Washington, D.C. – Representative Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) introduced H.R. 1866, the Animal Fat Tax Act of 2017. Similar legislation was introduced last Congress. Representative Weber’s statement is as follows: Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Representative Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) encourages students in the 14th Congressional District of Texas to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition -- An Artistic Discovery. Read more »

U.S. Representative Randy Weber (TX-14) today praised the passage of H.J. Res. 43, which passed the House with a vote of 230 to 188. This legislation overturns the Obama Administration’s midnight rule directing funds to abortion providers, like Planned Parenthood. “I applaud Chairman Diane Black and my colleagues for standing up for women and their babies,” Weber… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14), chairman of the U.S. House Science, Space and Technology (SST) Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy, delivered the following opening statement today during the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology hearing entitled "Risky Business: The DOE Loan Guarantee Program.” The witnesses included: Ms. Diane Katz, senior research fellow in… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS): “The legacy left behind by Justice Antonin Scalia is rooted in a deep respect and understanding of the United States’ most important legal document – the Constitution. I applaud President Trump’s… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood), Energy Subcommittee Chairman, spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 589, The Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. This important legislation provides the Department of Energy with policy direction on basic science research, nuclear energy R&D, and research coordination and priorities, as well as important reforms to… Read more »

On January 5, the United States House of Representatives voted on House Resolution 11, Objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace, and for other purposes. The resolution passed by a vote of 342 to 80. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood), a member of the Foreign Affairs committee, issued the following… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement on the recent passing of former Senator and Astronaut John Glenn: “While John Glenn may have passed surrounded by his family, he will forever be immortalized in our history books as a pioneer of space, and the first American to orbit the Earth. John Glenn was a true American hero, who served our country in… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement on the passage of S. 612, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act: “I am pleased to announce that the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act includes two provisions that will greatly benefit Texas Congressional District 14. The first provision is language from H.R… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 5982, the Midnight Rules Relief Act: “Since the President took office in 2008, we have seen nearly 3,000 new regulations costing taxpayers $850 million and thousands of jobs. The Midnight Rules Relief Act is a smart solution that will empower Congress to take action against a multitude… Read more »