Voting Resources
Lamar Smith
December 1st, 2011
Wednesday, I with members of the Texas National Guard’s 36th Infantry Division, who recently returned from a year-long tour in Southern Iraq. Members of the division shared their observations on the current situation in...
November 18th, 2011
House Democrats today blocked passage of a constitutional amendment that would have required the federal government to balance its budget. H.J. Res. 2, a proposed Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution, was...
November 17th, 2011
Before the opening of the jobs fair I recently hosted with Workforce Solutions Alamo at the Live Oak Civic Center, people began lining up outside. By the 9 a.m. start time, the line was wrapped around the civic center and...
November 2nd, 2011
In these difficult economic times, too many Americans are still looking for work. In September, San Antonio’s unemployment rate hit 7.9 percent – the highest it has been in at least 21 years.I am hosting a job fair in...
October 25th, 2011
The House Judiciary Committee today passed a bill to restore accountability to government regulations. Sponsored by Congressman Geoff Davis (R-Ky.) and I, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act (H...
October 12th, 2011
The agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea are jobs bills that will immediately help our economy and create opportunities for American businesses to grow.These three agreements could help create 250,000 American...
October 6th, 2011
As vice-chair of the Space & Aeronautics Subcommittee of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, today I called for NASA’s inspector general to investigate the politicization of the agency.
September 23rd, 2011
Today, I sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder regarding recent resignations and reassignments at ATF following public concerns regarding a Phoenix-based program known as “Fast and Furious,” which intentionally...
September 8th, 2011
Today I called on President Obama to exercise regulatory restraint in order to protect small businesses and America’s job creators from the growing costs of federal regulations.As President Obama prepares for his speech on...
July 29th, 2011
The House Judiciary Committee today passed a bill to help investigators track down dangerous pedophiles and protect children from sexual exploitation. The bill passed by a vote of 19-10. The Protecting Children from...
November 21st, 2011
I released the following statement today regarding the announcement that the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction has failed to reach an agreement.It’s disappointing that the members of the Joint Select Committee on...
November 17th, 2011
Americans want the federal government to stop excessive government spending and reduce the federal deficit.The last time the budget was balanced was during the Clinton Administration, when Republicans in Congress passed the...
November 11th, 2011
Today we honor all the veterans, past and present, who have served our country and defended our nation’s freedoms. America is a stronger country because of the sacrifice our veterans made for us. Veterans Day is also a day...
October 26th, 2011
I have held two telephone town meetings with thousands of Bexar County constituents. I use the technology, also known as a “tele-town hall”, to stay in touch with constituents when I am in Washington for votes.
October 18th, 2011
You and I have an opportunity this fall to weigh in on changes proposed to the state’s constitution. State lawmakers meet in regular session in each odd-numbered year. During this time, they often propose changes to the...
October 7th, 2011
Last week, I had the privilege of visiting with students at two schools in the 21st district to discuss space exploration and the importance of science education. I was with NASA Astronaut Andy Thomas, who has spent over...
October 5th, 2011
Tuesday, I called for the appointment of a special counsel to investigate whether comments made by Attorney General Eric Holder during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in May 2011 were truthful.
September 11th, 2011
Ten years ago a foreign enemy attacked us on our own soil. On that fateful day in September, thousands of innocent Americans lost their lives.As we reflect on the ten year anniversary, we can recall what it felt like to...
August 3rd, 2011
Today, I announced that registration is open for the US Cyber Challenge Fall competition, a national contest for high school students interested in pursuing advanced education and job opportunities in the cyber security...
July 20th, 2011
Today, I co-sponsored the Cut, Cap and Balance Act. This legislation would enact significant spending cuts, place enforceable caps on government spending and require the passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment in order to...
