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United States
January 17th, 2020
Yesterday I introduced the Border Patrol Pay Security Act to ensure U.S. Border Patrol agents earn similar overtime compensation already offered to other federal law enforcement agents. It amends the Fair Labor...
January 16th, 2020
The judge’s order is blow for the White House, which essentially tried to give state and local government officials power to veto resettlement. The judge says that appears to violate the Refugee Act.
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
With Speaker Pelosi facing increased backlash from members of her own party, including rank-and-file Democrats, you can't help but wonder who is winning this game that she's playing?
January 13th, 2020
I issued the following statements regarding the start of the second session of the 116th Congress; H.Res. 575, Supporting Security Recommendations for the Development of Next-Generation 5G Technologies; President Trump’s...
January 10th, 2020
Just look at the contrast – while Democrats are trying to remove President Trump from office, President Trump is focused on removing terrorists from the face of the earth.The President had the legal and constitutional...
January 9th, 2020
Recently on the Senate floor, I gave the following remarks after President Trump’s televised address on Iran. Excerpts of my floor remarks are below, and video can be found here.
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...
January 7th, 2020
Population growth is an ingredient in economic growth. Businesses need customers. The retirees on Social Security and Medicare need current workers to pay taxes to support the programs. And all those empty former...
January 3rd, 2020
From fighting to confirm constitutionalist judges and holding Big Tech accountable, to ensuring Texas remains a pillar of America’s defense and reaffirming Texas as America’s leader in space exploration, to strengthening...
January 17th, 2020
As chairman of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, on Wednesday I appeared on Fox News' ‘Hannity' and the Joe Pags Show after the House took a vote to name their impeachment managers and send the Articles of Impeachment to...
January 16th, 2020
This is a top priority for my constituents, who are farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, as well as consumers, whose daily lives are impacted by trade with our neighbors to the north and south, and we'll soon be able to market...
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 13th, 2020
A federal judge in Tucson, Arizona, sentenced a Mexican illegal alien who murdered U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry to life in prison without parole. The sentencing follows a conviction by a federal court jury in...
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 10th, 2020
Immigration legislation requires both parties to pass anything! It also requires a signature from President Trump. Recent bipartisan efforts to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act in the House have been successful....
January 9th, 2020
The White House called the initial decision to block on the use of military funds for the boder wall "illegitimate" and hailed the appeals court decision as a victory.
January 8th, 2020
Yesterday, I gave the following remarks in advance of the Senate Finance Committee’s passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act. Excerpts of my interview are below, and video can be...
January 6th, 2020
With the first partisan impeachment vote since the Civil War complete, the spotlight will now shift to the U.S. Senate. Taking part in an impeachment trial is a solemn responsibility, and one I take extraordinarily seriously...
January 2nd, 2020
Soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines regularly put their lives on the line to defend our democracy, and it’s only right they have ample opportunity to fully participate in that democracy. This law will ensure that all...
