As much as we try to stay away from the TV screen, some things are impossible to ignore. On Wednesday, December 2, two killers went into the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California and gunned down and killed 14 people at a Christmas party. Read more about Muslim Killers Slain in San Bernardino, CA
WASHINGTON, DC – Speaking in the Great Hall at the Library of Congress today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) outlined his vision for a confident America at home and abroad, pledging that his top priority as Speaker in 2016 will be offering the country a bold, pro-growth agenda.
Republican presidential candidates Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio both impressed audiences in the last debate. Senator Rubio’s positions on immigration are discussed frequently, but Senator Cruz is normally viewed as an immigration restrictionist – an unfair characterization. It’s more important to look at Senator Cruz’s actions when he offered amendments to the 2013 “Gang of Eight” comprehensive immigration reform bill (S. Read more about Ted Cruz’s Mixed Record on Immigration Reform
I spoke on the floor yesterday about the disastrous effects the President’s health care law has had for Texans, and the bill to repeal Obamacare being considered by the Senate this week. The bottom line is that Obamacare has left the American people paying more for their medical needs while reducing access and weakening coverage. The people I work for back home are adamant that they want this to stop. Read more about Obamacare Repeal Vote A Promise Kept to the American People
I issued the following statement after voting to support two Senate-passed measures that block job-killing EPA regulations: the Congressional Disapproval of the EPA’s CO2 Rule for Existing Power Plants (S.J. Res. 24) and the Congressional Disapproval of the EPA’s CO2 Rule for New Power Plants (S.J. Res. 23). Read more about Statement on Bills to Block EPA Regs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee (RLCC) named its 2016 leadership with Texas Speaker of the House Joe Straus serving as the group’s chairman and Pennsylvania Speaker Mike Turzai serving as vice chair. Straus, who served as this year’s vice chair, takes over for 2015 chairman, Iowa Speaker of the House Kraig Paulsen. Read more about Speakers Joe Straus (TX), Mike Turzai (PA) named 2016 RLCC Chair, Vice Chair
A Beaumont, Texas, police officer was shot in the back on Sunday after responding to a domestic disturbance call and was saved by his bulletproof vest. The coroner’s office said on Thursday, the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 
WASHINGTON, DC – Speaking in the Great Hall at the Library of Congress today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) outlined his vision for a confident America at home and abroad, pledging that his top priority as Speaker in 2016 will be offering the country a bold, pro-growth agenda.
Please immediately urge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz to vote for H.R. 3762, the pro-life reconciliation bill to defund Planned Parenthood.
Republican presidential candidates Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio both impressed audiences in the last debate. Senator Rubio’s positions on immigration are discussed frequently, but Senator Cruz is normally viewed as an immigration restrictionist – an unfair characterization. It’s more important to look at Senator Cruz’s actions when he offered amendments to the 2013 “Gang of Eight” comprehensive immigration reform bill (S. 
I spoke on the floor yesterday about the disastrous effects the President’s health care law has had for Texans, and the bill to repeal Obamacare being considered by the Senate this week. The bottom line is that Obamacare has left the American people paying more for their medical needs while reducing access and weakening coverage. The people I work for back home are adamant that they want this to stop. 
Today I issued the following statement regarding the passage of S.1177, the Every Student Succeeds Act: 
I issued the following statement after voting to support two Senate-passed measures that block job-killing EPA regulations: the Congressional Disapproval of the EPA’s CO2 Rule for Existing Power Plants (S.J. Res. 24) and the Congressional Disapproval of the EPA’s CO2 Rule for New Power Plants (S.J. Res. 23). 
Texas Alliance for Life will present Texas State Senator Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) with its "Courageous Defense of Life" award in Lubbock County on Tuesday, December 1, at the Lubbock County Republican Party Executive Committee Meeting. Texas Alliance for Life's president Davida Stike will present the award. State Senator 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee (RLCC) named its 2016 leadership with Texas Speaker of the House Joe Straus serving as the group’s chairman and Pennsylvania Speaker Mike Turzai serving as vice chair. Straus, who served as this year’s vice chair, takes over for 2015 chairman, Iowa Speaker of the House Kraig Paulsen. 
