Weekly Newsletters
This week in Washington, the Congress once again debated House Democrats’ legislation to re-open the terrorist loophole that would require a court order to collect foreign intelligence on foreign targets in foreign countries.
This week in Washington, the House debated the so-called “Tax Collection Responsibility Act,” fiscally irresponsible legislation that shuts down a highly-successful contracted tax collection program to stack the decks in favor of Big Labor Bosses.
This week, following several days of votes in Washington, I returned to Dallas to attend the North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Police Academy graduation ceremony.
This week in Washington, I joined my Republican colleagues on the Rules Committee in documenting the breakdown of debate, decorum, and deliberation in the House of Representatives at the hands of the Rules Committee.
This week in Washington, I joined my Republican colleagues in calling for spending accountability and transparency in Congress through earmark reform.
This week, our nation remembered the tragic events of September 11, 2001 as Tuesday marked the 6th anniversary of that terrible day. As we remember the lives lost and terror that reigned, we must also renew our resolve to defend our freedoms in the ongoing War on Terror, ensuring our security against the gravest threat of our time—the rise of Islamo-fascism.
This week in Washington, Congress returned to session after the month-long August District Work Period. As my colleagues and I continued to address pending legislation, this week I also focused on the critical need to enforce current immigration laws.
This weekend marks the end of an eventful August recess. Since Congress adjourned on August 4th, I have spent the past few weeks meeting with constituents and discussing topics pertinent to the 32nd District of Texas.
Town Hall Meetings
This week of the August District Work Period, I continued meeting with constituents, business leaders, and elected officials about local and national issues, including our nation’s economy.
This week, Congress continued it August District Work Period, and I am grateful for the opportunity to spend a month in my congressional district, meeting with people to discuss their views about the work of Congress and the direction of America.