Military
November 12th, 2024
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) introduced the Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2024, a bill aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of military personnel by expanding the medical tests included in routine health...
October 2nd, 2024
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) released the following statements after their legislation to collectively award a group of Vietnam War veterans known as “Dustoff Crews” with the Congressional...
September 12th, 2024
Members of the San Antonio Congressional delegation sent a bipartisan letter led by Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX-23) to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough urging the agency to reverse the recent decision...
August 29th, 2024
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement on the 3-year anniversary of the ISIS-K suicide attack at Kabul International Airport that killed 13 American servicemembers during the United...
July 8th, 2024
July 4th, I joined millions of Americans in celebrating our country’s independence. As your congressman, it’s my honor to continue working to protect the freedoms that are afforded to you in our great nation.
June 19th, 2024
Congressman Keith Self’s amendment to name a Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport vessel after Lieutenant General Richard E. Carey passed by voice in the House of Representatives today.
June 17th, 2024
Funding our military is one Congress’ greatest responsibilities. Today, I was proud to vote for the Servicemembers Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act. This year, House Republicans chose to...
June 13th, 2024
Congressman Keith Self participated in a parachute jump from a C-47 Skytrain over Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. He was joined by seven House Republican veterans, all...
June 10th, 2024
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces carried out the largest military invasion in history as they stormed the beaches of Normandy.
May 29th, 2024
Congressman Tony Gonzales recently (TX-23) advanced several funding priorities for military installations, servicemembers, and veterans in Texas. These wins were delivered through the House Appropriations Committee's passage...
November 10th, 2024
As we approach Veterans Day, let us honor the sacrifice and commitment of the brave Americans who raised their hand to serve our country.
September 24th, 2024
On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the national security implications of delaying the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and failing to pass funding for our national defense in a timely...
September 3rd, 2024
Three years ago, the last U.S. military flight left Afghanistan following President Biden’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. During this evacuation, the Biden-Harris administration stranded at least 1,000 Americans,...
August 26th, 2024
I joined Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green (R-TN) in writing a letter to White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan requesting a briefing from the National Sec
July 3rd, 2024
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Updating National Flag Use to Reaffirm Liberty (UNFURL) Act to amend the U.S. Flag Code to allow uniformed military servicemembers to participate in the ceremonial unfurling of...
June 19th, 2024
Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) voted to pass H.R. 8070, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).
June 17th, 2024
Today, Congressman Keith Self’s National Defense Authorization Act amendment passed the House. The amendment requires the Secretary of Defense to review and report on the personnel records of military chaplains who suffered...
June 11th, 2024
Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. This bill fully funds veterans’ benefits, VA programs, and bolsters...
June 5th, 2024
Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year '25 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies funding bill. Through his seat on the House Appropriations MILCON-VA Subcommittee, Rep.
May 24th, 2024
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) scored several key wins in the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) markup, including top priorities pertaining to...