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

 

Press Releases

  • Gohmert: Paying Our Fair Share
    Dec 3, 2012 - Since he first took office in 2008, President Barack Obama has been relentless in his cry for all Americans to pay their “fair share” of taxes, without ever once giving the specifics of a tax plan that would truly create a “fair share” tax system. Here’s a novel idea: let’s take the President at his... More
  • Rep. Louie Gohmert Statement on Obama Administration Middle East Policies
    Nov 30, 2012 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today concerning his comments about President Obama’s Middle East policy: “I do not believe the President is intentionally doing anything to endanger America’s fight against terrorism. But, when you get bad advice, you formulate bad policy.... More
  • Gohmert Honors our Veterans on Veterans Day
    Nov 11, 2012 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement honoring those who have sacrificed their lives and have placed their lives on the line for this great nation: “Today we celebrate those who have served this country honorably in the United States Military. The brave men and women, who stoo... More
  • Gohmert Remembers the Victims of 9/11
    Sep 11, 2012 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today remembering and honoring the lives of the thousands of Americans who were killed in the horrific terror attack on September 11, 2001: “Today, hearts all across America and the world mourn and remember the tragic loss of thousands of i... More
  • Texas Republicans Support ICE Agents Suing Administration Over Amnesty Program
    Aug 23, 2012 - Washington, D.C. – Several U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents today filed a lawsuit in Texas against the Obama administration’s amnesty program. On June 15, 2012, Obama administration officials at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a memo instructing ICE officers to ... More
  • Letters of Support for the "National Security Five"
    Aug 9, 2012 - Reps. Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Trent Franks (AZ-02), Michele Bachmann (MN-06), Tom Rooney (FL-16) and Lynn Westmoreland (GA-03) sent letters a few weeks ago to the Inspectors General of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security,... More
  • Gohmert Remembers Thirty American Warriors Killed in Chinook Helicopter Crash
    Aug 6, 2012 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement commemorating the lives of the thirty American warriors who were killed on August 6, 2011: “One year ago today, thirty of our American warriors were killed serving this country and fighting to preserve the greatest right we have – freedom. ... More
  • Clarification of Comments Made on Colorado Tragedy
    Jul 21, 2012 - Some of my comments in an interview with Ernie Istook on his Heritage Foundation radio show have been grossly taken out of context. Ernie is a good friend and former Congressman who asked for the interview long before the horror in Colorado. I had promised him a 10 minute interview and the topic sch... More
  • Gohmert’s Statement on the Tragedy in Colorado
    Jul 20, 2012 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today regarding the senseless shooting in Aurora, Colorado last night: “My thoughts and prayers go out to those who lost their loved ones because of senseless violence last night in Aurora, Colorado. This tragedy is not only heartbreaking –... More
  • Gohmert on Supreme Court Ruling to Uphold Obamacare
    Jun 28, 2012 - Today, Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) delivered the following remarks at a press conference outside the United States Supreme Court after the ruling to uphold President Obama’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was announced: “I forgive those who express their ignorance like some of those who d... More