Congressman Randy Weber

Representing the 14th District of Texas
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Your Houston News: Empowering our veterans

Oct 1, 2014 In The News
There are 59,110 veterans that call Texas District 14 home. When the Veterans Administration (VA) scandal erupted last April, I was shocked and extremely disappointed in the gross mismanagement of care for our veterans. In July, I visited the VA in Houston, where I learned more about the management of cases and was afforded the opportunity to meet with veterans who were seeking care.
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Congressional Issues

The Blaze: GOP: No foreign aid to Mexico, Central America until border crisis resolved

Jul 1, 2014 In The News
Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) and a handful of other House Republicans want the U.S. to cut off all foreign aid to Mexico and three Central American countries until they take steps to stop the flow of unaccompanied children across the U.S. border.
The Blaze: GOP: No foreign aid to Mexico, Central America until border crisis resolved
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Houston Press (blog): Texas Republican Thinks Cutting Aid to Central America Will Cut Immigration Influx Problem

Jul 1, 2014 In The News
With an influx of women and children coming to the United States illegally from Central America, more money might soon be spent domestically while cutting down foreign aid. United States Representative Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) on Monday introduced H.R. 5014, the Illegal Entry Accountability Act of 2014…
Houston Press (blog): Texas Republican Thinks Cutting Aid to Central America Will Cut Immigration Influx Problem
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Houston Chronicle: Texas Republicans praise SCOTUS decision on Hobby Lobby

Jun 30, 2014 In The News
Texas Republican Randy Weber released a statement insisting: “Businesses and people should not have to fear the government, and the possibility of laws created to prevent the Constitutional exercise of religious beliefs”
Houston Chronicle: Texas Republicans praise SCOTUS decision on Hobby Lobby
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Breitbart: Bill Suspends Aid to Central America, Mexico Until Flood of Illegal Immigration Stops

Jun 30, 2014 In The News
A Texas Republican says he has a solution to mitigate the flood of unaccompanied illegal immigrant minors across the southern border. Rep. Randy Weber introduced a bill Monday to hold Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador “accountable” for their citizens’ illegal migration by suspending foreign aid to those countries.
Breitbart: Bill Suspends Aid to Central America, Mexico Until Flood of Illegal Immigration Stops
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Congressional Issues

Breitbart Texas: Texas Congressman’s House Resolution Condemns Obama

Jun 29, 2014 In The News
HOUSTON, Texas-- Congressman Randy Weber (R-TX) introduced House Resolution 652, condemning the President of the United States and the executive branch of government for continuous actions that violate the laws and Constitution of the United States. This action comes following the announcement by House Speaker John Boehner of a potential lawsuit that may be filed by the House against the Executive Branch.
Breitbart Texas: Texas Congressman’s House Resolution Condemns Obama
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The Blaze: GOP members offer indictment on Obama’s lawless actions

Jun 27, 2014 In The News
House Republicans this week sponsored a resolution condemning President Barack Obama for routinely failing to enforce the law, which outlines the numerous ways Obama has taken the law into his own hands. Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) proposed his resolution as a way to call out Obama for failing to work with Congress, and provoking a “constitutional crisis” by implementing the law as he sees fit.
The Blaze: GOP members offer indictment on Obama’s lawless actions
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CNN: Bergdahl deal scrutinized at congressional hearing.

Jun 19, 2014 In The News
In perhaps the most poignant moment of the hearing, Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, asked Andy Andrews whether, given the option, he would be willing to trade five senior Taliban leaders to have his son back. "If my son had been a deserter, then no," Andrews said. "Absolutely not." "But my son was a man of honor," he continued, fighting back tears, "and I would do almost anything."
CNN: Bergdahl deal scrutinized at congressional hearing.
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Defense and National Security, Foreign Affairs, Congressional Issues

Daily Mail: Bowe Bergdahl's platoon-mate testifies before Congress that he should face EIGHT criminal charges including desertion.

Jun 19, 2014 In The News
Texas Republican Rep. Randy Weber made a blistering opening statement in which he claimed that America 'got one conventional weapon' in the prisoner swap, and 'some would say it's a dud.' The enemy, however, 'got five nuclear weapons.' 'Mr. President,' Weber boomed, 'please stop negotiating for us!' Later in the hearing, Weber asked Full what he would tell President Obama about the Bergdahl controversy, if he had the chance. First grimacing, then smiling, Full said, 'I'm not gonna answer that.'
Daily Mail: Bowe Bergdahl's platoon-mate testifies before Congress that he should face EIGHT criminal charges including desertion.
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Defense and National Security, Foreign Affairs, Congressional Issues

The Facts: Bill clears way for Port Freeport to deepen channel

Jun 11, 2014 In The News
FREEPORT — President Barack Obama’s signature on a $12.3 billion water resources bill Tuesday is expected to help make Port Freeport’s channel-deepening project a reality. The Water Resources Reform Development Act of 2014 reached the president’s desk after the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate overwhelmingly voted to pass the bill earlier this year.
The Facts: Bill clears way for Port Freeport to deepen channel
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Economy and Jobs, Energy, Congressional Issues

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