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| https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/washington-dc-wric-americans-are-hopeful-covid-19-vaccines-will-make-2021 | ABC News8: Congressman calls for FDA to continue vaccine trials | 2020-12-29 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Lloyd Doggett | D000399 | doggett.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRIC) Americans are hopeful that the COVID-19 vaccines will make 2021 a better year than 2020. However, there are concerns that Pfizer and Moderna will stop their clinical trials and immediately treat everyone in their placebo group. Some scientists, doctors and now a Congressman argues that can be dangerous because they said there is still so much unknown about the vaccines. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas wrote a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging for the clinical trials to continue. the continuation of clinical trials is critical to our understanding of the efficacy and length of immunity the vaccines offer, Doggett wrote. In the letter, Doggett said while the initial results received from Pfizer and Moderna are showing positive results, it's not definitive given the limited data. Clinical trials have suffered from a lack of diverse participant enrollment and evaluation of subpopulations, Doggett said. Including individuals with comorbidities, children, pregnant and breastfeeding patients, long-term care residents and individuals with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Diana Zuckerman, President of the National Center for Health Research, a non-partisan think tank in Washington D.C., agrees that the clinical trials should continue. She said healthcare workers who volunteered for the clinical trials should have immediate access to the vaccine if they want it. Like most public health experts, I've been very concerned that Pfizer and Moderna told the FDA that they want to stop their clinical trials of the COVID vaccine and instead immediately inoculate everyone in their placebo groups, Zuckerman said. While I understand the desire to reward the clinical trial volunteers for their service, it would be a huge loss of information from a public health point of view. Losing the placebo group means we'd have no way to scientifically determine which of the vaccines if any have 95% efficacy rates that last more than 2 or 3 months. Or how long the vaccine works on people over 75. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=406003 | Rep. Cuellar Votes to Increase Economic Impact Payments to $2,000 | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Henry Cuellar | C001063 | cuellar.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Cuellar Votes to Increase Economic Impact Payments to $2,000 Washington, D.C.Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted for the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020 to increase the amount of money struggling Americans receive in a second round of direct payments to $2,000. Millions of Americansare struggling to put food on the table, to pay their rent or mortgage, or to keep up with medical bills that they have accumulated over this difficult year, said Congressman Cuellar. I voted to pass the CASH Act to put $2,000 into the pockets of Americans in need and help alleviate some of the economic hardship they are currently facing. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to bring this important legislation to the floor before the legislative session ends. As a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for the additional support that Americans require as we continue to battle the COVID-19 crisis. After the President changed his mind last week and decided to support Democrats' call for increasing direct payments to $2,000, HouseDemocrats immediately went to the Floor to askfor Unanimous Consent to bring a stand-alone bill to increase the payments. On Christmas Eve, House Republicans blocked the request depriving the American people of the increased $2,000 check that the President supported. The CASH Act: Increases the value of the economic impact payments (EIPs) provided in the end-of-year COVID relief package so that each eligible family member receives $2,000, up from $600. Applies the same, broader eligibility established in the end-of-year package to mixed-status families where one spouse has a Social Security Number (SSN). As specified in the latest COVID relief legislation, these families are eligible for the EIP amount for each family member with an SSN, and can claim the corresponding amount for the first round of economic impact payments when they file their 2020 taxes. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-al-green-votes-yes-2000-stimulussurvival-checks-american-people | Congressman Al Green Votes Yes to $2,000 Stimulus/Survival Checks for the American People | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Al Green | G000553 | algreen.house.gov | algreen | https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Washington, D.C.) – On Monday, December 28, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 9051: “Tonight’s vote will mark where we stood when the American people needed the government to act. After nine months of an economic and health crisis that has gripped the nation, leaving many jobless, threatening homelessness and exposure to this deadly coronavirus, House Democrats and Republicans voted to put money in the pockets of Americans at a time when they desperately need it,” Congressman Al Green stated. “By voting to increase direct stimulus payments to $2,000, we do more than stimulate the economy; we do the essential task of our government by helping those suffering from a pandemic-induced economic crisis survive.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-al-green-votes-yes-override-president-trumps-harmful-ndaa-veto | Congressman Al Green Votes Yes to Override President Trump’s Harmful NDAA Veto | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Al Green | G000553 | algreen.house.gov | algreen | https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Washington, D.C.) – On Monday, December 28, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement after voting ‘YES’ to overriding President Trump’s veto of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “By overriding the President’s veto of the NDAA, we have done more than send a message to the President that bipartisanship can prevail. We have in fact sent a message to our troops that we will protect them not only while they are on the battlefield; we will protect them when they return to the home front,” Congressman Al Green stated. “It is our duty to assure them that we will do all that we can to provide them with more than the weaponry needed to win wars; we must provide them with good housing, good health care, and good pay when they are serving on active duty as well as good housing, good health care, educational opportunities, and good jobs when they leave active duty. This is the least a grateful nation can do for those who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice because, in truth, either we will protect our protectors, or we won’t have protectors to protect us.” Congressman Green – who in a Christmas Eve press conference indicated his readiness to return to Washington, D.C., and cast his vote to override President Trump’s veto – added, “A successful veto of this bill would have meant: risking family leave for our civilian VA employees; foregoing a 3% increase in pay for our troops; losing suicide prevention and resilience resources; upholding the memorialization on military bases of the legacies of men who fought to defend our nation’s original sin – slavery. Allowing this veto to prevail would only harm our nation’s veterans and active duty personnel and would contradict the ideals our nation fights abroad to uphold.” “Our veterans and active duty personnel deserve more, and it is our government’s duty to deliver." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://algreen.house.gov/press-release/congressman-al-green-votes-yes-2000-stimulussurvival-checks-american-people | Congressman Al Green Votes Yes to $2,000 Stimulus/Survival Checks for the American People | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Al Green | G000553 | algreen.house.gov | legacy | (Washington, D.C.) On Monday, December 28, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 9051: Tonight's vote will mark where we stood when the American people needed the government to act. After nine months of an economic and health crisis that has gripped the nation, leaving many jobless, threatening homelessness and exposure to this deadly coronavirus, House Democrats and Republicans voted to put money in the pockets of Americans at a time when they desperately need it, Congressman Al Green stated. By voting to increase direct stimulus payments to $2,000, we do more than stimulate the economy; we do the essential task of our government by helping those suffering from a pandemic-induced economic crisis survive. Congressman Green added, The President has indicated that he will sign H.R. 9051, Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help Act of 2020, into law. The only question left to be answered is will the Senate give hardworking Americans the same kind of help given to the very wealthy by way of tax breaks, or will the Senate conclude that the wealthy need more to do more and that workers in need can do more with less? | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://algreen.house.gov/press-release/congressman-al-green-votes-yes-override-president-trump%E2%80%99s-harmful-ndaa-veto | Congressman Al Green Votes Yes to Override President Trumps Harmful NDAA Veto | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Al Green | G000553 | algreen.house.gov | legacy | (Washington, D.C.) On Monday, December 28, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement after voting YES' to overriding President Trump's veto of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): By overriding the President's veto of the NDAA, we have done more than send a message to the President that bipartisanship can prevail. We have in fact sent a message to our troops that we will protect them not only while they are on the battlefield; we will protect them when they return to the home front, Congressman Al Green stated. It is our duty to assure them that we will do all that we can to provide them with more than the weaponry needed to win wars; we must provide them with good housing, good health care, and good pay when they are serving on active duty as well as good housing, good health care, educational opportunities, and good jobs when they leave active duty. This is the least a grateful nation can do for those who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice because, in truth, either we will protect our protectors, or we won't have protectors to protect us. Congressman Green who in a Christmas Eve press conference indicated his readiness to return to Washington, D.C., and cast his vote to override President Trump's veto added, A successful veto of this bill would have meant: risking family leave for our civilian VA employees; foregoing a 3% increase in pay for our troops; losing suicide prevention and resilience resources; upholding the memorialization on military bases of the legacies of men who fought to defend our nation's original sin slavery. Allowing this veto to prevail would only harm our nation's veterans and active duty personnel and would contradict the ideals our nation fights abroad to uphold. Our veterans and active duty personnel deserve more, and it is our government's duty to deliver." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/doggett-trump-delayed-approval-disgraceful-relief-bill | Doggett on Trump Delayed Approval of Disgraceful Relief Bill | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Lloyd Doggett | D000399 | doggett.house.gov | legacy | ***For Immediate Release*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 28, 2020 Contact:Kate Stotesbery 202-494-4620 Doggett on Trump Delayed Approval of Disgraceful Relief Bill Washington, D.C. One week ago today, President Trump's designated representative approved the COVID relief bill including $600 in direct payments to eligible Americans. The next day, Trump condemned that bill as a "disgrace." Yesterday, he finally signed the same "disgraceful" bill. After voting this afternoon to increase relief payments to $2,000, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) released this statement: All that Trump's chaotic delay has accomplished is the denial of one week of unemployment compensation to millions of desperate Americans, unemployed through no fault of their own.Other than a few tweets and harsh words, Trump has done nothing to increase direct relief payments, which the House is approving today over Republican objections and which the Republican Senate Leader will block. ### Follow Congressman Doggett Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/RepLloydDoggett | Twitter: @RepLloydDoggett| Instagram: @RepLloydDoggett | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases/doggett-trump-delayed-approval-disgraceful-relief-bill | Doggett on Trump Delayed Approval of “Disgraceful” Relief Bill | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lloyd Doggett | D000399 | doggett.house.gov | doggett | https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – One week ago today, President Trump's designated representative approved the COVID relief bill including $600 in direct payments to eligible Americans. The next day, Trump condemned that bill as a "disgrace." Yesterday, he finally signed the same "disgraceful" bill. After voting this afternoon to increase relief payments to $2,000, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) released this statement: "All that Trump's chaotic delay has accomplished is the denial of one week of unemployment compensation to millions of desperate Americans, unemployed through no fault of their own. Other than a few tweets and harsh words, Trump has done nothing to increase direct relief payments, which the House is approving today over Republican objections and which the Republican Senate Leader will block." Follow Congressman Doggett | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-helps-secure-critical-funds-coronavirus-relief-bill | Congressman Gonzalez Helps Secure Critical Funds in Coronavirus Relief Bill | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Vicente Gonzalez | G000581 | gonzalez.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON On Sunday evening, President Trump signed the bipartisan coronavirus compromise relief bill into law. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) fought for fundsto supportvaccine distribution,maintainunemployment insurance,expandbroadband access, andassist education institutionsinCentral andSouth Texas. Our most important job as members of Congress is to make sure that we take care of the American people.$600 is not enough and this new law lacks funding for state and local governments which will impact how we pay salaries for our law enforcement officers, teachers and frontline workers,said Congressman Gonzalez.While far from perfect,thisbipartisanagreementdoesgive working familiesand small businesses asmalllifeline.We oweit toour frontline workers and all of those impacted by the coronavirus to get this right. Ilook forward to working with the incoming Biden-Harris administration to deliver more relieftothe American people. The agreement includes: Acceleration of vaccine distribution andcombatingthe coronavirus:$69 billion in critically needed funding for COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, vaccines, mental health, and support for health care providers. Included in this funding is $22 billion for testing, contact tracing, surveillance and mitigation, $19 billion for vaccines and therapeutics, including the manufacture, production, and purchase of vaccines, therapeutics and ancillary supplies, and nearly $9 billion in additional funding to support distribution of lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines that will help bring an end to the pandemic. Education and childcare:The agreementprovides$82 billion in funding for colleges and schools, including support for HVAC repair and replacement to mitigate virus transmission and reopen classrooms, and $10 billion for child care assistance to help get parents back to work and keep child care providers open.Texas is estimated to receivea totalof$7,555,750infunds composed oftheGovernor'sEducation Emergency Fund,Elementary and SecondarySchool Emergency Fund and the Higher Educa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-vote-favor-additional-assistance-american-people | Congressman Gonzalez to Vote in Favor of Additional Assistance for the American People | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Vicente Gonzalez | G000581 | gonzalez.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) will vote in favor ofthe stand-aloneCASHAct, which would provide $2,000 checks for fifteen million Americans. Congressman Gonzalez firmly believes that the federal government should have been providing monthly economic impact paymentsto help constituents stay safe and keep food on the tablethroughout the pandemic. A$600checkis not enough, said Congressman Gonzalez. I represent one of the hardest impacted districts in the nation andthey'recounting on us to get this right. This shouldn't be a partisan issue. We need to do the right thing and help the American people through this dark period in ourhistory. Back in May and October, House Democrats passed two bills thatwould have provided$1,200indirect assistance to Americans.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell repeatedly blocked them fromreceiving an up-or-down votein the Senate. The President changed his mind last week and decided to support Democrats' call for increasing direct payments to $2,000, HouseDemocrats immediately went to the Floor to askfor Unanimous Consent to bring a stand-alone bill to increase the payments. On Christmas Eve, House Republicans blocked the request depriving the American people of the increased $2,000 check that the President agreed to support. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-vote-override-president-s-ndaa-veto | Congressman Gonzalez to Vote to Override Presidents NDAA Veto | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Vicente Gonzalez | G000581 | gonzalez.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15)will vote to override the President's veto of the H.R. 6395, the William M.(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021. Despite the overwhelming bipartisan votes in both the House and Senate, President Trump vetoed thisbill. Congress has enacted bipartisan national defense authorization billsfor 59 years in a row,and if this veto is overridden, it will be 60 consecutive years. President Trump is trying to do all he can to wreak the most havoc and stay relevant on his way out of office, said Congressman Gonzalez. The President has vetoed a pay raise for our troops, vetoed our troops' ability to benefit from the new hazardous duty pay provisions, vetoed enhanced sexual assault prevention and response programs, and vetoed benefits for our Vietnam-era veterans, among other important provisions.This veto must be overridden for our service members and to protect our national security. If the vote succeeds to override the President's veto in the House and Senate. The bipartisan NDAA will: Provide Long-Overdue Benefits to Vietnam-Era Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange:The bill provides long-overdue benefits to Vietnam-Era veterans exposed to Agent Orange, including adding Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, and hypothyroidism to the list of diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange. Authorize Hazardous Duty Pay for Service Members in Harm's Way:The conference report authorizes the Secretary of Defense to standardize payment of hazardous duty pay for the uniformed services, including the members of the Guard and National Reserve. It also increases Hazardous Duty Pay from $250 to $275 per month. Provide A Pay Raise for the Troops:The conference report authorizes a 3.0 percent increase in basic pay for service members. Strengthen Cybersecurity:The conference report includes extensive provisions to strengthen cybersecurity, including establishing a National Cyber Director within the Executive Office of the President and strengthen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-marc-veasey-tx-33-votes-for-critically-needed-legislation-to | Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Votes For Critically Needed Legislation to Increase Economic Impact Payments to $2,000 | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Marc A. Veasey | V000131 | veasey.house.gov | veasey | https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey joined his colleagues to pass the CASH Act–legislation that would increase economic impact payments to hard-hit Americans to $2,000. Today's vote comes the heels of last week's news that President Trump changed his mind on helping Americans and decided to support Democrats' longstanding call for increasing direct payments to help communities across the country. "Last week, I was proud to join my colleagues to pass bipartisan COVID-19 relief legislation that will give Americans important immediate emergency relief," said Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33). "While this legislation was a step in the right direction, it fell woefully short of providing suffering Americans the adequate direct payment relief that Our Democratic House majority had long supported. I urge Republicans to join us to pass the CASH Act and help Americans get through this unprecedented crisis." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://vela.house.gov/press-release?ID=113E1915-1E2E-44F2-B6E1-49F313505A71 | PRESS RELEASE: Congressman Vela Applauds Passage of Legislation to Increase COVID-19 Relief Checks | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Filemon Vela | V000132 | vela.house.gov | legacy | Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home Media Press Releases Print Share | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://vela.house.gov/press-release?ID=8CB608D8-67B3-4E87-9BC7-B74EEB9E595C | PRESS RELEASE: Congressman Filemom Vela’s Statement on Vote to Override Trump’s NDAA Veto | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Filemon Vela | V000132 | vela.house.gov | legacy | Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home Media Press Releases Print Share | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2882 | Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Statement on Status of Year-End Appropriations and COVID Relief Legislation | 2020-12-24 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lizzie Fletcher | F000468 | fletcher.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Statement on Status of Year-End Appropriations and COVID Relief Legislation Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement: At the end of this difficult year, this Christmas week brought hope to millions as Congress reached a compromise nine months in the making to get additional assistance to families in need across America. Although the compromise legislation did not meet all needs, it did provide some hope and certainty to millions who need it at this moment. Now, the President has rejected the work of the representatives of the people as well as of his own negotiators. This gamesmanship at this moment of great uncertainty and great need is unconscionable. I support increasing the direct payments to families in need. This morning, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Neal introduced the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020 to increase the amount of a second round of direct payments to $2,000. While the effort to pass the CASH Act in the House of Representatives was blocked this morning, I will vote in favor of this bill when the House meets to consider it on Monday. With this common-sense solution to the President's stated concern about the direct payments to Americans, I hope that the President will now sign the COVID relief and omnibus appropriations bill to address many of the pandemic's devastating impacts and keep the government functioning and funded at this critical time. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405995 | Rep. Cuellars Statement on Vote to Increase Economic Impact Payments | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Henry Cuellar | C001063 | cuellar.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Cuellar's Statement on Vote to Increase Economic Impact Payments Washington, D.C.Congressman Henry Cuellar released the following statement in support of a vote by Unanimous Consent to increase the economic impact payments to $2,000: House Democrats and I have been fighting for more direct payments to the American people since the beginning. In May, I voted for the Heroes Act, which provided up to $6,000 in direct payments per household, because we recognized these payments are a critical lifeline during this crisis. However, during negotiations, Republicans refused to say the highest number that the President would accept for checks and would never go above $600 and in some cases $500. Since the President has agreed with House Democrats to increase direct payments to $2000, we now are waiting for Republican leadership to support our Unanimous Consent request. Families across the country are still hurting and they deserve additional relief immediately. I am ready to increase direct payments to save the lives and livelihoods of the American people. I am calling on my colleagues across the aisle to join. Enough time has been wasted. It's time for action- let's vote. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/pelosi-dear-colleague-unanimous-consent-request-increase-economic-impact | PELOSI -- Dear Colleague on Unanimous Consent Request to Increase Economic Impact Payments | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Lloyd Doggett | D000399 | doggett.house.gov | legacy | Dear Democratic Colleague, Just when you think you have seen it all, last night, the President said that he would possibly veto the bicameral agreement negotiated between Republicans and Democrats. He said he would do so, unless the economic impact payments were increased to $2,000. In the bipartisan negotiations, Leader Schumer and I repeatedly asked Republicans what would be the highest number the President would accept for direct payments, and they responded with Sphinx-like silence. In the negotiations, they would never go above $600 and in some cases, proposed $500. Yesterday, I said that Democrats would go to the Floor and ask for Unanimous Consent to bring up a standalone bill to increase the payments. To do so requires the agreement of the Republican Leader. This agreement is necessary in the House and in the Senate. If the President truly wants to join us in $2,000 payments, he should call upon Leader McCarthy to agree to our Unanimous Consent request. We are scheduled to go in for a pro forma session tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. We are awaiting word from Leader Hoyer as to whether Leader McCarthy will agree to or reject our Unanimous Consent request. The entire country knows that it is urgent for the President to sign this bill, both to provide the coronavirus relief and to keep government open. Let us pray! Nancy | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405984 | Rep. Cuellar Secures Passage of Reauthorization of Donations Acceptance Program | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Henry Cuellar | C001063 | cuellar.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured the passage of the Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act of 2020 in both the House and Senate. The Donations Acceptance Program (DAP) enables U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to explore, create and facilitate partnerships for improvements on port of entry infrastructures and technology, with the investment made by the local entities. Congressman Cuellar was able to pass this legislation as part of the emergency coronavirus relief and 2021 spending package. The Donations Acceptance Program is a critical method to invest and expedite improvements at ports of entry in the United States, said Congressman Cuellar. I established this program in 2013 and worked hard to expand it to create jobs, support trade industries and tourism, reduce border wait times, and increase border security. This reauthorization will only further expand our economic growth and security throughout our nation by making necessary improvements to our ports of entry. As the representative of the busiest land port of entry, I am committed to improving our infrastructure to improve the safe and efficient flow of legitimate trade and travel. The Border Trade Alliance offers tremendous thanks to Congressman Cuellar and Senator Cornyn for their successful bipartisan leadership to extend the DAP program that has proven to be an effective tool for the public and private sectors to work together to modernize border infrastructure, Border Trade Alliance President Ms. Britton Mullen said. We look forward to working with Congress and the administration over the next year to strengthen this already successful program. The reauthorization of DAP will extend to December 16, 2021. The goal of DAP is to work with communities along the border to help equip CBP's frontline officers and trade specialists with the tools and capabilities they need to operate more effectively. Accepted donations may be used in support of a wide array o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/doggett-legislation-expanding-student-eligibility-pell-grants | Doggett Legislation Expanding Student Eligibility for Pell Grants & Simplifying FAFSA Approved by Congress | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Lloyd Doggett | D000399 | doggett.house.gov | legacy | ***For Immediate Release*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2020 Contact:Kate Stotesbery 202-494-4620 Doggett Legislation Expanding Student Eligibility for Pell Grants & Simplifying FAFSA Approved by Congress Washington, D.C. As this year's January 15 FAFSA deadline approaches, legislation authored by U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) to expand access to federal financial and simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was included in the COVID relief package, just approved by Congress. He released this statement: Most every family helping a student prepare for college goes through the time-consuming and often confusing task of completing the FAFSA.This process is so burdensome that $2.6 billion in free student aid has gone unused because manyparticularly low-income or first-generation college studentsdecide not to apply. For more than a decade, I have been trying to simplify that task and open financial aid to more students. This relief package contains a number of provisions that, working with Austin nonprofit College Forward, I proposed in theEquitable Student Aid Access Act that I first filed in 2015. By simplifying the FAFSA and making more students eligible to receive the Pell Grant, we can remove financial obstacles so more students can secure all of the education for which they are willing to work. I salute retiring Senator Lamar Alexander for his bipartisan leadership on FAFSA and other higher education provisions in this bill. Austin Buchan, Chief Executive Officer of College Forward, shared: After arguably the most difficult academic year in the last century, we are thrilled to see FAFSA simplification included in the latest stimulus package. Students from economically disadvantaged and first generation families have endured historic challenges on their paths to and through college. This move to dramatically simplify access to federal financial aid will open doors to millions of students in our hardest hit communities. We are gra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases/doggett-legislation-expanding-student-eligibility-pell-grants-simplifying | Doggett Legislation Expanding Student Eligibility for Pell Grants & Simplifying FAFSA Approved by Congress | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lloyd Doggett | D000399 | doggett.house.gov | doggett | https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – As this year's January 15 FAFSA deadline approaches, legislation authored by U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) to expand access to federal financial and simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was included in the COVID relief package, just approved by Congress. He released this statement: "Most every family helping a student prepare for college goes through the time-consuming and often confusing task of completing the FAFSA. This process is so burdensome that $2.6 billion in free student aid has gone unused because many—particularly low-income or first-generation college students—decide not to apply. For more than a decade, I have been trying to simplify that task and open financial aid to more students. This relief package contains a number of provisions that, working with Austin nonprofit College Forward, I proposed in the Equitable Student Aid Access Act that I first filed in 2015. By simplifying the FAFSA and making more students eligible to receive the Pell Grant, we can remove financial obstacles so more students can secure all of the education for which they are willing to work. I salute retiring Senator Lamar Alexander for his bipartisan leadership on FAFSA and other higher education provisions in this bill." Austin Buchan, Chief Executive Officer of College Forward, shared: "After arguably the most difficult academic year in the last century, we are thrilled to see FAFSA simplification included in the latest stimulus package. Students from economically disadvantaged and first generation families have endured historic challenges on their paths to and through college. This move to dramatically simplify access to federal financial aid will open doors to millions of students in our hardest hit communities. We are grateful to Representative Doggett, Senator Lamar Alexander, and countless others who have made this a top policy priority for years, and share in this victory with College Forward's community of 15,000 students and their families." The Equitable S… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2880 | Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher’s Bill To Honor Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Signed Into Law | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lizzie Fletcher | F000468 | fletcher.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher's (TX-07) legislation to honor Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal was signed into law by President Trump yesterday. Fletcher's legislation, H.R. 5317, the Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Post Office Act, renames the post office located at 315 Addicks Howell Road to the Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Post Office. Fletcher has been leading the effort in Congress to honor Deputy Dhaliwal's legacy in the community he served, introducing this legislation in the House of Representatives last December. The bill passed the House in September and it passed the Senate earlier this month. Deputy Dhaliwal's loss was devastating to our community for so many reasons, chief among them, because he represented the very best of our community: he worked for equality, connection, and community through his life of service to others, said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. He was widely regarded as a role model for Americans of all faiths wishing to serve their communities, and an example of how one person can change our community for the better. Through his dedication, he was able to improve law enforcement'sand our community'sunderstanding of the contributions by the Sikh community to Houston. I am grateful that my legislation to honor Deputy Dhaliwal in the community he loved and served faithfully has been signed into law. From now on, the Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Post Office will be a permanent reminder of his service, his sacrifice, and his example for us all. In 2015, Lt.Dhaliwalbecame the first Sikh American in Texas to receive a policy accommodation to serve while wearing his articles of faith, including his turban and beard. He was the first Sikh police officer to serve in the Harris County Sheriff's Office and was a role model and a trailblazer for Sikh Americans and religious minorities that sought to serve in law enforcement. On September 27, 2019, DeputyDhaliwalwas killed in the line of duty. In October 2019, Congresswoman Fletcher led the entire Houston delegation in intr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-marc-veasey-tx-33-votes-for-bipartisan-covid-19-relief | Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Votes for Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief, Government Funding Package | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Marc A. Veasey | V000131 | veasey.house.gov | veasey | https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Late last night, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) voted to pass a bipartisan COVID relief package. The relief package was included with bipartisan Appropriations bills which will fund the government through September 30, 2021. The package provides funding for vaccine distribution, more aid to small businesses, assistance for airline industry workers, expands unemployment benefits and includes critical provisions from Veasey-led legislation that will bolster affordable access to broadband. Additionally, the House passed an omnibus spending bill consisting of all 12 fiscal year 2021 appropriations bills—including provisions from Veasey-led legislation advancing carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies. "Our country is in a deadly pandemic right now and North Texas families are struggling through no fault of their own," said Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33). "For months, Republicans in Congress have refused to accept this reality and work with us to pass legislation like the Heroes Act that would have delivered critical relief to American families. I am proud we finally reached an agreement that is now going to the President's desk to be signed into law because Americans are facing a multitude of problems right now. While there is no doubt that this emergency coronavirus relief legislation falls far short of meaningfully addressing our numerous priorities, like ensuring higher direct stimulus payments that Democrats have previously championed–this package is an essential step forward to provide people across our country immediate relief as we go into the holiday season. Congress must work with the incoming Administration to build on this package to ensure the lives and livelihoods of all Americans are protected as we weather this crisis." The expansive COVID-19 relief and government funding package includes these critical provisions that will help Texas families: Accelerates vaccine distribution: The package provides billions in urgently needed funds to accelerate the free and equita… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405985 | Rep. Cuellar Secures Passage of Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Promoting US-Mexico Economic Partnership | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Henry Cuellar | C001063 | cuellar.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured the passage of H.R. 133, the United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act. This bill, which passed both the House and the Senate, served as vehicle for the emergency coronavirus relief and 2021 omnibus package. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will bolster professional development and economic growth in both countries with a focus on the energy, health, entrepreneurship, and education sectors. The goal of the bill is to promote a bilingual workforce that can better serve both sides of the border and increase economic development in the region. In 2019, Mexico became the largest trading partner of the United States. Every day, $1.6 billion worth of trade crosses our southern border, directly supporting American and Mexican businesses, farmers and jobs, said Congressman Cuellar. I introduced the United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act so we can continue to deepen our relationship with Mexico both through economic integration and educational programs. Increasing academic exchanges in the energy, business, education, and health sectors will increase economic prosperity in both nations and allow us to further capitalize on the strengths each country has to offer. As the Chair of the U.S.-Mexico Inter-Parliamentary Group, I am committed to expanding our economic partnership through increased cooperation, interconnection, and integration of ideas. I want to thank Senator Cornyn for his help in ushering support in the Senate. According to the Institute of International Education, in the 2015-2016 academic year, more than 56,000 U.S. students studied in other countries in the Western Hemisphere, while more than 84,000 non-U.S. students from the region studied in the U.S., but only 5,000 of those United States students studied in Mexico and only 16,000 of those non-U.S. students were from Mexico. Increasing Bilateral Economic Integration Both countries have benefited from bilateral, mutually beneficial partnerships focused on advancing ea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-al-green-votes-yes-hr-133 | Congressman Al Green Votes Yes on H.R. 133 | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Al Green | G000553 | algreen.house.gov | algreen | https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Washington, D.C.) – On Monday, December 21, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 133: “Similar to my legislation – H.R. 6868, to establish a Community Capital Investment Program, H.R. 133 includes $9 billion to fund an Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP) administered by the Department of the Treasury. Funds may be used: (1) to provide direct and indirect capital investment in minority depository institutions (MDIs) as well as community development financial institutions (CDFIs); and (2) by eligible financial institutions to provide loans, grants, and forbearance to small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and consumers, particularly in low- and moderate-income (LMI) areas and underserved communities that may be disproportionately impacted by the pandemic’s economic effects,” stated Congressman Al Green after voting ‘YES’ to H.R. 133, the relief package and omnibus passed by Congress. “Repayment will be deferred for at least five years, and participants must maintain or significantly expand lending or investment activity to LMI minority communities.” Congressman Green, who has been a strong proponent of MDIs and CDFIs for their work in often underbanked LMI communities, added, “I am enormously thankful for the inclusion of this language, and I wish to thank Financial Services Chairwoman Maxine Waters for her steadfast support of these vital institutions that serve so many communities that large banks would leave behind. It is because of Chair Waters’ advocacy and the dedication of the Committee staff that this critical program has been incorporated into this final legislative package of 2020.” H.R. 133 provides a second round of direct economic relief payments, expanded unemployment insurance, $325 billion in small business assistance, $25 billion in rental assistance, a federal eviction moratorium, $13 billion in nutrition assistance, as well as paid sick leave for workers infected with coronavirus or impacted by school closures due to coronavirus. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://algreen.house.gov/press-release/congressman-al-green-votes-yes-hr-133 | Congressman Al Green Votes Yes on H.R. 133 | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Al Green | G000553 | algreen.house.gov | legacy | (Washington, D.C.) On Monday, December 21, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 133: Similar to my legislation H.R. 6868, to establish a Community Capital Investment Program, H.R. 133 includes $9 billion to fund an Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP) administered by the Department of the Treasury. Funds may be used: (1) to provide direct and indirect capital investment in minority depository institutions (MDIs) as well as community development financial institutions (CDFIs); and (2) by eligible financial institutions to provide loans, grants, and forbearance to small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and consumers, particularly in low- and moderate-income (LMI) areas and underserved communities that may be disproportionately impacted by the pandemic's economic effects, stated Congressman Al Green after voting YES' to H.R. 133, the relief package and omnibus passed by Congress. Repayment will be deferred for at least five years, and participants must maintain or significantly expand lending or investment activity to LMI minority communities. Congressman Green, who has been a strong proponent of MDIs and CDFIs for their work in often underbanked LMI communities, added, I am enormously thankful for the inclusion of this language, and I wish to thank Financial Services Chairwoman Maxine Waters for her steadfast support of these vital institutions that serve so many communities that large banks would leave behind. It is because of Chair Waters' advocacy and the dedication of the Committee staff that this critical program has been incorporated into this final legislative package of 2020. H.R. 133 provides a second round of direct economic relief payments, expanded unemployment insurance, $325 billion in small business assistance, $25 billion in rental assistance, a federal eviction moratorium, $13 billion in nutrition assistance, as well as paid sick leave for workers infected with coronavirus or impacted by school closures due to coronavirus. Congressman Gre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://allred.house.gov/media/press-releases/allred-votes-covid-relief-bipartisan-spending-agreement-fund-vaccine | Allred Votes for COVID Relief In Bipartisan Spending Agreement to Fund Vaccine Distribution and Aid Small Businesses and Workers | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Colin Allred | A000376 | allred.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today voted to pass a bipartisan COVID relief package. The relief package was included with bipartisan Appropriations bills which will fund the government through September 30, 2021. The package provides funding for vaccine distribution, more aid to small businesses, assistance for airline industry workers and expands unemployment benefits. I have been clear since the beginning of this pandemic on the need for bold action to help North Texans who are struggling through no fault of their own, said Allred. This deal is long overdue but I'm glad we could come to an agreement, especially before the holidays. I fought hard for many of the provisions in this package. As we move forward with the new Biden Administration, I hope this spending agreement will foster a productive year ahead for Congress. A once in a generation pandemic calls for us to work together on a once in a generation response. I will continue to do whatever I can to ensure North Texas gets the resources we need. Allred has repeatedly called for action to help the American people and was supportive of the bipartisan Senate framework that helped jumpstart negotiations of the COVID relief package. Allred also voted twice to pass the Heroes Act to provide relief to North Texans. In addition to funding for COVID testing and vaccine distribution, the COVID relief package includes bipartisan, bicameral legislation to end surprise medical billing for emergency and scheduled care, an effort Allred has long championed. The bipartisan COVID deal: Accelerates vaccine distribution: The package provides billions in urgently needed funds to accelerate the free and equitable distribution of safe vaccines to as many Americans as possible as soon as possible, implements a strong national testing and tracing strategy with billions reserved specifically for combating the disparities facing communities of color and supports our heroic health care workers and providers. Provides strong support for small busines… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/so-much-virus-need-relief-package-too-little-too-late | With So Much Virus & Need, Relief Package is Too Little, Too Late | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Lloyd Doggett | D000399 | doggett.house.gov | legacy | ***For Immediate Release*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2020 Contact:Kate Stotesbery 202-494-4620 With So Much Virus & Need, Relief Package is Too Little, Too Late Washington, D.C. U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Chairman of the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee, released this statement on the upcoming House vote today on the COVID relief package and government funding: With so much virus and so much need, this 5,593-page, complex bill really is too little, too late! Modest help for many who are struggling, important funding for vaccine distribution, but some sorry provisions and many omissions. This results not from a failure by Congress,' but specifically from a prolonged refusal by Republicans in Congress to negotiate and their rejection of the amount and types of assistance necessary to meet growing needs.Hopefully, we at least are providing the limited assistance required by those most in need to make it until we have a new, humane Administration. ### Follow Congressman Doggett Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/RepLloydDoggett | Twitter: @RepLloydDoggett| Instagram: @RepLloydDoggett | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases/so-much-virus-need-relief-package-too-little-too-late | With So Much Virus & Need, Relief Package is Too Little, Too Late | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lloyd Doggett | D000399 | doggett.house.gov | doggett | https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Chairman of the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee, released this statement on the upcoming House vote today on the COVID relief package and government funding: "With so much virus and so much need, this 5,593-page, complex bill really is too little, too late! Modest help for many who are struggling, important funding for vaccine distribution, but some sorry provisions and many omissions. This results not from a failure by ‘Congress,' but specifically from a prolonged refusal by Republicans in Congress to negotiate and their rejection of the amount and types of assistance necessary to meet growing needs. Hopefully, we at least are providing the limited assistance required by those most in need to make it until we have a new, humane Administration." Follow Congressman Doggett | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://escobar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=552 | Congresswoman Escobar Votes for Bipartisan Agreement on COVID-19 Relief | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Veronica Escobar | E000299 | escobar.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted for H.R. 133, the fiscal year 2021 appropriations omnibus agreement which includes a $900 billion bipartisan emergency coronavirus relief package. The effects of the coronavirus pandemic in El Paso have been catastrophic and deeply painful: over 1,300 El Pasoans have died, more than 8,000 filed for unemployment in November, and 1 in 5 children are suffering from food insecurity. From the early days of this deadly pandemic, I have sounded the alarm about the crushing impact this would have on minority communities like ours and have advocated and voted for critical relief legislation to protect the lives and livelihoods of El Paso families, workers, and small businesses. This time is no different, said Congresswoman Escobar. There's no doubt that this emergency coronavirus relief legislation falls far short of meaningfully addressing our numerous priorities; however, the bill provides important and immediate relief that we urgently need in order to avoid further devastation. This $900 billion package will prevent an eviction crisis, secure rent, food, enhanced unemployment funds and direct payments for families including mixed-status families and accelerate the free and equitable distribution of the vaccine. I know El Pasoans desperately need and deserve more. I will continue to work for bigger and bolder relief legislation and work in the upcoming months with the Biden-Harris administration to combat the coronavirus and alleviate the pain our families, community, and economy are facing. Below are some of the COVID-19 relief priorities Congresswoman Escobar and Democrats in Congress fought to include in the year-end funding package: Accelerating vaccine distribution and crushing the coronavirus: The bipartisan COVID-19 relief package finally recognizes that we cannot get our economy working unless we can get the coronavirus under control. The package provides billions in urgently need funds to accelerate the free and equitable distribution of saf… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2878 | Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes in Support of Bipartisan COVID Relief and Year-End Appropriations Bill | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lizzie Fletcher | F000468 | fletcher.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted in support of H.R. 133, the bipartisan year-end spending bill with critical COVID-19 relief. Among its provisions, the bill includes language from Fletcher's bipartisan legislation, the Protecting the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Act of 2020, to support small businesses by ensuring eligible expenses paid by the PPP would be tax-deductible. Recently, Fletcher led a bipartisan effort in the House with more than 170 colleagues to ensure this bill would be included in any year-end legislation. The legislation also authorizes the expansion of the Port of Houston, which Fletcher has been working with a bipartisan coalition to secure in her role on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee. H.R. 133 passed the House of Representatives. This has been a difficult and challenging year by all measures. The health and economic impacts of this pandemic continue to be staggering, affecting all aspects of our lives and our livelihoods, and our communities continue to bear the brunt of responding to this public health emergency. While I'm glad that the House and Senate have finally reached bipartisan consensus to provide COVID relief, this agreement leaves critical needs unmet, and there will be much more work to do. For now, this bill provides some desperately needed aidmeasures that people in our communities have called for, including expanded unemployment benefits for those who have lost their jobs, support for small businesses through the PPP program, stimulus payments for American families, rental assistance, and funding for SNAP to help reduce hunger in our communities. Additionally, the year-end appropriations package includes important provisions for our communityincluding authorization to expand the Port of Houston and bipartisan legislation to end surprise medical billing. I'm glad this bill includes among its many provisions my bipartisan legislation to help small businesses during this time by making certain e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2879 | Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Highlights Critical Energy Innovation Provisions Included in Year-End Appropriations Bill | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lizzie Fletcher | F000468 | fletcher.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that several key provisions to support energy innovation in Houston were included in H.R. 133, the year-end appropriations bill. As Chair of the Energy Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology (SS&T) Committee, Fletcher worked in committee to pass bipartisan bills to modernize pipeline infrastructure, promote energy technology innovation, and support carbon capture utilization and storage technology. H.R. 133, which passed the House earlier today, includes several of Fletcher's priorities, including an extension of the Alternative Fuels Tax Credit, modernized regulations and a new pilot safety program at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and investments for fossil energy research and development and clean energy technology innovation. The United States leads in energy production and innovation. To ensure that we continue to lead the global energy economy, it is vital that Congress supports the type of innovation and ingenuity in these programs, said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. I was glad to work with my colleagues to pass several bipartisan provisions in this year's appropriations package, including legislation to modernize pipeline safety regulations, incentivize the use of natural gas, and invest in carbon capture technologywhich is critical to carbon reduction efforts. Fletcher added: To meet our climate and energy objectives, we must invest in research and development of innovative technologies. As the center of the energy expertise and innovation in the country, the Houston region is well-positioned to utilize the support provided through this bill and chart the course for our energy future. Specifically, H.R. 133 incorporates the following: Alternative Fuel Tax Credit Extension: A one-year extension of the Alternative Fuels Tax Credit, which incentivizes the innovation of alternative fuels used as motor fuel, including compressed natural gas (CNG), liquified natural gas (LNG), and renewa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405981 | Rep. Cuellars Statement on Coronavirus Relief and Omnibus Agreement | 2020-12-20 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Henry Cuellar | C001063 | cuellar.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Cuellar's Statement on Coronavirus Relief and Omnibus Agreement Congressman will vote on Monday to save the lives and livelihoods of the American people Washington, D.C.Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after Congress reached an agreement on coronavirus relief and omnibus package: It is my top priority to ensure that American families and communities are safe, healthy and financially secure as we continue to battle this pandemic, said Congressman Cuellar. I will be voting for this package tomorrow so we can get working families, small businesses and front line workers the relief they desperately need. The cost of inaction is far too high. This bipartisan legislation takes bold, far-reaching steps that the coronavirus crisis demands and that the American people deserve. As a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, I will continue to provide support and fund the necessary resources to working families in my district, my state, and across the nation as we address this public health and economic crisis. Accelerating vaccine distribution and crushing the coronavirus: The package provides billions in urgently need funds to accelerate the free and equitable distribution of safe vaccines to as many Americans as possible as soon as possible, to implement a strong national testing and tracing strategy with billions reserved specifically for combating the disparities facing certain communities, and to support our heroic health care workers and providers. Ends surprise billing: The package includes bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will end surprise billing for emergency and scheduled care. Strong support for small business: The agreement includes over $284 billion for first and second forgivable PPP loans, expanded PPP eligibility for nonprofits and local newspapers, TV and radio broadcasters, key modifications to PPP to serve the smallest businesses and struggling non-profits and better assist independe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405974 | Rep. Cuellars Statement on Decision to Restrict Public Attendance to Presidential Inaugural Ceremony | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Henry Cuellar | C001063 | cuellar.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issued the following statement regarding the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) decision to restrict broad public attendance at the upcoming Presidential Inauguration Ceremony: My office has received many ticket requests from constituents throughout the district for the upcoming Presidential Inaugural Ceremony. I deeply appreciate the patience that has been shown to us as my office awaited more information from the inaugural committee. However, it has been confirmed that the upcoming inauguration will not include a broad public audience due to the ongoing pandemic. On January 20th, our nation as well as the world will witness an innovative and reimagined historic event as President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris are sworn-in to office; all while ensuring the health and safety of Americans. This was a decision made by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in close consultation with public health, medical experts, and the Presidential Inaugural Committee. I applaud the decision to put Americans' safety first, and while I always look forward to having guests for inaugurations, we must be proactive in protecting the health of our community. To all those who have reached out to my office, I apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you again for your patience and may God bless the United States of America. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://allred.house.gov/media/press-releases/allred-provision-close-coverage-gap-emergency-transportation-services-included | Allred Provision to Close Coverage Gap in Emergency Transportation Services Included in End of Year Veterans Package Passed by House | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Colin Allred | A000376 | allred.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Colin Allred's bill, the VA Newborn Emergency Treatment Act, has passed the House in an end of year legislative package for veterans. The measure would require the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) to cover the costs of medically necessary transportation for newborn children of certain women veterans. The entire legislative package is now headed to President Donald Trump's desk to be signed into law. This provision closes a gap in coverage, and helps keep our promise to veterans so parents and their babies can get emergency transportation costs covered by the VA, said Allred. As a dad, I know how important it is that new parents get access to the services they need, and this measure takes a good step in helping our veteran parents. I am glad we took bipartisan action for our veterans and passed this package. Also included in the legislative package are provisions Allred cosponsored, to help provide housing for homeless veterans with children and to expand benefits to pre-Vietnam war era advisors. For more information on H.R. 7105, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-marc-veasey-tx-33-statement-on-passing-of-north-texas-sports | Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Statement on Passing of North Texas Sports Legend Leondas Rambo | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Marc A. Veasey | V000131 | veasey.house.gov | veasey | https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Congressman Marc Veasey issued the below statement following the recent passing of Leondas Rambo—legendary assistant to Robert Hughes, a Basketball Hall of Fame Coach from Fort Worth's Dunbar High School in North Texas: "Fort Worth lost an integral part of our community this past week. For decades, Leonadas Rambo served as a star assistant and integral part of the basketball dynasty for Fort Worth's Dunbar high school—the winningest boy's high school basketball team in America with over 1,000 wins. During his tenure, Rambo served as the right-hand man for Coach Robert Hughes and joined him to propel the team to the legendary status that they hold today. The whole community is mourning this loss. Rambo was not only a sports legend, but he was one of the nicest people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. I will always remember that after his retirement from his tenure in 2005, I would see him out in our community with his family and he was always one of the friendliest and encouraging people with the best sense of humor. I join friends, family, Fort Worth's Dunbar High School, and our extended community in mourning the loss of a legend in North Texas community—Coach Rambo." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405973 | Rep. Cuellar Announces Vaccine Distribution to Local Hospitals in Laredo | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Henry Cuellar | C001063 | cuellar.house.gov | legacy | Laredo, TXCongressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines of Laredo Medical Center and STAT Specialty Hospital: It is great to see the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine arrive to Laredo Medical Center and STAT Specialty Hospital today. By the end of the year, Texas is expected to receive 1.4 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine. An effective COVID-19 vaccine was rapidly developed due to the tireless efforts of our researchers and scientists, as well as billions in federal funding. As a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, I worked hard to secure almost $10 billion in federal resources, which have been invested in these efforts, including funding from the CARES Act. However, it is critical that Congress pass a subsequent COVID-19 relief package to provide additional funding for vaccine distribution, before the close of the year.This will ensure that the treatment is safely and rapidly transported to all communities in the United States. This past year has been difficult for all Americans, but I promise you this: we will prevail. Today marks a turning point in our nation's battle against this virus. I want to thank all of our health care workers who have been working since day 1 to protect our communities and slow the spread of the virus. In the photo: COVID-19 vaccines at Laredo Medical Center. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-al-green-speaks-house-human-rights-commission-calls-endsars | Congressman Al Green Speaks Before House Human Rights Commission, Calls for #EndSARS Resolution to Be Brought to Floor for Vote | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Al Green | G000553 | algreen.house.gov | algreen | https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Washington, D.C.) – On Thursday, December 17, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement calling for H.Res. 1216 to be brought to the House Floor for a vote: “I must thank Congressman McGovern, Chairman of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, for inviting me to speak before the Commission regarding my resolution, H.Res. 1216. Introduced by myself and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) five weeks ago, this resolution supports the #EndSARS peaceful protest movement in Nigeria and condemns the violent crackdown on peaceful protesters by Nigeria’s security forces,” expressed Congressman Al Green. “Today, as I speak before the Human Rights Commission, I am reiterating that condemnation. Because H.Res 1216 concerns life and death issues, I will call for this resolution to be brought to the floor of the House of Representatives for a vote.” Congressman Al Green continued, “By passing H.Res. 1216, our nation will send a powerful message to the world, and especially to the people of Nigeria, that our voices will not be muted when such gross violations of human rights are taking place. According to Nigerian, African, and international law, Nigerians have a right to assemble and peacefully protest. Black lives matter wherever they may be in the world, and it is up to all of us to stand in solidarity with these peaceful protesters so they can safely exercise this right.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://algreen.house.gov/press-release/congressman-al-green-speaks-house-human-rights-commission-calls-endsars-resolution-be | Congressman Al Green Speaks Before House Human Rights Commission, Calls for #EndSARS Resolution to Be Brought to Floor for Vote | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Al Green | G000553 | algreen.house.gov | legacy | (Washington, D.C.) On Thursday, December 17, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement calling for H.Res. 1216 to be brought to the House Floor for a vote: I must thank Congressman McGovern, Chairman of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, for inviting me to speak before the Commission regarding my resolution, H.Res. 1216. Introduced by myself and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) five weeks ago, this resolution supports the #EndSARS peaceful protest movement in Nigeria and condemns the violent crackdown on peaceful protesters by Nigeria's security forces, expressed Congressman Al Green. Today, as I speak before the Human Rights Commission, I am reiterating that condemnation. Because H.Res 1216 concerns life and death issues, I will call for this resolution to be brought to the floor of the House of Representatives for a vote. Congressman Al Green continued, By passing H.Res. 1216, our nation will send a powerful message to the world, and especially to the people of Nigeria, that our voices will not be muted when such gross violations of human rights are taking place. According to Nigerian, African, and international law, Nigerians have a right to assemble and peacefully protest. Black lives matter wherever they may be in the world, and it is up to all of us to stand in solidarity with these peaceful protesters so they can safely exercise this right. Congressman Joaquin Castro, Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, added, Congress should immediately pass this resolution and send a powerful message to the people of Nigeria that we stand in solidarity. Both here in the United States and around the world, we must work toward ending police brutality. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2875 | Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Selected to Serve on House Energy and Commerce Committee | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lizzie Fletcher | F000468 | fletcher.house.gov | legacy | Today, the House Democratic Steering Committee nominated Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) to serve on the Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee. Her nomination will now go to the full Democratic Caucus for final approval. I am honored to be selected to serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee to fight for the priorities that are important to Texas' Seventh Congressional District, said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. Houston is the energy capital of the worldhome to every segment of the energy sector, from traditional to renewable, and a hub for energy innovation. It is also home to some of the finest health care providers, researchers, and innovators institutions in the country, who are willing partners in our efforts to improve health care for all Americans. The matters of jurisdiction on the Energy and Commerce Committee define so much of what we do in our district. Throughout my first term in Congress, I have worked extensively on these matters, building bridges and connections between the district and the Congress to help address the most pressing challenges of our time. If confirmed, I look forward to bringing our district's unique and vital perspective to the Committee. The E&C Committee has wide jurisdiction over critical issues including health care, energy, climate change, the environment, broadband and internet policy, as well as interstate and foreign commerce. Established in 1795, the committee is the oldest continuous standing committee in the House of Representatives. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-announces-biden-presidential-inauguration-ceremony-be-held | Congressman Gonzalez Announces Biden Presidential Inauguration Ceremony to Be Held in Accordance with CDC Guidelines | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Vicente Gonzalez | G000581 | gonzalez.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced to constituentsthat in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) guidelines and the advice of medical experts, there will be no large gatherings or public ticketing for the 59thInaugurationof President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Congressman Gonzalez encourages constituents of the 15th District of Texas not to travel to Washington, D.C.,and instead commemorate this event virtually. Safety is the top priority, said Congressman Gonzalez. This year's ceremonies and events will be different, but it reflects President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris' commitment to address this pandemic and help our economy recover. I look forward to hearing President-elect Biden share his vision for America's future in what will a be a historicinaugurationand much-needed breathe of fresh air. This will be a historic event that brings Americans from all walks of life together and honors inaugural traditions Americans have always known -- an official outdoor swearing-in ceremony, iconic images of President-elect and Vice President-elect, virtual celebrations that bring the country together, a reimagined parade, and socially distanced community service events. The residents of the 15th District of Texas should plan to participate in new and innovative ways. It is expected to an exciting event that showcases the strength and diversity of our nation and that every American can enjoy from their home. There will be more details and information about how to participate in the coming weeks. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-statement-members-carrying-firearms-capitol-grounds | Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Members Carrying Firearms on Capitol Grounds | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Vicente Gonzalez | G000581 | gonzalez.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued a statement on Members of Congress carrying firearms on Capitol Grounds: "TheCapitol Police and House and Senate Sergeant-at-Arms do an outstanding job keeping allMembers, staff, and visitors from around the country and the world safe. I trust and respect their decisions allowing Members of Congress who choose to carry firearms on the Capitol Grounds. There is a clear history of Members of Congress being targeted with violence. And if we want to carry for an added layer of protection, we should be able to do so. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://vela.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/all-3-south-texas-congressmen-vote-against-border-wall-funding-house | All 3 South Texas congressmen vote against border-wall funding in House spending bill | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Filemon Vela | V000132 | vela.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405971 | Rep. Cuellar Expresses Concern on Mexicos Legislation Curtailing Joint Security Coordination | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Henry Cuellar | C001063 | cuellar.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding his concerns on legislation that was quickly passed in Mexican Congress, while the United States was in the middle of a transition, that would put tough restrictions on foreign agents operating in the country, including those fighting violent transnational organizations: I respect Mexico's sovereignty in passing their own legislation. However, after speaking with U.S. law enforcement and Mexican officials, I am concerned this legislation would threaten the security of our nations as well as put U.S. law enforcement officials at danger. The implementation and interpretation of the bill is vital. The United States and Mexico have developed an extraordinary level of collaboration and coordination when addressing criminal and terrorist threats. This bill jeopardizes this partnership and therefore, public safety, said Congressman Cuellar. As the Chairman of the U.S.-Mexico IPG and Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, I have worked closely with our southern neighbor to create bilateral law enforcement policies that safeguard both our nations. This undermines our efforts.We should focus on our long-term partnership, instead of short-term tensions, and continue to work together to address our current security threats. The National Security Law includes the following limitations/ burdens on United States officials: Foreign agents may only carry out intelligence exchange liaison activities with Mexican authorities in terms of the provisions in the accreditation that would've been issued to such agent; Foreign agents may not engage in activities reserved for Mexican authorities; Foreign agents must refrain from carrying out direct operations before any authority other than the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs or relevant agencies in accordance with international cooperation conventions entered into by the Mexican State regarding security and contributing to the preservation of Nat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-castro-amb-abercrombie-winstanley-sen-murphy-launch-new-truman-center-task-force-on-transforming-the-state-department | Rep. Castro, Amb. Abercrombie-Winstanley, Sen. Murphy Launch New Truman Center Task Force on Transforming the State Department | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Joaquin Castro | C001091 | castro.house.gov | castro | https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | The task force will release a report in early 2021 with innovative policy recommendations to turn the agency into a more just and equitable institution. WASHINGTON — Today, the Truman National Security Project announced that Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Chairman of its Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, will co-chair a task force on transforming the State Department. In October, Rep. Castro authored an article in Foreign Affairs on rebuilding America’s infrastructure of diplomacy and introduced new legislation last week to promote diversity and inclusion at the State Department. The State Department needs major reforms. Over the last four years, morale has cratered, attrition has skyrocketed,and diversity efforts have stalled. These issues are the byproducts of long-standing problems. For decades, flawed assignments and promotions systems and a risk-averse culture have stalled the advancement of women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups. Numerous reports have offered recommendations to address these challenges, but progress has remained elusive. As the Biden administration seeks to restore American global leadership, the need for a strong and inclusive State Department has never been greater. That is why the Truman Center for National Policy is launching a new task force that will offer policy recommendations to restore confidence in and grow the capabilities of America’s lead foreign-affairs agency. Co-chairs U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro, former Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut led the Task Force kick-off on December 15. They are joined by a diverse coalition led by Truman members and supported in part by Guidehouse and Senior Advisor Kjell Bergh. The Task Force’s report, scheduled for release in February, will focus on solutions that generate the most impact for mid-career foreign policy professionals, who are especially prone to departure if issues remain unaddr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://escobar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=546 | Senate Passes Congresswoman Escobar’s Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020 | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Veronica Escobar | E000299 | escobar.house.gov | legacy | The U.S Senate passed Congresswoman Veronica Escobar's (TX-16) bipartisan legislation to protect servicemembers, veterans, and their families and permanently establish the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative (SVI) within the Justice Department (DOJ)'s Civil Rights Division. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will now head to President Donald Trump's desk. The Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020, ensures that the SVI, which started as an independent DOJ initiative in 2015, remains a permanent part of the Justice Department. Since 2015, the SVI has coordinated and expanded DOJ's work to enforce statutes created to protect the legal interests and rights of servicemembers and their families. Congresswoman Escobar's legislation updates and formalizes the SVI's mandate. Her bill mandates that the SVI will advise the Attorney General on legal and policy matters related to federal laws that protect servicemembers and veterans, serve as the liaison between DOJ and military departments, and serve as a liaison within DOJ to coordinate prosecution of fraud that targets servicemembers and their families. Our servicemembers and veterans have served our country and defended the freedoms we enjoy each day and we must do everything to meet their needs and protect them and their families from abuses such as fraud and predatory lending, said Congresswoman Escobar. My Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020 upholds this moral responsibility by permanently establishing the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, and I am proud to see this bipartisan legislation clear the final step on its way to becoming law. I am grateful to Senators Hirono and Ernst and Congressman Taylor for their commitment to our heroes and cooperation on this crucial piece of legislation. The Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative has provided critical support for servicemembers and veterans over the last five years. This bipartisan legislation makes sure that the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-s-missing-persons-and-unidentified-remains-act-passes | Congressman Gonzalezs Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act Passes House | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Vicente Gonzalez | G000581 | gonzalez.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today,S.2174, the Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Actpassed the U.S. House of Representativesby voice vote.This bill was introduced in the House byCongressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) and Will Hurd (TX-23) as a companion bill toSenator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Vice President-Elect Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA)'slegislation that passed the U.S. Senate.Themeasurewill now go to the President to be signed into law. This bipartisan and bicameral legislationwillenhancelocal jurisdictions'ability to record and reportmissingpersons and unidentified remains foundin South Texasand elsewhere along the U.S.-Mexico border. Border communities are currently shouldering the costs of identifying and recovering the remains of migrants who tragically perish while migrating to the United States,said Congressman Gonzalez.This legislation will provide much needed aid for South Texas municipalities, sheriffs, farmers and ranchers to address this critical issue. The Missing Persons andUnidentifiedRemains Act is a necessary step forward, but a band aid on a much largerCentral Americanmigration problem that we must tackle. I want to thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their effortsto passthis bill and a special thanks to all of thecounty judges,sheriffs, mayors, and advocates who pushed for this legislation. I will continue to work in a bipartisan way to see this bill signed by the President. Our communities along the border experience unfortunate consequences that reflect the perilous journey north from Central American countries,saidHurd, who represents more of the U.S.-Mexico border than any other Member of Congress.The Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Actwill not only provide additional resources to Customs and Border Protection for rescue efforts, but also reduce the burdens placed on state and local governments to identify perished individuals. Rep. Gonzalez and Sen. Cornyn have been great partners in providing a solution for this very real challenge faced by many communities across my dis… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-s-missing-persons-and-unidentified-remains-act-passes-0 | Congressman Gonzalezs Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act Passes House | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Vicente Gonzalez | G000581 | gonzalez.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, S.2174, the Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives by voice vote. This bill was introduced in the House by Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) and Will Hurd (TX-23) as a companion bill toSenator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Vice President-Elect Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA)'slegislation that passed the U.S. Senate.The measure will now go to the President to be signed into law. This bipartisan and bicameral legislationwill enhancelocal jurisdictions'ability to record and report missing persons and unidentified remains foundin South Texasand elsewhere along the U.S.-Mexico border. Border communities are currently shouldering the costs of identifying and recovering the remains of migrants who tragically perish while migrating to the United States,said Congressman Gonzalez.This legislation will provide much needed aid for South Texas municipalities, sheriffs, farmers and ranchers to address this critical issue. The Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act is a necessary step forward, but a band aid on a much larger Central American migration problem that we must tackle. I want to thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their efforts to pass this bill and a special thanks to all of the county judges, sheriffs, mayors, and advocates who pushed for this legislation. I will continue to work in a bipartisan way to see this bill signed by the President. Our communities along the border experience unfortunate consequences that reflect the perilous journey north from Central American countries,saidHurd, who represents more of the U.S.-Mexico border than any other Member of Congress.The Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Actwill not only provide additional resources to Customs and Border Protection for rescue efforts, but also reduce the burdens placed on state and local governments to identify perished individuals. Rep. Gonzalez and Sen. Cornyn have been great partners in providing a solution for this very real challenge faced by many commun… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-marc-veasey-tx-33-introduces-scale-act-to-create-jobs-and | Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Introduces SCALE Act to Create Jobs and Support Infrastructure to Reduce Emissions and Fight Climate Change | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Marc A. Veasey | V000131 | veasey.house.gov | veasey | https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) introduced the "Storing CO2 and Lowering Emissions" or "SCALE" Act along with Congressman David McKinley (WV-01), Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08). The bill will support the buildout of the infrastructure necessary to transport CO2 from where it is captured to where it can be utilized in manufacturing or safely and securely sequestered underground. "Carbon Capture and the associated infrastructure is essential for the United States to reach net-zero emissions by mid-century," Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) said. "If we successfully deploy CO2 transport and storage infrastructure, we can help certain industrial sectors of our economy dramatically reduce their emissions while creating thousands of good jobs." "The development of storage infrastructure is a key component of supporting the deployment of carbon capture and utilization projects," Congressman McKinley (WV-01) said. "The U.S. power sector alone generates nearly 2 billion tons of CO2 each year. For carbon capture to work, we need to have some place to put that. We will need pipelines to transport the CO2 to geologic storage or consumers who can use it. This legislation will help build that out." "The climate crisis provides us with an opportunity to utilize the wealth of resources rural America has to offer and create good good-paying jobs to grow the local economy," Congresswoman Bustos (IL-17) said. "Through the SCALE Act, we can advance carbon capture technology and develop infrastructure to create a cleaner environment. I'm pleased introduce this bipartisan legislation today and will continue to look for ways to mobilize our region to meet the challenge of a changing climate" "I'm proud to join my bipartisan colleagues in introducing The SCALE Act to help develop carbon capture technology. It's crucial northern Minnesota and the rest of the country remains a global leader in mining, logging, manufacturing, and industrial development," Congressman Sta… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://allred.house.gov/media/press-releases/allred-releases-end-term-report-working-32nd-district-texas | Allred Releases First Term Report on Working for the 32nd District of Texas | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Colin Allred | A000376 | allred.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today released a report detailing his first term working for the people of the 32nd Congressional District of Texas. This term we've accomplished so much by working together and it is truly an honor to represent the 32nd District and serve my fellow North Texans in Congress, said Allred. I will always put North Texas first -- from securing the Garland VA, to a bipartisan trade deal with Mexico and Canada to working to protect North Texans' health care and lower costs across the board. I look forward to continuing this important work in the next Congress. The report spans his work for North Texas on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee and Foreign Affairs Committee. It also highlights his work on constituent services and as well as his bipartisan work on COVID-19 relief, a bill to help new parents financially with the costs associated with a new baby and his work to help the high-speed rail project between Dallas and Houston clear federal hurdles. End of Year Report Highlights: $2.4 million in federal benefits and money returned to North Texans. 1,074 cases closed helping North Texans with federal agencies 53 town halls and roundtables Total jobs saved thanks to Allred's support for PPP: 156,597 324 bills cosponsored, more than 70% have bipartisan support Responded to more than 83,000 constituent letters DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE: Allred - End of Term Report.pdf | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/castro-introduces-legislation-to-overhaul-guest-worker-program- | Castro Introduces Legislation to Overhaul Guest Worker Program | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Joaquin Castro | C001091 | castro.house.gov | castro | https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | The Seasonal Worker Solidarity Act creates a new pro-worker, rights-based framework for the H-2B temporary guest worker visa program. WASHINGTON — Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and member of the House Education and Labor Committee, introduced the Seasonal Worker Solidarity Act. This bill creates a new framework for the H-2B temporary guest worker visa program to prevent discrimination and displacement, elevate labor standards, respond to real labor market needs, end captive employment, respect family unity, ensure access to justice, and afford immigrant workers a path to citizenship. The legislation is co-sponsored by Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Chair-elect of the House Appropriations Committee, Representative Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Representative Karen Bass (CA-37), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Representative Linda Sánchez, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Task Force on Immigration, Representative Andy Levin (MI-09), Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and Congressmen Mark Pocan (WI-2), co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. The Seasonal Worker Solidarity Act is supported by the AFL-CIO, BAC (Bricklayers,) IAM (Machinists), IBB (Boilermakers,) Ironworkers, IUPAT (Painters), LIUNA (Laborers,) NABTU (Building Trades,) UFCW, UNITE HERE, Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Economic Policy Institute, Farmworker Justice, Global Labor Justice Project, Jobs with Justice, Justice at Work, Justice in Motion, New Orleans Worker Center for Racial Justice, and the Southern Poverty Law Center. “The current visa system for temporary workers is fundamentally flawed, enabling the abuse of hard-working families and failing to account for our economic needs. My bill creates a new framework that protects worker’s rights by elevating labor standards and preventing discrimination, and also provides immigrant workers a path to citiz… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://escobar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=545 | Congresswoman Escobar Launches Thank You Notes to El Paso Heroes | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Veronica Escobar | E000299 | escobar.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Escobar Launches Thank You Notes to El Paso Heroes Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) launched Thank You Notes to El Paso Heroes inviting El Pasoans to submit digital notes and drawings for frontline health care workers fighting to keep the community safe and healthy during the coronavirus outbreak. El Paso is one of the communities hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and our frontline health care workers have been working around the clock to defeat this deadly virus, said Congresswoman Escobar. We can't thank them enough for their dedication, service, and personal sacrifice. That's why my office is launching a digital campaign to show our appreciation for our heroes. This is just one small way for us to express our gratitude and let them know we will always remember their sacrifices. The digital campaign was announced to constituents today on Congresswoman Escobar's e-newsletter and is open for submissions at escobar.house.gov/ThankYou until December 22, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. MT. Congresswoman Escobar is partnering with various stakeholders throughout Texas' 16th congressional district to safely deliver the cards. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://escobar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=538 | Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Announces 2020 Congressional App Challenge Winners | 2020-12-14 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Veronica Escobar | E000299 | escobar.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted a virtual reception to announce the winner of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge: Eastwood High School student Jie Chen, who won with the submission of the application Tech Nav. Tech Nav helps seniors learn the basics of using a smartphone like WiFi configuration, zooming into the screen, or setting text size and relearn it daily without external help. Congratulations to Jie Chen from Eastwood High School. Her winning app empowers seniors and helps them stay connected to their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Congresswoman Escobar. I am inspired by Jie and all the talented El Paso coders who developed innovative apps to solve everyday problems, and extend my gratitude to the judges, educators, and families for assisting in making this competition a success. Officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, this nationwide competition encourages middle and high school students to learn how to code by creating their own applications. The App Challenge is intended to highlight the value of computer science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education. Jie Chen, alongside winners from across the country, will be recognized virtually and showcase her winning application to Congress and the broader tech community during the #HouseOfCode Festivalin the Spring of 2021. The Office of Congresswoman Escobar received a total of 44 submissions from students across 7 middle and high schools within Texas' 16th Congressional District. Below are the full results of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge: 1st Place:Tech Navby Jie Chen. 12th Grade, Eastwood High School 2nd Place:Glass Detectorby Jaeha Yi. 12thGrade, Coronado High School 3rd Place:My Med Journalby Selena Turrey. 7th Grade, Parkland Middle School More information on the Congressional App Challenge can be found here. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2874 | Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Calls on HUD to Extend Deadline for Harvey Repair Reimbursement Applications | 2020-12-14 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lizzie Fletcher | F000468 | fletcher.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) urged the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to extend the deadline for homeowners who repaired their own homes following Hurricane Harvey to apply for reimbursement through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. Recent jurisdictional conflicts between the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the City of Houston over which entity would administer the CDBG-DR funds has led to confusion over where homeowners should send applications for reimbursement. With just weeks left until the HUD-mandated deadline of December 31, 2020, Congresswoman Fletcher called for a one-year extension of the deadline to December 31, 2021. Unfortunately, many residents have yet to receive any reimbursement for these authorized home repair expenses. The jurisdictional dispute and resulting confusion about the process has left many people who are eligible to recover without the means to submit and follow-up on their applications, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher wrote. I am pleased that the city and the GLO have reached agreement, but it will take time to ensure that all applicants have the information they need and that all applications can be processed. Congresswoman Fletcher worked with local leaders, including Councilmember Abbie Kamin and Mayor Turner, to ensure $10 million in federal funding was made available for these reimbursements. Homeowners interested in applying can begin the process here. You can read Congresswoman Fletcher's letter to HUD here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405970 | Rep. Cuellars Statement on FDAs Emergency Use Authorization of First Coronavirus Vaccine | 2020-12-12 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Henry Cuellar | C001063 | cuellar.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Cuellar's Statement on FDA's Emergency Use Authorization of First Coronavirus Vaccine Washington, D.C. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the FDA's first emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine in the United States: This incredible and hopeful news is due to our nation's scientists, researchers, and doctors who produced an effective vaccine in record time. Now, it is critical that we ensure distribution of vaccines is rapid, fair and equitable. I am committed to fighting for our vulnerable communities, including Hispanic populations, that have been hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a nation, we must continue to practice health guidelines- wearing a mask, social distancing, & staying home- so we can save thousands of lives while we wait for distribution. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405962 | Rep. Cuellar Secures Over $51.9 million in Authorization Funding for the Chacon Creek Restoration Project | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Henry Cuellar | C001063 | cuellar.house.gov | legacy | Laredo, TXCongressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured $51,973,000 in authorization funding for the Chacon Creek Restoration Project in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020. The Chacon Creek Restoration Project will focus on flood management, ecosystem restoration and recreational amenities, from Lake Casa Blanca, through Laredo, to the Rio Grande. This legislation passed the House and Senate and will now head to the President's desk for his signature. Green spaces are an integral part of a happy, healthy city, said Congressman Cuellar. That's why for the last 16 years, I have been working hard to secure full authorized funding of Chacon Creek Restoration Project. This project will help our community better withstand flooding as well as create new recreational and educational parklands, including biking and hiking trails, that our community will enjoy for future generations. As a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, I will continue to ensure we receive the necessary funds to complete this important project so we can build a space that will create jobs, stimulate the economy and improve the quality of life for our community. I want to thank the City of Laredo, including Mayor Pete Saenz, City Manager Robert Eads, Assistant Manager Riazul Mia, Director of Environmental Services John Porter and City Council, for their efforts in highlighting the project's importance for our community The Chacon Creek Restoration Project The Chacon Creek Restoration Project consists of two components: flood risk management and ecosystem restoration. The flood risk management component will consist of the permanent evacuation of 73 residential structures along Chacon Creek.Upon completion of the proposed improvements, 250 homes will be elevated from the flood plain. The additional vacated flood risk management lands will be used for recreational amenities. The ecosystem restoration component will include 16.75 acres of wetland restoration and 401 acres of riparian restoration; this will accentuate green spaces and p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2870 | Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces 2020 Congressional App Challenge Winner: Ethan Saadia | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lizzie Fletcher | F000468 | fletcher.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced the winner of Texas' Seventh Congressional District's 2020 Congressional App Challenge: Ethan Saadia. His app,Wayt, allows businesses to stay open safely and provides customers with flexible shopping options with curbside pickup, bookable shopping appointments, and virtual lines, and it is available on both iOS and Android. It was a pleasure to host our second annual Congressional App Challenge, and I am thrilled to announce this year's winner, Ethan Saadia, saidCongresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. His design clearly meets the needs of our community for this moment, allowing customers and businesses to interact safely. I would also like to thank all of the students who submitted their apps and demonstrated such incredible talent and ingenuity in our community. Ethan's app has also been featured inHouston InnovationMapand onchron.com. In his competition application,Ethan explains:Wayt'sgoal is to prove that safety does not mean compromising the shopping experience or business revenue.Waytfeels the pain of businesses both large and small during COVID-19, and aims to provide a platform to support them and connect them with customers while building for safety first. Every year, theCongressional Internet Caucussponsors the Congressional App Challenge to inspire, include, and innovate efforts around STEM, coding, and computer science education. Since the competition's inception in 2015, more than 14,000 students have submitted art for display. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-calls-congressional-leadership-include-stimulus-payments | Congressman Gonzalez Calls on Congressional Leadership to Include Stimulus Payments in COVID-19 Relief Package | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Vicente Gonzalez | G000581 | gonzalez.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging them to include stimulus payments in the next COVID-19 aid package. As it stands, Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has signaled that he is not in favor of this proposal. The Congressman in the letter writes: As you continue to negotiate a coronavirus relief package, I write to you today on behalf of the constituents in the 15th District of Texas and urge you to include a direct stimulus payment for those suffering from the adverse effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Millions of Americans are without a job, others are struggling to pay their bills, put food on the table or buy prescription drugs. We owe it to them to come together and pass another round of Economic Impact Payments. In his letter, the Congressman cites startling statistics that Hidalgo County represents only 3% of the state of Texas, but accounts for approximately 10% of COVID-related deaths. Additionally, the entire Rio Grande Valley, comprised of Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr and Willacy counties, represents 4.75% of the state population and approximately 17% of COVID-related deaths in Texas. The Washington Post recently reported that nearly 12 million renters will owe an average of $5,850 in back rent and utilitiesby January. Last month, 9 million renters said they were behind on rent, according to a Census Bureausurvey. The letter is available here and below: December11, 2020 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States Senate U.S. Capitol Building, Room S-230 Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Chuck Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate U.S. Capitol Building, Room S-224 Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives U.S. Capitol Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Minority Leader United States House of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://vela.house.gov/press-release?ID=2EE4B253-D651-4B4E-BAA1-3525B7D0CC1B | PRESS RELEASE: Congressman Vela Appointed to Serve as Deputy Head of the U.S. Delegation to NATO PA | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Filemon Vela | V000132 | vela.house.gov | legacy | Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home Media Press Releases Print Share | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/castro-raskin-statement-on-commemorating-international-human-rights-day | Castro, Raskin Statement on Commemorating International Human Rights Day | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Joaquin Castro | C001091 | castro.house.gov | castro | https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) and Chairman of its Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, released the following statement to commemorate Human Rights Day: “As we mark International Human Rights Day, we must reaffirm the importance of our commitment to human rights for all people. We have worked together and with our colleagues to promote human rights worldwide. “Over the last four years, we have witnessed the Trump administration undermine our global system, questioning the very essence and nature of human rights. Using the dangerous Commission on Unalienable Rights, they have cherry picked and defined a narrow hierarchy of rights with a deliberately limited and ultimately indefensible definition of religious freedom at the top — denying women, girls, and LGBTQI+ individuals their fundamental human rights protections. The Trump administration has also falsely claimed that documents such as the so-called Geneva Consensus Declaration, an anti-woman and anti-LGBTQI+ manifesto developed outside of United Nations processes with little support from the global community, is an alternative framework for human rights. “These actions have been disastrous not only for U.S. global leadership, but also for human rights defenders across the world. As members of Congress, we denounce the Trump administration’s attacks on human rights and reject the findings of the Commission on Unalienable Rights’ report, the Geneva Consensus Declaration, and other actions that have depreciated fundamental human rights protections. “As we look toward the incoming Biden administration, we welcome the opportunity to rebuild U.S. global leadership on human rights. We will work with the Biden administration to ensure that all people and all rights — including those of refugees, the rights of women around the world, th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-pass-provisions-doggett-student-aid-simplification-act-increasing | House to Pass Provisions of Doggett Student Aid Simplification Act: Increasing Student Access to Aid, Simplifying Process, & Saving Billions | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lloyd Doggett | D000399 | doggett.house.gov | legacy | ***Press Release*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10, 2019 Contact: Kate Stotesbery 202-225-4865 House to Pass Provisions of Doggett Student Aid Simplification Act: Increasing Student Access to Aid, Simplifying Process, & Saving Billions Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), spoke on the House floor to support passage of provisions from FAFSA legislation he authored and championed, The Student Aid Simplification Act, which were included as part of important legislation supporting minority-serving institutions. Our bipartisan bill both makes important investments in our minority-serving institutions and simplifies the financial aid and repayment process for millions of students at all universities, said Rep. Doggett. We can ensure more students get the aid they need by requiring the Department of Education and IRS to do the heavy lifting for students by sharing the taxpayer information required for FAFSA completion. When more students can access all the education for which they are willing to work, students win, their families win, our economy wins. Investing in our students is one of the best investments we can make. This legislation requires the Department of Education and IRS to securely share the taxpayer information required for FAFSA completion. This would eliminate up to 22 FAFSA questions and protect borrowers at risk of removal from income-driven repayment plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This common-sense solution ensures federals dollars go to those who need them by enhancing interagency efficiency and making the FAFSA process simpler for the millions of students and families who apply for financial aid. The bill is also important to graduates repaying student debt. It eliminates the burdensome annual certification process for about 7 million graduates in income-driven loan repayment plans. You can watch Rep. Doggett's floor speech here. ### Follow Congressman Doggett Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/RepLloydDoggett | Twitte… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-veasey-tx-33-legislation-to-designate-fort-worth-post-office-the | Rep. Veasey (TX-33) Legislation to Designate Fort Worth Post Office “The Dionne Phillips Bagsby Post Office Building” Passes House | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Marc A. Veasey | V000131 | veasey.house.gov | veasey | https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would rename a U.S. Post Office on East Rosedale Street in Fort Worth after Dionne Phillips Bagsby. The bipartisan legislation was introduced by Fort Worth Reps. Veasey (TX-33) and Granger (TX-12) earlier this year to commemorate Dionne Phillips Bagsby—a trailblazer in Tarrant County who paved the way for the inclusion for women and minority leadership in government in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. "I am proud that Rep. Granger and my's bipartisan legislation to honor Dionne Phillips Bagsby has passed the U.S. House of Representatives," said Rep. Veasey. "The renaming of this Fort Worth post office will commemorate Ms. Bagsby's fight for the inclusion of minorities in all levels of government and honor her commitment to our Tarrant County community." Dionne Bagsby was the first woman and first African-American to be elected to the Tarrant County Commissioners Court. Mrs. Bagsby led a new era in minority employment and participation at the county level and helped provide greater resources for women, children and the disadvantaged. She was an alumnus of Leadership Fort Worth (LFW) and received the organization's Distinguished Leadership Award. Mrs. Bagsby died January 10, 2019, passing away at the age of 82. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405960 | Rep. Cuellar Leads Letter Calling for the End of National Emergency and Termination of Border Wall Contracts | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Henry Cuellar | C001063 | cuellar.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) led a congressional letter to President-Elect Joseph R. Biden Jr., calling his administration to rescind the national emergency declaration and reprogrammed funding; direct the Department of Justice to dismiss all condemnation suits; terminate for convenience all current and pending Army Corps of Engineer contracts; and rescind Homeland Security waiver authority relating to the construction of new border barriers. Working with the Biden administration, Congressman Cuellar will restore effective border security policies, which does not include any wasteful border barrier, as well as prioritize saving American lives and jobs during this pandemic. We must remedy the challenges border communities have faced over the last four years due to the Trump administration's insistence on constructing a wasteful border wall, said Congressman Cuellar. At a time when we continue to face major public health and economic crises, we are calling for the President-Elect to immediately halt all border wall construction, return unconstitutionally reprogrammed military funding, and restore private property rights. Our number one priority at this time should be preventing the spread of COVID-19, saving lives, and supporting working families. Federal funding must be invested in strong border security, Congressman Cuellar continued. We cannot give the impression that we have an open border, which would overwhelm our nation's capacity for humanitarian aid.We must focus on modernizing land ports of entry and improving our security infrastructure; hiring additional U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and support staff; bolstering U.S. Border Patrol equipment and technology; and coordinating these efforts with our neighbors to the south.As the Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, I am committed to working with the Biden Administration to fund programs that effectively secure the U.S.-Mexico border. The letter urges the incoming Administration to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/castro-bass-chu-haaland-titus-introduce-new-legislation-to-promote-state-department-diversity-and-inclusion | Castro, Bass, Chu, Haaland, Titus Introduce New Legislation to Promote State Department Diversity and Inclusion | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Joaquin Castro | C001091 | castro.house.gov | castro | https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congresswoman Karen Bass (CA-37), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Congresswoman Deb Haaland (NM-1), Co-Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus, and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-1), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee introduced the Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act. This legislation establishes a senior-level office of the Chief Diversity Officer to advocate for diversity within the Department, changes promotion and other practices to improve retention and equity, and includes Reps. Castro’s and Titus’ Promotion Accessibility Act, which codifies the practice of allowing diplomats with disabilities include “gap memos” to explain gaps in their service as a result of medical treatment. The Diversity and Inclusion at the State Department Act has been endorsed by the Open Society Foundation, Foreign Policy for America, the Truman National Security Project, Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security, and the Center for American Progress. “America’s diplomats who represent the United States to the world should reflect the diversity of the American people. For years, the State Department has failed to look like the face of our country and the lack of diversity in the diplomatic corps is appalling,” said Congressman Castro. “Our country’s diversity and heritage as a nation of immigrants is one of our greatest strengths, providing a competitive advantage over adversaries. The Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act will increase accountability for retaining and promoting a diverse diplomatic workforce that both better reflects our values and also advances our interests around the world.” “The State Department is America’s face to the world and the workforce must represent the United States’ commitment to diversity … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://escobar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=532 | Congresswoman Escobar Votes for National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Veronica Escobar | E000299 | escobar.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted for H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021. This bipartisan bill authorizes $741 billion in discretionary spending for our national defense for FY 2021, including approximately $69 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). This critical legislation supports our brave servicemembers, honors El Paso's values, strengthens our security, and advances America's leadership in the world. The FY21 NDAA is a strong bipartisan bill that honors our promise to our brave men and women in uniform in El Paso and across the globe and advances a smart national defense strategy, said Congresswoman Escobar. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, I am immensely proud of the House of Representatives for approving with a veto-proof majority a robust defense bill that confronts our nation's history, fosters diversity, responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, and answers women, families, and Vietnam veterans' calls for action. As the Senate considers the legislation, I look forward to strong bicameral support and hope that the President signs the FY21 NDAA into law immediately. Below is an overview of some of the key provisions included in the FY21 NDAA: Bolsters the Quality of Life for Our Brave Servicemembers and their Families The FY21 NDAA includes the authorization of a 3.0 percent increase in basic pay for service members and increases certain hazardous duty and incentive pay for members of the uniformed services. The FY21 NDAA also makes technical corrections to the paid parental leave benefit provided through the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act to ensure that federal employees at the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, and others will also receive the parental leave benefit. Additionally, the FY21 NDAA includes a provision that makes the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, at no cost, to members of Gol… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2868 | Fletcher Leads Bipartisan Coalition to Ensure Small Businesses with PPP Loans Remain Eligible for Tax Deductions | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lizzie Fletcher | F000468 | fletcher.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-07), Congressman George Holding (R-NC-52), and Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-GA-03) led a bipartisan coalition of more than 170 colleagues calling on Congressional leadership to restore the tax deductibility of forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for small businesses in any end-of-year COVID-19 relief legislation. Keeping businesses operating and employees paid through the PPP is central to our efforts to mitigate the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, saidCongresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. Congress' intent when creating the PPP was to bolster our small businesses, not create new burdens by prohibiting them from deducting forgiven expenses. I am glad to work with my colleagues to make this much-needed legislative clarification and protect our small businesses from a surprise tax bill. In their letter, the members note: Without Congressional action, small businesses are estimated to pay over $120 billion in taxes on forgivable PPP loans. At a time when many are struggling to keep their doors open each day, we cannot saddle small businesses with a massive surprise tax bill. For this reason, we ask that you include a fix to clarify that recipients of forgivable PPP loans can claim normal business expense deductions in any end-of-year legislation. The Paycheck Protection Program provided vital financial assistance to over 417,000 Texas small businesses. Unfortunately, IRS guidance limits the benefit of the PPP by prohibiting the deductibility of forgiven expenses. Unless Congress clarifies that forgiven PPP expenses are deductible, businesses struggling to survive will face a surprise tax increase. Representative Fletcher has demonstrated leadership in protecting already-strained small businesses from this surprise tax increase. NFIB Texas appreciates her efforts and looks forward to helping deliver for small businesses in this time of need, saidNFIB Texas State Director, Annie Spilman. Earlier thisyear, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued guidan… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/virtual-congressional-delegation-brings-together-us-and-mexican-businesses | Virtual Congressional Delegation Brings Together U.S. and Mexican Businesses | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Vicente Gonzalez | G000581 | gonzalez.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) joined a first of its kind virtual bipartisan delegation, hosted by the Council of the Americas, that brought some 40 representatives of American and Mexican companies together to discuss trade and investment between the two countries. Congressman Gonzalez was joined by Congressmen Jodey Arrington and Rick Crawford. There are many challenges that Mexico and the United States must face together. The virtual delegation put together by the Council of Americas was an important medium to discuss the issues critical to South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley,said Congressman Gonzalez.Businesses on both side of the border depend on trade and tourism and are struggling as a result of the pandemic. It is vital to South Texas' and Mexico's economic interests that we continue to promote a business environment that is both safe and fair for workers and investors. I look forward to future discussions and improving the economic and diplomatic relationship between our two countries with the help of the incoming Biden administration. Eric Farnsworth, Vice President of the Council highlighted the innovative nature of the effort. We were pleased to host this virtual delegation to highlight the opportunities for trade and investment between Mexico and the United States. We are grateful for the leadership of Congressmen Crawford, Arrington and Gonzalez in paving the way for this type of virtual engagement, and plan to build on this success. I appreciate the efforts of the Council of the Americas to bring together my colleagues in Congress and representatives of the U.S. and Mexican business communities to discuss business and trade opportunities, especially as we continue to cope with the impact of COVID-19. Our two countries have a strong economic relationship, as exemplified by recent trade figures and the implementation of USMCA. It is important that we continue to explore ways to expand market access and supply chains that are mutually beneficial to our communities on both si… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-marc-veasey-tx-33-votes-in-support-of-national-defense | Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Votes in Support of National Defense Authorization Act | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Marc A. Veasey | V000131 | veasey.house.gov | veasey | https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, Congressman Veasey (TX-33) joined his colleagues to pass a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a National Defense Authorization Act that honors our values, strengthens our security and advances America's leadership in the world. The legislation authorizes $732 billion in discretionary spending for our national defense for FY 2021 and passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 335 to 78. "I am proud to join an overwhelming number of my colleagues to pass the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021," said Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33). "This robust package will ensure our nation's defense sector and our brave servicemembers have the needed resources to protect our nation from threats at home and abroad. This package also includes numerous provisions that I strongly support, such as robust resources for sexual assault prevention and response in the military in the wake of Texas solider Vanessa Guillen's death. In addition, the NDAA secures important funding for key national security programs that are critical for the DFW Metroplex's robust defense sector that employs many Texans in the district I represent. I urge President Trump to put politics aside and sign this bill into law. We must do all we can to provide proper resources for our troops and keep our country safe during these unprecedented times." The bipartisan legislation includes provisions that would: - Authorize hazardous duty pay for service members in harm's way, - Provide a 3.0 percent pay raise for our troops, - Authorize $8.73 billion for 93 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, for modernization of the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps fighter fleets - Create an independent commission to make binding recommendations on modifying or removing all names, symbols, displays on military installations that honor the Confederacy or any person who served voluntarily with the Confederacy - Require improvements for sexual assault prevention in the military, as well as streamline the process for reporting inc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405954 | Rep. Cuellar Votes for the National Defense Authorization Act | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Henry Cuellar | C001063 | cuellar.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Cuellar Votes for the National Defense Authorization Act Bipartisan legislation supports our troops, reflects our values, and provides for a strong military Washington, D.C.Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on House passage of the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021, a strong bill that ensures America is prepared to meet the military challenges of the 21st century. It is critical that every year we pass the NDAA to ensure our service members have the necessary resource to complete their missions at home and abroad, said Congressman Cuellar. That's why I voted for this bipartisan legislation, which makes historic investments to improve military readiness and strengthen alliances. This year's NDAA also honors our commitment to our men and women in uniform as well as their families by giving them the compensation they deserve. As a member of the Defense Subcommittee on Appropriations, I am committed to funding programs that keep Americans safe and give our troops the resources they need to succeed. Specifically, the NDAA includes: Providing A Pay Raise to the Troops: The conference report authorizes a 3.0 percent increase in basic pay for service members. Requiring Improvements in Military Housing: The conference report takes several steps to improve military housing, including updating minimum health and safety standards for all military base housing, repealing a provision that currently allows DOD to place families in substandard housing units, and requiring DOD to implement Comptroller General recommendations for improvement of military family housing. Requires the establishment of a comprehensive mentoring program and career development framework with measurable metric and outcomes to retain the best and brightest in the military and increase the diversity at senior ranks. Modification of Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART)… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405955 | Rep. Cuellar Votes for ALS Disability Insurance Access Act | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Henry Cuellar | C001063 | cuellar.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted and helped pass the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019. This legislation will end the 5-month waiting period requirement for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, allowing anyone diagnosed with ALS to access their benefits upon diagnosis. This bill passed the House and Senate and now goes to the President for his signature. It is crucial that ALS patients are approved for disability benefits and receive the treatment they need as soon as possible because of how quickly the disease tends to progress, said Congressman Cuellar. This bipartisan legislation will remove bureaucratic barriers and provide timely access to SSDI that they deserve. As a member of the ALS Caucus, I am committed to helping ALS patients and their families by funding research programs that help create new treatments and will eventually find a cure for this disease. "ALS is among the most devastating health challenges we face. Thanks to Congressman Cuellar and the bipartisan efforts of the Congressional ALS Caucus, Americans with ALS will have more immediate access to critical disability benefits. ALS moves fast, robbing people of the ability to move, speak, swallow, and breathe. This bill allows us to keep pace with the demands of the illness. The next step will be outrunning ALS, as we discover better treatments and a cure together. This is true advocacy," said Valerie Estess,Co-Founder & Director of Research at Project ALS. ALS has impacted the lives of many in South Texas.Removing the 5 month waiting period for SSDI benefits will help families focus their attention on helping the person they care about adjust to the many challenges caused by living with ALS. Hopefully there will soon be a cure, but until then Henry's work in helping pass this bill will have real value for many, said Memo Trevino. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurodegenerative disease impacting the ability of the brain to control muscle mo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-al-green-applauds-passage-2021-ndaa | Congressman Al Green Applauds Passage of 2021 NDAA | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Al Green | G000553 | algreen.house.gov | algreen | https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Washington, D.C.) – On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement applauding the passage of the 2021 NDAA: “Today, I applaud the House’s passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2021, which funds many of our nation’s military needs. I am pleased that this year’s NDAA – which passed by a 335-78-1 vote – includes my amendment providing for a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study of the marketplace for cyber risk insurance, particularly as it impacts small businesses,” said Congressman Al Green. “This study, to be conducted by the Comptroller General, will assess and analyze the state and availability of insurance in the U.S. for cybersecurity risks. With so many stressors on small and minority businesses already, and the rise in cyber threats – including crippling ransomware attacks – striking businesses of all sizes, this study and the insights it will yield are imperative and timely.” “At its conclusion – no later than 180 days past the enactment of the NDAA, the Comptroller General would submit the study’s findings in a report to Congress with recommendations regarding appropriate federal intervention with respect to cybersecurity insurance. This critical information will enable legislators and policymakers to understand the scope and scale of the cybersecurity risks, as well as what insurance products are available to protect small business owners, their livelihoods, and those of their employees.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://algreen.house.gov/press-release/congressman-al-green-applauds-passage-2021-ndaa | Congressman Al Green Applauds Passage of 2021 NDAA | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Al Green | G000553 | algreen.house.gov | legacy | (Washington, D.C.) On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement applauding the passage of the 2021 NDAA: Today, I applaud the House's passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2021, which funds many of our nation's military needs. I am pleased that this year's NDAA which passed by a 335-78-1 vote includes my amendment providing for a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study of the marketplace for cyber risk insurance, particularly as it impacts small businesses, said Congressman Al Green. This study, to be conducted by the Comptroller General, will assess and analyze the state and availability of insurance in the U.S. for cybersecurity risks. With so many stressors on small and minority businesses already, and the rise in cyber threats including crippling ransomware attacks striking businesses of all sizes, this study and the insights it will yield are imperative and timely. At its conclusion no later than 180 days past the enactment of the NDAA, the Comptroller General would submit the study's findings in a report to Congress with recommendations regarding appropriate federal intervention with respect to cybersecurity insurance. This critical information will enable legislators and policymakers to understand the scope and scale of the cybersecurity risks, as well as what insurance products are available to protect small business owners, their livelihoods, and those of their employees. Congressman Al Green added, I thank my colleagues Congressman John Katko (R-NY), Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), and Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) for their bipartisan support of this amendment. Each year, the NDAA is one of the most important pieces of legislation Congress must pass to maintain national security and support our nation's servicemembers. I am proud to have worked with my colleagues to improve and pass the FY 2021 NDAA. I look forward to its enactment. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://allred.house.gov/media/press-releases/allred-elected-vice-chair-future-forum-caucus-committed-bridging-divide-between | Allred Elected Vice-Chair of Future Forum Caucus, Committed to Bridging Divide Between Young People and Government | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Colin Allred | A000376 | allred.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today was elected Vice-Chair of the Future Forum Caucus, a caucus of about 50 younger members who are focused on issues important to young Americans. Young people are so often at the forefront of the issues that are most important to our nation, and I am so proud to build upon my work with my colleagues in the Future Forum Caucus as Vice-Chair, said Allred. This pandemic has made it clearer than ever that the American Dream is at risk of slipping away for too many young Americans. But we can change that, and the Future Forum Caucus has been a leader in the House on a number of issues important to young folks -- from ensuring everyone has an opportunity to get a good education and a good job, to lowering the cost of health care to tackling the climate crisis. I look forward to continuing that important work in the next Congress. Learn more about the Future Forum, its work and its membership here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/castro-statement-on-congress-passing-the-global-child-thrive-act | Castro Statement on Congress Passing the Global Child Thrive Act | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Joaquin Castro | C001091 | castro.house.gov | castro | https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Chairman of its Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, released the following statement after Congress passed the Global Child Thrive Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act: “During the COVID-19 pandemic, children are more vulnerable than ever before. Over 250 million children are at risk of impaired development due to the impacts of poverty, poor nutrition, and inadequate learning — threatening children’s ability to thrive and countries’ future success. The bipartisan and bicameral Global Child Thrive Act directs the U.S. Agency for International Development to implement early childhood development programs for children marginalized by poverty and conflict. It’s a robust measure to elevate, educate, and empower vulnerable children around the world,” said Congressman Castro. “I appreciate the leadership of Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, who co-wrote this important legislation, and thank Senators Roy Blunt of Missouri and Chris Coons of Delaware for partnering with the House on this bill. This successful effort would also not have been possible without the NGOs who championed this legislation, particularly the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops and Catholic Relief Services.” “I am thrilled to see our bipartisan and bicameral Global Child Thrive Act in this year's NDAA. One of my greatest concerns has always been the welfare of children, not just children in the United States but children across the globe,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick. “I would like to thank Rep. Castro, Sen. Coons, and Sen. Blunt for their partnership on getting our legislation over the finish line. It is of the utmost importance that we help other countries help their children. As we all know, focusing on children is focusing on our future.” “We are grateful to Rep. Castro for leading the way toward a better future for the world's most vulnerable children,” said Bill O’Keefe, Executive Vice… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://escobar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=531 | House of Representatives Passes Congresswoman Escobar’s Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020 | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Veronica Escobar | E000299 | escobar.house.gov | legacy | Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed by a vote of 400-1 Congresswoman Veronica Escobar's (TX-16) bipartisan legislation to protect servicemembers, veterans, and their families. H.R. 8354, the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020 would permanently establish the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ). This legislation would task certain duties to the DOJ to represent the legal interests of servicemembers, veterans, and their families such as serving as legal and policy advisor to the Attorney General; developing policy recommendations; serving as the liaison and point of contact between the DOJ and the military departments; providing counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs; consulting with DOJ components; serving as a liaison and point of contact with the Consumer Protection Branch of the Civil Division of the DOJ to prosecute fraud; and serving as the liaison and point of contact with other components of the DOJ as needed to support the enforcement of other federal laws that protect servicemembers and veterans. Our servicemembers and veterans have served our country and defended the freedoms we enjoy each day and we must do everything to protect them, said Congresswoman Escobar. With today's passage of the bipartisan Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act, we are a step closer from enabling the Department of Justice to coordinate with the Department of Defense to shield these courageous men and women from abuses such as fraud, predatory lending, and other fraudulent schemes. I urge the Senate to stand with us in our effort to protect servicemembers, veterans, and their families and pass this legislation as soon as possible. Congresswoman Escobar introduced this bipartisan legislation on September 23, 2020 alongside Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) and it was endorsed by Paralyzed Veterans of America, Veterans Education Success, and Student Veterans of America. The legislation … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2865 | Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces Final Passage of WRDA Legislation | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lizzie Fletcher | F000468 | fletcher.house.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced House passage of S. 1811, theWater Resources Development Act of 2020(WRDA), theconference reportthat would invest in Houston's water infrastructure and improve flood protection projects in the Houston region and across the country. As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congresswoman Fletchersecured authorization for the Port of Houston Expansion Projectin the bill, whichpassed the Housein July. She also added several key priorities for the Houston region in WRDA, including a new federal study to uncover gaps in flood management coordination between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and other agencies; and increasing the federal share of local natural infrastructure projects designed to increase resiliency. Because it invests in some of the most transformative infrastructure projects in Houston and across the country, theWater Resources Development Act of 2020is some of the most important authorizing legislation we consider in Congress, saidCongresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. While the bill was still in committee, I was glad to work with a bipartisan coalition to secure the authorization of the expansion project at the Port of Houston, one of our country's most important assets. As a whole, WRDA delivers on our promise to modernize our nation's infrastructure and make our communities more resilient. This year's WRDA legislation continues the bipartisan tradition of moving a newWater Resources Development Actevery two years to respond to local water resource needs and to ensure continued Congressional oversight over the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). It authorizes the construction of all 46 pending USACE Chief's Reports and 27 feasibility studies. The bill also reforms the process for the development of future USACE projects with a goal to make projects more resilient and affordable to rural and economically disadvantaged communities. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-statement-fort-hood-independent-review | Congressman Gonzalez Statement on the Fort Hood Independent Review | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Vicente Gonzalez | G000581 | gonzalez.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued the following the statement regarding the independent review conducted by the Army after the tragic deaths of Spc. Vanessa Guillnand Sgt. Elder Fernandes at the Fort Hood military base in Texas. Fort Hood was found to have multiplesoldier disappearances, homicides, sexual assaults and deaths at Fort Hood over the past few years. Actions, or should I say, inactions have consequences.Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy's decision to relieve 14 officers of their command is necessary and marks the beginning of a long overdue reformation of the culture of our Armed Forces. The high rate of murders, sexual assault and harassment at this military installation, or any military base for that matter, is disturbing and unacceptable. Army leadership failed at every level and a complete overhaul is needed. I will continue to push for the passage of theI am Vanessa Guilln Actto codify the much-needed changes and oversight in our military service. I look forward to reviewing the rest of the independent investigations findings. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sylviagarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-sylvia-garcia-responds-fort-hood-independent-review-committee-s | Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Responds to the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee’s Report on Fort Hood’s Culture and Command Structure | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Sylvia R. Garcia | G000587 | sylviagarcia.house.gov | sylviagarcia | https://sylviagarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) issued the following statement in response to the Army's Independent Civilian Panel's review of Fort Hood's culture and command structure: "Today, the Army released a report detailing the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee's findings as they pertain to Fort Hood's toxic culture and command structure. This report is just a first step in making sure that what happened to Vanessa Guillen never happens again to another soldier. It confirms what the family, many current and former servicemembers, and my colleagues and I in Congress have been saying throughout this process." "There is a widespread culture at Fort Hood, and the Army, that has enabled sexual harassment and assault on the base. The SHARP program is incredibly flawed and fails to keep servicemembers safe. It does not give them a truly confidential way to report sexual violence. The Army's missing soldier system is broken, failing families who just want transparency when a family member goes missing." "In light of these findings, I still have many concerns. This independent panel did not determine who in the command structure was criminally negligent in Vanessa Guillen's case, but I hope all who are responsible will be held accountable. They must be held accountable! There are still unanswered questions about what the Army and the military as a whole will do to have culturally competent and linguistically inclusive best-practices when engaging families in missing soldier cases. The review concluded that CID at Fort Hood is not prepared to handle cases in general. Additionally, the panel is calling for strengthening the SHARP program; however, it does little to address the need for an independent and confidential way to report sexual violence as proposed in the I Am Vanessa Guillen Act. And lastly, while the panel received tens of thousands of responses about the culture and command structure at Fort Hood, it is unclear how many former and current soldiers who reported their experiences wit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://sylviagarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/la-congresista-sylvia-garc-responde-al-informe-del-comit-de-revisi-n | La congresista Sylvia García responde al Informe del Comité de Revisión Independiente de Fort Hood sobre la cultura y la estructura de mando de Fort Hood | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Sylvia R. Garcia | G000587 | sylviagarcia.house.gov | sylviagarcia | https://sylviagarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Hoy, el Ejército Americano publicó un reporte que detalla los conclusiones del Comité de Revisión Independiente de Fort Hood sobre la cultura tóxica y la estructura de mando de Fort Hood. Este informe es solo el primer paso para asegurarnos de que lo que le sucedió a Vanessa Guillén nunca le vuelva a pasar a otro soldado. Confirma lo que la familia, muchos miembros del servicio actuales y anteriores, mis colegas y yo en el Congreso hemos estado diciendo durante este proceso. Existe una cultura extendida en Fort Hood y en el Ejército que ha permitido el acoso y la agresión sexual en la base. El programa SHARP es increíblemente defectuoso y no cumple con proteger a los miembros del servicio. No les da una forma verdaderamente confidencial de denunciar la violencia sexual. El sistema de soldados desaparecidos del Ejército está roto, fallando a las familias que solo quieren transparencia cuando un miembro de la familia desaparece. A la luz de estos hallazgos, todavía tengo muchas preocupaciones. Este panel independiente no determinó quién en la estructura de mando fue criminalmente negligente en el caso de Vanessa Guillén, pero espero que todos los responsables deberán rendir cuentas. ¡Deben rendir cuentas! Aún quedan preguntas sin respuesta sobre lo que harán el Ejército y los militares en su totalidad para tener mejores prácticas culturalmente competentes y lingüísticamente inclusivas al involucrar a las familias de soldados desaparecidos. El análisis concluyó que el CID en Fort Hood no está preparado para manejar casos por lo general. Además, el panel pide fortalecer el programa SHARP; sin embargo, hace poco para satisfacer la necesidad de una forma independiente y confidencial de denunciar la violencia sexual como se propone en la Ley I am Vanessa Guillén. Por último, aunque el panel recibió decenas de miles de respuestas sobre la cultura y la estructura de mando en Fort Hood, no está claro cuántos soldados actuales y anteriores que informaron sobre sus experiencias de violencia sexual en los… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://vela.house.gov/press-release?ID=6AAA460B-3A09-455B-896A-ABDBF876FA06 | PRESS RELEASE: Congressman Vela Applauds House Passage of FY21 National Defense Authorization Act | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Filemon Vela | V000132 | vela.house.gov | legacy | Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home Media Press Releases Print Share | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://vela.house.gov/press-release?ID=F9C3155B-113C-4C0F-AD83-174F73A5629B | PRESS RELEASE: Congressman Vela Applauds House Passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Filemon Vela | V000132 | vela.house.gov | legacy | Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home Media Press Releases Print Share | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-statement-nomination-ag-becerra-lead-hhs | Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Nomination of AG Becerra to Lead HHS | 2020-12-07 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Vicente Gonzalez | G000581 | gonzalez.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued the following statement regarding the appointment of California Attorney GeneralXavierBecerra to lead incoming President Joe Biden's Health and Human Services (HHS)Department. There is no one I would want more to take the helm of HHS thanXavierBecerra. I applaud PresidentElectBiden and the transition team on appointing the first Latino tothisrole. He will be a Health Secretary who understands the disproportionate impact that this virus has had on minority communities. I amconfident thatXavierwill do everything in his power to improve health outcomes forevery Americanandmarshal resources for underserved communities. It is my hope that the PresidentElectwill continue to select individuals from minority andHispanicbackgrounds to make the Biden cabinet diverse and representative of the America we know today. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/san-marcos-daily-record-open-enrollment-soon-close-don-t-wait-get-covered | San Marcos Daily Record: Open Enrollment Soon To Close: Dont Wait To Get Covered Today | 2020-12-06 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Lloyd Doggett | D000399 | doggett.house.gov | legacy | With the virus surging, now is especially not the time to be without health insurance. Open Enrollment is the short period during which you can enroll in health insurance, choose your plan, or switch to a better plan. Open Enrollment is underway right now, but you have only until Dec. 15 to sign up. Make the top priority on your holiday shopping list buying yourself and your loved ones health security. A decade ago, the House committee in Washington on which I serve approved the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Since then, so many have done so much to try to deny Central Texas families access to affordable health insurance and strip away protections. This heartbreaking pandemic has made insurance all the more critical and yet, at the same time, so many have lost health insurance when they lost their jobs. This open enrollment season, we can help our families and our neighbors move forward and get protected. Though it is being challenged before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Affordable Care Act and its protection for pre-existing conditions remains the law of the land. It continues to represent the best path for so many to obtain the security of health insurance and access to a family physician security from the daily possibility of a serious accident or illness, whether COVID-related or not. Any Supreme Court ruling will not affect coverage you obtained for the coming year. Nothing about what is happening in Washington will deny your right to get covered. You still have the right to choose the health insurance that is best for you and your family, and to enroll for 2021. But it is up to you to exercise your right. With the commitment of local resources through Ascension and the St. David's Foundation, Foundation Communities offers free, objective assistance in matching your family's healthcare needs with alternative insurance policies. You can get aid in enrolling over the phone or set up a video or phone appointment at 737-717-4000. You can find assistance online athttps://foundcom.org/prosper-centers/health-coverage/ … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-al-green-takes-helm-chair-texas-democratic-congressional | Congressman Al Green Takes Helm as Chair of Texas’ Democratic Congressional Delegation | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Al Green | G000553 | algreen.house.gov | algreen | https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Houston, TX) – On Friday, December 4, 2020, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement announcing his chairmanship of Texas’ Democratic Congressional Delegation for the 117th Congress: “As the incoming Chair of the Texas Congressional Delegation, I look forward to serving alongside my colleagues as we collectively commit to serving all Texans. I thank outgoing Chair, Congressman Joaquin Castro, who contributed valuable, insightful leadership over this tumultuous year. I thank him and the full delegation for their support of my taking up the mantle for the 117th Congress,” Houston-area Congressman Al Green stated. “As we prepare for the next session of Congress, there are several key issue areas – including infrastructure, judicial appointments, and regional taskforces – I look forward to focusing on for our state. I am eager to collaborate with my colleagues and work to ensure that democracy as well as the core ideals of our republic are prioritized for Texas and for America.” Members of the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation provided the following comments regarding the announcement of Congressman Green’s chairmanship. Outgoing Chair of the Delegation, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20): “Congressman Green is a longstanding champion for the people of Houston, and I’m confident he will be a great chairman of the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation. I look forward to working together in the 117th Congress and continuing to advance meaningful progress.” Dean of the Texas Delegation, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30): “Texas is a proud state — blessed with a growing, diverse population and constituency with different expectations from Members who represent them in Congress. Congressman Al Green’s newly appointed role by his colleagues as the Texas House Democratic Congressional Chairmanship comes at a critical juncture in history of our State and the Nation. Congressman Green brings an enormous intellectual capacity, institutional knowledge of Congress, and strong leade… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://algreen.house.gov/press-release/congressman-al-green-takes-helm-chair-texas%E2%80%99-democratic-congressional-delegation | Congressman Al Green Takes Helm as Chair of Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Al Green | G000553 | algreen.house.gov | legacy | (Houston, TX) On Friday, December 4, 2020, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement announcing his chairmanship of Texas' Democratic Congressional Delegation for the 117th Congress: As the incoming Chair of the Texas Congressional Delegation, I look forward to serving alongside my colleagues as we collectively commit to serving all Texans. I thank outgoing Chair, Congressman Joaquin Castro, who contributed valuable, insightful leadership over this tumultuous year. I thank him and the full delegation for their support of my taking up the mantle for the 117th Congress, Houston-area Congressman Al Green stated. As we prepare for the next session of Congress, there are several key issue areas including infrastructure, judicial appointments, and regional taskforces I look forward to focusing on for our state. I am eager to collaborate with my colleagues and work to ensure that democracy as well as the core ideals of our republic are prioritized for Texas and for America. Members of the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation provided the following comments regarding the announcement of Congressman Green's chairmanship. Outgoing Chair of the Delegation, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20): Congressman Green is a longstanding champion for the people of Houston, and I'm confident he will be a great chairman of the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation. I look forward to working together in the 117th Congress and continuing to advance meaningful progress. Dean of the Texas Delegation, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30): Texas is a proud state blessed with a growing, diverse population and constituency with different expectations from Members who represent them in Congress. Congressman Al Green's newly appointed role by his colleagues as the Texas House Democratic Congressional Chairmanship comes at a critical juncture in history of our State and the Nation. Congressman Green brings an enormous intellectual capacity, institutional knowledge of Congress, and strong leadership qualities… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2852 | Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher’s Bill to Rename Houston Post Office in Memory of Lt. Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Passes Senate | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lizzie Fletcher | F000468 | fletcher.house.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that her bipartisan legislation to honor Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, H.R. 5317, theDeputy Sandeep SinghDhaliwalPost Office Act, unanimously passed the Senate and is expected to be signed into law by the President. H.R. 5317 provides that the post office located at 315 Addicks Howell Road will be named the Deputy Sandeep SinghDhaliwalPost Office. The bill was supported by the entire Texas delegation. Deputy Dhaliwal represented the very best of our community, saidCongresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. His life of service to others, working for equality, connection, understanding, and community exemplifies the very best of Houston. I am proud that the Senate has now passed my bill to rename the post office located at 315 Addicks Howell Road after Deputy Dhaliwal. I look forward to seeing the President sign this bill into law and to visiting the Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Post Office, which will serve as a permanent reminder to the community of his service and sacrifice, for years to come. In 2015, Lt.Dhaliwalbecame the first Sikh American in Texas to receive a policy accommodation to serve while wearing his articles of faith, including his turban and beard. He was the first Sikh police officer to serve in the Harris County Sheriff's Office and was a role model and a trailblazer for Sikh Americans and religious minorities that sought to serve in law enforcement. On September 27, 2019, DeputyDhaliwalwas killed in the line of duty. In October 2019, Congresswoman Fletcher led the entire Houston delegation in introducing H. Res. 616, aresolutionto honor the life and mourn the loss of Deputy Dhaliwal andspokeon the House floor about his remarkable life and tragic death. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-encourages-15th-district-residents-participate-operation | Congressman Gonzalez Encourages 15th District Residents to Participate in Operation Santa | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Vicente Gonzalez | G000581 | gonzalez.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) is encouraging those in the 15th District of Texas to participate intheUnited StatesPostal Service (USPS)'s OperationSanta.OperationSantais a USPS programthatallows children to send their Christmas list toSantaso they have a possibility for their wishes to come true.OperationSantaiscelebrating its 108thyear and for the first time the program will be accepting letters from cities from across the country. Individuals will have the opportunity to adopt a child based on their letter and purchase gifts for those who are less fortunate. Some children ask for toys, basic necessities, and other items, but all are overjoyed on Christmas morning when they see presents under the Christmas tree. Last year, Congressman Gonzalez was successful in incorporating McAllen inOperationSantafor the first time. Every child who celebrates Christmas dreams of waking up on Christmas morning to gifts fromSanta, said Congressman Gonzalez. Unfortunately there are those, especially because of the recent pandemic, that may not be in a position to give their children the Christmas they want because of their financial circumstances. I would encourage those who need help to have their child participate and for those who can help to adopt a child this holiday season. If you would like your child to send a letter to the North Pole, the address is below. Unfortunately, not all letters will be answered. If you are interested in adopting a letter, visitUSPSOperationSanta.comstarting Friday, December 4. More information onOperationSantais available here. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-bipartisan-resolution-expressing-concern-over-detention-austin | House Passes Bipartisan Resolution Expressing Concern over the Detention of Austin Tice and Majd Kamalmaz in Syria | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Al Green | G000553 | algreen.house.gov | algreen | https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Washington, D.C.) – On Thursday, December 3, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement announcing the passage of H.Res. 17, expressing concern over the detention of Austin Tice and Majd Kamalmaz: “Eight years ago, in concert with Marc and Debra Tice, I embarked on a mission of mercy to bring their son, Austin Tice, home. Austin, a veteran Marine Corps Captain who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, was detained at a checkpoint near Damascus, Syria, on August 14, 2012 while working in the country as a freelance journalist,” Congressman Al Green stated. “Austin is an Eagle Scout, college grad, law student, and award-winning journalist. He’s the eldest of seven children. He is an American, and it is our nation’s duty to ensure his safe return.” Congressman Green continued, “The valiant effort to ensure Austin’s return to the United States is a team effort. This has been and continues to be a bipartisan and bicameral endeavor. I have collaborated with Members of Congress and Senators on both sides of the aisle to work toward bringing Austin home. I have written to President Trump regarding the urgency to bring Austin home safely. This resolution, H.Res. 17, reiterates my ongoing concern for Austin and amplifies the call for the release of Dr. Majd Kamalmaz, another American detained in Syria. We cannot rest until Austin, Majd, and all missing Americans are located and safely return to the United States to their families.” “The families of both Mr. Austin Tice and Dr. Majd Kamalmaz have called on American and international leaders to bring home their loved ones. It is our duty to do whatever we can to ensure that these and all other Americans held abroad are returned safely and as soon as possible,” said Congressman French Hill (R-AR). “I am proud and grateful for the work of many Americans and others across the globe to ensure their safe passage home and urge continued diligence. Our work will not be complete until all Americans are reunited with their families and loved ones.” Austin’s parents, Ma… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://algreen.house.gov/press-release/house-passes-bipartisan-resolution-expressing-concern-over-detention-austin-tice-and | House Passes Bipartisan Resolution Expressing Concern over the Detention of Austin Tice and Majd Kamalmaz in Syria | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Al Green | G000553 | algreen.house.gov | legacy | (Washington, D.C.) On Thursday, December 3, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement announcing the passage of H.Res. 17, expressing concern over the detention of Austin Tice and Majd Kamalmaz: Eight years ago, in concert with Marc and Debra Tice, I embarked on a mission of mercy to bring their son, Austin Tice, home. Austin, a veteran Marine Corps Captain who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, was detained at a checkpoint near Damascus, Syria, on August 14, 2012 while working in the country as a freelance journalist, Congressman Al Green stated. Austin is an Eagle Scout, college grad, law student, and award-winning journalist. He's the eldest of seven children. He is an American, and it is our nation's duty to ensure his safe return. Congressman Green continued, The valiant effort to ensure Austin's return to the United States is a team effort. This has been and continues to be a bipartisan and bicameral endeavor. I have collaborated with Members of Congress and Senators on both sides of the aisle to work toward bringing Austin home. I have written to President Trump regarding the urgency to bring Austin home safely. This resolution, H.Res. 17, reiterates my ongoing concern for Austin and amplifies the call for the release of Dr. Majd Kamalmaz, another American detained in Syria. We cannot rest until Austin, Majd, and all missing Americans are located and safely return to the United States to their families. The families of both Mr. Austin Tice and Dr. Majd Kamalmaz have called on American and international leaders to bring home their loved ones. It is our duty to do whatever we can to ensure that these and all other Americans held abroad are returned safely and as soon as possible, said Congressman French Hill (R-AR). I am proud and grateful for the work of many Americans and others across the globe to ensure their safe passage home and urge continued diligence. Our work will not be complete until all Americans are reunited with their families and loved ones. Austin's parents, Marc and Debra Ti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://allred.house.gov/media/press-releases/allred-calls-passage-bipartisan-covid-package-supports-bipartisan-senate | Allred Calls for Passage of Bipartisan COVID Package, Supports Bipartisan Senate Framework to Get Help to North Texans | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Colin Allred | A000376 | allred.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) released the following statement in support of the COVID-19 legislative framework negotiated by a bipartisan group of Senators: North Texans can't afford to wait until next year to get help. Families can't make rent and are worried about how they'll put food on the table or presents under the tree. Local governments and frontline workers are struggling as cases surge. Small businesses are hurting. We must work together to help the American people and use this new framework negotiated by Republicans and Democrats in the Senate to pass something as soon as possible. The proposed bill reportedly includes funding for COVID testing and vaccine distribution, a $300 increase in weekly unemployment benefits, additional small business assistance, funding for schools and local governments, rental assistance, funding to help airlines protect jobs, student loan relief and more. Read more on the proposed measure here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/castro-statement-on-foreign-affairs-race | Castro Statement on Foreign Affairs Race | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Joaquin Castro | C001091 | castro.house.gov | castro | https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Chairman of its Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, released the following statement on the results of the Democratic Caucus vote for chair of House Foreign Affairs Committee: “Congratulations to Representative Gregory Meeks on his election to become the next chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee — he will be the first African American to lead our committee. I look forward to working together with Chairman Meeks, particularly on our common goals such as promoting diversity at the U.S. State Department and rejoining the Iran nuclear deal. I also commend Representative Brad Sherman, who has served on every foreign affairs subcommittee, for his decades of persistent work on arms control and U.S. policy in Asia. “To my colleagues who believed in our vision and supported my bid for chair, especially those who dedicated their time to speak on my behalf, thank you. I also appreciate the passionate advocates for their strategic organizing, and I’m proud to be part of a growing progressive foreign policy movement. I sought to conduct this race in the most transparent and accountable manner possible, welcoming new voices and participating in over a dozen virtual forums. “We must rebuild America’s infrastructure of diplomacy, and I believe that the United States at its best can be a North Star in the world on issues like freedom, democracy, rooting out corruption, and human rights. On behalf of the people of San Antonio, Texas, and as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I’ll continue working hard to make progress.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/independent-yet-interconnected-texas-us-history-spotlighted-senate | Independent Yet Interconnected: Texas - U.S. History Spotlighted as Senate Passes Doggett Texas Legation Bill | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Lloyd Doggett | D000399 | doggett.house.gov | legacy | ***For Immediate Release*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2020 Contact:Kate Stotesbery 202-494-4620 Independent Yet Interconnected: Texas - U.S. History Spotlighted as Senate Passes Doggett Texas Legation Bill Washington, D.C. Last night, the U.S. Senate passed U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett's (D-TX) bipartisan Republic of Texas Legation Memorial Act (H.R. 3349) to pave the way for a commemoration of the Texas Legation in Washington, D.C., marking in our capital the chapter of Texas history when it was an independent nation. The House of Representatives passed Doggett's bill in September. Following Senate passage, assisted by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), the legislation heads to the President's desk to be signed into law this month. The history of the Texas Legation did not end with the annexation of Texas in 1845. Today, it lives on through the strength of the multicultural and multilingual communities that make our Lone Star State so dynamic, said Congressman Doggett. With this commemoration, those who visit our Nation's capital will have the opportunity to learn about this turning point. Congressman Doggett's bill will authorize the Daughters of the Republic of Texas to establish the Republic of Texas Legation Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia. The National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission approved the proposal in February, describing the effort as a unique, untold story [that] would enrich and diversify the portfolio of commemorative works in Washington. It was then approved unanimously by the House Natural Resources Committee in March. This fall, Rep. Doggett took to the House floor to speak about the legislation he authored. The history of the Texas Legation and its significance to American history is as broad as the pride held by present-day Texans over the days of their once-independent Republic. The district I represent includes the historic Alamo in San Antonio, said Congressman Doggett. With the battle cries of Remember the Ala… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases/independent-yet-interconnected-texas-us-history-spotlighted-senate-passes | Independent Yet Interconnected: Texas - U.S. History Spotlighted as Senate Passes Doggett Texas Legation Bill | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lloyd Doggett | D000399 | doggett.house.gov | doggett | https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Last night, the U.S. Senate passed U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett's (D-TX) bipartisan Republic of Texas Legation Memorial Act (H.R. 3349) to pave the way for a commemoration of the Texas Legation in Washington, D.C., marking in our capital the chapter of Texas history when it was an independent nation. The House of Representatives passed Doggett's bill in September. Following Senate passage, assisted by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), the legislation heads to the President's desk to be signed into law this month. "The history of the Texas Legation did not end with the annexation of Texas in 1845. Today, it lives on through the strength of the multicultural and multilingual communities that make our Lone Star State so dynamic," said Congressman Doggett. "With this commemoration, those who visit our Nation's capital will have the opportunity to learn about this turning point." Congressman Doggett's bill will authorize the Daughters of the Republic of Texas to establish the Republic of Texas Legation Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia. The National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission approved the proposal in February, describing the effort as a "unique, untold story [that] would enrich and diversify the portfolio of commemorative works in Washington." It was then approved unanimously by the House Natural Resources Committee in March. This fall, Rep. Doggett took to the House floor to speak about the legislation he authored. "The history of the Texas Legation and its significance to American history is as broad as the pride held by present-day Texans over the days of their once-independent Republic. The district I represent includes the historic Alamo in San Antonio," said Congressman Doggett. "With the battle cries of ‘Remember the Alamo,' and ‘Remember Goliad,' Texas eventually won its independence on March 2, 1836. And, as most Texans know, for almost a decade thereafter Texas was an independent nation—and that independent spirit of the State continues." Image "My own… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-gonzalez-and-cuellar-and-senators-cornyn-and-henrich-introduce | Congressmen Gonzalez and Cuellar and Senators Cornyn and Henrich Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Reauthorization of Donations Acceptance Program | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Vicente Gonzalez | G000581 | gonzalez.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today,Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the Donations Acceptance Program (DAP) Reauthorization Act of 2020. The Donations Acceptance Program enables U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to explore, create and facilitate partnerships for improvements on port of entry infrastructures and technology, with the investment made by the local entities. The goal of DAP is to work with communities along the border to help equip CBP's frontline officers and trade specialists with the tools and capabilities they need to operate more effectively. Accepted donations may be used in support of a wide array of CBP operations and may include: new lanes, inspection booths, inspection technologies, intellectual property rights enforcement tools, and more. I am encouraged that we can come together in a bipartisan way to reauthorize the DonationsAcceptance Program. By extending this program, we are protecting ongoing public-private partnerships, spurring job growth, and strengthening the trade and tourism economies of border communities. I will continue to support efforts that will fully modernize ourports of entry, like thePharr andDonna-RioBravoPOEs in South Texas, and make life better for those in the 15th District of Texas,said Congressman Gonzalez. The Donations Acceptance Program is a critical method to invest and expedite improvements at ports of entry in the United States,said Congressman Cuellar.I established this program in 2013 and worked hard to expand it to create jobs, support trade industries and tourism, reduce border wait times, and increase border security. This reauthorization will only further expand our economic growth and security throughout our nation. As the representative of the busiest land port of entry, I am committed to improving our ports of entry to improve safe and efficient flow of leg… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sylviagarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-sylvia-garcia-issues-statement-passing-maria-jimenez | Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Issues a Statement on the Passing of Maria Jimenez | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Sylvia R. Garcia | G000587 | sylviagarcia.house.gov | sylviagarcia | https://sylviagarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) issued a statement on the passing of longtime Houston civil rights activist Maria Jimenez: "I have known Maria ever since I moved to the Houston region in the 70s, and she was always a fighter for women, minorities, and immigrants. She had a big heart and was motivated to do what was right in the fight for justice." "Most notably, Maria was fighting for comprehensive immigration reform and immigrant rights since the 80s, well before many other leaders and groups started talking about the issue. Maria would always say, ‘We are going to go and we're going to protest. It doesn't matter if it is just me and you. It is important for us to speak up and for people to know we are fighting.' This has always stuck with me, and it beautifully captures her commitment to fairness, justice, and equality. It is now on us to continue her legacy. I will miss my dear friend. May she rest in peace." Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2018, becoming the first Latina ever to represent the Texas 29th Congressional District. She serves on the House Judiciary and Financial Services Committees. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-marc-veasey-tx-33-applauds-congressman-maloney-on-becoming | Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Applauds Congressman Maloney on Becoming Next Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Marc A. Veasey | V000131 | veasey.house.gov | veasey | https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement after Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) was elected Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC): "I want to congratulate my friend and colleague, Congressman Maloney, on being selected to lead the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee during this pivotal moment in history. I am proud to be on Congressman Maloney's whip team and to have cast my vote for him today because his record fighting for working families speaks for itself and I believe he will build consensus despite our differences. He will also help lead our Democratic majority as we partner with the incoming Biden Administration as we get through the pandemic and continue to deliver progress for the American people. I know Congressman Maloney will roll up his sleeves to ensure that we protect and expand our majority in 2022 and beyond. Congratulations again, Congressman! We are ready to get to work to fight for the people and hardworking communities across our country." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/veasey-mckinley-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-spur-development-of | Veasey, McKinley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Spur Development of Carbon Capture Projects | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Marc A. Veasey | V000131 | veasey.house.gov | veasey | https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, U.S. Representatives Marc Veasey (TX-33) and David B. McKinley, P.E., (W.Va.-1) introduced the Accelerating Carbon Capture and Extending Secure Storage through 45Q (ACCESS 45Q) Act. This bipartisan legislation extends the date for projects to begin construction to claim the 45Q tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration by ten years. It also provides a direct pay elective for the full value of the tax credit, which makes it more useful for project developers. "The 45Q Tax Credit was a critical step forward in advancing our nation's green economy," said Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33). "The expansions in the ACCESS 45Q Act will help us meet our nation's goals to curb climate change by enhancing incentives for business and bolstering the young and growing carbon capture industry." The COVID-19 pandemic has hurt the U.S. energy sector and slowed the development of carbon capture projects. By extending the eligible date for projects to begin construction and allowing developers upfront access to the full value of the credit, the ACCESS 45Q Act provides the long-term certainty that the U.S. needs to build carbon capture projects and reduce carbon emissions. "As we seek to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and regain our position as a global energy leader, we must do everything we can to encourage innovation and develop clean energy technologies like carbon capture," said Rep. McKinley. "The 45Q tax credit is the single-most useful tool in spurring the development of carbon capture projects. This bill will lead to more projects and more widespread adoption, which is critical to reduce emissions and preserve the future of coal and natural gas." "This bipartisan legislation builds off our previous work to expand the 45Q tax credit and provides the certainty needed to develop carbon capture projects and use our energy resources in the cleanest way possible," added Rep. McKinley. "Congress took a major step forward two years ago to promote carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) when i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405938 | Rep. Cuellar to Serve as Chief Deputy Whip and Member of the Steering and Policy Committee in 117th Congress | 2020-12-02 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Henry Cuellar | C001063 | cuellar.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Cuellar to Serve as Chief Deputy Whip and Member of the Steering and Policy Committee in 117th Congress Washington, D.C. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) will continue to serve as Chief Deputy Whip and a senior member of the Steering and Policy Committee in the 117th Congress. Congressman Cuellar released the following statement regarding his appointment: I would like to thank House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn for providing me with this great leadership opportunity. It is an honor to serve alongside this team once again as we deliver on the promises we made to the American people. Although we maintained our House majority and gained a Democratic president, it is critical that we continue to reach across the aisle to implement common-sense policies that make our families safer, our jobs more secure, and our nation more united. The American people are looking to the federal government to create bipartisan results that move our country forward. I remain steadfast in my commitment to working with the Whip team and my fellow colleagues to build consensus on the pressing issues facing our nation. As Chief Deputy Whip, Congressman Cuellar will be responsible for mobilizing votes within the party on major issues. The Steering and Policy Committee recommends committee assignments to the Democratic Caucus and helps shape the House policy agenda. Photo:Congressman Henry Cuellar to Serve as Chief Deputy Whip and Member of the Steering and Policy Committee in 117th Congress. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405939 | Rep. Cuellar, Senator Cornyn, Rep. Torres Small, Senator Heinrich and Texas Representatives Introduce Reauthorization of Donations Acceptance Program | 2020-12-02 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Henry Cuellar | C001063 | cuellar.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) announce plans to introduce the Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act of 2020. The Donations Acceptance Program (DAP) enables U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to explore, create and facilitate partnerships for improvements on port of entry infrastructures and technology, with the investment made by the local entities. Original co-sponsors include Representatives Michael McCaul (TX-10), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), and Will Hurd (TX-23). The goal of DAP is to work with communities along the border to help equip CBP's frontline officers and trade specialists with the tools and capabilities they need to operate more effectively. Accepted donations may be used in support of a wide array of CBP operations and may include: new lanes, inspection booths, inspection technologies, intellectual property rights enforcement tools, and more. The Donations Acceptance Program is a critical method to invest and expedite improvements at ports of entry in the United States, said Congressman Cuellar. I established this program in 2013 and worked hard to expand it to create jobs, support trade industries and tourism, reduce border wait times, and increase border security. This reauthorization will only further expand our economic growth and security throughout our nation. As the representative of the busiest land port of entry, I am committed to improving our ports of entry to improve safe and efficient flow of legitimate trade and travel. I want to thank my colleagues in the House, Representatives Torres-Small, McCaul, Gonzalez, and Hurd, as well as Senator Cornyn and Senator Heinrich for their help in writing this bill and ushering support in the Senate. Not even four years after my bill to establish this program became law, multiple Texas ports of entry have utilized public-private partnerships with… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://allred.house.gov/media/press-releases/allred-introduces-helicopter-safety-bill-named-honor-dallas-firefighter-brian | Allred Introduces Helicopter Safety Bill Named to Honor Dallas Firefighter Brian McDaniel | 2020-12-02 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Colin Allred | A000376 | allred.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today introduced the Brian McDaniel Helicopter Safety Act, a bill to improve helicopter safety for commercial tour operators. The bill is named after a Dallas firefighter who lost his life, along with four others in a helicopter crash in New York in 2018. This bill will make commercial helicopter tours safer and prevent tragedies like the one that killed Brian McDaniel and four others, said Allred. I look forward to working with Republicans and Democrats on the Transportation Committee to ensure America's airways remain among the safest in the world. The legislation will require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enforce the use of safety management systems for commercial tour operators and to follow more stringent safety measures. After the crash, the National Transportation Safety Board issued recommendations which this bill codifies into law. Read a copy of the bill here (Brian McDaniel Helicopter Safety Act.pdf) and read more about Brian McDaniel at the Dallas Morning News. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-marc-veasey-tx-33-applauds-free-public-wi-fi-installation-in | Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Applauds Free Public Wi-Fi Installation in Multiple TX-33 Neighborhoods | 2020-12-01 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Marc A. Veasey | V000131 | veasey.house.gov | veasey | https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | FORT WORTH, TX – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) of the Energy and Commerce Committee, applauded the city Fort Worth's recent announcement that four TX-33 neighborhoods will soon have access to free public internet in the next few months. The initiative was made possible because of the CARES Act— bipartisan legislation that Veasey joined his colleagues to pass, which allocated more than $2 trillion in economic stimulus to address the pandemic, including nearly $5 million to the city of Fort Worth for provisions like free home internet so Texans can access critical resources like virtual classes, job applications and social services. Veasey is also continuing to push Senate and House leadership to add his provisions in the next stimulus package that will expand affordable access to broadband nationwide. "With work, school, and healthcare—not to mention basic communication between friends and families—now taking place primarily online, it has become imperative that all Americans have access to fast, reliable internet, no matter what their background is," said Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33). "I applaud my hometown of Fort Worth for allocating economic stimulus funds to ensure that North Texans have access to this critical service amid this pandemic; this is a great step in the right direction. Now is the time to build on this success and create solutions like this nationwide, which is why I will continue to push for legislation that provides dedicated funding for reliable internet that's affordable. During this pandemic and beyond, it's crucial that all Americans have the resources they need to operate safely and succeed in the 21st century economy." During the 116th Congress, Congressman Veasey has served on the Energy and Committee and the Subcommittee on Communications and Telecommunications that oversee electronic communications such as broadband. Veasey has also spearheaded the Emergency Broadband Connections Act of 2020 ---legislation that would bolster broadband access for low income and minority gr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
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