U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Texas
CHC Texas Members, Chair Barragan, Urge Administration to Investigate Reports of Governor Abbott Obstructing Border Patrol
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release:
Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Nanette Barragan (CA-44) andCHC Texas Representatives Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), and Greg Casar (TX-35) lead CHC Members to demand the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) investigate the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Public
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes for Bipartisan Legislation To Provide Tax Relief for Houston Families and Businesses
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024:
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, H.R. 7024, to enhance the Child Tax Credit and support local businesses.
"The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act provides relief for children and families in Houston and across our country and supports small businesses that are vital to our community," said C
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Granger Supports H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2024:
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Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.
"Millions of hard-working Texas families, workers, and job creators will benefit by the passage of H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.
"This tax package build
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House Armed Services Committee Feb. 7 Sets Hearing on Member Day
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The House Armed Services Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Member Day" at 2 p.m. on Feb. 7, 2024, at 2212 Rayburn House Office Building:
Purpose: To provide Quality of Life Panel members an opportunity to hear from other members of Congress on their perspective regarding military quality of life issues.
Witnesses:
* Representative Derrick Van Orden, Wisconsin - 3rd District
* Representative Mike Garcia, California - 27th District
* Rep
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman McCaul Announces HFAC Markup on Various Measures
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will hold a markup to consider various measures regarding export controls, prohibiting US contributions to UNRWA, restricting Iran's access to U.S. goods and technology to manufacture missiles and long-range drones, designating the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization
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House Small Business Committee Chairman Williams, Vice Chairman Luetkemeyer, Reps. Meuser, Bean Write to DOL Over New Rule Negatively Impacting Main Street
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024:
Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Reps. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, Dan Meuser (R-PA), and Aaron Bean (R-FL), wrote to the Department of Labor (DOL) regarding a new contracting rule that would make life more difficult for M
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Jayapal, Whitehouse Tour Toxic Sites in Port Arthur, TX
PORT ARTHUR, Texas, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news on Feb. 2, 2024:
U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) toured various toxic sites in Port Arthur, Texas in the wake of the Biden administration's announcement that they would pause approvals for new liquified natural gas (LNG) plants.
"Today, I saw the effects of fossil fuels on frontline communities in sharp relief. Oil refineries and natural gas plants
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Moran, Finstad, Caraveo Introduce the Prove It Act, Protecting Small Businesses From Burdensome Regulations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024:
Today, Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), and Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) introduced the bipartisan Prove It Act. This legislation strengthens protections for small businesses that were established in the Regulatory Flexibility Act by forcing federal agencies to take into consideration the direct and indirect costs placed on small businesses throug
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New Tax Bill Passes House
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024:
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De La Cruz Calls It "An Important Update to America's Tax Policy"
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The House of Representatives passed H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, with a large bipartisan vote on Tuesday, Jan. 31st.
The legislation is a win for working Texas families, and, as Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) mentioned on the House floor earlier this month, "these p
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Pfluger Slams Democrats Voting to Prevent Illegal Alien Drunk Drivers From Being Deported
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release statement on Feb. 1, 2024:
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Thursday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement after 150 Democrats voted against legislation to quickly deport illegal aliens who drive drunk.
Rep. August Pfluger: "I am appalled to see a majority of Democrats in the House of Representatives voting to prevent illegal aliens who endanger the lives of American citizens by drunk driving from being deported. Am
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Rep. Cuellar and NADBank Announce $835,000 in Federal Grant Funding for the City of Roma
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2024:
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) and the North American Development Bank (NADBank) announced $835,000 in federal grant funding for the City of Roma.
"One of my priorities in Congress is to expand and enhance our infrastructure in South Texas. The two federal grants announced today strengthen waste collection and disposal services in Roma, and assess the modernization of the Roma
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Rep. Cuellar and the Department of Agriculture Announces $28,945,000 in Federal Funds for Union Water Supply Corporation in Starr County
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2024:
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $28,945,000 in federal funding for Union Water Supply Corporation in Starr County.
"As Starr County grows, so does its need for proper water infrastructure. Today's award will increase Union Water Supply Corporation's capacity for water treatment for many years to come, ensuring access to w
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Rep. Cuellar Votes to Pass Tax Cuts for Working Families and Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024:
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) voted to pass H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. The legislation will now head to the Senate.
"The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act is a bipartisan measure that provides much-needed tax cuts to South Texas families and small businesses," said Dr. Cuellar. "I am pleased to see that it includes
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Rep. Cuellar's Bill to Rename Post Office After Fallen Servicemembers Passes House
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024:
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated the House passage of his bill renaming the Del Mar Post Office in Laredo after local, fallen military heroes Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez, and Sergeant Roberto Arizola, Jr. H.R. 2754 will now head to the Senate.
"Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez, a
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Rep. Jackson Introduces Legislation to Uncover UNRWA's Terrorist Crimes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024:
Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Uncovering UNRWA's Terrorist Crimes Act to prohibit any additional funding from the United States to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The legislation also directs the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress on funding provided by the United States to the UNRWA so it can
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Rep. Keith Self Files Congressional Amicus Brief at SCOTUS in Support of Military Chaplains Conscience Rights
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2024:
Congressman Keith Self led an amicus brief at the Supreme Court in support of the plaintiffs in Alvarado v. Austin, 39 military chaplains who suffered a blanket denial of their Religious Accommodation Requests (RAR) followed by retaliatory actions. Twenty-five members of Congress signed Rep. Self's amicus brief, in a strong show of support of chaplains' right to follow their conscience.
The Depar
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Rep. Keith Self Supports Governor Greg Abbott Border Security Efforts
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Congressman Keith Self led a letter, along with 23 House Republican Members, in support of Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to secure the border. In their letter, Members of Congress encouraged Governor Abbot you to continue defending Texas' sovereignty by holding the line against the Biden administration's lawless border policies.
The letter goes on to state that "Article 4, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution gua
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Rep. Sessions Leads Bicameral Inquiry Into CCP-Linked Illegal Marijuana Operations in U.S.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX) led a letter to Attorney General of the United States Merrick Garland concerning Chinese Communist Party (CCP) affiliated marijuana cultivation operations in the United States. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Congressmen Jared Golden (D-ME), Senator Angus King (I-ME), and Congressman David Valadao (R-CA) led this letter along with Congressman Sessions and 45 additional Members of Co
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Rep. Williams Bill to Go After Stolen Pandemic Loan Funds Heads to House Floor
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2024:
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Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, released the following statement after his bill, H.R. 7129, the Put America on Commission Act of 2024, passed out of Committee.
"The SBA's Office of Inspector General estimates that $200 billion dollars in fraud flowed through the pandemic lending programs," said Chairman Williams. "We must think
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Reps. McCaul, Luttrell, Texas Members Send Letter Addressing Delays, Under Staffing at Houston VA
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2024:
This week, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), and 15 members of the Texas delegation sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough, addressing significant delays in response time to claims-related inquiries at the Houston Regional office, which is responsible for 20 congressional districts.
The letter was signed by Representat
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Reps. McCaul, Self, Texas Members Encourage Gov. Abbott to Continue Holding Line
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2024:
Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Congressman Keith Self (R-Texas), and 22 members of the Texas delegation sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, supporting his efforts to secure the border and encouraging him to continue holding the line amidst the Biden administration's abdication of federal responsibility.
The members write, "Article 4, Section 4 of the U.S. Consti
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Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Roundtable With Venezuela Leading Opposition Figure, Presidential Candidate
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024:
Today, the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere announced it will hold a bipartisan roundtable meeting with Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's leading opposition figure and presidential candidate who was banned from participating in Venezuela's presidential elections by the Maduro regime.
Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Time: 11:00am ET
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