WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. John Culberson is a cosponsor of H.J. Res 18, which expresses disapproval of the Obama administration’s attempt to eliminate the welfare work requirements. This important bill…
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Rep. Culberson Cosponsors Preserving Work Requirements for Welfare Programs Resolution
September 19, 2012
Rep. Culberson’s Statement on Latest Unemployment Report
July 06, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. John Culberson (TX-07) issued the following statement today regarding the latest unemployment report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
“The number one threat to our national…
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House Holds Attorney General Eric Holder in Contempt of Congress
June 28, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House voted to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for withholding documents related to the Fast and Furious gun-walking operation. Rep. John…
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Rep. John Culberson’s Statement on Supreme Court Decision
June 28, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. John Culberson (TX-07) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act:
“I am deeply disappointed…
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House Oversight Committee moves to hold AG Holder in contempt of Congress
June 20, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. John Culberson (TX-07) issued the following statement as the House Oversight Committee moves to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress:
“Since I first called…
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Rep. Culberson Protects Residents and Businesses along Richmond and Post Oak
June 20, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House Appropriations Committee approved the 2013 spending bill for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development which included two provisions authored by Rep. Culberson. …
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R. Allen Stanford Sentenced to 110 years in Prison
June 14, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. John Culberson (TX-07) issued the following statement today in response to the sentencing of R. Allen Stanford:
“After more than three years, R. Allen Stanford was finally…
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Rep. Culberson’s statement on the Dune Sagebrush Lizard decision
June 14, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. John Culberson (TX-07) issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s announcement by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would not…
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Rep. Culberson Cosponsors Amendment Prohibiting Federal Funds to Sanctuary Cities
June 08, 2012
Watch Rep. Culberson’s floor remarks here.
Rep. Culberson: “If a local law enforcement agency refuses to follow federal law, they should not expect to be rewarded with federal grant money”
Washington, DC –…
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Rep. John Culberson continues to defend Veterans’ Religious Freedom
June 06, 2012
Watch Rep. Culberson’s testimony here.
H.R. 2720: Prohibits the federal government from interfering with the content of funeral services
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. John Culberson (TX-07) will testify before the Subcommittee…
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Our Galaxy is Destined for a Head-on Collision
June 01, 2012
By Keith Cowing
Space Ref
Posted May 31, 2012 4:30 PM
The Milky Way is destined to get a major makeover during the encounter, which is predicted to happen four billion years from now. It…
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2012 Congressional Art Competition Showcases Local Talent
May 25, 2012
Rep. Culberson with 1st Place winner Judy Oh
HOUSTON, TX – This week, Rep. John Culberson (TX-07) hosted a reception for local student-artists in Congressional District 7 to showcase their entries…
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Rep. John Culberson Receives ACU Conservative Award
May 15, 2012
ACU Chairman: “John Culberson stands with those who are trying to preserve those principles”
Washington, DC – Rep. John Culberson (TX-07) recently received the “ACU Conservative” award from the American Conservative Union…
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E-Newsletter: The federal government should not pick economic winners and losers
May 10, 2012
This week, I voted against H.R. 2072 – Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011, not because I am against securing jobs, but because I am against increasing the exposure…
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Rep. John Culberson: “There is no liberty without law enforcement”
May 09, 2012
Washington, DC – Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act…
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Family Research Council applauds Rep. Culberson for his pro-family and pro-life efforts in Congress
April 26, 2012
Washington, DC – This week, the Family Research Council’s legislative action group, FRC Action, applauded Rep. John Culberson (TX-07) for his continued work to strengthen families, protect life and defend…
Rep. Culberson Stands with Small Business Owners: House passes Small Business Tax Cut Act
April 19, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) voted in support of H.R. 9, the Small Business Tax Cut Act that provides a one-year, 20 percent tax deduction for companies with…
Rep. Culberson’s Statement on the Two-Year Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
March 23, 2012
Washington, DC – Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the President’s health care law:
“Today marks two years since the President signed the flawed Affordable…
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Rep. Culberson votes to Repeal Independent Payment Advisory Board
March 22, 2012
Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act’s Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) by a vote of 223-181. Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) issued the…
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Rep. Culberson Applauds House “Path to Prosperity” Budget Plan
March 20, 2012
Washington, DC – Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) issued the following statement regarding the House Budget Plan for FY2013:
“We are rapidly sliding into bankruptcy because of the uncontrollable spending the Obama administration…
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Reps. Culberson and Burgess Discuss Health Care Reform at UT Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School
March 19, 2012
Doctors and medical students share their concerns on the future of medicine in America
Houston, TX – Congressmen John Culberson (TX-07) and Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) joined Dr. Giuseppe N. Colasurdo,…
CNSNews.com: 77 Percent of Illegals Caught on Mexican Border Were Not Prosecuted
March 01, 2012
By Edwin Mora
February 29, 2012(CNSNews.com) – About 77 percent of the 327,577 illegal aliens caught along the Mexican border by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) during fiscal 2011 were not…
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Rep. Culberson supports repeal of controversial Independent Payment Advisory Board
February 29, 2012
Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee approved the bipartisan Medicare Decisions Accountability Act, H.R. 452 by a vote of 17-5. Congressman John Culberson is a cosponsor of …
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Rep. Culberson’s Statement on the Payroll Tax Cut Agreement
February 17, 2012
Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) issued the following statement after the House passed the payroll tax cut conference agreement:
“Today, the House passed the full-year extension of the payroll tax cut finally…
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Rep. John Culberson Cosponsors the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act
February 10, 2012
Washington, DC – This week, Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) became a cosponsor of H.R. 1179, the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act, that would amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act…
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Obama’s budget would cut Mars program, solar system exploration
February 09, 2012
“You don’t cut spending for critical scientific research endeavors that have immeasurable benefit to the nation and inspire the human spirit of exploration we all have,” Rep. John Abney Culberson (R-Tex.) said.
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Rep. Culberson: “It’s outrageous and unacceptable to drive our friends the Canadians into the arms of China.”
February 08, 2012
Texas on the Potomac: Texan lawmakers angry that Canadian oil for the Keystone pipeline might go to ‘our worst enemy’
Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L) and his wife Laureen disembark…
Rep. Culberson’s Statement on the Keystone Pipeline Decision
January 20, 2012
Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s decision to reject the Keystone Pipeline:
“Now that President Obama has clearly revealed his complete disregard for American…
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Rep. John Culberson Votes Against Debt Limit Increase
January 20, 2012
Washington, DC – Rep. John Culberson (TX-07) issued the following statement on the House Resolution disapproving President Obama’s request a $1.2 trillion increase in the debt limit, the final increase included…
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Rep. John Culberson Continues Metro Funding Oversight
November 29, 2011
My principal goal since Metro first proposed their transit solution plan in 2003 is to protect the taxpayers from an unrealistic expansion plan that would bankrupt Houston Metro and leave…
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Rep. Culberson’s Statement on Decision by Supreme Court to Hear Health Care Law Challenge
November 14, 2011
I am very pleased that the Supreme Court has agreed to determine whether the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is constitutional.
I remain fully dedicated to repealing PPACA. One…
Rep. Culberson Honors Our Veterans
November 10, 2011
As we observe Veterans Day, let us give thanks to those that have served our country in order to protect our individual freedoms. Their service should remind every American that…
Texas Senator Cornyn tears into Obama’s Attorney General Holder on agent death
November 09, 2011
Written by: Jack Dennis, San Antonio Headlines Examiner
Texas Senator John Cornyn tore into U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today before the Senate Judiciary Committee about “Fast and Furious,” the “gun-walking”…
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The Daily Caller: Holder dumps new Fast and Furious docs as 11 more congressmen call for his resignation
November 01, 2011
By: Matthew Boyle
The Obama administration appears to be attempting to defend Attorney General Eric Holder as the Justice Department dumped more than 650 pages worth of Operation Fast and Furious…
Rep. Culberson Named Recipient of the 2011 Taxpayers’ Friend Award
October 28, 2011
The National Taxpayers Union (NTU) has named Representative John Culberson a recipient of the 2011 Taxpayers’ Friend Award. He received a 90% rating from the NTU. This score reflects a…
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Houston Business Journal: Keystone XL pipeline would put job-hungry Americans back to work
October 28, 2011
Right now, more than 13 million Americans are unemployed, and our country is in desperate need of job creation and economic development. If President Obama is serious about putting Americans…
Rep. Culberson’s Statement on the Houston National Cemetery Settlement Agreement
October 21, 2011
I am glad the lawsuit is over and grateful that Judge Lynn Hughes has ordered the VA to stop interfering with our veterans’ funerals. It is deeply disappointing that it…
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Congressman Culberson’s Statement on the Passage of the Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act
October 06, 2011
Today, House Republicans took another step to protect the American labor force. The passage of the Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act will shield the cement industry from one of many…
San Antonio Express: Texas lawmakers fight for shuttle Enterprise
September 30, 2011
WASHINGTON — Texas lawmakers Thursday renewed their fight to wrest the retired shuttle Enterprise from New York City and bring it to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
They contend NASA’s…
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Houston Chronicle: A new era of space exploration
September 20, 2011
Written by: Reps. Gene Green, Al Green, John Culberson and Pete Olson.
With NASA’s recent announcement of plans to move forward with the development of the Space Launch System (SLS), America…
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Congressman Culberson Remembers 9/11/01
September 11, 2011
As we solemnly reflect on the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we will always remember the lives lost during that deadly attack on our great nation. We continually pray…
Statement on President Obama’s Jobs Proposal
September 09, 2011
Americans are incredibly frustrated with the 31 consecutive months we have spent with an unemployment rate at or above eight percent. President Obama vowed we would never reach eight percent…
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Statement on Debt Ceiling Vote
August 02, 2011
Today, I voted to avert the financial and economic catastrophe of a default. At the eleventh hour, Republican leaders were able to negotiate a deal with the President and Democratic…
Speech on the Budget Control Act of 2011
July 29, 2011
Earlier today, Representative John Culberson spoke on the Floor of the House of Representatives discussing his support for the Budget Control Act of 2011. To watch his speech, click here.…
Congressman Culberson’s Letter to VA Secretary Shinseki
July 29, 2011
Congressman John Culberson has sent the following letter to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric Shinseki, regarding the termination of Arleen Ocasio, Director of Houston National Cemetery.
Secretary Shinseki,
We are writing…
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Representative Culberson Introduces the Medicare Firewall Act of 2011
July 29, 2011
Today, I introduced H.R. 2694, the Medicare Firewall Act of 2011, which will secure Medicare’s finances to ensure benefits for future generations. H.R. 2694 guarantees that Medicare Trust Funds are…
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Rep. Culberson’s Statement on Senate Rejection of Cut, Cap and Balance
July 22, 2011
I was disappointed to learn that earlier today Democrats in the Senate turned their backs on the American people by rejecting the Cut, Cap and Balance Act of 2011. In…
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Congressman Culberson’s Interview with KTRH
July 22, 2011
This morning, Representative John Culberson spoke with Matt Patrick of KTRH to discuss the religious censorship taking place at Houston National Cemetery.
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Culberson An Original Cosponsor of the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act
July 15, 2011
As an original cosponsor of the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011, I applaud our Republican leadership for bringing this urgent legislation to the House floor next week. This…
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Culberson Amendment Added to the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies FY12 Appropriations Bill
July 12, 2011
Today was an important first step in ending the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement’s (BOEMRE) de facto moratorium on offshore drilling. The House Appropriations Committee adopted my…
Facebook DC Live July 12 at 4:00pm EST
July 11, 2011
Join House Republican New Media Caucus Co-Chairs – Reps. Bob Latta, Cathy McMorris Rogers, Rob Wittman, and John Culberson – on Facebook DC Live for a conversation about how members…
Statement on June Unemployment Rate
July 08, 2011
Today’s announcement of rising unemployment numbers falls on the 800th day since Senate Democrats have refused to pass a budget. With a paltry 18,000 jobs created in June, the lowest…
Statement on Atlantis Shuttle Launch
July 08, 2011
Moments ago, space shuttle orbiter Atlantis embarked on its final mission into space. This mission marks the final launch in the 30-year history of NASA’s shuttle program. The accomplishments of…
Politico: Senate’s spending measure backlog
June 22, 2011
By REP. JOHN CULBERSON & REP. ROBERT ADERHOLT
House Republicans made a commitment to the American people that Congress would get back to an open, transparent and timely budget process. And…
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SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR SAILS TO HOME PORT FOR FINAL TIME
June 01, 2011
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Endeavour and its six-astronaut crew sailed home for the final time, ending a 16-day journey of more than 6.5 million miles with a landing…
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Hurricane Safety Tips
June 01, 2011
Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the Texas coast line and surrounding area has been battered by hurricanes. These natural disasters have created years of rebuilding and cost hundreds…
Houston Chronicle: John Culberson says he ‘will not rest’ until Mexican border is secured
June 01, 2011
After murder of Houston police officer, John Culberson says he ‘will not rest’ until Mexican border is secured
Following a Houston police officer’s death at the hands of an illegal immigrant,…
Houston Chronicle: Congress puts limits on lead in cross hairs
April 27, 2011
“For over two years the EPA has worked to regulate and destroy Texas businesses and industry,” Rep. John Culberson.
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