Voting Resources
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.
September 26th, 2023
Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) joined Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) to introduce new legislation that would impose federal penalties on anyone who engages in high-speed car chases with Border Patrol or other law...
September 12th, 2023
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement today after reports confirmed that President Biden and Biden administration officials are proceeding with a...
September 7th, 2023
Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) called out San Antonio District Attorney Joe Gonzales for supporting soft on crime bail policies after two SAPD police officers were shot and another was injured. The alleged perpetrator is a...
August 30th, 2023
On Friday, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) reintroduced the Defending Veterans' Second Amendments Rights Act, an effort to protect the Second Amendment rights of the brave men and women who have served our nation.
August 25th, 2023
Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) will reintroduce the Veteran Access to Direct Primary Care Act on Friday to grant veterans access to an innovative new health care option.
August 23rd, 2023
To maintain United States leadership over our adversaries in technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), we must unleash the full potential of American innovation. I was very excited to introduce the CREATE AI Act...
August 16th, 2023
President Biden’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan left more than 1,000 American citizens behind enemy lines, billions in U.S. military equipment in the hands of the Taliban and 13 service members dead.
August 14th, 2023
Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, issued the following statement in response to the appointment of David Weiss as special counsel in Hunter Biden investigation
August 11th, 2023
While critical to defending democracy abroad, lethal aid provided to Ukraine demonstrated a need to strengthen U.S. stockpiles and provide defense contractors increased certainty to meet demand.
August 7th, 2023
Representative Chip Roy (R-TX-21) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 4366:"I voted yes on H.R. 4366, which provides FY24 appropriations to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and military...
September 15th, 2023
House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), House Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, M.D. (TN-07), House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04), and Border Security Caucus Co-...
September 7th, 2023
Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced the Curbing Offenses on Policing Services (COPS) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The COPS Act increases penalties for individuals who assault first responders and law...
September 5th, 2023
Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green and I sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, FBI Director Christopher Wray, and National Counterterrorism Center Director Chris
August 29th, 2023
It’s incredibly alarming to hear that the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) expelled Taiwan and admitted China as a permanent observer. Taiwan has been a critical partner to PARLACEN and has helped grow Central America’...
August 23rd, 2023
Last week, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) led 14 House Republicans in demanding answers from the acting director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) regarding payments to NIH employees — including Dr.
August 16th, 2023
Nearly 20 years of American military service and sacrifice were undone in a matter of days as President Biden ignored the advice of top military officials, causing serious damage to America’s credibility and the needless...
August 14th, 2023
It’s been a dry year even though there was rain fall early on in 2023 including the ice storm. Some areas of Central Texas are in Exceptional Drought conditions. Excessive heat warnings have been issued for several counties...
August 11th, 2023
Representative August Pfluger reintroduced the Aviator Cancers Examination Study (ACES) Act, with the bipartisan support of co-lead Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19).
August 9th, 2023
The bill also emphasizes that TikTok is a proven national security threat to the United States and that no U.S. Official should be posting about official business through a media outlet controlled by the Chinese Communist...
August 7th, 2023
Representatives Ronny Jackson (R-TX-13) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA-06) introduced the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program Act to protect and strengthen rural hospitals.
