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Arrington Issues Statement Following Large Scale Drug Bust in Abilene

Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement in response to a “large scale” drug bust in Abilene, Texas. In total, 17 alleged drug dealers were arrested, with law enforcement seizing 29 kilos of methamphetamine, 721 grams of cocaine, 1,370 grams of fentanyl, and 60 firearms. Read more about Arrington Issues Statement Following Large Scale Drug Bust in Abilene

ICYMI: Milei shows us spending cuts can be done

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On Thursday, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) penned an op-ed in the Washington Examiner urging Republicans to push for spending cuts.

Some key quotes are below: Read more about ICYMI: Milei shows us spending cuts can be done

Touring Frontera Healthcare

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While in Texas-11 this week, I stopped by Frontera Healthcare to tour their Community Health Center. Servicing a wide variety of patients, Frontera is vital in bringing healthcare to rural communities. We had a productive conversation on how Congress can further support community health centers in Washington. Thank you to Mikki Hand for helping arrange the tour along with the staff at Frontera. Read more about Touring Frontera Healthcare

President Biden's Student Loan Bailout Scheme Continues

Wednesday, President Biden announced that he "canceled" $1.2 billion in student debt. In reality, this is an unconstitutional bailout and the debt is not canceled or forgiven—it will be paid for by hardworking American taxpayers. Read more about President Biden's Student Loan Bailout Scheme Continues

Americans Agree: Enough Is Enough

By refusing to comply with U.S. immigration laws, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has not only been derelict in his duty to defend our homeland, but he has also destroyed the fabric of this nation. Americans agree: He had to be impeached. Read more about Americans Agree: Enough Is Enough

The Fiscal Impact of Refugees and Asylees at the Federal, State, and Local Levels from 2005-2019

The net fiscal impact of refugees and asylees was positive over the 15-year period, at $123.8 billion. This means that refugees and asylees contributed more revenue than they cost in expenditures to the government. Read more about The Fiscal Impact of Refugees and Asylees at the Federal, State, and Local Levels from 2005-2019

Sen. Cruz Joins Updated Bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act That Protects Children, Privacy

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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, joined Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) in introducing the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act. Following the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing with Big Tech CEOs, support for the legislation has grown with a total of 62 senators now co-sponsoring the bill. After the hearing, Sen. Read more about Sen. Cruz Joins Updated Bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act That Protects Children, Privacy

McCaul Joins Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking

Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) cosponsored the Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act, legislation led by Congressmen Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas) and Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.), to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to permit Byrne JAG program funds to be used for anti-human trafficking efforts.  Read more about McCaul Joins Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking

Luttrell, Deluzio Introduce Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking

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Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA) introduced the Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act, which amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to permit Byrne JAG program funds to be used for anti-human trafficking efforts. 
  Read more about Luttrell, Deluzio Introduce Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking

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