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http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5539 Sen. Cruz: This Year Highlighted the Resilience of Texas and the Vigor of the American Spirit 2020-12-31 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy HOUSTON, Texas - In a year marked by unique challenges, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) proudly fought for more economic opportunity for millions of Texans, security for America and her allies, and freedom for all Americans to live, work, and worship as they choose. WATCH: Sen. Cruz: This Year Highlighted the Resilience of Texas and the Vigor of the American Spirit Reflecting on the past year, Sen. Cruz said: "Texans are strong and resilient and the American spirit has always been marked by courage and generosity. That spirit was on full display throughout this year as we dealt with the massive economic and public health crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. We dealt with enflamed racial division and a polarized political environment. "Despite all of these difficulties, Texans and Americans alike rose to the challenge to help our neighbors and those in need by supporting our brave health care workers, first responders, grocery store clerks, and other critical workers on the front lines of this crisis, truly making a difference in our communities. People across this great nation exercised their fundamental rights to further the promises this nation was founded upon - freedom and equality. I am confident that we will come out of these troubled times stronger, more united, and renewed in pursuit of freedom and opportunity for every American. "As we look ahead to 2021, I am deeply honored to continue representing the great state of Texas, and I will continue fighting to reopen our economy and to get millions of Americans safely back to work, back to school, to strengthen America's national security, and to protect the religious liberty and the constitutional rights of each and every American." Sen. Cruz's 2020 Highlights: Combatting the Coronavirus Pandemic SIGNED INTO LAW: Helped secure passage of three coronavirus emergency response packages to address the public health crisis and deliver real relief for the American people. Launched the #CombatCOVID19Challenge, a social media challenge to encourage Americans t… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=video&id=5538 Sen. Cruz: This Year Highlighted the Resilience of Texas and the Vigor of the American Spirit 2020-12-31 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy Central TX (512) 916-5834 300 E 8th Suite 961 Austin, TX 78701 Email North TX (214) 599-8749 Lee Park Tower II 3626 N. Hall St. Suite 410 Dallas, TX 75219 Email Southeast TX (713) 718-3057 The Mickey Leland Federal Building 1919 Smith Street Suite 9047 Houston, TX 77002 Email South/Cen. TX (210) 340-2885 9901 IH-10W Suite 950 San Antonio, TX 78230 Email East TX (903) 593-5130305 S. Broadway Suite 501 Tyler, TX 75702 Email South TX (956) 686-7339 200 S. 10th St Suite 1603 McAllen, TX 78501 Email Washington, D.C. (202) 224-5922 127A Russell Washington, DC 20510 Contact 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5537 Sen. Cruz Condemns Jailing of Chinese Journalist Who Documented Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak, Vows to Reintroduce Sanctions Bill Against Chinese Medical Censorship 2020-12-30 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in response to reports that China will jail journalist Zhang Zhan for four years, in retaliation for Zhan's efforts in early 2020 to document the emergence and spread of COVID-19, and announced his intention to reintroduce the "Ending Chinese Medical Censorship and Cover Ups Act," legislation to sanction Chinese officials involved in the ongoing suppression of medical experts, journalists, and political dissidents trying to disseminate medical information: "In the early days of the pandemic, the Chinese Communist Party did everything it could to cover up the severity of the outbreak, from lying about the origin of the virus and how it was being transmitted, to destroying evidence, to silencing the brave whistleblower doctors, scientists, journalists, and activists who tried to warn the world and prevent a global public health crisis. Had the CCP acted responsibly, there's a very real possibility the coronavirus could have been contained as a regional outbreak. Almost a year later, the CCP is continuing and deepening its repression of those whistleblowers. "The consequences of this censorship continuing are deadly - not just for those in China but for Americans and people around the world. That's why at the start of the next Congress I will reintroduce a version of my bill from the 116th Congress, the Ending Chinese Medical Censorship and Cover Ups Act, legislation to impose visa bans and asset blocks on those who punish or censor Chinese citizens for reporting accurate information about a disease. COVID-19 went global because of this sort of malign behavior, and it is imperative that those who conduct it are held accountable." Sen. Cruz has been leading the charge in the Senate to fundamentally reassess the U.S.-China relationship and counter Chinese censorship in the wake of the CCP coronavirus coverup. In May, Sen. Cruz first introduced the "Ending Chinese Medical Censorship and Cover Ups Act" after he delivered remarks on the Se… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://burgess.house.gov/blog/?postid=403002 Burgess: Presidents should be in command of our troops 2020-12-29 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Michael Burgess B001248 burgess.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), a member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after voting against overturning President Trump's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The President of the United States is the Commander in Chief and should have the ability to bring our troops home. President Trump committed to America that he would end the endless wars our country has been fighting. Over the last four years, he has kept his promise. The NDAA placed restrictions on the President's ability to bring troops home from commitment overseas. Rather than restrict the President's authority, Congress should do more to see how we can support our troops as they defend this great country while evaluating how to swiftly remove them from harm's way, said Burgess. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://burgess.house.gov/blog/?postid=403003 Burgess: Vote puts Americans First 2020-12-29 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Michael Burgess B001248 burgess.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), a member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after voting in support of the CASH Act. Americans are hurting. This Coronavirus has affected more than our physical health. Americans have suffered from job and financial losses. When putting together the appropriations for this year and the next COVID-19 response legislation, the priority should have been to help the American people. Congress should have gone through each of the appropriation bills in a bipartisan way so that we were not left at the end of the year having to cram everything in one bill. When Speaker Pelosi decided to combine the two bills, there should have been cuts to other parts of our budget to ensure we could have included more money going directly to Americans first. Through this pandemic, Congress' focus should be America's needs, said Burgess. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://gohmert.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399897 Rep. Gohmert Issues Statement on Pence Lawsuit 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Louie Gohmert G000552 gohmert.house.gov     legacy Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement regarding the lawsuit filed against the Vice President: The 2020 presidential election was one we'd expect to see in a banana republic, not the United States of America. In fact, the rampant fraud and unconstitutional actions that took place were so egregious that seven contested states-- Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, New Mexico, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin all sent dueling slates of electors to Congress. This puts Vice President Mike Pence in a position where some argue he has to choose between morality and the law. That is not the case. It is also critical to note that as many formerly in the mainstream media, now the Alt-Left media, continue to say that every court has said there is no evidence of fraud. That is disingenuous, deceitful, and flat out dishonest. The truth is that no court so far has had the morality and courage to allow evidence of fraud to be introduced in front of it. We continue to hold out hope that there is a federal judge who understands that the fraud that stole this election will mean the end of our republic, and this suit would insure that the Vice-President will only accept electors legitimately and legally elected. There must be an opportunity for a day in court when fraud was this prevalent. It is for this reason that I and other plaintiffs have filed a complaint for expedited declaratory and emergency injunctive relief to seek judgement from the court on the Vice President's authority when presiding over the Senate during the Joint Session of Congress. We are asking the court to uphold the powers laid out in the United States Constitution which grant the Vice President the exclusive authority and sole discretion in determining which electoral votes to count. As outlined in the filing, the Electoral Count Act is unconstitutional because it directs Vice President Pence to legitimize electoral votes in violation of the Electors Clause and limits or eliminates his Twelfth Amendment authority to determine which… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5536 Sen. Cruz Applauds Trump Administration for Providing Emergency Learning Scholarships 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement applauding the administration's move to expand educational opportunity: "With far too many Democrat officials flexing their authoritarian instincts, millions of families across the country are hurting right now. Arbitrary shutdowns of public and private K-12 schools have left a generation of students behind. I'm grateful the administration has taken this step to provide emergency learning scholarships for students, empowering parents with the resources they need to support their children's education during these unprecedented times. I'll continue working with my colleagues to reopen the economy, and get Americans safely back to work and school." Read the executive order here. Sen. Cruz has fought to provide American families with the resources needed to provide for their children's public, private, or homeschool education during the COVID-19 pandemic. In July, Sen. Cruz introduced the School Choice Now Act with Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), legislation that ensures all students will return to their pre-pandemic educational institutions. In September, three of Sen. Cruz's education proposals were included in the Senate Republicans' targeted COVID-19 relief bill. Throughout his career, Sen. Cruz has led the fight to expand school choice and educational opportunities for American students. Learn more about his efforts here and here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://crenshaw.house.gov/2020/12/crenshaw-carbon-capture-bills-signed-into-law Crenshaw Carbon Capture Bills Signed Into Law 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Dan Crenshaw C001120 crenshaw.house.gov crenshaw https://crenshaw.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC - Two bills introduced by Representative Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) to boost research and development for carbon capture technology were signed into law as part of a year-end spending bill. The LEADING Act and the New Energy Frontier aim to advance carbon capture, a proven technology that helps reduce emissions while protecting American energy independence. "Americans are tired of being offered a false choice of inaction or economy-crushing regulations when it comes to climate change," said Crenshaw. “Texas is already leading the way in carbon capture and these bills allow this innovation to take off across the country, so we can market this technology to the world. These bills are grounded in the fundamental principle that innovation is our best tool to combat climate change while protecting American energy jobs and our economy." Background Carbon capture uses technology to capture carbon from power plants, allowing cleaner energy production without increasing electricity costs for consumers. Texas companies have already put this technology to productive use. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://crenshaw.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=388 Crenshaw Carbon Capture Bills Signed Into Law 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Dan Crenshaw C001120 crenshaw.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC - Two bills introduced by Representative Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) to boost research and development for carbon capture technology were signed into law as part of a year-end spending bill. The LEADING Act and the New Energy Frontieraim to advance carbon capture, a proven technology that helps reduce emissions while protecting American energy independence. "Americans are tired of being offered a false choice of inaction or economy-crushing regulations when it comes to climate change," said Crenshaw. Texas is already leading the way in carbon capture and these bills allow this innovation to take off across the country, so we can market this technology to the world. These bills are grounded in the fundamental principle that innovation is our best tool to combat climate change while protecting American energy jobs and our economy." Background Carbon capture uses technology to capture carbon from power plants, allowing cleaner energy production without increasing electricity costs for consumers. Texas companies have already put this technology to productive use. TheLEADING Actdirects the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a program to award competitive grants to certain entities for the capture of carbon dioxide produced during the generation of natural gas-generated power. Under Crenshaw's bill, the DOE must accelerate the development of commercially viable carbon capture technologies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, enter into cooperative agreements with certain entities to construct and operate carbon capture facilities for natural gas plants, and identify any barriers to the commercial development of carbon capture technologies. The New Energy Frontiertakes this a step further by creating a first of its kind Carbon Innovation Center that will examine solutions to carbon utilization. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://crenshaw.house.gov/press-releases?ID=96D17022-B9FB-49BF-9563-AAE3AB6690CA Crenshaw Carbon Capture Bills Signed Into Law 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Dan Crenshaw C001120 crenshaw.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 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kaygranger.house.gov/press-releases?ID=D4EB0681-02ED-4A64-8390-A453EFB8796D Granger Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Kay Granger G000377 kaygranger.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 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinbrady.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404981 Brady: President Trump puts Americans first with relief and reforms 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Kevin Brady B000755 kevinbrady.house.gov     legacy Brady: President Trump puts Americans first with relief and reforms f t # e Washington, December 28, 2020 Ways and Means Republican Leader Kevin Brady (R-TX-08) released the following statement on the President's signing of thecoronavirus relief package along with the annual spending bill: "After months of Speaker Pelosi stalling Covid relief ahead of the election, I applaud President Trump's decision to sign this long-overdue relief. This bipartisan bill will succeed in protecting both lives and livelihoods, with more money for small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program, hundreds of billions of dollars in tax cuts for families, and reforms to our unemployment system. "I am proud that he is also protecting patients by banning surprise medical bills which the Ways & Means Committee has led on, and making permanent the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act medical expense deduction that makes it easier to write off high medical bills. "With his signature, President Trump is delivering on his promise to put Americans first." f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-roy-statement-voting-against-cash-act Rep. Roy statement on voting against the CASH Act 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Chip Roy R000614 roy.house.gov     legacy Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 9051 (the CASH Act) on Monday evening: Today, I voted against the CASH Act because it will saddle our children and grandchildren with an additional $463 billion in debt with payments that are not targeted to those in need nor offset with cuts in unnecessary spending. This does nothing to help small businesses, which have been shutdown by the tyrannical lockdowns of local governments, keep their doors open or their workers employed. Giving checks to those whose income has not been affected is an affront to those whose livelihoods have been been destroyed by government, and it will not change the need to safely reopen America's economy. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-roy-statement-voting-sustain-president-trumps-ndaa-veto Rep. Roy statement on voting to sustain President Trump's NDAA veto 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Chip Roy R000614 roy.house.gov     legacy Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after voting to sustain President Trump's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act Monday evening: As I said when I first voted against this bill, it is a blueprint for a military that serves the swamp first and America and her troops last. This bill perpetuates the war in Afghanistan, hamstrings the president's reduction of American troops elsewhere, maintains the status quo of undeclared wars all over the globe, prohibits the reduction of wasteful military spending overseas. It pushes radical leftist social engineering on our warfighters by the creation of a "Chief Diversity Officer" at the Pentagon. Our military should be focused on defending the American people and defeating our enemies, not catering to the diversity mob. To make matters even worse, this bill contains potentially ruinous regulatory burdens and mandates for small businesses at a time when they're already being put through the wringer by lockdown orders across the country. Small business owners are already being destroyed by tyrannical lockdowns, adding more destructive regulations from Washington will only make the problem worse. Troop pay raises and bonuses are a good thing, as are helping military families, supporting critical research and vital projects.That's exactly why we owe to our men and women in uniform to pass legislation that gives them what they've earned. Our service members deserve a clear mission focused on destroying America's enemies. Instead, this NDAA perpetuates a status quo that gives them a raw deal. We could debate and vote on all these things like we're supposed to, but the last time we had an open amendment vote on the House floor was 2016. That's unacceptable. President Trump was absolutely right to veto this legislation and I was happy to vote against overriding his veto. Congress should go back to the drawing board and fix this. America's troops and America's taxpayers deserve better than this. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/news/cornyn%E2%80%99s-20-texas-priorities-water-infrastructure-bill-signed-law Cornyn’s 20 Texas Priorities in Water Infrastructure Bill Signed into Law 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John Cornyn C001056 www.cornyn.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTONU.S. Senator John Cornyn released the following statement after twenty Texas priorities he advocated for in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 were signed into law by the President as a part of the omnibus funding bill: We can't prevent natural disasters, but we can prepare for them, said Sen. Cornyn. With the President's signature, twenty different Texas projects will move forward, further protecting Texans from severe flooding and catastrophic storms. Sen. Cornyn's priorities that were included in theWater Resources Development Act of 2020 and are now law are as follows: Authorizes the Houston Ship Channel Expansion Improvement Project. Authorizes the Jefferson County ecosystem restoration project. Authorizes the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Brazos River Floodgates, and Colorado River Locks navigation project. Authorizes the Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project in Port Lavaca. Authorizes the Chacon Creek flood risk management project. Authorizes a new feasibility study for the Port Arthur and Orange County flood risk management project, including construction of improvements to interior drainage. Authorizes a feasibility study for the Chocolate Bayou flood risk management project. Authorizes project modifications for the Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels project. Authorizes a feasibility study for thePort of Victoriaflood risk management project. Expedites the completion of the Buffalo Bayou feasibility study for flood risk management. Requires the Secretary of the Army to provide a written status update on efforts to address flooding at Wilson Creek and Sloan Creek in Fairview, Texas. Authorizes project modifications for the Port of Corpus Christi Channel Improvement project. Expedites completion of the Lake Whitney Reallocation Study for the reallocation of water supply storage. Expedites completion of the Aquilla Lake Reallocation Study for the reallocation of water supply storage. Expedites the completion of the Lower Rio Grande River feasibility study for flood risk management… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/news/cornyn%E2%80%99s-energy-innovation-bill-now-law Cornyn’s Energy Innovation Bill Now Law 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John Cornyn C001056 www.cornyn.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his Launching Energy Advancement and Development through Innovations for Natural Gas (LEADING) Act was signed into law as a part of the omnibus funding bill: Rather than regulate energy providers into the ground, this law will encourage industry innovation, said Sen. Cornyn. The LEADING Act will lower energy bills for Texans and protect them from the massive costs of alternative energy plans like the Green New Deal, all while protecting our environment long-term. Background on the LEADING Act: The LEADING Act would incentivize research and development of carbon capture technology for natural gas to ensure a reliable, affordable, and environmentally sound energy supply. The LEADING Act will promote the continued use of natural gas so we can keep energy bills low, maintain U.S. energy security, and protect the environment all at the same time. By increasing the use of natural gas and other innovative resources, the United States is leading the world in emissions reduction. Natural gas is now the main source of energy in the United States, generating 35.1% of our electricity in 2018. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects this number to continue to rise for the foreseeable future as more natural gas power plants come online. Natural gas emits 50 to 60 percent less carbon dioxide when combusted in a natural gas power plant compared with other sources. Natural gas supports the deployment of renewable energy, and natural gas power plants can quickly and safely ramp up and down to combat the volatility of renewables. Developing cost-effective carbon capture technology for natural gas power plants will help the United States continue to lower emissions while creating jobs and supporting domestic energy production and security. The Launching Energy Advancement and Development through Innovations for Natural Gas Act would require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the research, development, and demonstration … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/news/cornyn%E2%80%99s-latino-smithsonian-become-reality Cornyn’s Latino Smithsonian to Become a Reality 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John Cornyn C001056 www.cornyn.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his legislation he's worked on for years to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to create a museum honoring American Latinos, the National Museum of the American Latino Act, was signed into law. For decades, Texans have advocated for greater representation of American Latino stories in our nation's capital, and I'm proud to announce that together, we have ensured the National Museum of the American Latino will become a reality, said Sen. Cornyn. Because the President has signed my bill into law, future generations that travel to Washington will be able to learn about the incredible American Latinos who helped build this nation. The National Museum of the American Latino Act builds on nearly 26 years' worth of work in laying the foundation for the establishment of a future museum. Following a 1994 report entitled Willful Neglect' showing the Smithsonian Institution's failure to include the story of the American Latino, the first Congressional bill was introduced in 2003 to study the creation of a museum. In 2008, with Presidential and Congressional leadership, a 23-member Commission was established to study the viability of a museum. In 2011, the Commission's work culminated in a final report that detailed that the creation of a museum on the National Mall was indeed feasible. In 2020, this legislation will act on the Commission's report and put into motion the process of establishing a Latino Museum, similar to those that established other Smithsonian museums. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/news/cornyn-bill-blocking-e-cigarette-sales-children-signed-law Cornyn Bill Blocking E-Cigarette Sales to Children Signed Into Law 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John Cornyn C001056 www.cornyn.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act, which would block online sales of electronic cigarettes to children, was signed into law: Children's use of electronic cigarettes has been linked to an increased risk of contracting COVID-19, and this legislation would help curb their access to these products, said Sen. Cornyn. Now that this is signed into law, we can help keep young Americans from developing unhealthy addictions while stopping the spread of the coronavirus. The Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act will require e-cigarette online retailers to: Verify the age of customers for all purchases. Require an adult with ID to be present for delivery. Label shipping packages to show they contain tobacco products. Comply with all state and local tobacco tax requirements. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 3 million high schools students used electronic cigarettes in 2018, a 78 percent increase over the previous year. Today, one in five U.S. high school students report using e-cigarettes, which have become the most commonly used tobacco product by youth in the United States. A recent survey published in the American Journal of Health Promotion found that 32 percent of underage e-cigarette users reported purchasing products online, making online sales the single largest source of purchases for underage users. In addition to Senators Cornyn and Feinstein, the bill is cosponsored by Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Susan Collins (R-ME), David Perdue (R-GA), John Boozman (R-AR), Michael Enzi (R-WY), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Edward Markey (D-MA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Martha McSally (R-… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/news/cornyn-klobuchar-relief-bill-independent-live-music-venues-signed-law Cornyn, Klobuchar Relief Bill for Independent Live Music Venues Signed Into Law 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John Cornyn C001056 www.cornyn.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statements after the Save Our Stages Act, legislation they authored to provide Small Business Administration grants for independent live music venues, live performance arts organizations, or motion picture theatres affected by COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, was signed into law. These grants would provide financial support necessary to keep venues afloat, pay employees, and preserve a critical economic sector for communities across America. Texas' entertainment venues have endured nearly ten months of lost revenue and empty seats, and they have passionately led the fight to save live music from becoming a thing of the past, said Sen. Cornyn. I'm grateful to my colleagues for helping these cultural landmarks be able to reopen their doors once again, and I'm looking forward to seeing future generations of Texans learn our history through music at the world-class venues and dance halls that call the Lone Star State home. Independent venues were some of the first establishments to close down and will likely be some of the last to open. I refuse to sit by and let the music die, which is why I was proud to introduce the bipartisan Save our Stages Act, Sen. Klobuchar said. This funding will get small entertainment venues the help they need to make ends meet and serve our communities for generations to come. Background: Small live music and entertainment venues have been hard-hit during the coronavirus pandemic, with 90 percent of venue owners, promoters, and bookers reporting they are at risk of closing without additional financial assistance and an estimated $9 billion in losses should ticket sales not resume until 2021. The Save Our Stages Act would: Narrowly define eligibility to ensure only small shuttered and at-risk venues qualify for federal grant funding Direct the SBA to make grants to eligible venues equal to the lesser of either 45 percent of operation costs from calendar year 2019 or $10 million Permit recipients to u… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/es/es/content/news/cornyn-el-museo-smithsonian-para-latinos-se-convertir%C3%A1-en-una-realidad Cornyn: El Museo Smithsonian Para Latinos se Convertirá en una Realidad 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John Cornyn C001056 www.cornyn.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Hoy el senador John Cornyn (R-TX) emiti la siguiente declaracin despus de su proyecto de ley en la que ha trabajado durante aos para autorizar a la Institucin Smithsonian a crear un museo para honrar a los latinoamericanos, La Ley del Museo Nacional del Latinoamericano, se convirti en ley. Durante dcadas, los Texans han abogado por una mayor representacin de las historias de los latinoamericanos en la capital de nuestra nacin, y me enorgullece anunciar que juntos, nos hemos asegurado de que el Museo Nacional del Latinoamericano se convierta en una realidad, dijo el sen. Cornyn. Debido a que el Presidente ha firmado mi proyecto de ley, las generaciones futuras que viajen a Washington podrn aprender sobre los increbles latinoamericanos que ayudaron a construir esta nacin. La Ley del Museo Nacional del Latinoamericano se basa en casi 26 aos de trabajo para sentar las bases para el establecimiento de un futuro museo. A raz de un informe de 1994 titulado Willful Neglect que mostraba el fracaso de la Institucin Smithsonian para incluir la historia del latinoamericano, se introdujo el primer proyecto de ley del Congreso en 2003 para estudiar la creacin de un museo. En 2008, con el liderazgo presidencial y congresal, se establece una comisin de 23 miembros para estudiar la viabilidad de un museo. En 2011, el trabajo de la comisin culmin en un informe final que detallaba que la creacin de un museo en el National Mall era realmente viable. En 2020, este proyecto de ley actuar sobre el informe de la comisin y pondr en marcha el proceso de establecer un museo latinoamericano, como los que establecieron otros museos de la Institucin Smithsonian. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://williams.house.gov/media-center/newsletters/a-season-of-hope A Season of Hope 2020-12-24 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Roger Williams W000816 williams.house.gov     legacy Though we've faced tough years in American history and this one is certainly no different, we have always celebrated Christmas and the meaning of this season. It is a time to thank the Lord for His blessings during the year and a time to remind ourselves we're a nation of Judeo-Christian principles that our founders fought to secure deep in our foundation. Often during the usual hustle and bustle of the season, we forget the true meaning of Christmas that was brought to earth on a holy night over two thousand years ago:the gift of Hopewas given to mankind to save us for all eternity. One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Luke 6:38, which says, Give, and it shall be given unto you." The word "give" is active; Jesus is telling us that when we are generous toward those around us, we will in turn reap reward, similar to what is known as the 'Golden Rule.' We have an opportunity every day to do better than the one before, and it is our responsibility to strive to imitate the goodness and love of our Savior toward our neighbors. I can think of no better year in recent memory when we have the distinct opportunity to share the message of hope through our generosity or simply giving of our time, whether virtually or in person. We also look toward this next year filled with the hope of recovery and new growth. While the challenges we face may seem insurmountable,the bond that unites us as Americans will always prevail. To all of our military servicemen and women and their families, thank you for protecting our communities so we can sleep safe at night. Our prayers are with you as you celebrate this season away from home. To our front line workers who will spend these days healing and caring for patients, we thank you for your selflessness. My goal as your Congressman is to represent the 25th District of Texas to the very best of my ability and I look forward to serving you in this next year. I pray you all have a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In God we trust, Roger Williams Member of Congress 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://burgess.house.gov/blog/?postid=403000 Burgess: Trump granted the Slough familys Christmas wish 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Michael Burgess B001248 burgess.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), a member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, put out the following statement after President Trump issued a pardon for TX-26 resident Paul Slough. This is a Christmas miracle for the Slough family, said Burgess. Paul, along with three other team members, were sentenced to a mandatory minimum of thirty years in prison after being found guilty of firearms offenses under 18 U.S.C. 924 (c), a statute enacted in the 1980s to reduce violence during the height of the war on drugs. It is unthinkable that civilian contractors, who are required to carry weapons by the U.S. government to protect U.S. personnel overseas, have faced unintended consequences of this statute.In 2007, Paul Slough and his team members, employed as State Department contractors during Operation Iraqi Freedom, were escorting a U.S. diplomatic convoy through Baghdad when an oncoming suspicious vehicle failed to stop. The team opened fire to defend the convoy, unfortunately resulting in 14 Iraqi deaths after engaging in a fire fight. These brave men were sentenced for discharging their firearms under a statute that was never meant to apply to U.S. federal government employees defending Americans overseas. To ensure this never happens again, I introduced legislation to exempt overseas federal contractors from mandatory minimum sentencing requirements under 18 U.S.C. 924(c).I appreciate President Trump for righting this wrong, and I hope that Congress will take up my legislation to ensure this doesn't happen to other Americans. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://burgess.house.gov/blog/?postid=403001 Burgess introduces legislation to promote U.S. energy leadership 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Michael Burgess B001248 burgess.house.gov     legacy Burgess introduces legislation to promote U.S. energy leadership Washington, D.C. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), a member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, introduced the American Nuclear Leadership Commission Act. Consumers are seeking energy sources with lower emissions, and nuclear power must be part of that mix. Right now, America's leadership in civilian nuclear power is being challenged by Russia and China who want to corner the market. Burgess said. This legislation will create a bipartisan commission to examine the future of the civilian nuclear power industry in the United States and investigate the challenges ahead. I believe this commission will shine a spotlight on those challenges and provide the answers necessary to ensure our nation's continued leadership in nuclear energy.Bill Summary: This legislation creates a bipartisan commission within the Department of Energy (DOE) to study the status of the civilian nuclear power industry today and in the future. The bill directs the commission to explore: How a nuclear reactor is brought from development to commercialization Potential market opportunities for advanced reactors The problems of the nuclear fuel cycle from beginning to end The industrial capacity of the US to design and build nuclear reactors The competitiveness of US nuclear reactors in export markets How advanced reactor designed may be able to reduce the cost of nuclear power The environmental benefits of civilian nuclear power What regulations and laws exist that limit the expansion of civilian nuclear power This commission will be chaired by the DOE Secretary, requires evenly split party membership, and would last up to 2 years. Once the commission completes its study, it will provide a report to Congress on its findings and provide policy recommendations to address obstacles to America's nuclear leadership in the 21st Century. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://gohmert.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399894 CJWC Members Celebrate President Trumps Pardons for the Biden Four 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Louie Gohmert G000552 gohmert.house.gov     legacy **For Immediate Release** December 23, 2020 Contact: Lauren McLaughlin Lauren.McLaughlin@mail.house.gov CJWC Members Celebrate President Trump's Pardons for the Biden Four Members of the Congressional Justice for Warriors Caucus released the following statements in light of the wonderful news of President Trump's pardons for U.S. veterans and former government security contractors Dustin Heard, Evan Liberty, Nick Slatten and Paul Slough: President Donald J. Trump has delivered the most wonderful Christmas gift in the form of pardons for the members of the Biden Four. These decorated veterans served their country honorably and put themselves in harm's way to defend U.S. diplomats only to be repaid by our government with a corrupted judicial process and prison sentences. I am so thankful that President Trump exercised his superb judgment in granting relief for these menan action that I do not think any other president would have had the political or moral courage to do. To Dustin, Evan, Nick and Paul: I wish you the most blessed and merriest of Christmases as you are reunited with your loved ones. -Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Chairman The Obama Administration, in its zeal to attack America first, railroaded four of our Iraq warriors, Dustin Heard, Evan Liberty, Nick Slatten, and Paul Slough. Convicted by perjurious witnesses and corrupt prosecutors, they were each granted full pardons by President Donald J. Trump. These decorated veterans will now get to spend Christmas at home with their families. Welcome home boys. -Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ- 4) The Congressional Justice for Warriors Caucus advocates for unjustly convicted and confined servicemembers and military contractors who made split second decisions in combat situations and found themselves second guessed by unscrupulous and over-zealous prosecutors. The Biden Four are among the most egregiously maligned and abused of all. They are all military veterans and were serving as Blackwater security teams. Forty-two Blackwater security… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5535 Sen. Cruz: 'The Prince of Peace, Born in Bethlehem, Came So That We May Know Him and His Enduring Love, Joy, and Redemption' 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in advance of Christmas Day: "This Christmas, as so many families grapple with the challenges posed by the coronavirus, it is more important than ever to find renewed hope in celebrating the birth of Jesus. The Prince of Peace, born in Bethlehem, came so that we may know Him and his enduring love, joy, and redemption. May this Christmas be a joyous and hopeful season where we reflect on the promise of salvation. "Heidi and I wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year. May God continue to bless the great state of Texas and the United States of America." ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinbrady.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404980 A Win for the American People 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Kevin Brady B000755 kevinbrady.house.gov     legacy A Win for the American People House Republicans ensure more help for families, workers and small businesses f t # e Washington, December 23, 2020 This week, after months of delay by Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats, Congress finally passed a much-needed COVID-19 relief package. Even though Republicans have been negotiating in good faith for months, Speaker Pelosi admitted she delayed passage in order to score political points. But now, thanks to hard work by House Republicans, more help is on the way! This package willprovide a lifeline to workers and small businesses, help reopen the economy, make Operation Warp Speed vaccines available, and much more. Highlights from the COVID Relief Deal This bill will Provide $325 billion to extendthe successful Paycheck Protection Program and support small businesses. Provide $28 billion in funding for vaccine production and distribution. Include $82 billion for the Education Stabilization Fund to help schools safely reopen. Provide $13 billion in direct assistance for farmers and ranchers. Distributedirect payments to the American people. Ban surprise medical bills. Includetax relief for American families. Assist local hospitals and doctors and provide funding for rural healthcare providers. Protect against unemployment fraud. Provide funds for substance abuse and mental health services. Help to support struggling airlines and the thousands of furloughed airline workers. Includepro-life provisions to ensure taxpayer dollars are not used for abortions or abortion services. f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://burgess.house.gov/blog/?postid=402999 Burgess: Congress can do better 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Michael Burgess B001248 burgess.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), a member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power of the purse. It is our responsibility to ensure the federal government is funded, but we must do so thoughtfully, said Burgess. Yesterday afternoon when I entered the Rules Committee for what was to be the only hearing on the combined appropriations and relief bills, I was shocked there was not a copy of the legislation available for the Majority or Minority Members. This was a 5,500 page bill that we were going to vote on in less than five hours. There were many parts of the bill - in fact some policies I have fought for, for decades - which were reasonable, and I could support. I am grateful for the diligent work by members and staff who put in long hours to get a reasonable result, but ultimately the process was so flawed that I could not support the final product. There were also several items that could have had a deleterious effect on our doctors and health professionals. The labors of our front-line medical personal should not be rewarded with reduction of reimbursement, but I was concerned this would be the inevitable result. In my 20 years in Congress, I have watched additions to legislation at the last minute that ultimately prove detrimental. The 26th District of Texas sent me here to represent them, and I need to ensure that what I am voting on does just that. My hope is that with the beginning of a new year and a new Congress, legislators will get back to the business of legislating through regular order. It is irresponsible to push off our work on behalf of the American people to the point that we are scrambling at the end of the year. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://flores.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401353 Congressman Bill Flores Statement Regarding Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Bill Flores F000461 flores.house.gov     legacy U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act to fund the government through fiscal year 2021 and provide relief to hardworking American families and businesses who have been adversely affected by COVID-19:Despite delays and distractions by Democrats, H.R. 133 is a clear victory for Republicans and President Trump. It is also a stunning defeat for Nancy Pelosi, who held up aid to small businesses and workers, delayed funding for vaccine procurement and development, all in an effort to hurt President Trump. Her strategy backfired instead, Republicans were able to secure almost all of our priorities in this legislation, while denying Democrats their socialist defund, dismantle, and destroy wish list. Some of the major accomplishments in this legislation include: $900 billion in total COVID-19 relief for Americans. This includes an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the extremely successful program created by Congress which has saved an estimated 50 million jobs nationwide. Allows businesses that previously received a PPP loan to apply again, while making it easier for businesses to deduct the expenses paid with loan proceeds. Improves the distribution of vaccines approved as a result of Operation Warp Speed. It includes $20 billion for the purchase of vaccines to ensure that any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccination can get one for free. Includes $48 billion for vaccine development, and an additional $20 billion to assist states with COVID-19 testing. Continues increased unemployment benefits through March of next year and includes a stimulus payment of $600 each to Americans making below $75,000. Fully funds our military and domestic programs, including a 3 percent pay raise for our troops, and $1.375 billion in new funding for the border wall to keep our country safe and secure. Protects American families from surprise medical billing. Includes 21st-C… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5531 Sen. Cruz: Badly Needed COVID Relief Should Have Passed as Standalone Bill Months Ago, Not in Taxpayer Funded Spending Spree 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after voting against the multi-trillion dollar end-of-year spending package: "Though the mainstream media and lobbyists will hail this legislative monstrosity as a tremendous victory, make no mistake: urgently-needed COVID-19 relief was tied to a $1.4 trillion wasteful end-of-year spending bill and countless pet projects that will escape close scrutiny because three times, congressional Democrats rejected good faith efforts to pass targeted relief. "With new shutdown orders targeting small businesses and disproportionately affecting minority and low-income workers, many Americans remain out of work and unable to make ends meet. According to one study, one in four small business owners will close their doors if economic conditions don't improve soon. Had this bill been solely focused on re-opening the economy, getting Americans back to work, and jump starting a recovery, it would have had my enthusiastic support. For example, the final COVID-19 package rejects Democrats' misguided attempts to bail out blue states' underfunded pension plans and replenishes the Paycheck Protection Program - which will go a long way in helping small businesses keep their doors open and employees on the payroll. "It also includes funding for vaccine procurement and distribution, and will support states in their efforts to expand testing. With two vaccines already distributed to Americans across the country, these are meaningful developments as we work to defeat this virus, re-open our country, and continue to grow our economy. But they should have been passed in a standalone bill months ago, instead of in a bloated package thrown together during the annual year-end taxpayer funded spending spree. "Unfortunately, this behemoth did not end there. "Generations of Americans are already stuck with a $27 trillion national debt, and Washington politicians are indiscriminately adding to the tab. This nearly 5,600-page spending package fails to make any meanin… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5532 Sen. Cruz Calls on Trump Administration to Submit Obama-Biden Iran Nuclear Deal & Paris Climate Agreement to Senate as Formal Treaties 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, this week called on the Trump administration to submit both the Iran Nuclear Deal and Paris Climate Agreement to the Senate as formal treaties. In a letter to President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Sen. Cruz slammed the Obama-Biden administration for undermining the Senate's constitutional role in both the Iran Nuclear Deal and Paris Agreement negotiations, writing: "Multiple previous administrations [...] have undermined the Senate's constitutional role by negotiating significant international agreements and then refusing to submit them to the Senate for its advice and consent. Most recently-and most egregiously-President Obama refused to submit either the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the Iran Deal'), or the United Nations Paris Climate Agreement (the Paris Agreement') to the Senate as a treaty." He continued: "These agreements could and should have been submitted as treaties given their sweeping scope and immense implications for American foreign and domestic policy. The Paris Agreement, for example, was lauded as the most ambitious climate change agreement in history.' The Iran Deal, meanwhile, was situated as the most consequential foreign policy debate that our country has had since the invasion of Iraq.'" He concluded, urging the Trump administration to submit both agreements to the Senate as formal treaties: "Your administration has rightly changed course as a matter of substantive policy by withdrawing from both the Iran Deal and the Paris Agreement. This was a great accomplishment for the American people. "I urge you now also to remedy the harm done to the balance of powers by submitting the Iran Deal and the Paris Agreement to the Senate as treaties. Only by submitting them to the Senate will the Senate be able to satisfy its constitutional role to provide advice and consent in the event any future administration attempts to revive these dangerous deals." Sen. Cruz has led the fight ag… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=video&id=5533 Sen. Cruz: Hong Kong Dissidents' Powerful Stories Need to Be Heard 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy Central TX (512) 916-5834 300 E 8th Suite 961 Austin, TX 78701 Email North TX (214) 599-8749 Lee Park Tower II 3626 N. Hall St. Suite 410 Dallas, TX 75219 Email Southeast TX (713) 718-3057 The Mickey Leland Federal Building 1919 Smith Street Suite 9047 Houston, TX 77002 Email South/Cen. TX (210) 340-2885 9901 IH-10W Suite 950 San Antonio, TX 78230 Email East TX (903) 593-5130305 S. Broadway Suite 501 Tyler, TX 75702 Email South TX (956) 686-7339 200 S. 10th St Suite 1603 McAllen, TX 78501 Email Washington, D.C. (202) 224-5922 127A Russell Washington, DC 20510 Contact 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://arrington.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=430 Arrington Healthcare Reform Bills Pass in Final Week of Congress 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Jodey Arrington A000375 arrington.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON On Monday, December 21st, the House and Senate passed several pieces of healthcare reform legislation led by Rep. Arrington. Rural hospital closures and prescription drug pricing are two of the most urgent and consequential issues facing our country, said Rep. Arrington. Patients in rural America deserve the peace of mind that comes with knowing their families can access care in case of an emergency, and seniors should not be rationing food or electricity in order to pay for their medications. Seeing these three pieces of legislation signed into law by President Trump is incredibly humbling, and I believe these policies will truly help patients and families across the nation. "The new step-down payment model will save hundreds of rural hospitals from closing, including some in West Texas. Hospitals should have the flexibility to offer the services their community needs and tailor care to their patient population, not one-size fits-all, government mandates. Removing these unnecessary and burdensome regulations and giving community hospitals the freedom to choose their services will drive down costs and strengthen access to health care throughout Rural America. "The Shop RX Act and the Public Disclosure of Drug Discounts Act will offer much-needed transparency into the drug supply chain. For too long, Americans have been kept in the dark on prescription drug pricing and forced to accept skyrocketing costs of medication. These bills crack down on secretive schemes and empower patients to truly understand what they are paying for when they go to the pharmacy. "Our nation's ability to maintain a safe, affordable, and abundant supply of food and energy relies on a healthy rural America.While our healthcare delivery system is still in need of significant reforms, these three bills are a step in the right direction towards lower costs, higher quality care, and access for all. Healthcare provisions passed in the final days of the 116th Congress include: The Save Rural Communities Act … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://carter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1498 Carter Secures $48.7 million for Fort Hood, $60 million for Privatized Housing Oversight in FY21 Appropriations Bill 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John R. Carter C001051 carter.house.gov carter https://carter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper Representative John Carter (TX-31) today announced $48.7 million for Fort Hood in the fiscal year 2021 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Appropriations bill. The funding includes $32.7 million for a fuel facilities project and $16 million to complete battalion headquarters. The legislation also includes $60 million, as part of a $200 million investment, for privatized housing oversight and support. “As the top Republican on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee, I’m proud to deliver these victories for the men and women at Ft. Hood,” said Representative Carter. “It’s always been my goal to provide the resources necessary for the soldiers to do their jobs safely and effectively. These additional investments increase quality of life and help maintain readiness of our military.” The fiscal year 2021 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill is included in the FY21 consolidated appropriations bill that is expected to reach the house floor today. Rep. Carter represents Texas District 31, which includes Fort Hood, the largest active duty armored military installation in the free world. He serves as co-chairman of the Congressional Army Caucus and Chairman of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Appropriations. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://gooden.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-lance-gooden-r-tx-urges-texas-senators-cornyn-cruz-object-electoral Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) Urges Texas Senators Cornyn & Cruz: Object to Electoral College Certification on January 6th 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Lance Gooden G000589 gooden.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) sent a letter to Texas Senators John Cornyn & Ted Cruz announcing his intention to reject the certification of the Electoral College vote and urging the two Senators to join him in doing so. The vote will be held by a Joint Session of Congress on January 6th, 2021. The letter reads, in part: "We must stand up for the tens of millions ofAmericans who want answers to the irregularities surrounding this election. It is our duty to ensure the integrity of our election is unwavering, and the American people deserve to feel confident their vote counts." Congressman Gooden has been a leading advocate for an independent investigation into election irregularities and voter fraud. He led over two dozen House Republicans in calling for the appointment of a special counsel to launch an election probe. He joined numerous efforts asking the Department of Justice and congressional leaders to examine potential wrongdoing, but there has been little action on their part. Read the full letter to Senators Cornyn & Cruz here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gooden.house.gov/press-releases?ID=CB1F43DD-65AF-4E3D-8182-80672B654EF1 Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) Urges Texas Senators Cornyn & Cruz: Object to Electoral College Certification on January 6th 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Lance Gooden G000589 gooden.house.gov gooden https://gooden.house.gov/press-releases page_html WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) sent a letter to Texas Senators John Cornyn & Ted Cruz announcing his intention to reject the certification of the Electoral College vote and urging the two Senators to join him in doing so. The vote will be held by a Joint Session of Congress on January 6th, 2021. The letter reads, in part: "We must stand up for the tens of millions ofAmericans who want answers to the irregularities surrounding this election. It is our duty to ensure the integrity of our election is unwavering, and the American people deserve to feel confident their vote counts." Congressman Gooden has been a leading advocate for an independent investigation into election irregularities and voter fraud. He led over two dozen House Republicans in calling for the appointment of a special counsel to launch an election probe. He joined numerous efforts asking the Department of Justice and congressional leaders to examine potential wrongdoing, but there has been little action on their part. Read the full letter to Senators Cornyn & Cruz here. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-03-30T11:08:25Z
https://hurd.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/serrano-hurd-bill-establish-national-museum-american-latino-included Serrano, Hurd Bill to Establish National Museum of the American Latino Included in Omnibus Package 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Will Hurd H001073 hurd.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON With bipartisan support, Congress yesterday approved a year-end funding package, which included Reps. Jose Serrano (D-N.Y.) and Will Hurd's (R-Texas) legislation, the National Museum of the American Latino Act. The bill takes the first step in establishing the National Museum of the American Latino within the Smithsonian Institution. To fully understand American history, we have to understand all our history. That includes the contributions of the many Latinos, past and present, who have had a tremendous impact on our nation's history and culture, said Hurd. After more than 20 years of work, we were able to get this bill unanimously through the House, and today we reach another milestone with its approval through this year's funding bill. I am proud to be a leader in this effort, and I look forward to the day when the stories of my constituents are forever memorialized for millions of expected visitors from all over the world to see. As lead Republican cosponsor on the bill in the House, Hurd ushered its unanimous passage in July. Hurd has long been a strong proponent of establishing a museum of the American Latino to permanently honor the contributions Latinos have made to our nation. In November, Hurd wrote a letter with Serrano to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration urging passage of the legislation. Earlier this year, Hurd testified before the Committee on House Administration on the need for a National Museum on the American Latino, and, in September of last year, Hurd penned a column during Hispanic Heritage Month urging passage of this legislation. Once the bill becomes law, it will mark Hurd's 18th piece of legislation signed into law. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://johncarter.house.gov/press-releases/carter-secures-487-million-fort-hood-60-million-privatized-housing-oversight-fy21 Carter Secures $48.7 million for Fort Hood, $60 million for Privatized Housing Oversight in FY21 Appropriations Bill 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John Carter C001051 johncarter.house.gov     legacy   0 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinbrady.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404979 Three Years of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Kevin Brady B000755 kevinbrady.house.gov     legacy Three years ago, House Republicans and President Trump rewrote our nations tax code for the first time in 30 years. I was honored to lead these efforts, and in the three years since theTax Cuts and Jobs Actwas signed into law, weve seen historic economic success. Wages increased, main street optimism reached an all-time high, jobs were brought back from overseas, and the unemployment rate reached record lows. Bottom line theTax Cuts and Jobs Acthelped all Americans, and created record-low unemployment for women, people of color and minorities, and workers without high school degrees. Three years later, tax reform serves as a strong foundation on which to rebuild our economy and it is the smart, pro-growth policies that theTax Cuts and Jobs Actembodied that we must focus on to help our families, small businesses, and workers recover from COVID-19. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://olson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/olson-secures-key-victories-for-texas-in-end-of-year-spending-bill OLSON SECURES KEY VICTORIES FOR TEXAS IN END OF YEAR SPENDING BILL 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Pete Olson O000168 olson.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC - Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) last night voted in support of the FY2021 Omnibus Appropriations Bill that includes many key Olson victories for Texas. Included in the bill was Olson's DSH Cuts and Delays Act, which provides a critical delay in scheduled cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments for three years and allows hospitals to stay open and continue caring for our most vulnerable citizens.The bill also includes two critical priorities Olson fought for on the energy and environment side. One allows the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to address a shortage of regulators to review pending energy infrastructure projects by paying more competitive wages. The bill also includes a hard-fought environmental win that includes a 15 year phase down of the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), coolants primarily used in air conditioning and refrigerators, in favor of more environmentally sound alternatives supported by the manufacturing industry. The package authorizes $1.4 trillion in government funding through September 2021 and provides an additional $900 billion in a second round of COVID stimulus aid for families and businesses struggling in this global pandemic. This package includes five of Olson's bills. I'm relieved that congressional Democrats have finally set their partisan agenda aside to fund the government and provide critical financial relief for struggling American families and businesses. Many of the provisions I was proud to secure in this package were the result of years of hard work and will truly help folks in TX-22 and across America, Rep. Pete Olson said. The healthcare provisions will help ensure quality care for low-income folks across Texas and America. The phase down of HFC's will also improve air quality in America and ensure our manufacturers stay competitive in the global economy. As I depart Congress, I'm proud of the work that my colleagues and I have accomplished in a small, but important way to ensure continued healthcare for some of our most vul… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-roy-votes-against-5600-age-23-trillion-backroom-spending-bill Rep. Roy votes against 5,600-page, $2.3 trillion, backroom spending bill 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Chip Roy R000614 roy.house.gov     legacy   0 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://weber.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=630 Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX) Releases Statement on December 2020 COVID Spending Package 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Randy Weber W000814 weber.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX-14) issued the following statement in response to the December 2020COVID spending package. "Once again, Nancy Pelosi negotiated a massive spending bill in secret and released the 5,500+ bill text at the final hour. While I believe hardworking American families and businesses deserve additional Payment Protection Program (PPP) funding and stimulus checks, this much-needed relief package was tied to a bloated $1.4 trillion omnibus bill which failed to prioritize American families. Even worse, it created additional financial strain on future generations with its frivolous spending. Some of the most troubling items include: $4 billion in aid to foreign countries $54.3 billion in additional funding for many schools which refuse to open $10 million for gender programs in Pakistan $4 million to kill hornets $10 billion loan relief to USPS $15 billion bailout to the live music and entertainment industries * tax breaks for racehorse owners "Nancy Pelosi knew what she was doing when she tied the relief package and her bloated spending bills together. She needed the votes to fund her liberal priorities, so she packaged it with the relief priorities that families and small businesses really need. I would have voted for the relief package on its own PPP and stimulus checks. In fact, like President Trump, I would have supported BIGGER stimulus checks for struggling families. "I voted for all of that when Congress passed the CARES Act in the spring. But, this time she held it hostage to liberal priorities foreign governments, Hollywood and racehorse owners. Americans deserve better." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://wright.house.gov/media/press-releases/wright-issues-statement-rose-bowl-coming-arlington Wright Issues Statement on Rose Bowl Coming to Arlington 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Ron Wright W000827 wright.house.gov     legacy Arlington, T.X. Today, Congressman Ron Wright (TX-06) issued the following statement: "There are very few things Texans love more than football, and there is no better place to host the Rose Bowl than AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The fact that California elected officials were not going to allow players' families and loved ones to attend the game is disgraceful, and we can't wait to welcome them to the Entertainment District in January. I want to congratulate Mayor Williams and the entire city of Arlington on this exciting achievement. Finally, I have seen news outlets reporting that this game will take place in Dallas. I want to remind everyone that this game will take place in Arlington, TX, not Dallas, TX. Arlington's Entrainment District is home to AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Park, Six Flags over Texas, and much more. Unfortunately, some news outlets continue to make this same careless mistake over and over again." ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/news/cornyn%E2%80%99s-energy-innovation-bill-passes-senate Cornyn’s Energy Innovation Bill Passes Senate 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John Cornyn C001056 www.cornyn.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his Launching Energy Advancement and Development through Innovations for Natural Gas (LEADING) Act passed the Senate as a part of the omnibus funding bill: The LEADING Act gives energy innovators the freedom and resources to revolutionize natural gas power while keeping energy bills low for Texans, said Sen. Cornyn. Rather than an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink regulation approach like the Green New Deal, this bill focuses on enhancing a reliable, affordable, and environmentally-friendly energy supply for the future. Background on the LEADING Act: The LEADING Act would incentivize research and development of carbon capture technology for natural gas to ensure a reliable, affordable, and environmentally sound energy supply. The LEADING Act will promote the continued use of natural gas so we can keep energy bills low, maintain U.S. energy security, and protect the environment all at the same time. By increasing the use of natural gas and other innovative resources, the United States is leading the world in emissions reduction. Natural gas is now the main source of energy in the United States, generating 35.1% of our electricity in 2018. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects this number to continue to rise for the foreseeable future as more natural gas power plants come online. Natural gas emits 50 to 60 percent less carbon dioxide when combusted in a natural gas power plant compared with other sources. Natural gas supports the deployment of renewable energy, and natural gas power plants can quickly and safely ramp up and down to combat the volatility of renewables. Developing cost-effective carbon capture technology for natural gas power plants will help the United States continue to lower emissions while creating jobs and supporting domestic energy production and security. The Launching Energy Advancement and Development through Innovations for Natural Gas Act would require the Secretary of Energy to establish a p… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/news/cornyn-bill-blocking-e-cigarette-sales-children-passes-senate Cornyn Bill Blocking E-Cigarette Sales to Children Passes Senate 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John Cornyn C001056 www.cornyn.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act, which would block online sales of electronic cigarettes to children, passed the Senate as part of the omnibus funding legislation: The use of electronic cigarettes among children has become more and more pervasive, with a third of underage users buying e-cigarettes online, said Sen. Cornyn. I look forward to President Trump signing this into law so we can help stop this generation of young Americans from developing unhealthy addictions. Background: The Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act, which passed the House in 2019, passed the Senate in July of 2020 with a minor change, and had to be passed again as part of the omnibus funding legislation, would require e-cigarette online retailers to: Verify the age of customers for all purchases. Require an adult with ID to be present for delivery. Label shipping packages to show they contain tobacco products. Comply with all state and local tobacco tax requirements. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 3 million high schools students used electronic cigarettes in 2018, a 78 percent increase over the previous year. Today, one in five U.S. high school students report using e-cigarettes, which have become the most commonly used tobacco product by youth in the United States. A recent survey published in the American Journal of Health Promotion found that 32 percent of underage e-cigarette users reported purchasing products online, making online sales the single largest source of purchases for underage users. In addition to Senators Cornyn and Feinstein, the bill is cosponsored by Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Susan Collins (R-ME), David Perdue (R-GA), John Boozman (R-AR), Michael Enzi (R-WY), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Edward Markey (D-MA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Patrick … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/news/cornyn-latino-smithsonian-bill-heads-president%E2%80%99s-desk-signature Cornyn Latino Smithsonian Bill Heads to President’s Desk for Signature 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John Cornyn C001056 www.cornyn.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Last night U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX)'s legislation to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to create a museum honoring American Latinos, the National Museum of the American Latino Act, passed the Senate as a part of the Omnibus funding legislation. It now heads to the President's desk. As a proud Texan, I'm fortunate to have grown up in a state steeped in the contributions of Latino Americans. From the brave soldiers who fought in the Texas Revolution, to the civil rights activists like Cesar Chaves, cultural icons like Selena, and leaders of all types in our communities generations of Latino Americans have shaped our country as it is today. But many Americans aren't familiar with the vast contributions of these men and women, and one critical way we can begin to right this wrong is by providing a brick and mortar home for their stories in our nation's capital. The National Museum of the American Latino will honor and preserve the stories of Latinos throughout our history, so generations of Americans can view a more accurate picture of the great American story. The National Museum of the American Latino Act builds on nearly 17 years' worth of work in laying the foundation for the establishment of a future museum. In 2003, the first Congressional bill was introduced to study the creation of a museum. In 2008, with Presidential and Congressional leadership, a 23-member Commission was established to study the viability of a museum. In 2011, the Commission's work culminated in a final report that detailed that the creation of a museum on the National Mall was indeed feasible. In 2020, this legislation will act on the Commission's report and put into motion the process of establishing a Latino Museum, similar to those that established other Smithsonian museums. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/news/cornyn-passes-20-texas-priorities-water-infrastructure-bill Cornyn Passes 20 Texas Priorities in Water Infrastructure Bill 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John Cornyn C001056 www.cornyn.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTONU.S. Senator John Cornyn released the following statement after twenty Texas priorities he advocated for in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 passed the Senate as a part of the omnibus funding bill: Texans will be safer from future storms with the authorization of these projects, said Sen. Cornyn. From studying flood risk to fortifying levees to improving ship channels, all Texans stand to benefit from the high priority infrastructure projects included in this bill. Sen. Cornyn's priorities that are included in theWater Resources Development Act of 2020 are as follows: Authorizes the Houston Ship Channel Expansion Improvement Project. Authorizes the Jefferson County ecosystem restoration project. Authorizes the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Brazos River Floodgates, and Colorado River Locks navigation project. Authorizes the Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project in Port Lavaca. Authorizes the Chacon Creek flood risk management project. Authorizes a new feasibility study for the Port Arthur and Orange County flood risk management project, including construction of improvements to interior drainage. Authorizes a feasibility study for the Chocolate Bayou flood risk management project. Authorizes project modifications for the Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels project. Authorizes a feasibility study for the Port of Victoria flood risk management project. Expedites the completion of the Buffalo Bayou feasibility study for flood risk management. Requires the Secretary of the Army to provide a written status update on efforts to address flooding at Wilson Creek and Sloan Creek in Fairview, Texas. Authorizes project modifications for the Port of Corpus Christi Channel Improvement project. Expedites completion of the Lake Whitney Reallocation Study for the reallocation of water supply storage. Expedites completion of the Aquilla Lake Reallocation Study for the reallocation of water supply storage. Expedites the completion of the Lower Rio Grande River feasibi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/news/senate-passes-cornyn-relief-bill-independent-live-music-venues Senate Passes Cornyn Relief Bill for Independent Live Music Venues 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John Cornyn C001056 www.cornyn.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Save Our Stages Act, legislation he authored to provide Small Business Administration grants for independent live music venues, live performance arts organizations, or motion picture theatres affected by COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, as part of the omnibus funding bill. These grants would provide financial support necessary to keep venues afloat, pay employees, and preserve a critical economic sector for communities across America. Texas' historic and world-class entertainment venues were some of the first businesses to close, and many remain shuttered nine months later, said Sen. Cornyn. I'm proud to have led the charge in the Senate to ensure they have the resources to overcome lost revenue and mounting bills, and I urge the President to quickly sign this into law so Texans can enjoy their favorite artists at dance halls and live music venues for years to come. Background: Live music and entertainment venues have been hard-hit during the coronavirus pandemic, with 90 percent of venue owners, promoters, and bookers reporting they are at risk of closing without additional financial assistance and an estimated $9 billion in losses should ticket sales not resume until 2021. The Save Our Stages Act would: Narrowly define eligibility to ensure only shuttered and at-risk venues qualify for federal grant funding. Direct the SBA to make grants to eligible venues equal to the lesser of either 45 percent of operation costs from calendar year 2019 or $10 million Permit recipients to use grants for essential expenses incurred during the COVID pandemic Require recipients to return remaining funding after one year from the date of disbursement Permit recipients to use grants for rent, utilities, mortgage obligations, PPE procurement, payments to contractors, regular maintenance, administrative costs, state and local taxes, operating leases, and capital expenditures related to meeting state, local, or federal social distan… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/es/es/content/news/el-proyecto-de-ley-de-cornyn-para-un-smithsonian-latino-se-dirige-al-escritorio-del El Proyecto de Ley de Cornyn para un Smithsonian Latino Se Dirige al Escritorio del Presidente para su Firma 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John Cornyn C001056 www.cornyn.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Anoche el proyecto de ley de senador John Cornyn (R-TX) para autorizar a la Institucin Smithsonian a crear un museo para honrar a los latinoamericanos, La Ley del Museo Nacional del Latinoamericano, fue aprobado por el Senado como parte de la legislacin Omnibus. Ahora va al escritorio del presidente. Como un Texan orgulloso, tengo la suerte de haber crecido en un estado con una rica historia de las contribuciones de los latinoamericanos. Desde los valientes soldados que lucharon en la Revolucin de Texas, hasta los activistas de derechos civiles como Cesar Chaves, iconos culturales como Selena, y lderes de todo tipo en nuestras comunidades generaciones de latinoamericanos han dado forma a nuestro pas como es hoy. Pero muchos estadounidenses no estn familiares con las vastas contribuciones de estos hombres y mujeres, yuna manera crtica de que podamos comenzar a arreglar este mal es proporcionando un hogar de ladrillo y mortero para sus historias en la capital de nuestra nacin. El Museo Nacional del Latinoamericano honrar y preservar las historias de los latinoamericanos a lo largo de nuestra historia, para que generaciones de estadounidenses puedan ver una imagen ms precisa de la gran historia estadounidense. La Ley del Museo Nacional del Latinoamericano se basa en casi 17 aos de trabajo para sentar las bases para el establecimiento de un futuro museo. En 2003, se introdujo el primer proyecto de ley del Congreso para estudiar la creacin de un museo. En 2008, con el liderazgo presidencial y congresal, se establece una comisin de 23 miembros para estudiar la viabilidad de un museo. En 2011, el trabajo de la comisin culmin en un informe final que detallaba que la creacin de un museo en el National Mall era realmente viable. En 2020, este proyecto de ley actuar sobre el informe de la comisin y pondr en marcha el proceso de establecer un museo latinoamericano, como los que establecieron otros museos de la Institucin Smithsonian. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://babin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6869 Babin Commits to Jan. 6 Electoral College Objections and Demands Action 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Brian Babin B001291 babin.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement after sending a letter with 18 House colleagues requesting a hearing to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and several relevant House and Senate committee chairs. According to the Constitution and federal statutes, resolving federal election contests for the President, the Senate, and the House falls under the jurisdiction of Congress. The letter urges House and Senate leadership to investigate and conduct hearings regarding voter fraud and election theft so that Congress is fully equipped to address the legality of the November 3, 2020 election. Confidence in our election process must be restored, said Babin. It is my duty to do everything in my power to ensure that every legal vote is counted, every illegal vote is not, and our elections remain transparent. Our democracy will not survive otherwise. If Congress refuses to act before January 6, I will object to the electoral college vote submissions on the House floor on behalf of the millions of Americans, myself included, who do not trust the validity of this election. Signers of the letter:Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36), Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05), Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-03), Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07), Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04), Congressman Ted Budd (NC-13), Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05), Congressman Bob Gibbs (OH-07),Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05), Congressman Gregory Steube (FL-17), Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10), Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16), Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14), Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04), and Congressman Mike Garcia (CA-25). To view the letter, click here. View full text of the letter below: December 16, 2020 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Senate Majority Leader 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Linds… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kaygranger.house.gov/press-releases?ID=1A1E96E1-E7BE-47E7-85B0-8A87B4C0C7A7 Granger Secures Funding for Key Local Defense Priorities, Jobs, and the Economy 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Kay Granger G000377 kaygranger.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 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinbrady.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404978 Neal, Brady: This Bipartisan Agreement Provides Critical Support for American Workers 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Kevin Brady B000755 kevinbrady.house.gov     legacy Neal, Brady: This Bipartisan Agreement Provides Critical Support for American Workers f t # e Washington, December 21, 2020 Washington, D.C. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and the top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement after the House passed a year-end funding and COVID relief package: Thisbipartisan agreement provides critical support for American workers, families, and small businesses,Neal and Brady said. They will get more resources to help them through this pandemic, surprise medical bills will now be a thing of the past, and our doctors and health care providers will receive more funding as we continue our work to defeat this virus. Our Committee members and staff worked hard to ensure this finalbipartisan agreement delivered important relief, and we look forward to continuing our bipartisan work as a Committee in the new year. f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://williams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-williams-votes-in-favor-of-bipartisan-bicameral-covid-19-relief-and Rep. Williams Votes in Favor of Bipartisan-Bicameral COVID-19 Relief and Omnibus Package 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Roger Williams W000816 williams.house.gov williams https://williams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today released the following statement after voting in favor of the bipartisan-bicameral COVID-19 relief and omnibus package. "This bipartisan legislation will ultimately have an immediate impact in the fight against and the recovery from COVID-19. Constituents from TX-25 scored several victories this evening and I am pleased to highlight many of those accomplishments. "Live music venues were among the first to close and will be the last to reopen. To ensure these cultural staples will continue in our communities for generations to come, I am proud the Save Our Stages Act is included in the bill to deliver much needed grants for independent live music venues nationwide. Also included is a second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding, which already saved over 58,000 TX-25 jobs and 6,000 businesses. House Republicans have called upon Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer to renew the PPP since August and I'm pleased that we will be delivering more funding for Main Street while allowing business owners to fully deduct these expenses from their taxes. "Our distillers and craft beverage producers are also critical to the Central Texas economy and faced a devastating 400% tax increase at the end of this year. After months of urging Democratic leadership to help these business owners, we have permanently delayed the federal excise tax (FET) increase. I have also led efforts fighting for greater funding for rural broadband to ensure all corners of our TX-25 counties have access to reliable, high-quality internet and I am pleased to see $732 million in crucial funding allocated for rural areas nationwide. I will continue working to deliver targeted, tangible relief as Texans move forward together in the fight against COVID-19." Background: Congressman Williams introduced the Save Our Stages Act in July to provide grants from the Small Business Administration to independent live music venues impacted by government mandates and safety restrictions. Willia… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://williams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/save-our-stages-act-included-in-covid-19-relief-and-omnibus-package Save Our Stages Act Included in COVID-19 Relief and Omnibus Package 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Roger Williams W000816 williams.house.gov williams https://williams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today praised the inclusion of the Save Our Stages Act in the bipartisan-bicameral COVID-19 relief and omnibus package: "I am proud my bipartisan Save Our Stages Act is included in the latest COVID-19 relief bill. Live music venues were among the first to close and will be the last to reopen due to forced government closures and public health guidance that continues to be near impossible to overcome. To ensure these cultural staples will continue in our communities for generations to come, it was an honor and a privilege to work alongside Texas live venue owners, managers and artists since the outset of this pandemic- their tireless efforts were pivotal at every step. This bill will finally deliver a much needed lifeline as we move forward together – it is tremendous news for thousands of hardworking men and women across our nation who have been holding onto the hope that Congress would act," said Congressman Williams. "In an era of partisan gridlock and deep frustrations within the system, Congressman Williams reached across party lines, truly SAVED our stages, theatres and museums, by building a bi-partisan coalition to truly represent the American people," said Blayne Tucker, Texas Precinct Captain for the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA). "The unwavering support and original sponsorship of the Save Our Stages bill by Congressman Roger Williams has thrown our industry a critical lifeline. When we needed it most, he and the Texas delegation led the charge of protecting the live music community," said Edwin Cabaniss, Co-Founder & Chairman of the Music Venue Alliance of Texas. Congressman Williams previously called for inclusion of the bill in the COVID-19 relief and omnibus package. Click here to view Congressman Williams' remarks on the House floor calling for passage of the bill. Click here to view Congressman Williams' exclusive op-ed in the Austin American-Statesman. Click here to view support for the bill from artists, venue owners,… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://wright.house.gov/media/press-releases/wright-joins-colleagues-calling-gao-report-school-reopenings Wright Joins Colleagues in Calling for GAO Report on School Reopenings 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Ron Wright W000827 wright.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. On Friday, Congressman Ron Wright (R-TX) joined a letter led by Reps. Banks (R-IN) and Tiffany (R-WI) requesting the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on how states and school districts have used federal CARES Act funding to reopen elementary and secondary schools: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions to American education. Many of the nation's school districts have been closed to in-person learning since the spring and some school districts have not announced any plan or timeline for reopening in 2021. Millions of American children have not been in a classroom since the spring. A recent report from NWEA demonstrated that significant learning loss has already occurred. That report also pointed out that initial data could be understating learning loss because of missing data from some of our nation's most vulnerable students, said the Members of Congress. [] Congress and the American people want assurances that funds are being used to address the urgent need to reopen schools and support remote learning while schools are closed. Background: In March, Congress provided more than $16 billion in emergency funding for education through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. The Department of Education recently launched a portal to provide better transparency related to how states and school districts are using these resources. This report will provide additional details about the information contained in this portal and the extent to which states and school districts have used these taxpayer funds to safely reopen schools. Read the full letter below, or read it online here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/news/cornyn%E2%80%99s-key-texas-priorities-covid-relief-included-government-funding-bill Cornyn’s Key Texas Priorities, COVID Relief Included in Government Funding Bill 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John Cornyn C001056 www.cornyn.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today announced that he has successfully included his priorities for Texas listed below in the targeted coronavirus relief package and FY21 Omnibus Appropriations bill, which funds the federal government through September 30, 2021. The Senate will likely vote on this bill this evening, and video of Sen. Cornyn's remarks on the legislation can be found here. This has been a difficult year for millions of families in Texas, and across the country, as parents have worried about how to pay bills and buy groceries, let alone Christmas gifts under their tree for their children. I know this will not erase all of the financial uncertainty, but it will go a long way to provide some help to those whose livelihoods have been thrown into chaos, said Sen. Cornyn. I appreciate the work of our colleagues who fought for a deal that will give our country added strength during this next critical phase of our fight, and I look forward to voting for this legislation. Relief for Texans During the Pandemic: Provides direct financial assistance to Texans: Provides individuals making up to $75,000 with a $600 check and an additional $600 for each eligible child. A family of four making up to $150,000 will receive $2,400 Extends the eviction moratorium until January 31, 2021 and provides $25 billion in temporary and targeted rental assistance for those who lost their source of income during the pandemic Expands unemployment insurance (UI) for Texas workers: Provides an extra $300 weekly federal UI benefit on top of the state maximum temporarily Assists the health care industry's response: Provides $19.695 billion for the purchase, development, and production of vaccines and $8.75 billion for vaccine distribution, administration, and monitoring Provides $22.4 billion to assist states with testing and containment Reauthorizes the Community Health Centers program for three years and provides $1.68 billion in appropriated funds. Provides $3.25 billion for the Strategic National Stockpile of PPE an… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/news/cornyn-braun-praise-inclusion-ppp-loan-deduction-small-businesses-year-end-covid-relief Cornyn, Braun Praise Inclusion of PPP Loan Deduction for Small Businesses in Year-End COVID Relief Bill 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John Cornyn C001056 www.cornyn.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Mike Braun (R-IN) praised the inclusion of the Small Business Expense Protection Act, which would clarify the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) so small businesses can deduct expenses paid with a forgiven PPP loan from their taxes, in the omnibus funding legislation: The Paycheck Protection Program has been a lifeline to small businesses in Texas struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic, said Sen. Cornyn. By clarifying that expenses paid with a forgiven PPP loan can still be deducted from small businesses' taxes, we can help ensure small businesses won't be hit with yet another hardship during an already difficult year. As a Main Street Entrepreneur focused on solutions, I've introduced legislation in May to safeguard small businesses. The CARES Act was intended as a lifeline to small businesses, but forcing them to shoulder tax liability for these forgivable loans would be like throwing them a cinder block. I'm glad Senator Cornyn and I have been able to get this much needed fix past the finish line for the American People, said Sen. Braun. Background: The intent of the Paycheck Protection Program, which was created in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, was to maximize small businesses' ability to maintain liquidity, retain their employees, and recover from the pandemic as soon as possible. However, the IRS issued a notice that said small businesses cannot deduct these business expenses. This notice is contrary to congressional intent, which this legislation would clarify. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/news/cornyn-covid-relief-bill-will-send-recovery-checks-mixed-status-families Cornyn: COVID Relief Bill Will Send Recovery Checks to Mixed Status Families 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John Cornyn C001056 www.cornyn.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTONU.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today announced that the COVID relief deal the Senate will vote on tonight provides $600 recovery checks to all citizens earning up to $75,000 per year, including citizens married to foreign nationals who were left out of the last round of $1,200 recovery checks in the CARES Act. In addition, these citizens will be eligible for the initial round of recovery checks when they file their 2020 tax return. Texans need relief now, said Sen. Cornyn. The economic impact of the pandemic, just like the virus itself, does not discriminate based on immigration status of one's spouse, and we shouldn't either when it comes to sending recovery checks to U.S. citizens. Earlier this year, Sen. Cornyn announced his support for the American Citizen Coronavirus Relief Act to retroactively send economic recovery checks authorized by the CARES Act to Texans who did not originally qualify because their spouse is a foreign national and do not have a Social Security Number. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/news/cornyn-priorities-covid-relief-pass-government-funding-bill Cornyn Priorities, COVID Relief Pass in Government Funding Bill 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John Cornyn C001056 www.cornyn.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) supported the passage of the targeted coronavirus relief package and FY21 Omnibus Appropriations bill, which funds the federal government through September 30, 2021 and includes many priorities important to Texas: Relief for Texans During the Pandemic: Provides direct financial assistance to Texans: Provides individuals making up to $75,000 with a $600 check and an additional $600 for each eligible child. A family of four making up to $150,000 will receive $2,400 Extends the eviction moratorium until January 31, 2021 and provides $25 billion in temporary and targeted rental assistance for those who lost their source of income during the pandemic Expands unemployment insurance (UI) for Texas workers: Provides an extra $300 weekly federal UI benefit on top of the state maximum temporarily Assists the health care industry's response: Provides $19.695 billion for the purchase, development, and production of vaccines and $8.75 billion for vaccine distribution, administration, and monitoring Provides $22.4 billion to assist states with testing and containment Reauthorizes the Community Health Centers program for three years and provides $1.68 billion in appropriated funds. Provides $3.25 billion for the Strategic National Stockpile of PPE and other critical supplies Provides $3 billion for the Provider Relief Fund Provides $4.25 billion for substance abuse and mental health treatment and prevention Supports Texans in rural areas: Includes $300 million to build out rural broadband Provides an additional $250 million for telehealth Provides $11.2 billion in funding for agricultural assistance to support farmers, ranchers, logging and timber, textile mills, and producers. Provides $1 billion in repurposed funding for agricultural losses due to previous natural disasters. Provides for Texas education, childcare, and nutrition: Provides $10 billion for childcare centers Allocates $82 billion in funding to support students, teachers, schools, and families, including: $54.3 billion… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-roy-statement-voting-against-hj-res-110 Rep. Roy statement on voting against H.J. Res. 110 2020-12-20 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Chip Roy R000614 roy.house.gov     legacy Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after voting against H.J. Res. 110, Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021: Once again, the powers that be demanded that we extend the self-imposed deadline they once again failed to meet, and they expected us to do it by spending billions of taxpayer dollars without holding a recorded vote. I was proud to join my friend Andy Biggs on the floor to say no to that—and to say no to spending at levels that have busted spending caps multiple times over. A vote for this resolution was a vote to legitimize a broken, closed-door negotiations "process" that robs the American people of their seat at the table by keeping their representatives in the dark until the very last minute. Tomorrow we will be asked to vote on a $2.4 trillion bill—or bills—which we still have not seen and that will be filled with thousands of pages expanding federal programs that literally harm the very nation we are supposed to serve. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/news/cornyn-covid-relief-deal-close Cornyn: COVID Relief Deal Close 2020-12-20 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX John Cornyn C001056 www.cornyn.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) stressed the importance of avoiding a government shutdown during the pandemic and wrapping up negotiations on government funding and coronavirus relief in a timely manner. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here. I hope we do this responsibly and not just quickly. But we do know the American people are suffering, and this is not time for politics or delay for delay's sake. This is a time to come to together, to compromise, and to make good on the commitment we've made to support the American people. I hope the signs that we are seeing sort of expecting smoke signals from some corners but the signs that we're all trying to read, the tea leaves and the like, I hope all this becomes a lot clearer today and we can chart a clear path forward to both government funding and coronavirus relief. So, Mr. President, as we all know, time is running out and Congress needs to take action and take action soon. We cannot add the stress of another government shutdown to a raging pandemic. It's time for us to come together and get this done for the American people. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5529 Sen. Cruz: 'We Urgently Need To Have a Real, Substantive, Bipartisan Conversation About Countering the Chinese Communist Party' 2020-12-19 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, this week took to the Senate Floor to object to Senate Democrats' shameless exploitation of the crisis in Hong Kong to undermine our immigration laws, which would recklessly enable Chinese espionage in the United States. Sen. Cruz instead offered Senate Democrats an opportunity to act against the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) propaganda by passing his SCRIPT Act. Senator Cruz also addressed China's human rights atrocities and spoke of the need to pass another one of his bills, the SHAME Act. During the debate, Democrats objected to the request to pass the SCRIPT Act. Watch Sen. Cruz's full remarks here. Excerpts are included below. WATCH: Cruz Calls Out Democrats for Exploiting Crisis in Hong Kong to Advance Political Agenda On Senate Democrats' efforts to exploit the crisis in Hong Kong to undermine existing U.S. immigration law, Sen. Cruz said: Today, we have good news and bad news. The good news is that our Democratic colleagues are finally discovering that the Chinese communists are not our friends. They are finally acknowledging that the Chinese communists are murdering, torturing, oppressive tyrants and our Democratic colleagues are likewise discovering that Hong Kong is a beacon for democracy, a beacon for liberty. That is indeed good news. The bad news is the bill that they have put forth is not designed to do anything about it. This is not a Hong Kong bill. It is instead a Democratic messaging bill, because House Democrats made, I think, a cynical decision to try to exploit the crisis in Hong Kong to advance their long standing goals [of] changing our immigration laws. On how Senate Democrats' partisan agenda threatens our national security, Sen. Cruz said: This bill [...] would dramatically lower the standards for both refugee and asylum status to the point where individuals would qualify even if they cannot establish an individualized and credible fear of persecution. [] There is particular risk when doi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=video&id=5530 Cruz Calls Out Democrats for Exploiting Crisis in Hong Kong to Advance Political Agenda 2020-12-19 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy Central TX (512) 916-5834 300 E 8th Suite 961 Austin, TX 78701 Email North TX (214) 599-8749 Lee Park Tower II 3626 N. Hall St. Suite 410 Dallas, TX 75219 Email Southeast TX (713) 718-3057 The Mickey Leland Federal Building 1919 Smith Street Suite 9047 Houston, TX 77002 Email South/Cen. TX (210) 340-2885 9901 IH-10W Suite 950 San Antonio, TX 78230 Email East TX (903) 593-5130305 S. Broadway Suite 501 Tyler, TX 75702 Email South TX (956) 686-7339 200 S. 10th St Suite 1603 McAllen, TX 78501 Email Washington, D.C. (202) 224-5922 127A Russell Washington, DC 20510 Contact 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://burgess.house.gov/blog/?postid=402994 Burgess: Moderna vaccine adds dose of hope for the new year 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Michael Burgess B001248 burgess.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), a member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health,released the following statement after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an Emergency Use Authorization for Moderna's novel Coronavirus 2019 vaccine. There is something special about this time of year and having a second Coronavirus vaccine approved for emergency use adds to the joy of the season, said Burgess. In a span of one week, we have witnessed two vaccines receive Emergency Use Authorizations from the FDA. This is a shining example of American resourcefulness and the successful work done through Operation Warp Speed. I want to thank President Trump for putting American innovation first, our scientists and medical community, and the countless volunteers who have stepped up during this pandemic to serve on the front lines. This second vaccine is a signal that we are nearing the end of this pandemic, but we cannot stop taking the proper precautions especially now that cold and flu season is in full swing. Please continue to wash your hands thoroughly, wear a mask if you are unable to properly social distance, and stay home if you are sick. At the start of this pandemic, America declared that we are in this together and together we will reach the end. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://burgess.house.gov/blog/?postid=402995 E&C Republican Leaders: Second EUA is a Testament to American Ingenuity 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Michael Burgess B001248 burgess.house.gov     legacy E&C Republican Leaders: Second EUA is a Testament to American Ingenuity Washington, D.C. Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for the 116thCongress Greg Walden (R-OR), Republican Leader for the 117thCongress Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Dr. Michael Burgess (R-TX), and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) released the following statement after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its second emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 vaccine, this time authorizing Moderna's vaccine for distribution. In just one week, we've gone from zero authorized vaccines to two that have both exceeded the strong safety and efficacy standards set by the FDA. This is a true testament to American ingenuity and the work of President Trump's Operation Warp Speed, the scientific and public health communities, and the patients who have volunteered their time to participate in clinical trials. This week, all Americans felt hope when we saw brave front line health workers receive the first vaccines. As we said last week, this is the beginning of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, but we owe it to every essential worker to continue handwashing and wearing masks. The United States of America will lead the world out of this pandemic, but we must continue doing our part to keep each other safe, said Walden, Rodgers, Burgess, and Guthrie. The EUA follows a strong 20-0 vote by a panel of non-political scientific experts tasked with reviewing Moderna's clinical trial safety and efficacy data. Last Friday, the Republican Leaders commented on the authorization of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine. Read that statement here. To read more about FDA's EUA process for vaccines click here. Read more about Operation Warp Speed here 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5526 Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Applaud Senate's Passage of Bill Honoring Pearland Mayor Tom Reid 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today issued the following statements after the Senate passed their bill to rename a post office in Pearland, Texas, after Mayor Tom Reid, the city's long-serving mayor: I am proud that my colleagues and I in the Senate passed this bill to honor such a dedicated public servant, exceptional Texan, and American patriot, Sen. Cruz said. He served his community and our country with such distinction and this honor will ensure he is never forgotten. I congratulate Mayor Reid on his much earned retirement this past month. Thank you for your four decades of work for the city of Pearland and your service to our country. Mayor Reid's record of service to his nation and to Pearland deserves to be celebrated, and I'm proud to honor him with this recognition, said Sen. Cornyn. BACKGROUND In October, Sens. Cruz and Cornyn sent a letter to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in support of U.S. Rep. Pete Olson's (R-Texas) bill to rename a Pearland, Texas post office after Mayor Reid. In addition to their letter, the senators sponsored and introduced the Senate companion bill. Houston native Tom Reid is a World War II veteran of the United States Navy and a former manager and supervisor at the Johnson Space Center on projects including Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and the Space Shuttle Program. He then served as a Pearland city counselor before first being elected Mayor in 1978. Mayor Reid's exemplary public service to the city of Pearland spans more than 40 years, and he officially retired in November. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5527 Sen. Cruz on Senate Floor: 'On the Question of America Leading the World in Space, the United States Senate Speaks With One Voice' 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, today issued the following statement after the Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan NASA Authorization Act, legislation he authored with Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.): "As chairman of the Aviation and Space Subcommittee, I'm proud to once again lead this bipartisan legislation that continues to ensure America remains on the cutting edge of innovation and the manned exploration of space. I am grateful America's leadership in space remains an issue of such broad bipartisan agreement. A few months ago we witnessed the launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon, the first launch of American astronauts from U.S. soil in nearly a decade, on the first commercially-created spacecraft in American history. That successful mission was a bright moment in an otherwise difficult and tumultuous year, and has united and inspired Americans to further human potential. "These next 50 years in space have the potential to be even more consequential than the last 50 years, and the legislation we've passed today gives NASA the resources and direction it needs to face this new era, and the challenges that will come with it, with boldness. Not only will this legislation enhance our presence in low-Earth orbit, but will help Americans safely return to the moon, and put America's dreams of taking the first step on the surface of Mars directly on our horizon. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to strengthen America's leadership in the final frontier." WATCH: Cruz on Senate Floor Celebrates Unanimous Passage of Bipartisan NASA Authorization Act Moments before the Senate approved the bill, Sen. Cruz delivered remarks on the Senate Floor praising the bipartisan collaboration that went into the legislation, and thanking his colleagues for passing the NASA Authorization Act unanimously. Watch his remarks here. Read his remarks below. "Mr. President, in a few moments, I'… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=video&id=5528 Cruz on Senate Floor Celebrates Unanimous Passage of Bipartisan NASA Authorization Act 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy Central TX (512) 916-5834 300 E 8th Suite 961 Austin, TX 78701 Email North TX (214) 599-8749 Lee Park Tower II 3626 N. Hall St. Suite 410 Dallas, TX 75219 Email Southeast TX (713) 718-3057 The Mickey Leland Federal Building 1919 Smith Street Suite 9047 Houston, TX 77002 Email South/Cen. TX (210) 340-2885 9901 IH-10W Suite 950 San Antonio, TX 78230 Email East TX (903) 593-5130305 S. Broadway Suite 501 Tyler, TX 75702 Email South TX (956) 686-7339 200 S. 10th St Suite 1603 McAllen, TX 78501 Email Washington, D.C. (202) 224-5922 127A Russell Washington, DC 20510 Contact 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinbrady.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404977 The COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe and Effective 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Kevin Brady B000755 kevinbrady.house.gov     legacy The COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe and Effective f t # e Washington, December 18, 2020 This evening, I received the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID19 Vaccine. Thanks to Operation Warp Speed and the leadership of President Trump, this safe and effective vaccine is available to Americans in record time. Before Operation Warp Speed, the typical timeline for vaccine development and approval lasted 10-15 years. But from the very second that COVID-19 was detected in America, we raced into action. Thanks to public-private partnerships, the reduction of burdensome red-tape and $14 billion in funding from the government, tens of millions of vaccine doses will be available to Americans this month. As your elected official, I believe in leading by example, and it is my hope that I can encourage others to also get vaccinated once it is available to them. To learn more about the COVID-19 Vaccine, visit my websitehere. f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5522 Sens. Cruz, Peters Applaud House Passage of Their Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Apollo Landing Sites 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) to permanently protect the Apollo landing sites on the moon. The One Small Step to Protect Human Heritage in Space Act would enact first-of-its-kind legal protections for the Apollo sites by making NASA's preservation recommendations a requirement for future activities on the Moon. The bill reflects an agreement with the authors of a companion bill in the U.S. House of Representatives: Committee on Science, Space & Technology Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) and Ranking Member Frank Lucas (R-Okla.), as well as Subcommittee on Space Chairwoman Kendra Horn (D-Okla.) and Ranking Member Brian Babin (R-Texas). The final version of the bill now heads back to the Senate, which passed Sen. Cruz's original bipartisan bill in July 2019, for approval. Read Sens. Cruz and Peters' original bipartisan bill here. Upon House passage of the One Small Step to Protect Human Heritage in Space Act, Sen. Cruz said: As we look forward to new expeditions to the moon and placing American boots where they have never gone before on Mars, it is crucial to safeguard the history of American exceptionalism and ingenuity in space, from Apollo 11 to the upcoming Artemis program missions. As the chairman of the Aviation and Space subcommittee and as a Texan, I am honored to help preserve these historic human heritage sites, while continuing to maintain a dominant presence in low-Earth orbit and beyond. Sen. Peters said: As a child, I watched the achievements of the Apollo missions with excitement about what is possible when we come together with a common goal. I was proud to author this bipartisan legislation to preserve for all of humanity the incredible achievements of the Apollo astronauts on the Moonand also to honor the 400,000 people around the world who made it possibleincluding the now famous African American… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5524 Sen. Cruz Discusses Overwhelming Bipartisan Support for Stopping Putin's Pipeline, Predicts Rush to Withdraw Investments from Nord Stream 2 Project 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, this week participated in a panel discussion with the Atlantic Council about Russia's construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and his efforts to halt the project in its tracks. Highlights from Sen. Cruz's discussion may be viewed below. WATCH: Sen. Cruz Speaks With the Atlantic Council on How To Stop Russia's Nord Stream 2 Pipeline On his work to secure bipartisan Nord Stream 2 sanctions: The first sanctions that we passed were designed to operate very much like a scalpel. They were narrowly structured to target any companies laying the deep sea pipeline necessary to complete Nord Stream 2. And there were only a handful of companies on planet Earth that had the technology to do so. [] Once it was clear it was going to pass, the next wave of disinformation was that, well, the sanctions would take time to go into effect. And so the pipeline could be completed before the sanctions would go into effect. That was categorically false. Yes, the first wave of statutes allowed a wind down period, but that did not allow additional construction. And the point that I made to the CEO, and I am sure to the general counsel of the company, is that if the company continued constructing the pipeline for even one minute after the president signed the legislation, the sanctions would be mandatory and crippling, and I do not think it was coincidental that roughly 15 minutes before the sanctions were signed, the company announced they were immediately halting. And the ship, the Pioneering Spirit, was lifting anchor and setting sail. Now, what did the Russians do? Nobody expected the Russians just immediately to surrender. The Russians now are trying to use their own ships to do it. They don't have the technology. They're trying to retrofit it. And so the second wave of sanctions is designed to cut off this second effort from the Russians to complete this pipeline. And the second wave of sanctions that has now passed both houses of Cong… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5525 Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Send Letter Urging Trump Administration to Waive Late Filing Penalties for Taxpayers 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Kennedy (R-La.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Benjamin Cardin (D-Md.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Tom Carper (D-Del.) sent a bipartisan letter this week to U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig, urging the Trump administration to waive late filing penalties for taxpayers whose filing delay is caused by COVID-19. In the letter, the senators wrote: Many taxpayers are facing economic hardships and business closures due to COVID-19. Taxpayers expect fair treatment from their government, and the current unwillingness to provide an expedited process for taxpayers and their advisors to request pandemic-specific relief places an undue burden on them. We ask that you move to address these issues immediately so the American people can receive the relief they urgently need. Background: This letter urges the Trump administration to take a number of actions, including to: Create a special COVID-19 First Time Abatement option for taxpayers eligible for normal First Time Abatement where one can attest to filing difficulty directly caused by the pandemic; Provide written guidance directing IRS Customer Service Representatives to grant reasonable cause and COVID-related abatement requests liberally; Develop and advertise specific COVID-related examples that qualify for reasonable cause abatement; and Create a dedicated telephone number, or dedicated prompt, for taxpayers and their advisors to call to request COVID-related penalty relief. The full text of the letter can be viewed here and below: December 15, 2020 Dear Secretary Mnuchin and Commissioner Rettig: The pandemic has created unique challenges for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), tax practitioners, and taxpayers alike. It is clear that Americ… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=video&id=5523 Sen. Cruz Speaks With the Atlantic Council on How To Stop Russia's Nord Stream 2 Pipeline 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy Central TX (512) 916-5834 300 E 8th Suite 961 Austin, TX 78701 Email North TX (214) 599-8749 Lee Park Tower II 3626 N. Hall St. Suite 410 Dallas, TX 75219 Email Southeast TX (713) 718-3057 The Mickey Leland Federal Building 1919 Smith Street Suite 9047 Houston, TX 77002 Email South/Cen. TX (210) 340-2885 9901 IH-10W Suite 950 San Antonio, TX 78230 Email East TX (903) 593-5130305 S. Broadway Suite 501 Tyler, TX 75702 Email South TX (956) 686-7339 200 S. 10th St Suite 1603 McAllen, TX 78501 Email Washington, D.C. (202) 224-5922 127A Russell Washington, DC 20510 Contact 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://arrington.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=428 Arrington's Veterans Bill Named for West Texan Headed to President's Desk 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Jodey Arrington A000375 arrington.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Yesterday, the House passed H.R. 7105, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 a package that included all the provisions of H.R. 2326, the NAVY Seal Chief Petty Officer William Bill Mulder (Ret.) Transition Improvement Act legislation that Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) first introduced in 2017. If we're going to maintain the greatest fighting force in all the world, we need to make sure we do right by our active duty military men and women as they transition to civilian life and being a veteran, stated Arrington. I'm so grateful for Chairman Takano, Ranking Member Roe, and especially Rep. Mike Levin for helping shepherd this along and honoring Bill Mulder and his family. In doing so, passing this legislation that will engage our active duty military earlier in the process, before venturing into civilian life, to equip them and empower them with education and opportunities for jobs and employment and to connect them with their brothers and sisters, fellow veterans in the community. All the component parts of this, I think we'll end up with lives saved. Watch Rep. Arrington's full floor speech on the legislation here. Background: The bill would make improvements to the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and the overall transition process for servicemembers to include more of a focus on career opportunities and entrepreneurship. This bill would represent the largest reorganization of TAP since 2011. Specifically, the bill would restructure TAP to require servicemembers to choose specific career-oriented tracks that best suit their post-service plans and would require that servicemembers take part in one-on-one counseling a year prior to separation to evaluate which transition pathway suits them best. It would also authorize a five-year pilot program that would provide matching grant funds to community providers that offer wraparound transition services to veterans and transitioning servicemembers. Finally, the bill wou… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-roy-congratulates-winner-tx-21-congressional-app-challenge Rep. Roy congratulates winner of TX-21 Congressional App Challenge 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Chip Roy R000614 roy.house.gov     legacy Rep. Chip Roy is pleased to announce the winner for the 2020 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) in TX-21. There were multiple talented students that submitted their creations for consideration by our volunteer judges. The winning contestant is Mr. Aidan Underwood of San Antonio and his app Hawkeye. Mr. Underwood attends Legacy of Educational Excellence High School in North East ISD. He put considerable thought and research into the development of Hawkeye, "Before the development of Hawkeye began, I remember reading some documents about internet scams in school, " Mr. Underwood explained. "After learning how much money gets stolen per year, I figured that I might as well try and make a program that could steer users away from online scams to lower the amount of money lost per year." Congressman Roy would like to extend thanks to the stellar individuals who volunteered as judges for the CAC: Dr. Sami Mian, CSO of Rizse, and Mr. Larry Talley, CEO of Everyware. Their experience in the tech industry was invaluable in scoring the apps for determination of the winner of the CAC for TX-21. About CAC: Students from across America are provided this opportunity by the United States House of Representatives. The goal is to encourage students to pursue STEM activities such as coding. Each challenge is district-specific. As U.S. Representatives we publicly recognize our winning teams and each winning app may be put on display in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year. Additional prizes are available. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://williams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-williams-calls-for-inclusion-of-save-our-stages-act-in-omnibus Rep. Williams Calls for Inclusion of Save Our Stages Act in Omnibus Spending Bill 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Roger Williams W000816 williams.house.gov williams https://williams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today called for the inclusion of the Save Our Stages Act in the omnibus spending bill. "Our live music venues who have been hardest hit throughout the pandemic must receive a financial lifeline in any upcoming COVID-19 package. Austin is the live music capital of the world with these venues serving as iconic staples in our communities – and many facing catastrophic closures because of lost revenue. While we've been fortunate to buoy some small businesses via the Paycheck Protection Program, many industries will have a much longer recovery path as government mandates continue looming over their future. "My bipartisan Save Our Stages Act would deliver targeted relief through an independent grant program. Not only does the bill have strong bipartisan support in Congress–and among congressional leadership–it has the backing of world-renowned venue owners and musicians across the nation. We must include it in the omnibus to quickly pass relief for these men and women who are holding onto the hope they will once again be able to reopen their doors. The clock is ticking and the time to act is now." Click here to view Congressman Williams' remarks on the House floor calling for passage of the bill. Click here to view Congressman Williams' exclusive op-ed in the Austin American-Statesman. Click here to view support for the bill from artists, venue owners, and managers based in Texas. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
http://burgess.house.gov/blog/?postid=402989 Burgess calls for the removal of Rep. Swalwell from House Intelligence Committee 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Michael Burgess B001248 burgess.house.gov     legacy Burgess calls for the removal of Rep. Swalwell from House Intelligence Committee Washington, D.C. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), a member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi to ask the removal of Eric Swalwell from his position on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) for his relationship with a Chinese intelligence official. Members of HPSCI are entrusted with our nation's most sensitive information. There can be no question of loyalty to the United States. Congressman Swalwell's reported interactions with a Chinese intelligence official, and subsequent withholding of these interactions from HPSCI, poses a serious and immediate national security threat, Burgess wrote in the letter.Thus far, Congressman Swalwell has either refused to comment on this information or claimed he was a victim of a foreign intelligence operation. Members of Congress, and other officials with access to sensitive information, are constantly targeted by hostile foreign states, most notably China and Russia. I urge you to also consider providing counter elicitation training for Members of Congress to recognize and report these threats. At the very least, Congressman Swalwell should immediately be removed from his position on HPSCI and provide an explanation for his past interactions with a known Chinese intelligence official.Read the full letter here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://burgess.house.gov/blog/?postid=402990 E&C Republican Leaders Applaud HHS Rule to Assess Regulations, Request Additional Information from Trump Administration 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Michael Burgess B001248 burgess.house.gov     legacy E&C Republican Leaders Applaud HHS Rule to Assess Regulations, Request Additional Information from Trump Administration Washington, D.C. Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for the 116thCongress Greg Walden (R-OR), Republican Leader for the 117thCongress Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Dr. Michael Burgess (R-TX), and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar expressing support for a proposed rule on regulatory review announced on November 4, 2020. We write to express strong support for the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) November 4, 2020 notice of proposed rulemaking entitled Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations,' and to seek further information about this effort, wrote Walden, Rodgers, Burgess, and Guthrie. Under the proposed rule, HHS would assess its regulations every ten years to determine whether they are subject to review under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA). Regulations found to be subject to the RFA would then be analyzed to determine whether the regulation is still needed, working as intended, or having the appropriate effects. Regulations not assessed appropriately every ten years would expire. In the letter, the E&C leaders also underscored the proposed rule's impact on jobs. HHS regulations have a real-world impact on jobs, the quality of life, and the cost of living of the American people. As a matter of good government, it is important that regulations are monitored to find out if they are actually achieving their projected benefits. The proposed rule would incentivize HHS to conduct retrospective regulatory reviews to ensure regulations are delivering the projected benefits rather than measuring the effectiveness of the implementation of the regulation, the members added. The leaders requested additional information about the proposed rule, including: when the plann… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5520 Sen. Cruz Warns Mexican Government is Undermining Security and Law Enforcement Relationship with United States 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary and Foreign Relations Committees, today sent a letter to Attorney General Bill Barr and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressing concern over the recent efforts to undermine the security and law enforcement relationships between the United States and Mexico. This letter comes after recent actions by the Mexican government that undermine the critical counter narcotics work conducted by both American and Mexican agents. In the letter sent to the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. State Department, Sen. Cruz wrote: I write to applaud you on your sustained efforts to deny Mexican drug cartels access to the United States and more broadly, to deepen the security and law enforcement relationships between our country and Mexico. I also write to express concern about the Mexican government's recent efforts to undermine those relationships." [] This month, the United States designated Mexican national Lucio Rodriguez Serrano as a drug kingpin, expanding the ability of our nation's law enforcement and that of our partners to combat drug trafficking globally. Unfortunately, there are increasingly influential voices in the Mexican government who are at odds with that mission. [] United States' diplomats and officials should utilize their voices and the influence of the United States to make it clear to the Mexican government that attacking or undermining the DEA is unacceptable, and that such action calls into question the strength of the U.S.-Mexican relationship, which might have to be reevaluated. BACKGROUND Sen. Cruz is committed to ensuring deep and robust relations between the United States and our Mexican partners. Most recently, he has worked with the Trump administration to ensure that supply lines running between the two countries are maintained and that Mexico meets its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. Read Sen. Cruz's full letter here and below. December 16, 2020 Attorney General Barr and Secretary Pompeo, I write to appla… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5534 Sen. Cruz: Hong Kong Dissidents' Powerful Stories Need to Be Heard 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, participated in a subcommittee hearing examining how the United States' refugee policy supports Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement. Sen. Cruz, who also sits on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, reaffirmed his support for political dissidents and the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong: "I want to welcome each of the witnesses. Thank you for being here. Thank you for speaking out for liberty. Thank you for speaking out for democracy. Thank you for speaking out for Hong Kong and for the world. In October of last year, I traveled to Hong Kong and had the opportunity to meet with many pro-democracy activists, meet with brave dissidents, young men and women putting their lives on the line to stand up to the dark hand of oppression coming from the Chinese communist government. "At the time, I did a Sunday show interview by satellite from Hong Kong, dressed in all black to stand in solidarity with the democracy protesters, to show visually the reality that Americans and people all over the world were inspired by the courage that we saw in the streets of Hong Kong. I think the power of the stories of dissidents, the power of the stories of heroism and courage and persecution and strength - those stories need to be heard." Sen. Cruz then asked each of the witnesses to share their testimonies of fighting for freedom and liberty. Watch Sen. Cruz's remarks and full line of questioning here. Last year, Sen. Cruz introduced the Hong Kong Policy Reevaluation Act of 2019, which requires the State Department to report on whether China was eroding Hong Kong's autonomy, and to alter U.S. policy if it was. A version of the bill was signed into law in November 2019 as part of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. In October 2019, as part of his Indo-Pacific Friends and Allies' tour, Sen. Cruz met with pro-democracy activists, dissidents, and protest leaders in Hong Kong and expressed his support for those fighting to protect Hong … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://arrington.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=426 Arrington and Peters Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Addressing Growing National Debt Crisis Amid COVID Recovery 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Jodey Arrington A000375 arrington.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON This week, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced House Resolution 1261, with Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) stressing the need to address the reckless and unsustainable national debt while committing necessary resources to the COVID19 pandemic. While significant resources were required to handle the public health crisis and economic fallout of COVID, and additional assistance may be needed, a new crisis will emerge if Congressional leaders continue avoiding the difficult but necessary actions to address the rapidly deteriorating fiscal state of our nation, said Rep. Arrington. Unlike the pandemic, we don't have the luxury of borrowing or printing our way out of a sovereign debt crisis.We must be as steadfast and vigilant about tackling our nation's unsustainable debt as we are in seeing our country through this unprecedented public health crisis. If we don't, we jeopardize the prosperity of our kids and grandkids, leaving them to suffer the consequences of our negligence. There is no question we must do everything we can to contain the virus and address its brutal effect on our economy, said Rep. Peters. If we need to borrow money during this pandemic to protect the lives and livelihood of the American people, it is worth it. But once the short-term stimulus has done its job and the economy recovers, we have to correct our course to get our budget back on track. This resolution reminds us to tackle our federal deficit once the public health and economic crises come to an end. Today's priority is addressing the pandemic, said Maya MacGuineas, President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. At the same time, the federal debt was already growing unsustainably before this crisis, making it important to commit to dealing with our nation's fiscal challenges once the economy is strong enough. Representatives Jodey Arrington and Scott Peters' bipartisan leadership shows that Congress can find common ground to provide for immediate needs, while also striving to secure a strong and prosperou… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://arrington.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=427 Rep. Arrington Urges State to Get COVID Vaccine to Rural Hospitals 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Jodey Arrington A000375 arrington.house.gov     legacy Rep. Arrington Urges State to Get COVID Vaccine to Rural Hospitals WASHINGTON Tuesday, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) sent the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) a letter stressing the importance of rural hospitals receiving COVID vaccine shipments as soon as possible. Despite the fact that 15% of the state's population lives in rural areas, rural hospitals were excluded from the first round of vaccine distribution. Rural hospitals throughout West Texas have been fighting to care for our communities just as hard as our friends in urban areas, stated Arrington. I am concerned that rural hospitals were left out of the first round of vaccine distribution, and I will do everything in my power to ensure providers and patients in TX-19 can access this much needed preventative measure going forward. To read the full letter to DSHS click here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kaygranger.house.gov/press-releases?ID=628D8A58-A5C1-4BF1-B0F7-26D9C932FDFC Granger on the Passing of Earl King 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Kay Granger G000377 kaygranger.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 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinbrady.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404976 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act in Year Three: Unleashing Economic Growth is Key to Recovery 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Kevin Brady B000755 kevinbrady.house.gov     legacy This month marks the three-year anniversary of theTax Cuts and Jobs Act(TCJA) that aided Americas middle class, strengthened the economy, and made America more competitive globally. After years of the slow Obama-Biden economic recovery, Americas economic growth moved into high gear with passage of TCJA, leading to more jobs, higher wages, and a stronger America. Now, with the successful development and distribution of the coronavirus vaccine, these policies will be crucial to continuing American growth by allowing families and main street businesses the flexibility and resources they need. The first rewrite of our nations tax code in over 30 years was led by House Republicans. As the Constitution states: All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives. Just three years ago this week, the House-Senate Conference Committee signed the conference report for this historic legislation, with Conference Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) filingthe conference reportin the Houseallowing the bill to move forward in Congress. Under the leadership of House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and House Ways and Means Republicans, our conference laid out a bold vision for what our new tax code should look like. As Brady said at aspeech delivered at the Reagan Ranch: With your help, America,we can close the special-interest loopholes. Wecan lower tax rates for American families and job creators. We canvault Americafrom nearly dead last among our global competitors back into the lead packwith one of the most pro-growth, pro-jobs tax codes on the planet. House Republicans were able to deliver just that. Thanks to House Republican Leadership, the final conference report for the TCJA included these provisions: Lower Tax Rates Across the Board for All Americans. Nearly Doubled Standard Deduction. Doubled Child Tax Credit. Eliminated the Alternative Minimum Tax for all but Millionaires and Billionaires. Capp… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-roy-lauds-passage-bipartisan-legislation-get-justice-forgotten-vietnam-vets Rep. Roy lauds passage of bipartisan legislation to get justice for forgotten Vietnam vets 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Chip Roy R000614 roy.house.gov     legacy   0 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5519 Sen. Cruz Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging U.S. Air Force Secretary to Designate San Antonio as U.S. Space Command Headquarters 2020-12-15 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, along with 31 of his colleagues, this week urged U.S. Air Force Secretary Barbara M. Barrett to designate Port San Antonio and Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) in San Antonio, Texas as the location for the U.S. Space Command Headquarters (USSPACECOM HQ). In a letter sent to Secretary Barrett yesterday, the Texas delegation members wrote: We write in support of Port San Antonio, a rapidly expanding technology and innovation complex, and Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) as the future basing location for the U.S. Space Command headquarters. Better known as Military City USA, San Antonio has a long and distinguished record of support for our nation's armed forces as well as their family members and veterans. With San Antonio's outstanding defense and aerospace industry, low cost of living, and access to some of the best higher education in the country, it is easy to see why this is the nation's second fastest growing city in 2019. Similarly, the rapid growth over the last two decades at Port San Antonio has produced a robust industrial base with over 13,000 employees among more than 80 public and private companies specializing in aerospace, defense, robotics, cybersecurity, logistics, and other high-tech industries. [] Statewide, Texas legislators from all parties and chambers are unparalleled in their support and advocacy for the military. There is no state in the union that can compare with the tenacity of Texas legislators and our broad, bipartisan, and bicameral delegation as we fight to support the men and women of the military. We are excited to continue in that support and look forward to extending it to the service members and families of U.S. Space Command, right here in Military City USA. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Reps. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), Chip Roy (R-Texas), Will Hurd (R-Texas), Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas), John Carter (R-Texas), Mike Conaway (R-Texas), Roger Williams (R… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5521 Sens. Cruz, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Call Demanding Ortega Regime Respect Nicaraguan Civil Society and Press Freedoms 2020-12-15 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today led a bipartisan letter calling on U.S. Ambassador to Nicaragua Kevin K. Sullivan to leverage all diplomatic tools to ensure the safety of journalists, civil society, and political leaders in Nicaragua. In their letter to Ambassador Sullivan, the senators expressed concern about recent actions to codify press censorship and further restrict activities of civil society and political opponents ahead of November 2021 elections, including the recent passage of the so-called Foreign Agents Law and the Special Law on Cybercrimes: These efforts by the Ortega government represent a clear attempt to stifle political opponents and restrict citizen mobilization. We are deeply concerned that the recently enacted legislation constructed to silence voices critical of the Ortega government will lead to increased arrests and persecution of political opponents. The senators also raised concerns about the harassment of independent news media in Nicaragua, including the recent seizure of assets belonging to the owner of Nicavision Canal 12 one of only two independent channels still on open air in the country: Since April 2018, Nicaraguans have witnessed arbitrary detentions of journalists and censorship of outlets such as 100% Noticias and Nicavision Canal 12, while Ortega allies maintain control over the majority of domestic news media. Cosigners joining Sens. Cruz and Menendez on the letter include Sens. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas). BACKGROUND In December 2018, President Trump signed into law the NICA Act, authored by Sens. Cruz and Menendez and Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.). The NICA Act imposes targeted sanctions and conditions U.S. approval of international loans to the Government of Nicaragua, ensuring the Ortega regime will be held accountable… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://wright.house.gov/media/press-releases/wright-joins-colleagues-calling-pelosi-remove-swalwell-hpsci Wright Joins Colleagues in Calling on Pelosi to Remove Swalwell from HPSCI 2020-12-15 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Ron Wright W000827 wright.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. On Monday, Congressman Ron Wright (R-TX) sent a letter with over a dozen House Republicans, led by Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) and Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN), to urge Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to remove Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: "We write to you today out of concern with Congressman Eric Swalwell's reported, close contacts with a Chinese Communist Party spy recently reported by Axios. Because of Rep. Swalwell's position on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, his close interactions with Chinese intelligence services, however unintentional they may be, are an unacceptable national security risk. HPSCI handles some of the most sensitive information our government possesses information critical to our national defense. As such, we urge you to immediately remove Rep. Swalwell from his position on the House Intelligence Committee, said the Members of Congress. [] Rep. Swalwell withheld information for five years from the House Intelligence Committee about an ongoing Chinese espionage operation targeted at him and his own colleagues. Obviously, Rep. Swalwell's interactions with a Chinese spy were more dangerous and unusual than AG Session's meetings with a Russian diplomat. But to make matters worse, Rep. Swalwell kept this information to himself while repeatedly using his position on HPSCI to peddle damaging and baseless conspiracies about President Donald Trump's unproven ties to Russia for years and still refuses to comment fully on the extent and nature of his relationship with the Chinese Communist Party spy exposed in Axios' bombshell report. Read the full letter online here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://burgess.house.gov/blog/?postid=402992 The Ripon Advance: Burgess, Kinzinger unveil bill to spur advanced aviation technology manufacturing 2020-12-14 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Michael Burgess B001248 burgess.house.gov     legacy The Ripon Advance: Burgess, Kinzinger unveil bill to spur advanced aviation technology manufacturing by Ripon Advance News ServiceU.S. Reps. Michael Burgess (R-TX) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) on Dec. 10 proposed a bipartisan bill to modernize a federal incentive program for manufacturing clean, environmentally friendly aviation technology. This legislation will help foster electric vehicle startups, including electric airplanes, by providing them the resources they need to get off the ground, Sen. Burgess said. I hope others will join in supporting this bipartisan cause. Ultimately, it is the marketplace that will determine the value of new technologies. Rep. Burgess and Rep. Kinzinger are original cosponsors of the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) Modernization Act, H.R. 8933, which they introduced with bill sponsor U.S. Rep. Tony Crdenas (D-CA) to update the ATVM Incentive program by expanding eligibility under the U.S. Energy Department's ATVM loan program to include American-made, energy-efficient aircraft. While the program has shown success in the past by fueling the advanced automobile manufacturing sectors, it still has billions of dollars in loan authority, said Rep. Kinzinger. It's time to put that money to good use for the next wave of advanced transportation technologies, including those in aviation and that's what our bill aims to do. This same loan program can be attributed for the success of electric automobiles and will expand to other modes of transportation, added Rep. Burgess. Rep. Kinzinger noted that while the United States leads the world in research, development and innovation, the nation continues to be a net importer of advanced technology products. The Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program is designed to steer American innovation and ingenuity into real-world manufacturing capabilities, thereby creating jobs and benefiting the environment, he said. H.R. 8933 has been endorsed by Joby Aviation, Beta Technologies, Kitty Hawk Corp., the Urban Air … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5518 Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Resignation of Attorney General Bill Barr 2020-12-14 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement on the resignation of Attorney General Bill Barr: "Bill Barr is a friend and patriot. Despite the vilification in the media, the political targeting, and attacks against his character, Bill stepped forward to lead the Department of Justice with integrity and fidelity to the rule of law. He has served his country with honor and distinction. He shed light on the weaponization of the Department of Justice under the Obama-Biden administration and sought to restore confidence in our justice system. Bill has not been a Republican Attorney General or a Democrat Attorney General; he's been an Attorney General dedicated to following the law and defending the Constitution. His retirement - though a loss for the country - is well deserved. I wish him and his family well in this next chapter." ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://burgess.house.gov/blog/?postid=402991 Denton Record Chronicle: Denton Housing Authority awarded over $170k for voucher assistance for homeless vets 2020-12-13 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Michael Burgess B001248 burgess.house.gov     legacy by Paul Bryant The Denton Housing Authority has been awarded more than $170,000 to provide vouchers to veterans facing homelessness from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Veterans risked everything on our behalf, Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Davis said. So, if they fall into homelessness, it is only right for us to do everything we can to lift them out. These vouchers are a key component in our efforts to end homelessness in Denton. We've made significant progress toward this goal since Mayor [Chris] Watts announced it in 2014, and we're almost there. According to data provided by United Way of Denton County, of the 412 actively homeless in Denton County as of the end of November, 36 are veterans. In October, that number was 30 of 408 actively homeless. The federal voucher program assesses veterans experiencing homelessness before they are referred to local housing agencies in this case, the Denton Housing Authority. It includes rental assistance the vouchers provide and case management that Veterans Affairs medical centers offer, according to a news release. I'm thrilled to hear this, but it's not nearly enough to meet the current need, at-large Place 5 council member Deb Armintor said. But our local vets need everything they can get right now. I'm celebrating it while pushing for more. Armintor is an advocate for people experiencing homelessness in Denton. She's been critical of landlords or property managers who might frown upon using vouchers to house tenants. The award of these vouchers to our community shows that we have not only a need but a proven track record of meeting the need, Davis said. I am so thankful to our city staff, the [Denton] Housing Authority and Congressman [Michael] Burgess' office for working so hard to secure this support for our veterans. Denton Housing Authority CEO Sherri McDade did not return a message seeking comment. Veterans in the federal voucher program rent privately owned houses and apartments, generally contributing no more than 30% of their income to re… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5515 Sen. Cruz Delivers Virtual Commencement Address for Texas Southmost College 2020-12-13 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) yesterday delivered the virtual commencement address for the fall 2020 graduates of Texas Southmost College, located in Brownsville, Texas. Watch Sen. Cruz's commencement address for Texas Southmost College here and read his full remarks below. "Welcome to Fall 2020 Commencement. It is a privilege and honor to speak to the graduating class of Texas Southmost College today. I'd like to thank President Dr. Roberto Rodriguez for having me, and for his leadership during these unprecedented times. I'd also like to thank Mayor Trey Mendez, Chair of the Board Adela Garza, the board of trustees, and the faculty here at Texas Southmost College. "Thank you all for your generous contributions to this community. The city of Brownsville and the lower Rio Grande Valley has a long history of showcasing the exceptionalism of Texas, and I have no doubt that today's graduates will continue that legacy. "The trials of this year have changed all of our lives, especially the lives of the students graduating today. Y'all have persevered and overcome these unique challenges, and for that, I congratulate you. And I think I can speak for every professor who helped you adapt to a new learning environment and every family member who supported you along the way, in saying that y'all are graduating with skills that will benefit you for the rest of your lives as each of you works to achieve the American dream. "We are blessed to live in a nation that is unique in the history of the world. There has been no nation that has allowed so many people to come here with nothing and to achieve anything. What is so extraordinary in the United States is that your success doesn't depend on who your parents are and it doesn't depend on the color of your skin, your race, your ethnicity, or your religion. "Your success instead depends on your talent, your passion, your perseverance, and critically, on the content of your character. That is an extraordinary legacy and it's one I know firsthand in my family. As … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=video&id=5516 Sen. Cruz Delivers Virtual Commencement Address at Texas Southmost College 2020-12-13 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy Central TX (512) 916-5834 300 E 8th Suite 961 Austin, TX 78701 Email North TX (214) 599-8749 Lee Park Tower II 3626 N. Hall St. Suite 410 Dallas, TX 75219 Email Southeast TX (713) 718-3057 The Mickey Leland Federal Building 1919 Smith Street Suite 9047 Houston, TX 77002 Email South/Cen. TX (210) 340-2885 9901 IH-10W Suite 950 San Antonio, TX 78230 Email East TX (903) 593-5130305 S. Broadway Suite 501 Tyler, TX 75702 Email South TX (956) 686-7339 200 S. 10th St Suite 1603 McAllen, TX 78501 Email Washington, D.C. (202) 224-5922 127A Russell Washington, DC 20510 Contact 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://arrington.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=423 Rep. Arrington Mourns the Passing of Judge Ruben Reyes 2020-12-13 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Jodey Arrington A000375 arrington.house.gov     legacy Rep. Arrington Mourns the Passing of Judge Ruben Reyes WASHINGTON After the passing of Texas State District Judge Ruben Reyes, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement. West Texas lost one of its finest public servants in Ruben Reyes. Judge Reyes was nationally recognized for his fairness, compassion, and high standards of excellence serving on state advisory courts for Governors Perry and Abbott as well as chairing a national drug court association. He was the model citizen and servant leader who left his community better than he found it - they just don't get any better. He left us too soon, but we trust our friend, Judge Reyes, has entered eternity and is resting in the arms of his Heavenly Father. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://gohmert.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399882 Rep. Gohmert Announces 2021 Congressional Art Competition Winners 2020-12-12 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Louie Gohmert G000552 gohmert.house.gov     legacy Rep. Gohmert Announces 2021 Congressional Art Competition Winners Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) has released a video announcing the winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for Texas' First District.Please click HERE to watch the announcement. Thank you to all the students who participated and to the teachers who trained and prepared them. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://arrington.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=422 Arrington Responds to SCOTUS Rejection of Texas Election Suit 2020-12-12 2020 2020-12 Republican House TX Jodey Arrington A000375 arrington.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today Rep. Arrington released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's rejection of Texas' election lawsuit. The Constitution has always been the cornerstone of our great republic. Article II undeniably gives state legislatures the sole authority to establish election laws, and that principle must never be compromised. While there are other complaints being considered by the courts, that was the focus of our concern in the amicus brief that I co-signed. Regardless of the outcome of this election, we must go to whatever lengths to ensure we uphold and protect the Constitution, rule of law, and the integrity of our electoral process. If we ever fail to do so, it will be the demise of our great country. I am deeply disappointed the petition was rejected on standing by the Supreme Court; however, the actual claims were not dismissed or rejected on their merits. Therefore, I will continue to press SCOTUS to give the people their day in court and give these issues the serious consideration they deserve. In times like these, we would all do well to remember the wisdom of John Adams: Duty is ours, results are God's.' I will continue to fulfill my duty to the Constitution and conscience in this matter. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://burgess.house.gov/blog/?postid=402985 Burgess: Pfizer EUA is the essence of American Innovation 2020-12-11 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Michael Burgess B001248 burgess.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), a member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer/BioNTech novel Coronavirus 2019 vaccine. It is a great day to be an American, said Burgess. To have a safe and effective vaccine not even one year from learning about the existence of this virus is an outstanding accomplishment. This is a true testament to the dedication, hard work, and brain power of American scientists. I said from the beginning of this pandemic that it would be because of American innovation we would defeat this virus, and this Emergency Use Authorization proves it. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5512 Sen. Cruz: Big Tech Believes There Is No Power That Can Constrain Them 2020-12-11 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, in a hearing this week slammed Big Tech's brazen abuses of power and discussed the need for legislation to address Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which provides companies such as Twitter, Facebook, Google, and YouTube with special protections from liability, after YouTube announced it will remove content that alleges widespread election fraud. Watch Sen. Cruz's full remarks here. Excerpts below. WATCH: Sen. Cruz: Big Tech Believes There Is No Power That Can Constrain Them ON YOUTUBE'S REMOVAL OF ANY CONTENT ALLEGING VOTER FRAUD "Silicon Valley believes there is no power on Earth that can constrain them. We saw the latest illustration of this just yesterday, where YouTube announced that it is going to remove any content online that alleges widespread election fraud. [...] YouTube said that it's going to pull down, it's going to block, content, that misleads people by alleging widespread fraud or errors change the outcome of the presidential election.' They're not even pretending anymore." ON THE AMERICAN PEOPLE'S VIEWS ON THE ELECTION RESULTS "Reuters polling shows that 39 percent of the American people believe this election was rigged. That should make all of our hearts ache. That is not good for democracy when nearly half of Americans believe an election is rigged. Now, the members of this committee may have meaningful, substantive dispute about the extent of voter fraud, how widespread it is, what forms it comes in. When Jimmy Carter and James Baker formed a bipartisan commission to study voter fraud, they concluded it was a significant and serious problem that needed to be confronted, and last I checked, Democratic President Jimmy Carter is not some crazed right-wing nut job. And yet [...] apparently, if you sat online and read the Carter Baker commission out loud, YouTube just might well block you." ON BIG TECH'S LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY "Even if you happen to temporarily like the politics of Big Tech toda… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5514 Sen. Cruz: Democrats Played Politics With This NDAA At The Expense of Our Armed Forces 2020-12-11 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA): The annual NDAA is one of the most important bills that Congress takes up. The version passed by the Senate this year was no different, and contained a number of important provisions I fought hard to have included, such as my bipartisan bill with Sen. Shaheen (D-N.H.) to clarify once and for all that those involved in Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline will be subject to crippling and immediate American sanctions, and my legislation with Sen. Coons (D-Del.) to expand medical partnerships with our friend and ally Israel as we work together to develop coronavirus treatments and medications. When the Senate passed the NDAA this summer, it was a strong bipartisan measure that fulfilled our Constitutional responsibility to provide for the national defense, it provided our troops with a well-deserved pay raise, and it invested in the next generation of innovative technology, equipment, and weaponry. But Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats have cynically taken advantage of this must-pass legislation to secure a host of partisan projects unrelated to national security and in conflict with the Constitution, including requiring the Department of Defense to rename our military bases in a political effort to erase our nation's history and restricting the ability of law enforcement to protect our communities during violent riots, which over the last several months have taken the lives of far too many Americans. Additionally, the bill interferes with the President's Article II authority related to overseas deployments, significantly diminishing our ability to execute military strategies that protect our national interests and to wind down endless wars. Furthermore, this NDAA imposes onerous new business reporting requirements that I strongly opposed. These requirements would especially hurt small business owner… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=5517 Sen. Cruz Commends Department of Energy's Extension of Seven LNG Export Authorizations 2020-12-11 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement commending the Department of Energy's decision to extend seven liquefied natural gas (LNG) export authorizations through 2050. Following the announcement of the extension, Sen. Cruz said: The Department of Energy's extension of these seven LNG export authorizations is good news for the thousands of blue-collar energy workers who rely on a vibrant energy industry. This extension will ensure Texans in Southeast Texas and Brownsville have good paying jobs, and will keep energy costs low as we continue working to strengthen America's energy independence. Sen. Cruz has long called for the expansion of LNG exports, a key component to the American Energy Renaissance Act that he introduced in 2015. In 2017, Sen. Cruz introduced the Natural Gas Export Expansion Act, eliminating the arduous process that discourages LNG trade and increase LNG exports by facilitating permits to non-Free Trade Agreement (FTA) counties. In 2018, Sen. Cruz applauded the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for issuing environment schedules for 12 LNG export projects, six of which were in Texas. Last year, Sen. Cruz applauded the FERC's final approval of four LNG export projects in the state of Texas, three of which were in Brownsville, and one in Corpus Christi. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=video&id=5513 Sen. Cruz: Big Tech Believes There Is No Power That Can Constrain Them 2020-12-11 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate TX Ted Cruz C001098 www.cruz.senate.gov     legacy Central TX (512) 916-5834 300 E 8th Suite 961 Austin, TX 78701 Email North TX (214) 599-8749 Lee Park Tower II 3626 N. Hall St. Suite 410 Dallas, TX 75219 Email Southeast TX (713) 718-3057 The Mickey Leland Federal Building 1919 Smith Street Suite 9047 Houston, TX 77002 Email South/Cen. TX (210) 340-2885 9901 IH-10W Suite 950 San Antonio, TX 78230 Email East TX (903) 593-5130305 S. Broadway Suite 501 Tyler, TX 75702 Email South TX (956) 686-7339 200 S. 10th St Suite 1603 McAllen, TX 78501 Email Washington, D.C. (202) 224-5922 127A Russell Washington, DC 20510 Contact 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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