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Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson would like to formally invite you to participate in solutions based town-hall forum “Moving Forward Together: Less Talk, More Action” taking place in Dallas, Texas this Saturday, July 16th at 9:00 a.m.
Washington, DC - (Tuesday, January 12, 2016) – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress.
Washington, DC - (Wednesday, September 30, 2015) - Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson voted to pass a 10-week continuing resolution that will keep the federal government funded until December 11, 2015. This stop-gap measure included funding for Planned Parenthood and was supported by all the Democrats in the House of Representatives. Upon the passage of this resolution, Congresswoman Johnson made the following statement:
DALLAS, TX - (Wednesday, August 19th, 2015) - Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was presented with the “Lifetime Infrastructure Champion Award” at the Irving Transportation & Water Summit, an event hosted by the City of Irving. The Summit was attended by approximately 300 state officials, infrastructure administrators, business leaders and private citizens from throughout the state of Texas.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (Wednesday, July 15th, 2015) – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson received the Friend of the National Parks Award from the nonpartisan National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). The award recognizes Congresswoman Johnson’s votes during the 113th Congress that contributed to the protection and enhancement of America’s national parks. At a confirmed 100 voting record, Congresswoman Johnson voted favorably for all five legislative measures related to National Parks during the 113th Congress.
WASHINGTON, DC – (Monday, July 13th, 2015) – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released a report showcasing infrastructure needs in the state of Texas. With only 18 days left before the Highway Trust Fund expires on July 31st, the report highlights the need for immediate action.
Washington, D.C. - (Friday, June 19th, 2015) - Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement regarding the House’s passage of H.R. 2146, the Trade Priorities and Accountability Act which would add to the underlying bill the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) language from the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314 that was voted on in the House last week.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (Friday, May 29th , 2015) – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement in response to the severe flooding in Texas:
Washington, D.C. – (Thursday, May 28th, 2015) – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released a statement following a new clean water rule announced by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers that clarifies which waters are protected by the Clean Water Act:
During the coming months, Congress will be asked to consider the most comprehensive and ambitious trade deal of our time. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is one of the cornerstones of President Barack Obama’s trade agenda. It seeks to improve the U.S. economy and those of eleven other countries.
Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam are dependent upon the comprehensive and high-standard free trade agreement.