Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) will introduce the Officer John Barnes Act, a critical piece of legislation aimed at ensuring timely support for our nation's law enforcement officers and their families. Named in honor of Officer John Barnes, who demonstrated exceptional bravery during the Santa Fe, Texas shooting tragedy, this bill seeks to… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, which strengthens our national security by deterring China, restoring lethality, funding troops at our border, and cracking down on inefficient uses of funds, while also supporting our servicemembers by taking meaningful steps to improve their… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced a resolution condemning the Biden Administration’s recent ban of liquefied natural gas (LNG) export permits to non-free trade agreement countries.
"The Biden Administration’s decision to ban LNG export permits is a blatant attempt to fulfill campaign promises at the expense of American jobs and economic prosperity," said… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) announced allocations of federal funding to advance the Coastal Texas Project, also known locally as the Ike Dike or the Coastal Spine. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to receive $500,000 for preconstruction engineering and design of a segment of the overall project. The segment—known as Ecosystem Restoration… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) announced the winning artwork of Texas’ 14th Congressional District’s 2024 Congressional Art Competition.
1st Place: Side by Side
Submitted by Rylan Lynch, Friendswood High School
2nd Place: First Encounter
Submitted by Anabelle Thom, Lutheran South Academy
3rd Place: Ruler of the Roost
Submitted by Claire Radtke, Friendswood High… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) led 145 Representatives in introducing a bipartisan resolution condemning the Iranian regime's internal suppression of its own citizenry, its sponsorship of global terrorism, and its involvement in regional proxy wars.
"Decades of a tyrannical regime in Tehran—destabilizing the Middle East and intentionally spreading chaos throughout the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) co-sponsored the Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2024, led by U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22). Our nation’s domestic shrimpers are struggling to stay in business primarily because of foreign shrimp being dumped into U.S. markets, making it extremely difficult for shrimpers to continue operating. Sadly, it has been uncovered that… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) was proud to host the House Energy and Commerce Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee in Port Arthur, Texas, for a field hearing on President Biden’s LNG export ban.
Local leaders testified before the committee about LNG's importance and role in Southeast Texas community and national security. Watch the hearing here.
Witnesses… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Randy Weber (TX-14), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Chris Smith (NJ-4), and Kathy Manning (NC-6), along with Senators Jacky Rosen (NV) and James Lankford (OK), introduced the bipartisan Countering Antisemitism Act to take historic action to counter antisemitism in the United States. While antisemitism has been on the rise in the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - The American Associations of Port Authorities (AAPA) announced that U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) received the 2024 President's Award for his legislative leadership. The AAPA President's Award for Legislative Leadership was created for individuals who have advocated for the seaports and maritime industries, particularly for long-term beneficial projects. As the Co-Chair… Read more »
