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Pete Sessions Responds to State of the Union Address

Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX-Dallas), a Member of House Republican Leadership, today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address: “In tonight’s address, the American people heard more of the same from President Obama – another speech heavy on empty rhetoric touting his commitment to fiscal responsibility and job creation, but light on solutions to the problems Americans face. Unfortunately for struggling families and small businesses, the President’s record proves that his policies have only made our economy worse."

House Committee on Rules: Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process

Good morning and thank you for coming to our first Subcommittee hearing of the 112th Congress. I would like to welcome Ranking Member Hastings and thank him for his continued assistance as this Subcommittee moves forward with hearings. I would also like to thank Chairman Dreier who is an energetic proponent for biennial budgeting, and is the sponsor of the measure we will be considering today. I hope he finds this hearing informative.

Pete Sessions Statement on 1,000th Day Since Senate Dems Passed a Budget

Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX-Dallas), a Member of House Republican Leadership, today released the following statement regarding the failure of the Senate to offer a budget plan in 1,000 days: “With our national debt over $15 trillion and rising, it is simply unacceptable and reckless that the Democrat-controlled Senate has failed to produce a budget in 1,000 days. The Senate's abandonment of a budget plan is a missed opportunity to finally rein in government spending and put our nation on a path towards economic recovery. As a result of no proper framework to manage our nation’s spending, American taxpayers have witnessed the largest budget deficits in U.S. history over the past three years."

  • Fighting to Get North Texans Back to Work

    On Wednesday, the House passed the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act -- legislation that would require congressional approval of any federal regulation with an economic impact of $100 million or more. Congressman Sessions' amendment to the REINS Act, which passed the House, requires the report of a federal rule's economic impact to include an analysis of anticipated jobs lost or gained, and whether they are private or public sector jobs.


  • Sessions' Amendment to Analyze Impact of Government Regulations on Jobs

    Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX-32) secured House approval of his amendment to the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act (HR 10) -- legislation that would require congressional approval of any federal regulation with an economic impact of $100 million or more. Sessions' amendment requires the report of a federal rule's economic impact to include an analysis of anticipated jobs lost or gained and whether they are private or public sector jobs.


  • Sessions speaking in support of the ABLE Act

    Congressman Pete Sessions speaking at a press conference in support of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act. Congressman Sessions is a proud cosponsor of this legislation to encourage and assist individuals and families in saving private funds for the purpose of supporting individuals with disabilities to maintain health, independence and quality of life.


  • Sessions Discussing TBI Treatment Act

    Congressman Pete Sessions discusses his TBI Treatment Act in KOAA's piece about Traumatic Brain Injury and Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment.


  • Sessions Remarks on the Rule for Job Creating Legislation

    Congressman Pete Sessions manages the rule on the House floor for two jobs bills, HR 2930 and HR 2940.


  • Sessions Floor Statement in Support of a Balanced Budget Amendment and Restoring the American Dream

    Congressman Pete Sessions gives a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of the initiative by House Republicans to pass a Balanced Budget Amendment to the US Constitution.


  • CBS 11: Sessions Reaction to President Obama's North Texas Visit

    Congressman Sessions shares his reaction to President Obama's visit to Eastfield College in Mesquite, TX to promote his so-called jobs plan.


  • Sessions Remarks on the Debt Limit

    Congressman Pete Sessions managed the rule debate on the House Floor on the Budget Control Act of 2011, a responsible plan to cut spending and ensure that our nation does not default on its current obligations.


  • Sessions' Traumatic Brain Injury Amendment to DOD Appropriations

    Congressman Pete Sessions gained House approval of his amendment to the Department of Defense Appropriations Bill of 2012 (HR 2219) to increase funding for research and treatment of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).


  • Scouts in Congress

    Congressman Pete Sessions discusses the lessons he learned through Scouting.


  • Reminder: Friday through Sunday, NASA's Orion Spacecraft will be displayed @ Victory Plaza in Dallas. Details here: http://t.co/yyEQRUy5
    26 Jan 06:16 PM
  • MT @RulesReps Rules to hold original jurisdiction markup Jan. 31 @ 5pm on H.R. 3521 - Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto & Rescissions Act
    26 Jan 02:28 PM
  • Tune in to @TheWellsReport to hear my thoughts on the #SOTU. #TX
    25 Jan 09:32 PM
  • You can watch the full hearing on the Biennial Budgeting & Appropriations Act on the @RulesReps website: http://t.co/vpRrEa5V
    25 Jan 07:05 PM
  • I enjoyed meeting w/ students from Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas during their visit to DC. Photo: http://t.co/L54atoXk
    25 Jan 04:25 PM
  • RT @markdavis: Tune in now to hear a #SOTU discussion with Congressman @PeteSessions. http://t.co/53G1ht4O -- #TCOT
    25 Jan 12:13 PM
  • RT @ProducerSusan: On tomorrow's @markdavis show we'll talk #SOTU with @RepHensarling (8:33am) and @PeteSessions (9:04am). Listen: http: ...
    25 Jan 12:11 AM
  • RT @SpeakerBoehner: Tune in now to watch the GOP Address to the Nation on http://t.co/hSxZncUX & ask your question to House Republicans ...
    24 Jan 11:34 PM
  • @ceolas http://t.co/dBxUxido
    24 Jan 11:33 PM
  • I'll be discussing tonight's #SOTU on @KRLD & @WBAP247NEWS in Dallas shortly. #TX
    24 Jan 11:31 PM
  • My response to the #SOTU address tonight: http://t.co/5CA4aBYl #TX #GOP
    24 Jan 11:26 PM
  • Today the @RulesReps Subcommittee on Legislative & Budget Process had our first legislative hearing. My opening remarks:http://t.co/xBETZzwE
    24 Jan 03:58 PM
  • Check out http://t.co/9IuvWyCc tonight to hear the President's remarks, as well as to hear the GOP response & ask ?s. #SOTU
    24 Jan 11:11 AM
  • Today marks the 1,000th day since the Senate Dems passed a budget: http://t.co/1i6WgiBs
    24 Jan 11:00 AM
  • Obama delays budget for 2013 - The Hill's On The Money: http://t.co/Yrd55Hmg
    23 Jan 04:40 PM
  • My thoughts and prayers are with @SenatorKirk and his family.
    23 Jan 02:14 PM
  • RT @SpeakerBoehner: Watch our promo trailer for #SOTU: #1000days Without a Budget http://t.co/aMeIp3mX #bad4jobs
    23 Jan 11:53 AM
  • My weekly newsletter - The Hill Report: http://t.co/grxRGWN3 #TCOT #TX
    23 Jan 11:17 AM
  • Honored to be presented w/ the Millard J. & Robert L. Heath Award from the Dallas County Medical Society last night http://t.co/nKJR4IVj
    20 Jan 05:58 PM
  • Pres Obama was sworn in 3 years ago today. Despite his promise to cut the deficit in half, it’s more than doubled during his time in office.
    20 Jan 03:20 PM

"Champion of Healthcare Innovation" Award

Last week, I was proud to receive the “Champion of Healthcare Innovation” award from the Healthcare Leadership Council for the third consecutive year. The Healthcare Leadership Council hosts an annual Healthcare Innovations Expo on Capitol Hill to give Members and staff the opportunity to view the latest state-of-the-art technologies and innovative practices.

Dodd-Frank: One Year Later

Today marks the one year anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the 2,300 page financial overhaul that brought forth an explosion of regulations on the financial services sector and hastily commissioned agencies to enforce these regulations. 300 regulations, 2,600 additional bureaucrats and $2.9 billion later, the American people are still looking for jobs, still applying for loans and still waiting for economic recovery that allows them to have confidence in the future.

97% Score from Club for Growth

The Club for Growth, an organization committed to pro-growth economic legislation, has recently released its congressional scorecard from 2010 concerning each member’s voting record. I am privileged to have earned the Defender of Economic Freedom award once again, scoring 97% for my record in supporting pro-growth economic policies in Congress. Club for Growth produces the rating by means of a comprehensive examination of each member’s record on pro-growth policies including, but not limited to legislative actions to lower marginal income tax rates, cuts and limits to government spending, expanding free trade and promoting school choice.