do just that. Our approach avoids burdensome regulations that stifle innovation or reduce competition. To the contrary, our bill simply mandates reasonable safety measures for the largest, most capable commercial systems—the handful powerful enough to cause serious economic harm or threaten national security and public safety. Our proposal leaves ordinary software, small businesses, academic research, and personal use untouched. It calls only for a proportionate respons… | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |
| https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3973 | De La Cruz Holds Hidalgo County Congressional Record Ceremony | 2026-08-17 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Monica De La Cruz | D000594 | delacruz.house.gov | delacruz | https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) held her 3rd Annual Congressional Record Ceremony in Hidalgo County to present students, community members, and law enforcement officers with their official Congressional Record. "It was an honor to present each of our Hidalgo County honorees with their official Congressional Record. As your Congresswoman, one of my greatest privileges is sharing our community's inspiring stories on the House floor and ensuring their achievements are forever preserved in our nation's history." - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Background: During the ceremony, De La Cruz presented the following honorees with their official Congressional Record: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Football Team for their record-breaking inaugural season Miss Aurora Guzman from McAllen Memorial High School on her selection as a Texas Girls Coaches Association All-Star Player Mr. Jonathan Rodriguez, U.S. history teacher at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial Early College High School, who jumped into action to rescue one of his former students following a vehicle collision McCreery Aviation for their 80 years of exceptional service to South Texas Life and service of Mrs. Sabrina Walker-Hernandez Life and service of Dr. Lawrence Gelman Life and military service of Ret. Air Force Major and Former Commander Homer Z. Gallegos Sergeant Estela Rodriguez of the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office for her retirement after 32 years in law enforcement Texas Department of Public Safety Officers, Trooper Juan Zuniga and Trooper Roman Gonzalez Police Chief Jaime Ayala of the Edinburg Police Department, recipient of the Mike Gentry Executive Leadership Award by the Texas Police Chiefs Association | 1 | 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z | 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z |
| https://gill.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-gill-investigates-mckinsey-promotion-discriminatory-hiring-practices | Rep. Gill Investigates McKinsey for Promotion of Discriminatory Hiring Practices in the Workplace that Cost U.S. Billions | 2026-08-17 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Brandon Gill | G000603 | gill.house.gov | gill | https://gill.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses Chairman Brandon Gill (R-Texas) is investigating prominent consulting group McKinsey & Company for its heavy-handed promotion of discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in American companies. McKinsey published several pro-DEI reports that proactively influence American companies and fiduciaries to make hiring and investment decisions based on “diversity,” asserting that companies that hire more “diverse” candidates into management positions are more likely to see improved financial performance and productivity. In a letter to McKinsey Global Managing Partner Robert Sternfels, Task Force Chairman Gill requests McKinsey provide to the Task Force all documents and communications relating to the underlying datasets, processes and procedures, and academic review of the four DEI reports. “McKinsey published four reports titled Why Diversity Matters (2015), Delivering Through Diversity (2018), Diversity Wins (2020),and Diversity Matters Even More (2023). These reports allege strong links between companies with increased levels of racial and gender ‘diversity,’ emphasizing that increased diversity in companies causes a greater likelihood of improved financial performance,” wrote Task Force Chairman Gill. “These McKinsey reports have been highly influential, being cited by publicly traded companies, asset managers, proxy advisory firms, and banking institutions, among others, as cause for embedding illegal racial and sex-based targets into hiring, promotion, executive compensation, and asset manager proxy voting policies.” Researchers assessing McKinsey’s DEI reports have been unable to replicate the results, and suggest that McKinsey likely swapped the cause and effect in its DEI conclusions. The broad implementation of discriminatory DEI hiring and promotion practices has cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars in foregone revenue, including roughly $94 billion in just 2023 alone. McKinsey con… | 1 | 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z | 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z |
| https://mccaul.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccaul-returns-bold-visit-taiwan | McCaul Returns from Bold Visit to Taiwan | 2026-08-14 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Michael T. McCaul | M001157 | mccaul.house.gov | mccaul | https://mccaul.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul concluded his third visit to Taiwan. While there, he gave a keynote speech at a forum focused on Indo-Pacific security and met with high-level officials including President Lai, who conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon on him for his support of Taiwan. Chairman Emeritus McCaul released the following statement on his trip: "At a time when the stakes couldn't be higher, I was proud to visit Taiwan for the third time to reaffirm the United States' unwavering support. The increasing belligerence of the Chinese Communist Party poses a direct threat — not only to Taiwan, but to the entire global balance of power. That's why I've been proud to support Taiwan, from championing the 2024 supplemental bill to spearheading AUKUS legislation to bolstering U.S.-Taiwan economic ties. I'm honored to receive the Brilliant Star from President Lai and will continue standing with Taiwan as we pursue a free and democratic future in which peace through strength prevails." McCaul delivered the keynote speech at Taiwan's Ketagalan Forum, a conference on security across the Indo-Pacific. In his remarks, he emphasized how the U.S. is honoring its commitments to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act. Image Click to watch McCaul's keynote speech Next, McCaul met with President Lai Ching-te, who conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon on him for his support of Taiwan. McCaul previously visited President Lai immediately after his inauguration. In response, the CCP conducted war games around the island throughout that visit and sanctioned McCaul. During this week's meeting, McCaul spoke about how the CCP's aggression has only reinforced his commitment to support a free and peaceful Taiwan. McCaul receives the Order of Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon from President Lai (photos courtesy of the president's office) McCaul gifts President Lai a Texas A&M baseball jersey in recognition of Taiwan's love of b… | 1 | 2026-08-15T05:23:20Z | 2026-08-15T05:24:50Z |
| https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3974 | De La Cruz, Acting Labor Secretary Sonderling Visit Hidalgo County | 2026-08-13 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Monica De La Cruz | D000594 | delacruz.house.gov | delacruz | https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) brought Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to Hidalgo County to address critical workforce shortages with local manufacturing and agricultural leaders. To start the day, De La Cruz and Acting Secretary Sonderling toured Stanley Black & Decker’s Mission facility with CEO Chris Nelson and celebrated their new $1 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing. Stanley Black & Decker is a vital part of our South Texas community, supporting over 300 local jobs, with further growth ahead. Following the tour, De La Cruz and Acting Secretary Sonderling hosted a roundtable with Rio Farms, Inc. on Texas agricultural labor challenges and highlighted De La Cruz’s Fair Wages for Farm Workers Act. The legislation codifies Department of Labor rulings to streamline H-2A visas and provide certainty for Texas farmers. Watch the Congresswoman's full video recap here. | 1 | 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z | 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z |
| https://cloud.house.gov/posts/victoria-advocate-marks-180-years-of-journalism-with-congressional-recognition | Victoria Advocate Marks 180 Years of Journalism with Congressional Recognition | 2026-08-12 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Michael Cloud | C001115 | cloud.house.gov | cloud | https://cloud.house.gov/press | scraper | The Victoria Advocate Jakob Gurley | August 12th, 2026 The Victoria Advocate is marking 180 years of serving the Crossroads, a milestone recognized by Congressman Michael Cloud with an entry in the Congressional Record honoring the newspaper’s history and contributions to South Texas. Cloud visited the Advocate on Wednesday to congratulate staff and present a copy of the congressional recognition. “Really excited to be here, just wanted to stop by and congratulate you all for really carrying on a legacy,” Cloud said. “180 years is pretty remarkable.” Cloud noted the longevity of the newspaper at a time when many businesses do not survive their first decade. “You think that most businesses don’t make it to the five-year mark or even the 10-year mark, and so 180 years being in this community, making a difference is pretty remarkable,” Cloud said. Cloud said the recognition was entered into the Congressional Record to commemorate the Advocate’s anniversary and its role in documenting nearly two centuries of Texas history. Carpenter Media Group Texas Regional Publisher Justin Wilcox said the recognition reflects the work of generations who have contributed to the newspaper. “Having Congressman Michael Cloud and the U.S. Congress recognize the Victoria Advocate’s 180th anniversary is an extraordinary honor and a testament to the generations of journalists, employees and community members who have sustained this institution since 1846,” Wilcox said. “For 180 years, the Advocate has chronicled the triumphs, challenges and everyday stories of the Crossroads,” he added. “This congressional recognition honors not only our history, but also our continued commitment to serving our readers with strong, independent local journalism for generations to come.” The newspaper traces its beginnings to 1846, when John D. Logan and Thomas Sterne, publishers from Van Buren, Arkansas, established the Texan Advocate as a weekly newspaper. The publication was founded about six months after Texas was annexed by the United States… | 1 | 2026-08-14T06:13:05Z | 2026-08-14T06:14:08Z |
| https://mccaul.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccaul-hoyer-colleagues-introduce-lindsey-o-graham-sanctioning-russia | McCaul, Hoyer, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | 2026-08-10 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Michael T. McCaul | M001157 | mccaul.house.gov | mccaul | https://mccaul.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) introduced the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 alongside 16 of their colleagues. This legislation — which honors the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who worked on the bill for more than a year and secured the White House’s support — will hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine and extend sanctions that restrict funding for Iran’s energy and weapons sectors. “Senator Graham was a national security giant, a statesman of unmatched conviction, and a personal friend and mentor. We shared a fundamental worldview: America is strongest at home when it projects strength abroad. That’s why he fought so hard for this bill, which I promised him months ago I would introduce in the House,” said Rep. McCaul. “As President Zelensky told me last month when I visited Ukraine, he is ready for a ceasefire — ready to negotiate, as he has been for years. Putin, on the other hand, consistently defies President Trump and the international community by refusing to come to the table. I can think of no better way to honor Senator Graham’s life and legacy than by passing these tough sanctions, which will help force Putin into negotiations and bring us closer to securing Lindsey’s vision of enduring peace in two critical regions of the world.” “Democracy is presently under threat from despotism, and Congress must act to defend democracy and help Ukraine defeat Vladimir Putin’s effort to extinguish its liberty and sovereignty. Our legislation goes after multiple sources of Russian war funding, including its oil and gas sectors, shadow fleet, and financial institutions. I’m encouraged that the Senate passed the companion legislation last week with overwhelming support, and I thank former Chairman McCaul for partnering with me to facilitate action by the House. This action has been delayed too long and will, hopefully, a… | 1 | 2026-08-11T05:54:29Z | 2026-08-11T05:56:25Z |
| https://vanduyne.house.gov/2026/8/rep-van-duyne-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-bring-regulatory-clarity-to-hemp-derived-beverages | Rep. Van Duyne Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Regulatory Clarity to Hemp-derived Beverages | 2026-08-10 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Beth Van Duyne | V000134 | vanduyne.house.gov | vanduyne | https://vanduyne.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) and Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) introduced the Beverage Regulatory Parity Act. The bill gives Congress a targeted framework that protects children, provides regulatory certainty, and allows responsible hemp beverage companies to operate under clear standards. A federal deadline set to take effect November 12, 2026, threatens to all but eliminate the legal marketplace for hemp-derived beverages. The Beverage Regulatory Parity Act offers a targeted alternative, by establishing a three-tier distribution system along with labeling, advertising, and trade-practice rules that have governed alcohol for nearly a century. “I’ve heard directly from people across North Texas who consume hemp-derived beverages, and businesses who sell them, that they need clarity, not a ban that pushes this market underground,” said Rep. Van Duyne. “The Beverage Regulatory Parity Act brings long-overdue certainty to the industry by regulating these beverages with the same proven structure that has successfully governed alcohol for decades. I am glad to introduce this bipartisan legislation alongside Rep. Greg Landsman, because American families and responsible businesses deserve structure and sensible regulations that protect children while allowing adults to choose beverages they prefer.” “There are people all over Southwest Ohio who have invested significantly in these products, and they’ve done so safely,” said Rep. Landsman. “Now the federal government is telling them they can’t sell these products anymore. Our bill is bipartisan and very straightforward. It will keep people safe and let these folks stay in business.” “For nearly a century, the alcohol regulatory system has kept consumers safe while giving legitimate businesses clear rules to operate under. Rep. Van Duyne’s bill extends that same proven framework to hemp-derived beverages. WSWA is proud to support this legislation and thanks the Congresswoman for her leadership in addressing products that have grown … | 1 | 2026-08-11T05:54:29Z | 2026-08-11T05:56:25Z |
| https://cloud.house.gov/posts/congress-members-introduce-bills-to-support-corpus-christi-army-depot | Congress Members Introduce Bills to Support Corpus Christi Army Depot | 2026-08-10 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Michael Cloud | C001115 | cloud.house.gov | cloud | https://cloud.house.gov/press | scraper | Bills in Congress could benefit Corpus Christi Army Depot Corpus Christi Caller Times Olivia Garrett | August 10th, 2026 Three members of the U.S. Congress representing the Coastal Bend have joined to introduce a bill to improve funding transparency for installations like the Corpus Christi Army Depot. U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud, Sen. John Cornyn, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez and Sen. John Fetterman introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Depot Data Transparency Act. Cloud, Cornyn and Gonzalez all represent the Coastal Bend. Fetterman is from Pennsylvania. Over the past decade, the civilian workforce and workload at the Corpus Christi Army Depot has shrunk, alarming community and military leaders concerned about the impact on the local economy, as well as national defense and strategic resiliency. “Over the past decade, Corpus Christi Army Depot’s highly-trained civilian workforce has dropped by thousands due to the Army’s increasing reliance on private companies for helicopter repair work,” Gonzalez said in a news release. “This is a federal issue hurting depots across the country and requires a federal solution; it starts with bringing greater transparency to the Army’s maintenance and overhaul schedule. “Our bill builds on bipartisan language we secured in the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act, and would ensure we protect South Texas’s military competitiveness and the thousands of workers it employs.” If made law, the Depot Data Transparency Act would require the U.S. Department of Defense to submit annual reports for military installations detailing how maintenance and repair work is divided between private companies and military depots. Another bill, the DEPOTS Act, would authorize the U.S. secretary of defense to use surpluses to write off internal Department of Defense debts affecting depots because of planned government work that has been canceled. This would not apply to payments owed to commercial contractors. “Texas’ two extraordinary Organic Industrial Base sites, the Corpus Christi and Red… | 1 | 2026-08-12T06:18:38Z | 2026-08-12T06:20:33Z |
| https://cloud.house.gov/posts/release-congressman-michael-cloud-and-senator-cornyn-introduce-two-companion-bills-the-depots-act-and-depot-data-transparency-act | RELEASE: Congressman Michael Cloud and Senator Cornyn Introduce Two Companion Bills: The DEPOTS Act and Depot Data Transparency Act | 2026-08-07 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Michael Cloud | C001115 | cloud.house.gov | cloud | https://cloud.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) introduced two House companion bills to improve oversight and financial management of Department of War (DoW) depots and arsenals: The Defense Expenditure Planning for Optimizing Throughput and Sustainment (DEPOTS) Act and the Depot Data Transparency Act. The DEPOTS Act aims to clear the outdated internal accounting charges tied to depots and arsenals, which were affected by mission changes. The Department of War (DoW) runs depots and arsenals using revolving funds, but when facilities receive mission changes from the government, some of the old equipment or capital investments stop generating revenue. Key provisions of the DEPOTS Act include: Allow the Secretary of Defense to write off depreciation costs or internal debt on DoW’s books when the charges are linked to capital assets that no longer generate revenue, due to a change in mission. Require cash outlays to be recovered first. Allow the Secretary of Defense to delegate this authority down to the secretaries of the individual military departments: Army, Navy, Air Force. Does not apply to payments owed to commercial contractors. “The DEPOTS Act is a commonsense flexibility for a real problem. Depots shouldn’t face the adverse effects alone due to mission changes by the Department of War and Congress,” said Rep. Cloud. “Corpus Christi Army Depot does critical work keeping our service members’ aircraft safe and reliable, and this practical reform keeps our Army’s and the nation’s rotary aircraft operational and, in the fight,” concluded Rep. Cloud. “Texas’ two extraordinary Organic Industrial Base sites, the Corpus Christi and Red River Army Depots, make immeasurable, ongoing contributions to our nation’s defense readiness,” said Sen. Cornyn. “I’m proud to introduce the DEPOTS Act, which would allow the Department of War to provide surpluses to depots whose labor rates have been negatively impacted by government-directed mission changes, and the Depot Data Transparency Act, which would improve trans… | 1 | 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z | 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z |
| https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2597 | Rep. Ronny Jackson, Members of Texas Delegation Urge Senate to Advance House Budget Resolution to Deliver on President Trump's Agenda | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Ronny Jackson | J000304 | jackson.house.gov | jackson | https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) alongside Representative John Carter (TX-31) and House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), led 20 additional members of the Texas Republican delegation in sending a letter to President Trump expressing their unified support for advancing the House-passed budget resolution to unlock Reconciliation 3.0 and urging the Senate to pass the measure without delay. The letter highlights the importance of adopting the House-passed budget resolution to enact policies that strengthen our national security, provide much needed support for our agricultural producers, and implement commonsense measures to safeguard American elections. "The American people elected President Trump and a Republican Congress to secure our elections, strengthen our military, support our farmers and ranchers, and put America First," said Rep. Jackson. "The House has done its job by passing a budget framework that advances those priorities. Now it's time for the Senate to act so we can deliver on the critical defense funding, agricultural assistance, and SAVE America Act policies that Texans and Americans are counting on." ### | 1 | 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z | 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z |
| https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3024 | Pfluger, Palmer, and Obernolte Push Back on California's EPA Waivers | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | August Pfluger | P000048 | pfluger.house.gov | pfluger | https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment Chairman Gary Palmer (AL-06), and Congressman Jay Obernolte introduced a legislative package to strip away burdensome EPA waivers handed to California under previous Democratic Administrations. These waivers let unelected California regulators impose emissions standards stricter than federal law, allowing one state to dictate standards that have consequences for consumers and businesses nationwide. All three lawmakers sit on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees the EPA and the Clean Air Act. The push is part of a broader fight to rein in regulators, restore accountability, and stop California's most extreme mandates from quietly becoming the law of the land, without a single vote in Congress. Together, their three resolutions put Congress back in the driver's seat — reclaiming oversight of EPA's waiver decisions and stopping CARB from imposing its costliest mandates on the rest of the country. “California should not be allowed to dictate what kind of vehicles Texans and Americans across the country can drive. The Biden Administration's decision to reinstate California's waiver gave one state outsized power to impose its radical emissions standards and EV mandates on the rest of the country. I'm proud to introduce this CRA to restore consumer choice, protect American families from costly mandates, and put an end to California setting de facto national auto policy,” said Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11). "California should not be allowed to set de facto national vehicle standards for the rest of the country. This resolution reaffirms that the Clean Air Act cannot be used to give one state the power to reshape America's auto market. Families deserve affordable, reliable vehicles. Instead, they’re getting mandates driven by California's radical political agenda. I'm proud to introduce this resolution and work with Congressman Pfluger and Congressman Obernolte to protect consumer choice… | 1 | 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z | 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z |
| https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3946 | De La Cruz Urges DHS Secretary Mullin to Prioritize Religious Worker Visa Applications | 2026-08-05 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Monica De La Cruz | D000594 | delacruz.house.gov | delacruz | https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) wrote Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, urging the agency to prioritize processing religious worker visa applications. Processing delays have impacted religious leaders in Texas and those who rely on these individuals for religious and community services. In the letter, De La Cruz urges DHS to use all available resources to minimize delays and ensure religious leaders are able to support their congregations. In addition to the letter, De La Cruz co-sponsored the bipartisan Religious Worker Protection Act. The legislation would give DHS the authority to extend nonimmigrant religious worker (R-1) status until an individual’s application for permanent residence is finalized. Read the full letter here or below. Dear Secretary Mullin, I write to urge the prioritization of religious worker visa applications. Churches and faith-based institutions serve as the foundation for our communities, and our religious leaders as an extension of our families. Our immigration system recognizes this by allowing for those in religious vocations to serve in the United States, including through the R-1 religious worker visas. In January 2026, the Trump Administration acted to reduce wait times for religious workers wanting to continue serving our faith-based communities in the United States. Specifically, your department removed the previous one year foreign residency requirement, allowing R-1 workers who have reached the five year maximum to seek readmission without a mandatory one year period abroad. While we commend the actions taken to speed up the immigration process for our religious workers, I urge you to prioritize reducing the processing times for religious worker visa applications, which U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) data states have processing times of 8.5 and 11.5 months, respectively, depending on the applicant type. These processing delays are felt throughout our communities, who rely on our religious leaders f… | 1 | 2026-08-06T07:37:31Z | 2026-08-06T07:38:34Z |
| https://moran.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2871 | KLTV 7: Rep. Moran introduces bill aimed at increasing shipbuilding efforts | 2026-08-05 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Nathaniel Moran | M001224 | moran.house.gov | nathanielmoran | https://moran.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-Tyler) has introduced a bill aimed at incentivizing shipbuilding in the United States. The “American Shipyard Investment Act of 2026” would create a 25% tax credit for shipbuilders to mitigate what Moran says are national security and regulatory concerns. In 2022, BRS Shipbrokers said China had 1,794 ships under construction, compared to 5 in the United States. “When you talk about the number of maritime warships that we need to keep up with China, we cannot rely on even South Korea and Japan to help us in that,” Moran said. “The problem with shipbuilding for many decades has been that the federal government has put too much regulatory burden on these companies,” added Moran. “It has made it impossible for companies in the United States to compete with companies in China, and with South Korea and Japan.” East Texas Economist Dr. Ray Perryman said the lack of shipbuilding stems from supply chain constraints and labor costs. Perryman mentioned the Jones Act of 1920 - which requires goods transported domestically by water to use an American-built ship - is driving up shipping costs. “The Jones Act makes it very inefficient to do shipping inside the country now which raises prices for a lot of goods and services in an unnecessary way but one that could be alleviated by greater shipbuilding in the United States,” Perryman said. | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |
| https://cloud.house.gov/posts/release-congressman-cloud-introduces-the-permanent-cbdc-ban-act | RELEASE: Congressman Cloud Introduces the Permanent CBDC Ban Act | 2026-08-04 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Michael Cloud | C001115 | cloud.house.gov | cloud | https://cloud.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) introduced the Permanent CBDC Ban Act, legislation that would permanently prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing or creating a Central Bank Digital Currency. A CBDC would expose Americans to unconstitutional financial surveillance and give the Federal Reserve unchecked power over individual finances. The Permanent CBDC Ban Act is a direct response to a critical shortcoming in the 21st Century Road to Housing Act. That legislation restricted the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC but only temporarily, with the restrictions set to expire on December 31, 2030. The Permanent CBDC Ban Act would strike that expiration date and permanently prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC. “A Central Bank Digital Currency is the ultimate tool of surveillance and control. It is antithetical to the values of liberty and financial freedom that define this nation,” said Rep. Cloud. “The Federal Reserve should never have the power to monitor, restrict, or expire a single American’s money. A CBDC would hand them exactly that power. Congress must make sure that never happens,” concluded Rep. Cloud. Original Cosponsors: Representatives Don Bacon, Sheri Biggs, Lauren Boebert, Eric Burlison, Buddy Carter, Ben Cline, Andrew Clyde, Eli Crane, Warren Davidson, Byron Donalds, Paul Gosar, Harriet Hageman, Pat Harrigan, Diana Harshbarger, Clay Higgins, Nancy Mace, Rich McCormick, Addison McDowell, Mark Messmer, Barry Moore, Riley Moore, Andy Ogles, Scott Perry, Chip Roy, Keith Self, Greg Steube, Marlin Stutzman, Dave Taylor, Matt Van Epps, Derrick Van Orden. View more information on the bill here. Cosponsor Quotes: Congressman Keith Self: “I’m proud to join Congressman Michael Cloud as an original cosponsor of the Permanent CBDC Ban Act. A Central Bank Digital Currency is the ultimate threat to financial privacy, the final tool for total government surveillance and control. It would give the unelected Federal Reserve unprecedented power to track every transaction, restrict w… | 1 | 2026-08-05T07:37:37Z | 2026-08-05T07:38:44Z |
| https://sessions.house.gov/2026/8/icymi-congressman-pete-sessions-launches-bipartisan-military-veteran-housing-caucus | ICYMI: Congressman Pete Sessions Launches Bipartisan Military & Veteran Housing Caucus | 2026-08-04 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Pete Sessions | S000250 | sessions.house.gov | sessions | https://sessions.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) announced the launch of the bipartisan Military & Veteran Housing Caucus (MVHC), a congressional caucus dedicated to advancing policies that strengthen financial readiness, military-to-civilian transition, homeownership, economic mobility, and housing stability for servicemembers, veterans, and military families. Congressman Sessions will serve as the caucus' Republican Co-Chair alongside Democratic Co-Chair Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03). Congressmen Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Tom Suozzi (NY-03), Dale Strong (AL-05), and Gil Cisneros (CA-31) will serve as Vice Chairs, creating a truly bipartisan leadership team committed to addressing the housing and financial challenges facing the military-connected community. Military and veteran housing issues span multiple congressional committees, making it difficult for any single committee to address them comprehensively. The Military & Veteran Housing Caucus was established to provide a dedicated forum for education, collaboration, and bipartisan solutions that improve housing stability, financial readiness, and homeownership opportunities for servicemembers, veterans, and their families. One of the caucus' main priorities is addressing the unique housing and financial challenges faced by the military-connected community. Frequent relocations, credit-building challenges, and limited awareness of earned benefits can create barriers to homeownership and long-term financial security. Although the VA Home Loan Program is one of the nation's most valuable benefits for veterans, only an estimated fifteen percent of eligible veterans utilize it. The caucus will work to increase awareness of existing resources while advancing policies that strengthen housing stability and economic mobility for those who have served. Congressman Pete Sessions said, “America’s servicemembers and veterans have answered the call to serve our nation, and Congress has a responsibility to ensure they have every opportunity to achieve lasting financ… | 1 | 2026-08-05T07:37:37Z | 2026-08-05T07:38:44Z |
| https://cloud.house.gov/posts/the-smithsonian-has-lost-sight-of-america | The Smithsonian Has Lost Sight of America | 2026-08-02 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Michael Cloud | C001115 | cloud.house.gov | cloud | https://cloud.house.gov/press | scraper | The Smithsonian Has Lost Sight of America | Opinion Newsweek Hon. Michael Cloud | August 2nd, 2026 The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, welcoming visitors from every state and country to its doors, free of charge. For generations it has been established as one of Washington’s most cherished and highly sought-after attractions, making it one of our capital’s highest-profile institutions. While our republic may be younger compared to other ancient civilizations, our history is an exceptional one, and the Smithsonian has been where history comes alive for many Americans, including myself. I still remember walking through the doors of the National Museum of American History (NMAH) as a child, filled with excitement to see all the stories and artifacts of our nation. As my children grew, I made sure to make the family trek to D.C. so that they too could learn and be inspired by our rich history. From the hard lessons we have learned to the amazing accomplishments achieved together. Our nation became history’s brightest beacon of hope and liberty. As we moved toward America’s 250th anniversary, one could only imagine what celebration the museum might have in store. What artifacts they might pull out of their vast collection. What exhibits they would create to help tell the story of America’s remarkable and providential founding and rise to greatness. Instead, visitors were greeted front and center with a reimagined oppressor/oppressed narrative that describes our history foundation as “unsettling.” My visit told me everything I needed to know about where this institution’s loyalties lie, and the recent House Oversight hearing confirmed it. Director Anthea Hartig explicitly stated in a 2024 presentation that the museum should “get out of the ‘America First’ mentality.” She went on to argue that the “scope of U.S. history” and the very term “America” should expand to include “the entirety of the Americas, not just our part of North America.” A museum whose sole function is… | 1 | 2026-08-04T07:35:49Z | 2026-08-04T07:37:27Z |
| https://moran.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2873 | Fox News: AI kill switch bill could shut down rogue models | 2026-08-02 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | TX | Nathaniel Moran | M001224 | moran.house.gov | nathanielmoran | https://moran.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | What would trigger a government shutdown order? DHS could act after what the bill calls a "covered incident." One trigger involves an AI system interfering with a lawful shutdown instruction. Another covers unintended behavior that kills at least 10 people or causes $100 million in economic damage. The definition also includes a model hiding its actions from monitoring systems. DHS could intervene when a system pursues an unauthorized goal in a high-stakes setting. Those thresholds place the emergency power far above an embarrassing chatbot answer or a routine software failure. The bill also says the event must happen outside structured testing or red-team exercises. That detail creates an important distinction from the recent OpenAI incident. AI companies would have to report serious incidents A covered developer would have 15 days to report a qualifying incident after becoming aware of it. Following an emergency order, the company would need to preserve model weights and system telemetry. That information could help investigators reconstruct what happened. The company would also need to notify affected operators or customers when possible. DHS could then use audits, inspections or forensic reviews to verify compliance. AI companies could face enormous daily fines The financial penalties would give the proposal some serious teeth. A company that violates the general kill switch requirements could face a civil penalty of up to $2 million per day. Ignoring a DHS emergency order could raise that penalty to $20 million for every day the violation continues. Companies would have a limited right to challenge an order. They could ask DHS to reconsider within 48 hours. However, that request would not pause the restrictions while the appeal proceeds. The OpenAI incident that changed the conversation The bill arrived days after OpenAI disclosed what it called an unprecedented cyber incident. OpenAI was testing GPT-5.6 Sol alongside a more capable pre-release model. The evaluation asked the models to solve advanced … | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |
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