Voting Resources
Pete Sessions
October 12th, 2012
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, an opportunity to spread awareness about this genetic condition. As the proud father of son with Down syndrome, I am committed to being an advocate for the Down syndrome community in...
September 24th, 2012
On Friday, the House passed H.R. 3409, the Stop the War on Coal Act, which is a common-sense package of proposals aimed at putting an end to the Administration’s war on coal that is harming our already weak economy. The EPA'...
September 7th, 2012
With 43 consecutive months of an unemployment rate above eight percent, struggling Americans continue to watch the Obama Administration promote the same failed tax-and-spend policies that have discouraged economic recovery...
August 22nd, 2012
Today’s dismal forecast from the non-partisan CBO underscores the need for the Obama Administration and Washington Democrats to join House Republicans’ efforts to replace the looming defense cuts and stop the tax hike. My...
August 10th, 2012
This summer I was delighted to host 185 students from 22 area high schools in Washington, DC for the Pete Sessions Leadership and Growth Program. Every summer in June and July, students at the high school level are given the...
August 3rd, 2012
Today, I released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor’s unemployment report for the month of July:
July 6th, 2012
Today’s jobs report underscores the need for pro-growth policies to help struggling Americans get back to work. The threat of higher taxes, more government spending and bureaucratic red-tape has injected uncertainty into our...
June 28th, 2012
Today, I released the following statement regarding the House’s vote to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for his refusal to turn over subpoenaed documents related to Operation Fast and Furious:For...
June 21st, 2012
Today, I released the following statement regarding House passage of the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, a package of seven domestic energy production bills:Today House Republicans reaffirmed our commitment to getting...
May 4th, 2012
Today I released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor’s unemployment report for the month of April:Although any sign of job creation is welcomed news, today’s report demonstrates that American...
October 5th, 2012
Today’s weak jobs report serves as a reminder that far too many Americans are still looking for work or have stopped trying in the Obama economy. Chronic unemployment plagues our nation because the Administration continually...
September 14th, 2012
I delivered the following remarks on the House floor yesterday in support of The No More Solyndras Act.
September 2nd, 2012
The nomination process for U.S. Service Academy selection begins in the spring semester of a student’s junior year. In order to begin the process with my office, please send a letter to my District Office expressing your...
August 16th, 2012
Dallas County has 190 confirmed cases of West Nile Virus, including 10 tragic deaths. In an effort to control the outbreak of this disease, local officials – under the advisement of Texas State Health Officials and the...
August 8th, 2012
I announced today that 185 students from 22 area high schools have recently completed successful participation in the 2012 Pete Sessions Leadership and Growth Program.I offer the Leadership and Growth Program in Washington,...
July 18th, 2012
June 30th, 2012
On Friday, the House approved the conference report to the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, also known as the “highway bill." This bill helps to provide the funding that our local communities depend...
June 28th, 2012
I released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the President’s health care law:I will continue to stand up for the American people and fight for a full repeal of government-run health care....
June 1st, 2012
U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-Dallas), a Member of House Republican Leadership, today released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor's unemployment report for the month of May:As...
May 2nd, 2012
Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Congressional High School Art Competition.The Congressional High School Art Competition, known as “An Artistic Discovery” is an annual, nationwide art competition initiated by...
