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.
April 8th, 2022
Thursday, I delivered remarks on the House floor in support of the Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act and the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act.
April 6th, 2022
In a victory for border security efforts, H.R. 4209, the DHS Illicit Cross-Border Tunnel Defense Act I introduced, passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
April 5th, 2022
Thursday, I met with Granbury residents Paula and Joey Reed in my Washington, DC office. Wednesday night, Paula and Joey met with President Biden regarding the detainment of their son Trevor—a U.S.
March 29th, 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday said the signals from peace talks with Russia could be called positive but added that they did not drown out the explosions from Russian shells.
March 25th, 2022
The ban on importing Russian oil from last week covers about 60 percent of what we buy from Russia. The rest of it is covered in these normal trading relationships.
March 24th, 2022
Poland, Germany, and really all of our NATO allies in Europe have been heroic in their response. It was heartwarming to see how they have opened their hearts, doors, and homes to the women and children, the elderly and...
March 22nd, 2022
Now more than ever, our border patrol agents put their lives at risk every day they put on their uniform. The dedicated men and women who are sworn to protect and secure our border should be justly compensated, particularly...
March 17th, 2022
The United States and Congress will be pivotal in turning the tide of this war and we must move forward with unwavering support for Ukraine.
March 15th, 2022
The Border Security Technology Caucus will improve the way Congress develops border policies by bringing together a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers to ensure the United States is on the cutting-edge of technology that will...
March 9th, 2022
“The importation of unregulated pork products has the potential to introduce foreign animal diseases which can be detrimental to our nation’s agriculture industry.”
April 7th, 2022
Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) and I released the following statements after our Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act, a bill to authorize the President to enter into lend-lease agreements with Ukraine to provide...
April 5th, 2022
These illegal marketplaces are a hub and a safe haven for some of society’s most dangerous criminals, and as these bad actors get more advanced, we need to ensure our law enforcement has the proper tools to crack down on...
March 31st, 2022
Almost 300 people were released from Harris County Jail after a glitch caused a computer system to go down for two days.
March 28th, 2022
This resolution comes on the one-year anniversary of Harris’ appointment, and follows my visit to our southern border this week. I have visited the border three times in the past year. Harris has visited once for a brief...
March 25th, 2022
North Korea conducted what is thought to be its largest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test ever on Thursday, the South Korean and Japanese militaries said, marking a dramatic end to a self-imposed moratorium on...
March 23rd, 2022
A resurrected Iran Deal is a major threat to the U.S., Israel, and our Arab allies. We must pursue policies that keep Americans safe.
March 17th, 2022
Germany's move to purchase this transformational 5th generation aircraft will increase coordination with our allies and strengthen NATO's defense posture to address threats abroad.
March 15th, 2022
The Senate voted on the Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations bill, which funds the federal government through September 30, 2022. I spoke about my support for the bill on the Senate floor recently, and below is a summary...
March 15th, 2022
I will always vote in favor of a strong border, deterring our adversaries, and pragmatic solutions for TX-24
March 8th, 2022
Ukraine, its people, and its leaders will not survive if we settle for half-measures and delay.
