The United States is the largest producer of petroleum and natural gas, yet outdated regulations – such as the crude oil export ban – hold our economy back from reaping the benefits that would come from being a key energy supplier to the world. Read more about Legislation Passed in the House this Week
Earlier this week, I joined the North American Gas Forum’s Legislative Panel to discuss energy opportunities in the United States. The panel was made up of members of Congress and energy industry experts. Read more about Congressman Poe Speaks at North American Gas Forum
The president this week signed into law the STEM Education Act of 2015 (H.R. 1020), a bipartisan bill I introduced as Chairman of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. The bill strengthens science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education efforts and expands the definition of STEM to include computer science. Read more about Congressman Smith’s STEM Education Act Signed Into Law
On Saturday, October 24th, I will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting in Wylie at Cooper Junior High School to provide you with an update on my work in Congress and to discuss House Republicans' efforts to balance our budget, Secure our borders, hold the Administration accountable, create more jobs, and protect all precious life. As your Member of Congress, I always benefit from hearing your thoughts on the important issues facing North Texas. Read more about Congressman Pete Sessions to Hold Town Hall Meeting October 24, 2015
Boots on the ground. We've all heard that phrase before. Do we live it, or do we sit in front of our computer and read the headlines and complain? Even in the midst of all of the despair and hopelessness that can be spread among the ranks of the local GOP and beyond, I believe that there are activities we can engage in to grow our party. Like what? Read more about Put YOUR Boots on The Ground October 17th, 2015
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) moves to restore honor to the area surrounding the grounds of the Alamo. Contracts are now in place for the state of Texas to purchase three buildings located directly across the street from Texas’ most sacred shrine. The buildings currently are home to businesses that provide a more carnival-like atmosphere instead of the reverential setting many prefer. Read more about Texas Moves to Restore Honor to Alamo Grounds
An economics professor emeritus from the University of Texas in Austin has resigned. His reason expressed in a resignation letter, a fear that law abiding students with a concealed handgun might shoot him. 
My thoughts and prayers are with the Israeli people who are enduring a new escalation of Palestinian terrorism. 
Earlier this week, I joined the North American Gas Forum’s Legislative Panel to discuss energy opportunities in the United States. The panel was made up of members of Congress and energy industry experts. 
The president this week signed into law the STEM Education Act of 2015 
On Saturday, October 24th, I will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting in Wylie at Cooper Junior High School to provide you with an update on my work in Congress and to discuss House Republicans' efforts to balance our budget, Secure our borders, hold the Administration accountable, create more jobs, and protect all precious life. As your Member of Congress, I always benefit from hearing your thoughts on the important issues facing North Texas. 
Boots on the ground. We've all heard that phrase before. Do we live it, or do we sit in front of our computer and read the headlines and complain? Even in the midst of all of the despair and hopelessness that can be spread among the ranks of the local GOP and beyond, I believe that there are activities we can engage in to grow our party. Like what? 
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) moves to restore honor to the area surrounding the grounds of the Alamo. Contracts are now in place for the state of Texas to purchase three buildings located directly across the street from Texas’ most sacred shrine. The buildings currently are home to businesses that provide a more carnival-like atmosphere instead of the reverential setting many prefer. 
