117th Congress
October 5th, 2021
I recently spoke on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program and the W87-1 warhead, which will be assembled at Pantex in Amarillo, Texas.
October 1st, 2021
The Chinese Communist Party is the greatest threat our country faces, so we cannot afford a strategic shortfall that gives China a leg up.
September 30th, 2021
Cornyn, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Extend COVID Grant Deadline for Independent Entertainment Venues
Struggling entertainment venues waited months for SBA to distribute relief after the passage of Save Our Stages, and now these small businesses, many of which are still shuttered, may lose the grant funds they need to...
September 28th, 2021
I am unapologetically pro-life and stand ready to give my voice to the voiceless and do everything in my reach to ensure this bill never becomes law.
September 27th, 2021
The National Digital Reserve Corps harnesses the power of private sector digital, AI, and cybersecurity experts to bolster the cybersecurity efforts of our federal government.
September 24th, 2021
I recently spoke on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to urge my colleagues to support my amendment to the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act, which states clearly that Israel is a critical defense partner...
September 23rd, 2021
I recently spoke on the House Floor in support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.
September 23rd, 2021
Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz should join the Dream Act as cosponsors – not only because it’s the right thing to do for Dreamers and for the country, the vast majority of which supports such a solution – but also to...
September 22nd, 2021
Ensuring our coastal infrastructure is resilient and robust is crucial to preventing the next devastating storm and I will continue fighting to ensure our state is prepared to weather future storms.
September 16th, 2021
We cannot continue to put forth federal policies that actively make it harder for Americans to survive and succeed.
October 1st, 2021
It is unfortunate that Democrats continue to spend at unsustainable levels and without any appreciation of the fact that their irresponsibility today jeopardizes the freedom of all Americans- those living today as well as...
October 1st, 2021
As we work with our partners in the Senate to decide on the final version of the bill, I will fight to ensure any red flag provisions are removed from the bill.
September 29th, 2021
As an ardent defender of the Second Amendment, I will work aggressively with my House and Senate colleagues to make sure no attack on gun rights becomes law.
September 27th, 2021
Israel is a vital ally of the United States located in a very dangerous neighborhood. It is surrounded by countries whose occupants want to wipe it off the map. And yet Israel remains a force for stability in the region and...
September 27th, 2021
On Wednesday, I spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the PLUM Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act.
September 24th, 2021
The broad support for immigration reform, even in the midst of acrimonious debate on Capitol Hill, shows voters’ universal support for the economic contributions of unauthorized immigrants currently living and working in the...
September 23rd, 2021
There needs to be some accountability.
September 23rd, 2021
This funding will go a long way to support farmers as they recoup losses and fully restore their operations.
September 22nd, 2021
Nearly a quarter of all veterans return from military careers to live in rural areas, including many communities in TX-13. Yet, too often, VA facilities in rural areas are not prioritized for modernization projects.
September 15th, 2021
I will celebrate Small Business Week by visiting small businesses around #TX24, testifying with a local small business in front of the Small Business Committee, and spotlighting small business in our community every day this...