Iran
December 12th, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the U.S. House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, led a hearing yesterday to examine the full scope of threats posed to our...
October 7th, 2024
As the anniversary of October 7th is here, it is imperative we continue to support our greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel.
April 24th, 2024
Recently Iran attacked Israel on Israeli soil for the first time ever. Thankfully, Israel shot down 99 percent of these rockets and drones, in collaboration with the U.S., UK, Jordan, and other partners and allies.
April 22nd, 2024
I proudly voted to fully support Israel in defending itself against Iran and its terrorist proxies, and implement strong sanctions and policies to counter Iran, China, and Russia.
April 10th, 2024
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Tim Scott (R-S.C), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined several of their Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and...
March 4th, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX) unveiled the Combating Transnational Repression Act of 2024, a groundbreaking legislative initiative aimed at addressing the growing threat of transnational repression, including against U.S...
November 8th, 2023
Iran is using its oil revenue to fund terror around the world—including Hamas’ barbaric terrorist attack on Israel. The United States cannot allow this behavior to go unchecked.
November 3rd, 2023
Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) are creating a new avenue to cut off Iran’s funding for its terrorist proxies by equipping Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to enforce oil sanctions....
October 19th, 2023
Tuesday on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) called out Iran for providing Hamas with the money, weapons, and military training used to carry out their unprovoked attack on Israel and warned Iran not to use the war...
October 7th, 2024
On Tuesday, our partner and ally Israel endured an attack of almost 200 ballistic missiles launched from Iran and a terrorist attack while fighting Iranian proxies.
July 25th, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Address to Congress.
April 22nd, 2024
Last week, the U.S. House passed my legislation to permanently freeze all Iranian-sanctioned assets, including the $6 billion in funds President Biden unfroze on September 11, 2023.
April 16th, 2024
On the floor, U.S.
March 20th, 2024
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) today voted in support of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
January 9th, 2024
On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his recent meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and members of the Intelligence Community in Israel as part of a congressional delegation (CODEL) to the...
November 17th, 2023
Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after voting against the rule for H.R. 5893 and H.R. 5961:I voted against the rule for the Commerce, Justice, and Science appropriations measure and a weak...
November 7th, 2023
As Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists continue to wage an unprovoked and barbaric war against our friend and ally Israel, it's more vital than ever the United States demonstrates strength — not weakness — towards Iran.
October 24th, 2023
This past week, I also introduced the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act, which would permanently freeze the $6 billion the Biden administration foolishly released in their hostage deal with Iran last month.
October 12th, 2023
Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, joined every Republican member on the committee in sending a letter to President Biden condemning the horrific terrorist atta