Washington, D.C. – The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is currently conducting a five-and-a-half year study on how to best protect the lives and homes of Texans living along the Gulf Coast. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) and Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) sponsored legislation directing the Army Corps to expedite that study protecting our Gulf Coast. The Corps released a Tentatively Selected Plan (TSP), and that plan is now undergoing a public comment period. Congressman ...
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Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act, better known as Farm Bill. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “With Farm Bill 2018, our farmers and ranchers can rest assured knowing we support and protect their valuable work. The agriculture sector is critically important to our nation’s well-being, and I am grateful we could come together and send a bill to the Presiden...
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Washington, D.C. – On Monday, December 10, 2018, the National Institute of Health released a Notice of Intent to make available funding opportunities for the development of ethical alternatives to fetal tissue research. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “I am proud to stand among 74 of my House colleagues in calling upon HHS Secretary Azar to end tax payer-funded research tied to the acquisition and use of organs harvested from aborted babies to create m...
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Washington, D.C. – On Friday, November 30, 2018, George H. W. Bush passed away at age 94. He served our nation through a distinguished career – notably serving in the military, as CIA Director, as Vice President to Ronald Reagan, and as the 41st President of the United States of America. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “George H. W. Bush was one of our great statesmen. His conviction and principle were evident in all that he did. His love for his natio...
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Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, November 29, 2018, the House voted on H.R. 7187, National Flood Insurance Program Further Extension Act. This legislation extends the current National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through December 7. After passage of the bill, Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “The National Flood Insurance Program lives to see another day, but it still lacks needed reform. We cannot keep avoiding the task at hand. The House passed a comp...
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Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Reauthorization Act (S. 140). This bipartisan legislation supports and strengthens our Coast Guard and provides opportunities to upgrade the maritime transportation system. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “Our Coast Guard serves each and every day to safeguard our coastlines and save lives. Texans not soon forget the heroic actions ...
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Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) announced his bid for Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Congressman Weber released the following statement: “Since joining the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I have made it my top priority to fight for sane energy policies, research and development to spur economic growth, and investments in our long-term national interests, all while maintaining the much-n...
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Washington, D.C. – On Saturday, October 27, 2018, the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA was attacked during a morning service. The shooter took the lives of 11 innocent people. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement: “These acts of violence are devastating and bring the world to a halt. Violence and anti-Semitism have no place in our society. Attacking people in their place of worship is cowardly. We must call this horrific action what it is: A hate crime...
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Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, September 27 and Friday, September 28, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a second phase of tax reform measures. These bills, collectively referred to as “Tax Reform 2.0,” ensure reduced taxes for families and small businesses, while promoting and encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “At the end of December, we signed the historic Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law. Since then, our ec...
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Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, September 26, the U.S. House of Representatives passed final appropriations for Defense, Health and Human Services, Labor, and Education operations. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “For the first time in over a decade, the Department of Defense is operating in control of its full budget – no short-term fix, just a tangible result. The military operated for far too long, with far too little. We are making America secure ...
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