This year marks the 33rd annual Congressional Art Competition.  This nationwide competition encourages high school students from across America to showcase their artistic talents, which if chosen, will be displayed in the US Capitol for a year starting in June. Since its creation over three decades ago, more than 650,000 high school students have participated in the art… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement on the President’s proposal to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility: “Closing Gitmo and transferring these dangerous terrorists to United States soil is a terrible and illogical idea. Instead of putting America first, the President once again continues to weaken our national security by pursuing… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement on the introduction of his newest bill, H.R. 4550 - the Protect Against School Shootings (PASS) Act: “Last week, I introduced the PASS Act, which will permit those not prohibited by State law from carrying a concealed firearm to carry in a school zone, qualified law enforcement officers, and qualified retired law… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3662 – the Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act: “Since the Iran Deal was approved by President Obama without Congressional support, we have seen the Iranian regime continually ignore the terms and continue on with business as usual. They, have refused to dismantle the core of their heavy… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement on the passage of S.J. Res. 22, the joint Congressional resolution disapproving of the “Waters of the United States” rule, which now heads to the President’s desk: “The President’s Waters of the United States rule is being presented as a water cleanup initiative. However, this rule is just a… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement on his co-sponsorship of Congressman Steve Palazzo’s (MS-04) resolution to censure President Obama: “As we have seen over the past seven years the President knows no bounds. It is incumbent upon Congress to do what is necessary to thwart his Liberal agenda from progressing. I am proud to join Congressman Steven… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement on the recent arrest of an Iraqi refugee who is part of a suspected terror threat in Houston: “The threat is real, and it’s time for the President to admit it. Texas is one of the first few states being forced to resettle refugees due to the chaos in the Middle East. Instead of putting America first, this… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement on the final passage of H.R. 3762 - Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act: “Since the implementation of Obamacare, we have seen premiums increase and health care coverage options disappear. The majority of Americans believe that there is a better way than the President’s onerous… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement in response to the President’s plan for executive action on gun control: “The President’s excessive use of executive action completely disregards Congress and the Constitution. It’s ignorant to think that ramping up gun control will exclusively prevent bad people from doing bad things. It’s… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016: “In Congress, I often spend many hours reviewing complex legislation before deciding how to vote, and ultimately this decision comes down to what is best for my constituents. While I don’t agree with everything in this… Read more »