U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul — chairman of the Homeland Security Committee's Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events — sent a letter with U.S Congressman Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin. Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the congress members urged the administration to empower the National Guard to address potential drone-related threats and ensure a "unified federal security posture" at the games. Read more about McCaul, Crane Urge Admin to Empower National Guard to Address Potential Drone Threats at Upcoming FIFA World Cup Games
Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) moved to pass his Kayla Hamilton Act, which he introduced to require the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct thorough background and criminal record checks on unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and potential sponsors prior to their placement, via unanimous consent and later blasted Democrat Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) for blocking its passage. Read more about Cornyn Blasts Democrat Senator for Blocking Kayla Hamilton Act, Named for Child Killed by MS-13 Gang Member
With the border secure, a growing bipartisan coalition calls on Congress to stop treating immigration as a political football and start delivering solutions that serve the interest of Americans
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) filed a joint resolution commemorating the success of the Artemis II mission. Supported by Mission Control at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, the 10-day mission set a record for the furthest distance traveled by humans into deep space. Read more about Sens. Cruz, Cantwell Lead Artemis II Resolution Lauding Historic Mission Success
Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) announced the first, second, and third place winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. This year’s theme celebrates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
1st Place - Kinley Roach "Proverbs 3:6", Granbury, TX, Homeschooled
Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11), Doris Matsui (CA-07), Craig Goldman (TX-12), Angie Craig (MN-02), Mark Alford (MO-04), Paul Tonko (NY-20), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen mental health resources in Texas and across the country. 
Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) moved to pass his Kayla Hamilton Act, which he introduced to require the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct thorough background and criminal record checks on unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and potential sponsors prior to their placement, via unanimous consent and later blasted Democrat Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) for blocking its passage. 
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) filed a joint resolution commemorating the success of the Artemis II mission. Supported by Mission Control at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, the 10-day mission set a record for the furthest distance traveled by humans into deep space. 
U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), a member of the Ways and Means Committee celebrated the House passage of H.R. 6903 - Ensuring Children Receive Support Act. Working with Chairman Smith (MO-08) and Representative Panetta (CA-19), the bill has officially passed the House by unanimous consent. 
The House Appropriations Committee unanimously voted to advance the FY2027 Military Construction Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act yesterday, marking the first appropriations bill to pass the committee this year. 
