Security

A strong national defense is vital in a post-9/11 world. That includes comprehensive border security. In keeping us safe, the government may be tempted to overreach in ways disturbing to those of us who value our liberty above all else. Spying on Americans in the name of security is unacceptable. Finding the right balance between our national security and our freedoms is essential in keeping Americans safe from terrorists who want to kill us because they hate our way of life.

U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) returned to the US March 20th after visiting with intelligence, drug enforcement, and government officials in Mexico on a bipartisan Congressional Delegation led by Senator John Cornyn...
You have probably seen the video footage of a Russian fighter jet colliding with a USAF MQ-9 Reaper Drone over the Black Sea. This aggressive and brazen act was obviously on purpose, as these drones only maneuver 30 to 40...
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Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) addressed the House chamber Wednesday ahead of the House’s vote on H. Con. Res. 21 addressing American War Powers in Syria.Footage of the full speech can be found here, and a transcript is below:
On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his upcoming trip to McAllen, Texas with Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) and Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Katie Britt (R-AL), and Pete...
The total number of encounters along the southwest (SW) border with Mexico dropped by 37.9 percent in the month following President Biden’s new immigration and border plan. President Biden framed his plan as an immigration...
This week we discovered that the CCP's spy balloon likely contained American-made parts.
This week, the House unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) condemning the Chinese Communist Party for their spy balloon. Rep.
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Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) led his House colleagues in the introduction of the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act.
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to spread awareness about this horrific form of modern day slavery and how we can stop it.
On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) reintroduced two pieces of legislation in the House of Representatives that would protect law enforcement and hold rioters accountable....
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Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) authored an op-ed for The Hill, addressing the financial struggles of Medal of Honor recipients.
In response to U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s recent pro-China comments, Rep.
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On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) called on President Biden to enforce the nation’s existing immigration laws and recapped his recent trip to McAllen, Texas with Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) and...
Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to train Israeli pilots to operate KC-46 refueling aircraft before Israel receives its KC-46s from the United States in 2025. This early training will...
On Wednesday I met with the Energy & Commerce Committee in McAllen to examine the public health crisis at the southern border and the flow of illicit fentanyl into our communities. Fentanyl kills more young Americans...
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today reintroduced theProtecting Military Installations and Ranges Act, a bill to stop adversaries from acquiring land near military...
On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the tragic death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, who was brutally beaten by several Memphis police officers, and urged the Department of Justice to quickly implement his ...
Congressman Sessions (TX-17) voted in favor of H.Res.11- Establishing the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.

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