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Government
Put simply: We are for limited government that works. At TexasGOPVote, we will work as a watchdog to help our state lawmakers and our congressional delegation pull in the reins on unnecessary spending and government bureaucracy. You better believe we’ll expose politicians who seek to act outside the bounds set by the Forefathers in the Constitutions of Texas and the United States.
December 23rd, 2016
The United States on Friday abstained as the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution — vigorously opposed by President-elect Donald Trump and the government of Israel — that criticizes Israeli settlement...
December 22nd, 2016
The House Ways and Means Committee today released new information in an addendum to a joint report, “Joint Congressional Investigative Report into the Source of Funding for the ACA’s Cost Sharing Reduction Program,” released...
December 21st, 2016
During the 114th Congress, several pieces of legislation became law to help Texas farmers, ranchers and small businesses sell their goods to international customers and improve the flow of commerce across our borders:
December 20th, 2016
Attorney General Loretta Lynch admits the obvious. She shouldn’t have participated in the orchestrated clandestine tarmac meeting with Bill Clinton.Whew! Now that’s off her chest.Are we supposed to think differently about...
December 19th, 2016
During the 114th Congress several important pieces of legislation were passed into law that will help support those who protect our communities, including bills to expand active shooter training, increase resources for...
December 16th, 2016
Last week, we saw the 114th Congress come to a close, and I’m glad to report, it was not without an important success that gives us strong footing for the next Congress to make even further advances that will strengthen jobs...
December 16th, 2016
Last week I introduced legislation that will permanently save Social Security, ensuring this vital program continues to work for today’s workers and beneficiaries and future generations. For years, the Social Security Board...
December 15th, 2016
Last week, the House passed a continuing resolution (CR) that funds the government at the previous year’s levels until Congress can agree on a regular appropriations bill in April.
December 14th, 2016
American ports are the backbone of our economy, with 99 percent of our overseas cargo moving through our ports and more than 67,000 jobs in the 27th District of Texas alone directly impacted by port activity. That’s why I...
December 14th, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump made it official Wednesday, announcing his intent to nominate former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to lead the Department of Energy -- the agency Perry once famously forgot he wanted to eliminate. The...
December 22nd, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump named Republican National Committee official Sean Spicer as White House press secretary, filling what is likely to be a challenging position given Trump’s sometimes hostile relationship with the...
December 22nd, 2016
So-called “fake news” on Facebook is getting a lot of attention.My greatest annoyance on Facebook?Dumb opinions.
December 20th, 2016
The 114th Congress passed several bills that are now law to protect American interests at home and abroad, including legislation to help boost our nation’s defenses against cyberattacks, ensure the men and women in our...
December 20th, 2016
The name Sam Rayburn of Texas is well known to this House. It can be found identifying portraits and busts just outside this chamber. It is the namesake of meeting rooms and offices throughout the Capitol complex. I, along...
December 19th, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump's drive to rebuild U.S. roads, bridges, ports and other public works projects with a $1 trillion infrastructure investment plan would come as the country faces a shortage of skilled laborers....
December 16th, 2016
Members of the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) announced their support for Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to head up the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the Trump Administration.
December 15th, 2016
We’re hearing that John “I’ve Learned Nothing” Bolton may be picked as Deputy Secretary of State.Bill Kristol just tweeted that he predicts Bolton won’t be appointed. If you’ve followed Kristol’s prediction record, you know...
December 14th, 2016
President-elect Donald J. Trump announced former Texas Governor Rick Perry will lead the Department of Energy.
December 14th, 2016
Texas is known for our thriving economy, robust job market, and booming energy resources. As Governor, Rick Perry welcomed dozens of companies to the Lone Star State, which created thousands of jobs for Texans and made our...
December 13th, 2016
I wholeheartedly support President-elect Trump’s announcement to nominate one of Dallas’ favorite sons, Rex Tillerson, to serve as Secretary of State. I have known Rex for a number of years as a successful business...
