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Budget
“I place economy among the first and most important of republican virtues, public debt as the greatest of dangers to be feared.” ~Thomas Jefferson
I am a fiscal conservative and I have consistently voted to reduce the size and scope of the federal government. I voted against $2.3 trillion under the Bush Administration and against $7 trillion under the Obama Administration.
The most serious threat to our nation’s defense is our debt. Over the last four years we have seen more spending than in the entire history of our country and every failed attempt at a so-called recovery has cost the taxpayers even more. Therefore, the House unanimously rejected the president’s budget 414-0…
Defense
Service members on active duty, Guard, and Reserve forces and their families have made great personal sacrifices in defense of our nation. I am honored to serve as Chairman of the House Appropriations Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee and have the opportunity to support those who have responded valiantly to the threats we have faced. Since I first came to Congress, I have consistently voted to increase funding for our military…
Education
Thomas Jefferson said, “That all powers not delegated to the United States, by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States or to the people. To take a single step beyond the boundaries thus specifically drawn around the powers of Congress, is to take possession of a boundless field of power, no longer susceptible to any definition.”
The education of our children is not a power delegated to the federal government under the Constitution. This power rests exclusively with parents, local school districts, and state legislatures…
Foreign Affairs
As a capitalist nation, it is imperative that we encourage democracies through diplomatic efforts, including the development of free trade, and discourage nuclear arms development and terrorism.
For more than 60 years, Israel has been America’s closest friend and ally in the Middle East. Our countries share a common commitment to democracy, freedom, and peace. Supporting Israel is a matter of personal conviction for me. Israel must continue to look out for their interests with the unwavering support of the United States…
Medicare
The Status Quo is unsustainable. Nearly one-in-three primary care doctors limit the number of Medicare patients they see. More than half of doctors say the President’s health care law will compel them to close or restrict their practices to Medicare patients. Texas doctors are opting out of Medicare at alarming rates – every year 100 to 200 Texas doctors opt out of participating in Medicare…
NASA
On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy stood before the United States Congress and announced his aspirations for American space exploration. “I believe that this Nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth. No single space project in this period will be more impressive to mankind or more important for the long-range exploration of space; and none will be so difficult or expensive to accomplish.” At that moment, a new space age was born…
Second Amendment Rights
Thomas Jefferson said, “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms … disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes … Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man…
Sequestration
In May 2012, House Republicans passed legislation (H.R. 5652) to replace the dangerous and arbitrary defense cuts called for under sequestration with common sense spending reductions that begin the process of ensuring we live within our means. Not only has the Democrat-controlled Senate not produced a budget in over 1,000 days, neither the Senate nor the president have offered a credible solution to replace the scheduled sequester cuts that the president’s own Defense Secretary warned would ‘hollow out the force and inflict severe damage to our national defense…’
Social Security
It used to be, that the longer you worked (and the more money you made) the higher your Social Security benefits would be. But that isn’t true anymore. Today, Social Security pays out more in annual benefits than revenue it brings from taxes on payroll and benefits. After 2036, Social Security will not have the money to pay full benefits to retirees…
Taxes
In May 2012, I joined my colleagues in the House and voted to stop the largest tax hike in history – which threatens more than 700,000 jobs – and to lay the groundwork for a simpler, pro-growth tax code that helps bring home some of the jobs that have gone overseas. If tax cuts, like the child tax credit and marriage penalty relief, are allowed to expire at the end of this year, the average family in the 7th District would see their taxes increase by $7,211…
Transparency
Record high spending bills are passing the House without any opportunity for Members of Congress and the American people to read the legislation. It is time to stop voting blind. Rep. Brian Baird (D-WA) and I introduced H.Res. 554, a resolution requiring the House of Representatives to make bills and conference reports available online for 72 hours before they are considered by the House. This resolution will enhance public participation in our democracy and help restore the public trust in government by raising the level of openness, order, and discourse…
Veterans
During his second inaugural address, President Lincoln instructed the country, “to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan.” I believe our nation has an obligation to care for our brave soldiers who were injured during battle and to provide for the families of those who gave their lives in service to their country…
Congressman Culberson,
Please stop this Foolish Food Modernization Act. I am so tired of supporting these evil corporations who dont care about our right to healthy food. I don’t think the federal government should dictate what is safe to eat, I dont want to be looked at as a drug smuggeler just because of the simple fact that i grow my own tomatoes.
Thank you for your time
Congressman Culberson,
When do we say enough is enough! Will we allow the government to keep infringing on our rights?
Smoking, what we eat, and etc… Now the most ridiculous thing we have going is patting-down passengers. And if you don’t comply we will have you arrested and/or impose a $10,000 fine on you—the latest policy this weekend. The last time I was patted down was, which was very humiliating, when I was driving my father’s car and the registration sticker was displayed in front of the license plate instead of the back. Now mind you, after I showed them that the sticker was attached in the front license plate, the police officers still proceeded to pat me down on the side of the freeway and made a comment that you should know better since you are in college—-this happened 30 years ago. I am not disagreeing that patting down is unnecessary but have we taught these government officials how to use their common sense when profiling criminals. Are 5 year olds or frail wheelchair bound grandmas really considered terrorists? My children are taking the plane this holiday season for the first time. Their ages are 10, 11, and 13. The thought of them being patted-down is disgusting and demeaning. After we have taught them that talking to strangers or being touched by strangers should be avoided—how should I support this unruly new rule. Now the excitement of flying have become a stressful event instead of an exciting one. How about air traffic coming from different countries? Do they thoroughly frisk or x-ray their passengers before loading the airplane? We are not criminals! Furthermore this, weekend a new policy was placed that if you refused you ed or fined for $10,000. Instead, I think you should be allowed to turn around and take other means to get to your destination. We shouldn’t be arrested for refusing to be patted-down. We should train these TSAs how to use common sense when using such techniques. Advanced technologies should be in-place to ensure that those who refused to be x-rayed should run a background check. I hope you introduce to our legislation to stop this invasive process.
Thank you for your time.
Rafael Cespedes
I never much liked the societies in any third world country. I resent that the Dems/Progressives are to be pushing for this. If I wanted to live like a salvadorian, i would have moved there long ago.
Any one who wants the USA to become a poor country should be encouraged to leave.
There is one answer to the economy, and to a robust recovery. Fire the IRS. The party that embraces the Fair Tax will own this country for decades, because they will over night restore prosperity, and at the same time restore trust that our government is really interested in sweeping change that is helpful to the people. Want our loyalty? get you hands out of our pockets! The Fair Tax is exactly that – fair. The poor will pay the same amount they pay today – zero. The coffers will overflow, the deficit will be erased, and those that make their money illegally will pay their fair share. There is a petition in the works RIGHT NOW, asking Charlie Rangle to air this issue before Congress.
Do the real math, not the political math, and become a real patriot. Study this tax, Congressman. Really understanding it will set you free, and on the right track. The time is now, and the party that embraces this REAL change will be heroic. The rest is polispeak, and a waste of time.
Dear John,
Thank you for your email about tthe “Formal Gov’t Takeover of Healthcare”!
SO WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT IT EXCEPT WHINING WHILE THE DEMOCRATS EAT YOUR LUNCH!!!!
Am I Angry??You damn right I am!!
YOU HAVE AN EASY WAY TO STOP OBAMA ON HEALTHCARE, BUT ASK YOURSELF WHY YOU WON’T TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT!!!!
Rep. Bart Stupak {A DEMOCRAT} has an amendment on ABORTION which OBAMA and his crew can’t stomach. All the Catholic Bishops in the US Catholic Bishop Conference are for STUPAK’S amendmendment!!! They are leading hundreds of millions of Catholics against the non-inclusive provision on ABORTION in the healthcare bill.
SO WHY ARE NOT ALL REPUBLICAN REPRESENTATIVES ALONG WITH STUPAK’S DEMOCRAT REPRESENTATIVES ABSOULUTELY STOPPING THE HEALTHCARE BILL!!!!
CUT YOUR WHINING AND DO SOME WORK YOU WERE SENT TO WASHINGTON TO DO!!!!
AM I MAD; YOU DAMN RIGHT I AM!!!!
Lou Yelich
Congressman Culberson,
Thank you for your ongoing opposition to both Cap & Trade, and the Democrats’ unconstitutional attempt to take over our nation’s health care system. Please keep up the good work, and step up your efforts to sway your fellow members of the House. I suspect the union of these states hangs in the balance.
Andrew Lees
donttreadonme@me.com
Congressman Culberson,
Thank you for raising your voice against the Cap & Trade bill. I think this bill will do more harm to our country & economy than doing any good by raising power price, spending on new renewable power facilities, job losses in already matured power generation sources.
The best way for this country going forward is, to cut down gradually on traditional fossil sources & encourage renewable sources by tax cuts & other means rather than making policy changes that forces industries to shift suddenly.
Being a Texas resident, i share the same opinion as yours that this bill will do more harm to Texas, due to the fact that fossil fuel being a major power source in Texas.
One more thing, we have to bring developing nations to the table & engage them to commit for pollution reduction, because BRIC countries will be major sources in the next 20 years.
Thank you once again for standing to support Texas & US interests.
Regards
Ratnakar Mulpuri
16431 Mesa Point Dr
Houston, 77095
Congressman Culberson,
What is your position on Cap and Trade.
I feel it’s the EU ways of forcing the US to follow in their footsteps. This will not drive down emissions significantly and creates unfair competitive advantages.
I could go go with more detail, but this is not a good bill for America, our industries or the American people. It also opens the door for more larceny from Wall Street and institutions i.e. Al Gore.