I was honored to be appointed to the Conference Committee that will negotiate the differences between the House's six-year highway bill and the Senate's version of the bill. As the senior Texan on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, I'm working hard to ensure we meet the transportation needs of the 27th Congressional District, Texas, and the United States. Our economy depends on the efficient movement of goods and services.
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas), and Space Subcommittee Chairman Brian Babin (R-Texas) today praised a private space company’s successful test of a reusable rocket at a test facility in West Texas. The company, Blue Origin, was the first ever to successfully launch and vertically land a rocket, which enables reuse. Read more about Smith, Babin Praise Successful Reusable Rocket Test in Texas
Given its recent 100th birthday and the experience of the recent financial crisis, is there any more appropriate time to examine the role of the Federal Reserve in American life than now?
On Friday, December 4th from 10:30-11:30 am, I will host a Fall Open House at my Plano office. This will serve as an informal time for Collin County constituents to come learn about the many services my office provides, including: help with a federal agency, various programs for civic-minded youth, community outreach events, and much more. Read more about Sam Johnson to Host Plano Fall Open House December 4th
Last week, KRIS-TV ran a story about a Portland veteran who, despite decorated service in Vietnam, was being mistreated by the Department of Veterans Affairs when it came to the payment of his medical bills. After learning about the situation, my office contacted the VA and within a week had almost all of his bills paid. Read more about Putting Veterans First