Today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) named Congressman Randy Weber (R-TX) to serve on a bipartisan conference committee tasked to resolve differences between the House and Senate over the National Defense Authorization Act. Congressman Weber released the following statement: “The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a critical piece of legislation that will help close the… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement on FBI Director James Comey’s decision to not recommend charges be leveled against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton: “Hillary Clinton lied to the American people, and put our national security and personnel at great risk when she chose convenience over safety.  Earlier today, FBI Director… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement on the recent decision of the Supreme Court’s 4-4 decision in United States v. Texas, which upheld the lower court’s decision that the President’s use of executive action to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants was unconstitutional: “The Supreme Court’s ruling reaffirms our… Read more »

Today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) named Congressman Randy Weber (R-TX) to serve on a bipartisan conference committee tasked to resolve differences between the House and Senate over final energy legislation. Congressman Weber released the following statement: “I’m humbled to be named to the conference committee that will produce final legislation to modernize our… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) will help close the readiness gap our military is currently facing by providing much needed funding – ensuring our service members are equipped with the proper tools and resources. This… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) introduced H.R. 5225, the Corps’ Obligation to Assist in Safeguarding Texas (COAST) Act in the House of Representatives today and made the following statement: “The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun a comprehensive feasibility study of the Texas coast called the Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Study. This critical study… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement on U.S. District Judge Rosemary Collyer’s decision to rule against the Administration in a challenge, made by House Republicans, to a portion of the Affordable Care Act: “This is a solid victory for the American people. While a step forward towards dismantling this onerous law, we know the fight is not… Read more »

After submission of 93 entries from high school students across the 14th Congressional District, judging for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition took place on April 15.  The winner of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition is Dickinson High School Freshman, Andy Jiang. The schools included this year were Bay Area Christian School, Harmony Science Academy, Clear Springs High… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 4923, the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016: “Currently, American manufacturers are being unfairly taxed. As it stands, manufacturers are forced to pay a duty on products, critical to their domestic production, which are purchased outside the United States, because… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement on the passage of H. Res. 639, which authorizes Speaker Ryan to file an amicus brief on behalf of the House defending Congress's Article I powers under the Constitution: “For the past eight years, the President has been undermining Congress and the Constitution. With this resolution, the House is taking… Read more »