As Chairman of the Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee, my focus continues to be on jobs and growing our economy for all. Today marks the 5-year anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Act, one of the largest job-crushing bills to come out of Washington in a long time. With over 400+ regulations and 2,000+ pages, this comprehensive bill is much like Obamacare but for our entire economy. Read more about Dodd-Frank 5-Year Anniversary
Last Tuesday, President Obama announced that he reached a “historic” nuclear deal with Iran. The only thing historic about this deal is how dangerous it is for the United States. This deal was driven more by the President’s legacy than what is best for our national security. Read more about Iran Nuclear Deal: What's in it?
The list grows as more and more GOP hopefuls jump in the Republican presidential race. Ted Cruz, the Senator from Texas, was the first to announce, then came Florida Senator Marco Rubio both Cuban Americans. Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, a Detroit native is the only black, and the lone outspoken female is former Hewlett-Packard Chief Executive, Carly Fiorina from California. Read more about The GOP's Presidential Candidates to Begin Debates!
In a recent blog post, I noted that the most intriguing debate would be the Donald of today against the Donald of just a few years back as he has made several shifts in his position. For me, I was never sold on Trump as a true conservative but an actor playing a role. Read more about Is it Time to Say Goodbye to Trump?
There is a growing assault on the Judeo Christian values which serve as the foundation of our Western civilization and the basis of all our laws. These core principles have been a vital part of making America the greatest nation on Earth. Read more about Protecting Churches from IRS Bullying
This week, a seemingly normal young man-turned radical militant attacked military facilities in Tennessee, killing four Marines. These warriors, who devoted their lives to protecting America against enemies around the world, were tragically gunned down right here at home. Read more about Congressman Ted Poe Statement on Tennessee Terrorist Attack
Today I issued the following statement on the passage of H.R.237 the FTO Passport Revocation Act. This legislation would authorize the revocation or denial of passports and passport cards to individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations. It passed the House unanimously. 
As Chairman of the Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee, my focus continues to be on jobs and growing our economy for all. Today marks the 5-year anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Act, one of the largest job-crushing bills to come out of Washington in a long time. With over 400+ regulations and 2,000+ pages, this comprehensive bill is much like Obamacare but for our entire economy. 
The list grows as more and more GOP hopefuls jump in the Republican presidential race. Ted Cruz, the Senator from Texas, was the first to announce, then came Florida Senator Marco Rubio both Cuban Americans. Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, a Detroit native is the only black, and the lone outspoken female is former Hewlett-Packard Chief Executive, Carly Fiorina from California. 
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Last week I reintroduced the Wrongful Convictions Tax Relief Act (H.R. 3086) – legislation that would prohibit the IRS from taxing compensation awarded to people who have been imprisoned due to a wrongful conviction. 
There is a growing assault on the Judeo Christian values which serve as the foundation of our Western civilization and the basis of all our laws. These core principles have been a vital part of making America the greatest nation on Earth. 
This week, a seemingly normal young man-turned radical militant attacked military facilities in Tennessee, killing four Marines. These warriors, who devoted their lives to protecting America against enemies around the world, were tragically gunned down right here at home. 
