I was honored to be appointed to the Conference Committee that will negotiate the differences between the House's six-year highway bill and the Senate's version of the bill. As the senior Texan on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, I'm working hard to ensure we meet the transportation needs of the 27th Congressional District, Texas, and the United States. Our economy depends on the efficient movement of goods and services.
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas), and Space Subcommittee Chairman Brian Babin (R-Texas) today praised a private space company’s successful test of a reusable rocket at a test facility in West Texas. The company, Blue Origin, was the first ever to successfully launch and vertically land a rocket, which enables reuse. Read more about Smith, Babin Praise Successful Reusable Rocket Test in Texas
Given its recent 100th birthday and the experience of the recent financial crisis, is there any more appropriate time to examine the role of the Federal Reserve in American life than now?
On Friday, December 4th from 10:30-11:30 am, I will host a Fall Open House at my Plano office. This will serve as an informal time for Collin County constituents to come learn about the many services my office provides, including: help with a federal agency, various programs for civic-minded youth, community outreach events, and much more. Read more about Sam Johnson to Host Plano Fall Open House December 4th
Last week, KRIS-TV ran a story about a Portland veteran who, despite decorated service in Vietnam, was being mistreated by the Department of Veterans Affairs when it came to the payment of his medical bills. After learning about the situation, my office contacted the VA and within a week had almost all of his bills paid. Read more about Putting Veterans First
Our nation has led the world in making the impossible possible. One example is our national space program and by extension, our emerging commercial space industry. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed the Commercial Space Launch Act into law, making it the policy of the United States to open space to the American people and their private commercial, scientific, and cultural enterprises. Read more about We Must Continue America’s Leadership in Space
The man who allegedly killed four men, a woman and her 6-year-old while they were camping on their land in east Texas Saturday night now faces six counts of capital murder. The Anderson County District Attorney filed the additional charges on Thursday afternoon. Read more about Texas Man Faces Capital Murder Charges in Slaughter of 6 Campers
Earlier this week, I introduced a House Resolution (H.Res525) urging the Administration to work with the NATO member states to invoke Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty in response to the Paris attacks. Article 5 signifies that an attack on one NATO country is an attack on all and requires a joint response from all NATO members. Read more about Chairman Poe Releases Strategy to Respond to Paris Attacks
AUSTIN, TX -- Texas Alliance for Life recently obtained public documents from the University of Texas showing that the Texas Policy Evaluation Project (TPEP) has only a single funding source, the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, a foundation with a history of supporting Planned Parenthood. 
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas), and Space Subcommittee Chairman Brian Babin (R-Texas) today praised a private space company’s successful test of a reusable rocket at a test facility in West Texas. The company, Blue Origin, was the first ever to successfully launch and vertically land a rocket, which enables reuse. 
Hundreds of pro-Syrian refugee activists took to the streets of Austin, Texas, this weekend to protest Governor Greg Abbott’s order to refuse the resettlement of Syrian refugees into Texas. 
Last week the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation reforming the nation’s central bank, including a new bipartisan national commission I have championed. 
On Friday, December 4th from 10:30-11:30 am, I will host a Fall Open House at my Plano office. This will serve as an informal time for Collin County constituents to come learn about the many services my office provides, including: help with a federal agency, various programs for civic-minded youth, community outreach events, and much more. 
Last week, KRIS-TV ran a 
Our nation has led the world in making the impossible possible. One example is our national space program and by extension, our emerging commercial space industry. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed the Commercial Space Launch Act into law, making it the policy of the United States to open space to the American people and their private commercial, scientific, and cultural enterprises. 
The man who allegedly killed four men, a woman and her 6-year-old while they were camping on their land in east Texas Saturday night now faces six counts of capital murder. The Anderson County District Attorney filed the additional charges on Thursday afternoon. 
Earlier this week, I introduced a House Resolution (H.Res525) urging the Administration to work with the NATO member states to invoke Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty in response to the Paris attacks. Article 5 signifies that an attack on one NATO country is an attack on all and requires a joint response from all NATO members. 
