U.S. Congressman Kenny Marchant

Giving a floor speech honoring my friend and colleague, Congressman Ralph Hall, who became the oldest member to cast a vote in the House of Representatives.

We had another successful Veterans Fair this year with hundreds of veterans receiving assistance and aid from over 30 organizations.

In a Joint House Ways and Means - Senate Finance Committee hearing on "Tax Reform and the Tax Treatment of Capital Gains," Congressman Marchant asked the panel about the capital gains rate and its imp...

In a Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee hearing on "Securing the Future of the Social Security Disability Insurance Program," Congressman Marchant asked witnesses about reforming SSDI so that...

In a Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee hearing on the "Internal Revenue Service's Implementation and Administration of the Democrats' Health Care Law," Congressman Marchant questioned witnesses on...

In a Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee hearing on the "Internal Revenue Service's Implementation and Administration of the Democrats' Health Care Law," Congressman Marchant questioned Steven T. Mi...

In a Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee hearing on "Direct Deposit of Social Security Benefits," Congressman Marchant focused his questioning of the witnesses to pilot programs and the potent...

Congressman Marchant spent the recess meeting with constituents, hosting round table discussions with small businesses, and speaking throughout the 24th District.

US Congressman Kenny Marchant hosted a Town Hall Meeting in Bedford, TX on August 28, 2012. The video clip highlights a few responses the Congressman made regarding current issues in Washington.

Technical Sergeant Jezercak was one of the few surviving members of the Merrill's Marauders whose actions earned him the Silver Star and Bronze Star.

Congressman Marchant presides over floor debate and passage of a Way and Means trade bill.

This legislation would extend current tax rates for 1 year.

In a Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee hearing on "Public Charity Organizational Issues, Unrelated Business Income Tax, and the Revised Form 990," Congressman Marchant discussed with witnesses com...

In a Ways and Means hearing on "Tax Reform and the US Manufacturing Sector," Congressman Marchant talked about the importance of keeping taxes low for manufacturers in the 24th District. He also talke...

In a Ways and Means hearing on the "Tax Ramifications of the Supreme Court's Ruling on the Democrats' Health Care Law," Congressman Marchant noted the importance of the Court striking down (7-2) the M...

In a Ways and Means hearing on granting Russia Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR), Congressman Marchant asked the witnesses how it would affect Texas businesses that currently have direct investm...

In a Ways and Means hearing on granting Russia Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR), Congressman Marchant discussed with a panel of witnesses from the private sector how a PNTR would affect America...

In a Ways and Means hearing on expiring tax provisions, Congressman Marchant discussed with the witness panel about what methods and criteria Congress should be using to analyze the impact of a subsid...

In a Ways and Means hearing on tax-exempt organizations, Congressman Marchant discussed with witness Bruce Hopkins of Polsinelli Shughart about the sudden upsurge in IRS paperwork specifically require...

In a Ways and Means hearing on the Social Security Administration's Information Technology, Congressman Marchant discussed with the witnesses how to assure the agency's IT system, supporting more than...

In a Ways and Means hearing on identity theft and tax fraud, Congressman Marchant shared a constituent's concern of a neighboring business being a drop off location for fraudulent tax returns. Congres...

In 2011, a provision of the President's health care law took effect banning the use of tax-advantaged health care accounts for the purchase of over-the-counter medication. This equates to roughly a $5...

During a Ways and Means subcommittee hearing on tax reform, Congressman Marchant asked the witnesses to address if lowering the top marginal rate to 25 percent would affect the progressivity of retire...

During a Ways and Means subcommittee hearing on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Congressman Marchant asked the witnesses to address constituents' concerns for the trust fund's solvency du...

In a February 15th Ways and Means hearing on the President's budget proposal, Congressman Kenny Marchant asked Treasury Sec. Tim Geithner about the President's position on reforming the tax code. Geit...

In a November 17th Ways and Means hearing focused on international tax reform, Congressman Marchant asked the panel about how some expenses would be treated under a territorial system.

In a November 15th Ways and Means Committee hearing, Congressman Marchant questioned witnesses Honorable J. Russell George, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, and Ms. Sarah Ingram, Com...

Congressman Marchant calls for passage of the Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution.

In an October 25th Ways and Means hearing on the US-China Economic Relationship, Congresman Marchant asked the two witnesses how intervening in the value of the Chinese currency would affect exports c...

Congressman Marchant calls for support of his bill, the LEGAL Act which would require, as a condition for all federally made, insured, or guaranteed mortgages, that the borrower be verified under the ...

On October 12, 2011, Congressman Marchant gave a floor speech in support of the free trade deals with Panama, Colombia, and South Korea. According to the US Department of Commerce, exports of manufact...

This hearing took place on October 5, 2011. The free trade agreements were approved by the committee: Colombia 24-12, Panama 33-3, and South Korea 31-5.

In a recent Ways and Means hearing on energy tax reform, I shared what I've been hearing from my constituents -- that you want government out of the business of subsidies. I've heard your disapproval ...

Congressman Marchant gave a floor speech on September 14, 2011, commending the Texas legislature for passing a resolution requesting that Congress pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution ...

In a July 26th Ways and Means hearing on tax reform and consumption-based tax systems, I asked witness, Dr. Laurence Kotlikoff of Boston University, to break down how the fair tax will affect average ...

This summer, Congressman Marchant hosted a send-off ceremony to honor local students accepted to the nation's esteemed military service academies. marchant.house.gov

In a June 23rd subcommittee hearing on social security, I asked the witness, Alex Brill of the American Enterprise Institute, if either of the current proposals before Congress to alter employers' fed...

In a June 23rd subcommittee hearing, I asked a panel of foreign investment specialists what legislation would have the most immediate, positive effect on US job creation. I agree with the witnesses th...

A dollar stolen from Social Security is a dollar stolen from the future security of my constituents' pensions. At a June 14th Ways and Means hearing, I urged witnesses to remain committed in fighting ...