Will Hurd
January 30th, 2020
This January marks a historic event—the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA). This bipartisan law established a framework to combat human trafficking across the...
January 28th, 2020
I showed my continued support for expanding Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and our nation’s veterans by helping pass a bipartisan bill that promotes veteran participation in related...
January 15th, 2020
I was presented yesterday with the Waste Warrior Award by the White Coat Waste Project for my steadfast advocacy in Congress to end taxpayer-funded experiments and tests that harm animals.This Congress, I was an original...
January 10th, 2020
As someone who spent nearly a decade as an undercover officer in the CIA and served in the Middle East, I spoke on the House Floor yesterday regarding the War Powers Resolution being put forward by House Democrats in...
January 6th, 2020
I joined Anderson Cooper 360 on CNN last night to talk about the killing of Qassem Soleimani and the implications this will have on the escalated conflicts between the U.S. and the Iranian regime.You can watch the full...
December 20th, 2019
Yesterday, I proudly supported the House passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). I served as a member of the Republican Whip Team to ensure support for this landmark trade deal and have been a tireless...
December 13th, 2019
Recently, I joined my colleagues to support the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report, which includes the Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard...
December 11th, 2019
Down in Boerne, Texas, there is a very special group of women with hearts of gold who dedicate their time to serving female active-duty military members, veterans and their families.
December 5th, 2019
Yesterday I proudly voted in support of the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act (TRACED) Act.
November 22nd, 2019
National Parks Caucus co-chairs U.S. Reps. Ron Kind (WI-03) and I led a bipartisan letter from the Caucus recently urging House Leadership to bring the Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act to the House floor for a...
January 29th, 2020
NAFTA was signed in my hometown of San Antonio more than a quarter century ago. The U.S., Mexico and Canada build things together, and after today’s historic signing we can now focus on increasing North American...
January 16th, 2020
Yesterday I continued my fervent support for our nation’s seniors by helping pass out of the House the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (H.R. 1230).
January 14th, 2020
Over the past week, you may have seen news coverage of the death of Qassem Soleimani and escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The events that have unfolded over the last few weeks have made it even clearer...
January 9th, 2020
As a former CIA officer, cybersecurity entrepreneur and IT Subcommittee Chair, I proudly joined my colleagues yesterday to pass several bills to increase broadband capabilities and ensure the United States continues leading...
December 31st, 2019
The U.S. House has done its job: The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement has been passed and is on its way to the U.S. Senate. Those of us who live and work in South and West Texas know well that the United States and...
December 19th, 2019
Yesterday, as a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I joined my colleagues to support the bipartisan Appropriations package for FY 2020. These bills provide funding not just to keep the government running but to...
December 12th, 2019
Yesterday, the bipartisan bill by U.S. Representatives Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) and I to ensure the intelligence community prioritizes resources to combat drug trafficking, human trafficking and human smuggling in the...
December 10th, 2019
Americans should not have to choose between putting food on the table or filling their prescription. The only way we can get big things done in Congress is by working together, which is why I’m proud to support H.R. 19. This...
December 4th, 2019
Yesterday, U.S. Reps. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and I announced our bipartisan House resolution, H.Res.709, recognizing the significant and positive impact American volunteers and charitable organizations have on...
November 20th, 2019
I woke up to my phone ringing early in the morning on Nov. 18, 1999. I was 22 years old and student body president of Texas A&M. It was one of my best friends on the other end of the line who told me the news. I...