U.S. Congressman LOUIE GOHMERT: Proudly Serving the First District of Texas

Rep. Gohmert and Rotary Club - Monuments - Map of Monuments Capitol Hill - Capitol Hill Map Metro Map - Washington DC Metro Map Rep. Gohmert takes time to shake hands and visit with a WWII veteran. - Rep. Gohmert takes time to shake hands and visit with a WWII veteran. Rep. Gohmert visits with a veteran on the Capitol steps. - Rep. Gohmert visits with a veteran on the Capitol steps. Rep. Gohmert gives WWII veterans a brief glimpse into U.S. history while leading them through the rotunda in the U.S. Capitol. - Rep. Gohmert gives WWII veterans a brief glimpse into U.S. history while leading them through the rotunda in the U.S. Capitol. Rep. Gohmert talks to WWII veterans in Statuary Hall inside the U.S. Capitol. - Rep. Gohmert talks to WWII veterans in Statuary Hall inside the U.S. Capitol. Rep. Gohmert chats with Sen. Cornyn - Rep. Gohmert chats with Sen. Cornyn. On October 6, 2010, a group of WWII veterans visited Washington, DC, and were led on a U.S. Capitol tour by Rep. Gohmert. - On October 6, 2010, a group of WWII veterans visited Washington, DC, and were led on a U.S. Capitol tour by Rep. Gohmert. Rep. Gohmert and Sen. Cornyn pose with a WWII veteran. - Rep. Gohmert and Sen. Cornyn pose with a WWII veteran. Rep. Gohmert greets a WWII veteran as he exits the bus. - Rep. Gohmert greets a WWII veteran as he exits the bus. Rep. Gohmert swaps stories with a veteran while standing on the Capitol steps. - Rep. Gohmert swaps stories with a veteran while standing on the Capitol steps. GOP Texas Press Conference - GOP Texas Press Conference to support Attorney General Greg Abbott East Texas Constituents - East Texas constituents take a tour with Rep. Gohmert of the Capitol Rep. Gohmert discusses Overcriminalization with Bobby Unser, retired Nascar driver - Rep. Gohmert discusses Overcriminalization with Bobby Unser, retired Nascar driver WWII Veterans Visit DC - Senator Cornyn and U.S. Representative Gohmert meet with Texas WWII Veterans in DC. Lockheed Martin Tour - Rep. Gohmert tours the Lockheed Martin facility. Lockheed Martin Tour - Lockheed Martin Tour - Lockheed Martin Tour - Lockheed Martin Tour - Lockheed Martin Tour - Lockheed Martin Tour - Lockheed Martin Tour - Lockheed Martin Tour - Lockheed Martin Tour - MasterCraft Wood Facility Tour - MasterCraft Wood Facility - Rep. Gohmert tours the newly constructed MasterCraft wood facility MasterCraft Wood Facility Tour - MasterCraft Wood Facility Tour - Rep. Gohmert looks at a map of the MasterCraft facility - - Pastor David Dykes and Rep. Gohmert - From Right to Left: House Chaplain David Coughlin presents pastor David Dykes with a certificate, Rep. Gohmert stands beside Pastor Dykes along with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi - RSC Chairman Tom Price and Rep. Gohmert leave from an RSC meeting to a joint press conference with the Senate to oppose the massive spending "stimulus" bill that will do little to stimulate the economy - Rep. Gohmert is joined by Senators and Representatives who oppose the massive spending "stimulus" bill that will have to be paid for by future generations and do little to stimulate our economy now Rep. Gohmert speaks at the press conference. - Rep. Gohmert speaks at the press conference - Rep. Gohmert listens as RSC Chairman Tom Price speaks against the stimulus' bloated spending that will have to be paid for by future generations - Sen. John Thune (SD) addresses the press Rep. Gohmert listens during the press conference. - Rep. Gohmert listens during the press conference 30.jpg - 29.jpg - 26.jpg - Rep. Gohmert talks at the hearing. - In the oversight hearing, Rep. Gohmert emphasizes that the development of a greater domestic energy supply is critical to freeing America from her dependence on foreign energy, and that exploration for oil and natural gas in the Outer Continental Shelf is a key step in the right direction. Rep. Gohmert speaks at the hearing. - 3.jpg - 1.jpg - Rep. Gohmert speaks with a veteran. - Rep. Gohmert speaks with a veteran Rep. Gohmert and a veteran chat together. - Rep. Gohmert chats with a veteran Rep. Gohmert. - Rep. Gohmert chats with an attendee Rep. Gohmert chats with an attendee afterwards. - Rep. Gohmert speaks at the groundbreaking. - Rep. Gohmert speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony of the VA clinic named in honor of former U.S. Congressman Charlie Wilson. Rep. Gohmert talks to the audience. - Rep. Gohmert Rep. Gohmert. - Rep. Gohmert Rep. Gohmert - Rep. Gohmert Rep. Gohmert hugs Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. - Rep. Gohmert hugs Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison Rep. Gohmert talks with Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. - Rep. Gohmert chats with Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison Rep. Gohmert. - Rep. Gohmert poses with VA groundbreaking participants Rep. Gohmert joins in the groundbreaking for the VA clinic. - Rep. Gohmert joins in the groundbeaking for the VA clinic Rep. Gohmert gets ready to dig some dirt at the clinic groundbreaking. - Rep. Gohmert gets ready to shovel dirt at the clinic groundbreaking Rep. Gohmert chats with speakers at the VA clinic groundbreaking. - Rep. Gohmert chats with speakers at the VA clinic groundbreaking - Rep. Gohmert reviews one of hundreds of Christmas cards made or donated by east Texans from the First Congressional District for injured and recovering soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. - Rep. Gohmert had delievered the cards to injured and recovering Texas soldiers at Walter Reed where he was able to encourage them and their families and felt encouraged himself by their optimism and perseverance - Rep. Gohmert expresses his deep gratitude to everyone who provided a card for our injured soldiers and helped brighten the troops' holidays while they are recovering away from home - In addition to these on the table, hundreds more Christmas cards not shown in this photo were provided by generous constituents Capitol and marchers.jpg - Attendees of the National March for Life remember the countless lives of the unborn lost since the heinous Roe v. Wade decision was handed down precisely 35 years earlier on January 22, 1973. capitol shot 2.jpg - LG waiting on stage.jpg - Washington Monument shot.jpg - more marchers.jpg - - Rep. Gohmert responds to a question from the audience - Rep. Gohmert and Ambassador Minor exchange greetings - Rep. Gohmert speaking about Mercy Ships and NFL wide receiver Malcolm Kelly - Rep. Gohmert greets Mr. and Mrs. Moses and Marva Kelly of Longview, Texas. The Kellys are Malcolm's parents. Rep. Gohmert and Malcolm Kelly exchange stories - Rep. Gohmert and Malcolm Kelly exchange stories Rep. Gohmert speaks with Malcolm Kelly. - Rep. Gohmert shares a laugh with Malcolm Kelly - From Left: Rep. Gohmert, Ambassador Minor of Liberia, and Don Stephens listen as John Paul Ketels speaks about Mercy Ships - NFL wide receiver Malcolm Kelly speaks concerning his decision to endorse Mercy Ships, a global charity organization. - Malcolm Kelly, addressing the audience on his desire to give back to those in need Malcolm Kelly smiles as he is introduced. - Malcolm Kelly smiles as he is introduced - From left, Rep. Gohmert, Ambassador Minor, Don Stephens, and Malcolm Kelly listen to John Paul Ketels talk about the influence Mercy Ships has had - Rep. Gohmert, Ambassador Minor, and Malcolm Kelly all watch a video on the challenges in West Africa and what Mercy Ships is doing to meet those challenges - Rosa Whittaker answers questions on her decision to join the International Board of directors for Mercy Ships - Rosa Whittaker, member of the International Board of Directors for Mercy Ships, addresses the audience - Ambassador Minor of Liberia speaks on the impact Mercy Ships in his country - Ambassador Minor recounts some of the difficulties Liberia has faced since the country emerged from the long civil war - Don Stephens, left, and Rep. Gohmert, standing right, offer their support to Malcolm Kelly, seated center - Don Stephens speaks on the impact Malcolm Kelly will have on Mercy Ships - Rep. Gohmert greets Don Stephens, founder of Mercy Ships - John Paul Ketels, Partner at Clifford Chance and counsel for Mercy Ships, introduces the panel - Don Stephens, founder of Mercy Ships, speaks to the audience - Rep. Gohmert congratulates Malcolm Kelly on his decision to endorse Mercy Ships - Panelists applaud Malcolm Kelly on his endorsement of Mercy Ships. Pictured are (from left to right): Rep. Gohmert (R-TX), Ambassardor Minor of Liberia, Don Stephens, Malcolm Kelly, and John Paul Ketels - Rep. Darrell Issa (CA-49) shows a disturbing video of protestors going to drastic measures to block people from entering and exiting a military recruiting office in Berkeley, California - Rep. Sam Johnson, speaking, served in the US Air Force for 29 years. He flew combat missions in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars and was a Prisoner or War in Hanoi for nearly seven years - Rep. Tim Walberg (MI-07), Rep. Darrell Issa (CA-49), Rep. David Davis (TN-01(, Rep. Marsha Blackburn (TN-07), Rep. Sam Johnson (TX-03), Rep. Gohmert (TX-01) Reps. David Davis and Sam Johnson - Rep. David Davis and Sam Johnson - Left to right: Rep. David Davis (TN-01), Rep. Sam Johnson (TX-03), Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Rep. Marsha Blackburn (TN-07) - The Military Freedom Act would deny federal funds to any state, city, county, or other poitical subdivision of a state that prohibits or unduly restricts the establishment or operation of a military recruiting office - Rep. Gohmert (at podium) introduced H.R. 5462, the Military Freedom Act, in support of our nation's military and its recruiters - Forum attendees listen carefully to what the panelists have to say - Panelists listen to questions from the audience Panelists at the Veterans' Forum - Panelists at the forum Rep. Gohmert addresses attendees at the Veterans' Forum. - Rep. Gohmert addresses attendees of the forum Rep. Gohmert talks to the audience. - Rep. Gohmert talks to the audience Audience members listen to what Rep. Gohmert has to say. - Audience members listen carefully to what Rep. Gohmert has to say An attendee speaks to the panelists. - An attendee asks the panelists questions - Rep. Gohmert talks with veterans. Rep. Gohmert chats with forum attendees. - Rep. Gohmert chats with forum attendees Rep. Gohmert talks with attendees. - Rep. Gohmert talks with forum attendees Members of the House Judiciary Committee - Members of the House Judiciary Committee FBI Director Mueller - FBI Director Mueller Rep. Gohmert speaks during the hearing - Rep. Gohmert speaks during the hearing - FBI Director Robert Mueller listens as Rep. Gohmert asks him questions - Rep. Gohmert asks Director Mueller questions about FBI personnel policy - Rep. Gohmert was awarded the 'A in English' Award by US English, Inc. for his work in supporting English becoming the official language of the U.S. - Republican Leadership, including Rep. Gohmert (far left front), descend the steps of the Capitol to announce the GOP's new energy plan at a press conference - Minority Leader John Boehner (at the podium) discusses Republican legislation that will address America's energy problem. - Republican solutions to reducing skyrocketing gas and energy prices include tapping into the US' vast supply of natural resources, promoting domestic production, and offering tax incentives - President Bush addresses those gathered at the Medal of Honor ceremony for SPC Ross McGinnis. McGinnis' parents Tom and Romayne McGinnis are seated in the front row, along with sisters Becky Gorman and Katie McGinnis - Rep. Gohmert stands with the family of SPC Ross McGinnis following the Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House Rep. Gohmert talks to Addalyn and Rachelle Thrasher - Rep. Gohmert talks to Rachelle and Addalyn Thrasher,the wife and daughter of fallen Border Patrol Agent Thrasher. Rep. Gohmert talks with Border Patrol agents - Rep. Gohmert speaks with a Border Patrol agent Rep. Gohmert shares a laugh with Addalyn Thrasher - Rep. Gohmert shares a laugh with Addalyn Thrasher - From left to right: Rep. Gohmert, Addalyn Thrasher, and Rachelle Thrasher. * Photo by SPA D. B. Wagner, Customs and Border Protection Rep. Gohmert hugs Addalyn Thrasher - Rep. Gohmert hugs Addalyn Thrasher Rep. Gohmert presents the medal to Roy Adams - Rep. Gohmert presents the medal to Roy Adams Rep. Gohmert and Roy Adams - Rep. Gohmert chats with Roy Adams Presentation of the medal - Roy Adams accepts the medal from Rep. Gohmert Rep. Gohmert and the Adams family - Rep. Gohmert and the Adams Family Rep. Gohmert chats with children - Rep. Gohmert chats with children Rep. Gohmert - Rep. Gohmert speaks with a nursery employee Rep. Gohmert - Rep. Gohmert enjoys watching toddlers eat a snack Group picture - Rep. Gohmert - Rep. Gohmert chats with nursery employees - Congressman Louie Gohmert held a press conference with fellow members Paul Broun (GA) and Jim Jordan (OH) in speaking out against the hate crimes bill this Tuesday April 28th in Washington DC. - Rep. Gohmert feels that "well intentioned legislation would expose religious leaders to prosecution for the actions of others and would send shivers throughout the religious community" - Rep. Gohmert and fellow congressmen speak out against the Hate Crimes Bill Rep. Gohmert cites many reasons the Hate Crimes Bill erodes our freedoms - Rep. Gohmert cites many reasons the Hate Crimes Bill erodes our freedoms Rep. Jordan speaks out against the Hate Crimes Bill - Rep. Jordan speaks out against the Hate Crimes Bill - Rep. Gohmert held a press conference, along with fellow colleagues, voicing his opposition to the Hate Crimes Bill A number of citizens voiced their concern over the legislation - Citizens voiced concern over the legislation Many supporters showed up to thank Rep. Gohmert for his position - A supporter thanks Rep. Gohmert for his position Rep. Gohmert takes questions from reporters after the press conference - Rep. Gohmert takes questions from reporters after the press conference Speakers at groundbreaking ceremony - Speakers at the groundbreaking ceremony Mayor - Lockheed - Lockheed Martin employees - Lockheed Martin employees - Lockheed Martin employees - Lockheed Martin employees - Rep. Gohmert speaking at Lockheed groundbreaking - Rep. Gohmert speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony Rep. Gohmert speaking at Lockheed groundbreaking - Rep. Gohmert talks to Lockheed Martin employees Rep. Gohmert and Charlie Wilson - Rep. Gohmert talks with Former Rep. Charlie Wilson Groundbreaking - Groundbreaking - Groundbreaking - Angelina County Judge Wes Suiter - Angelina County Judge Wes Suiter makes an address Former U.S. Congressman Charlie Wilson - Former U.S. Congressman Charlie Wilson Rep. Gohmert speaks to East Texas Job Fair attendees - Rep. Gohmert hosts the East Texas Job Fair in Lufkin, in conjunction with the Angelina County Chamber of Commerce, Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Lufkin/Angelina County Economic Development Corporation Workforce, and Lufkin's First Baptist Church. Rep. Gohmert and Mayor - Rep. Gohmert and the Mayor Rep. Gohmert shakes hands with a military recruiter - Rep. Gohmert shakes hands with a military recruiter Workforce Solutions of Deep East Texas - Workforce Solutions of Deep East Texas employees Rep. Gohmert speaks with a local employer - Rep. Gohmert speaks with Tom Flournoy, a local employer Employers speak with job applicants - Employers speak with job applicants Applicants talk to potential employers - Applicants talk to potential employers Employers speak with potential employees - Employers speak with potential employees Rep. Gohmert - Rep. Gohmert speaks at the rededication ceremony of the Harrison County Courthouse. Petitions - Almost 100,000 Americans signed petitions asking their congressmen to make sure their tax dollars do not go to fund abortions Focus on the Family Petition - The Focus on the Family petition, signed by nearly 100,000 Focus on the Family supporters Rep. Gohmert and ??? - Rep. Gohmert shakes hands with a participant Rep. Gohmert speaks to the press - Rep. Gohmert addresses the press Catherine Snow - Catherine Snow, managing editor of CitizenLink, speaks at the press conference Maureen Wiebe - Maureen Wiebe, legislative director for the American Association of Christian Schools, talks to the press Focus on the Family Press Conference - Focus on the Family held a press conference, attended by numerous Members of Congress, to voice the opposition of tens of thousands of Americans to the funding of abortion in President Obama's healthcare proposals. Rep. Gohmert addresses the press - Rep. Gohmert voices his opposition to taxpayer funding of abortion Third Place Winner - Third Place Winner Blake Caldarera stands with his artwork "Desert Juxtaposition" and Rep. Gohmert Second Place Winner - Second Place Winner Rachel Graham stands with her artwork ‘Marie" and Rep. Gohmert First Place Winner - First Place Winner Mara Hartsell stands with her artwork "Sleipner" and Rep. Gohmert East Texas Art Competition Winners - Rep. Gohmert (TX-01) announced the winners of the annual district wide art contest, “An Artistic Discovery,” during a reception held at Tyler Junior College. East Texas students of high schools from all over the 1st Congressional District were invited to submit their original work as part of a competition held across the nation. Professors from local colleges served as judges for the competition. Competition winners, from left to right: Blake Caldarera, Mara Hartsell, Rep. Gohmert, and Rachel Graham Rep. Gohmert Speaks on Terrorist Trials - Rep. Gohmert warns of the danger in trying 9/11 terrorists in U.S. federal courts Rep. Gohmert - Rep. Gohmert voices his concerns to the press Rep. Pete Hoekstra - Rep. Pete Hoekstra talks to the press Rep. Steve King - Rep. Steve King joins Rep. Gohmert in voicing his opposition to the trial of KSM and 9/11 terrorists in U.S. federal courts - Rep. Gohmert is joined by House Members in speaking out against bringing KSM and 9/11 terrorists to American soil for trial in NY federal courts - Rep. Gohmert welcomes Former Vice-President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Azarias Manywa Ruberwa, to east Texas at Mercy Ships International. - Left to Right: Texas State Rep. Dan Flynn, Don Stephens-Founder and President of Mercy Ships, Vice-President Azarias Manywa Ruberwa, Sam Smith-CEO of Mercy Ships, and Rep. Gohmert Rep. Gohmert - Rep. Gohmert passionately voices his opposition to the Health Care Bill Rep. Gohmert - Rep. Gohmert voices concern over the crippling cost of the Health Care Bill Rep. Gohmert is joined by House Members in speaking out on the cost of Democrats' Health Care Bill - Rep. Gohmert joined other House Members at a press conference, which focused on exposing the true cost of the Democrats’ Health Care Bill – over $5 trillion dollars. IMG_5272.jpg - Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Louie Gohmert (TX-01), along with several Republican colleagues, formally unveiled and signed today the Declaration of Health Care Independence at the U.S. Capitol IMG_5175.jpg - Rep. Gohmert fields questions from the press Rep. King and Rep. Gohmert - Rep. Steve King and Rep. Gohmert Rep. Gohmert signing the Declaration of Health Care Independence - Rep. Gohmert signs the Declaration of Health Care Independence Rep. Gohmert reads the Declaration of Health Care Independence - Rep. Gohmert reads the Declaration of Health Care Independence Rep. Gohmert defends National Day of Prayer - Rep. Gohmert joins his colleagues in voicing his support for the National Day of Prayer Press Conference: Defend National Day of Prayer - Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01), other Members of the Congressional Prayer Caucus, and faith leaders hold a bipartisan press conference on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 responding to U.S. District Judge Barbara C. Crabb's ruling that a federal law designating a National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional. Rep. Gohmert kicks of the East Texas Job Fair - Rep. Gohmert hosts the East Texas Job Fair at East Texas Baptist University on June 2, 2010. Employers and potential employees discuss job openings - Employers and potential employees discuss job openings Employer greets potential employees - Employer greets potential employees East Texas Job Fair employer meets with applicants - Job fair employer meets with applicants - From left to right: Michael Tomberlin (Chief of Staff), Dr. Baker Pattillo (President of Stephen F. Austin State University), and Jonna Fitzgerald(District Director) IMG_1081.JPG - Rep. Gohmert hosted the East Texas Job Fair at Stephen F. Austin on July 8, 2010. IMG_1070.JPG - East Texas Job Fair employer meets with applicants. IMG_1069.JPG - Applicants meet with employers about potential job opportunities IMG_1066.JPG - East Texas Job Fair employers meet with applicants. IMG_1064.JPG - Employer meets with potential employees Rep. Gohmert Speaks to Attendees - Rep. Gohmert addressed a convocation of pastors that WallBuilders brought together from across the nation for exclusive briefing sessions with Members of Congress. Rep. Gohmert Speaks to Attendees - Rep. Gohmert addresses pastors at the briefing Rep. Gohmert Speaks to Attendees - Attendees listen to what Rep. Gohmert has to say Rep. Scott express concern over the dangers of overcriminalization - Rep. Scott express concern over the dangers of overcriminalization Rep. Scott Addresses the Press - Rep. Scott speaks to the press Rep. Gohmert Chats with Bobby Unser - Rep. Gohmert chats with Bobby Unser, retired Nascar driver Rep. Gohmert Addresses the Press - Rep. Gohmert talks to the press Rep. Gohmert Addresses the Press - Rep. Gohmert addresses the press Rep. Gohmert Addresses the Press - U.S. Representative Louie Gohmert (TX-01), along with U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-03) hosted a press conference today to discuss the bipartisan hearing in the Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Subcommittee held this afternoon titled Reining in Overcriminalization: Assessing the Problems, Proposing Solutions.