Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) joined onto Representative Matt Salmon’s (R-AZ05) legislation, the Establishing Mandatory Minimums for Illegal Reentry Act. Congressman Weber released the following statement: “Recently, we learned of Kate Steinle’s tragic and shocking murder by a seven-time convicted felon and illegal alien.  At a time when the current… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) regularly challenges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and their costly regulations. This week, the Congressman offered an amendment to the Interior and EPA appropriations bill that would require the EPA to follow the law and conduct ongoing evaluations of how the agency’s regulations impact American jobs. This amendment passed by… Read more »

Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 opinion that same-sex marriages are constitutional. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “There they go again. The Supreme Court has adopted the role of judicial activists. Nowhere in our Constitution does it say how marriage must be defined. In just two days, the Supreme Court has twice… Read more »

Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled to uphold state-based health care exchanges and taxpayer subsidies in a 6-3 decision. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “The President’s health care law has been a major disappointment for hard-working Americans. Families are being forced to pay higher premiums for less coverage. The President… Read more »

Today, Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) met with local artist Ted Ellis from Friendswood at the Senate Russell Rotunda. Mr. Ellis is featuring his art commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Juneteenth. “It was a pleasure meeting Ted Ellis and learning about his passion to educate the community on our mutual heritage. Ted’s artwork not only tells a story about the… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) and Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced the Protecting Americans Abroad Act to provide Americans serving our country in diplomatic posts abroad with the security and protection they deserve. Similar to legislation introduced by Frankel in the last Congress, the language was signed into law as part of the annual appropriations process allowing the… Read more »

WEBER CELEBRATES SMALL BUSINESS WEEK Freeport, TX – America’s Small Business Week is May 4-8. Last Tuesday, Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) toured two small businesses[1] in Brazoria County - Vernor Material and Equipment Co. and Freeport LNG. He made the following statement: “Small businesses are the economic backbone of this great nation, and I’m… Read more »

2015 Congressional Art Competition Winner Announced League City, TX – Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) held a reception Monday night to honor Christina Rasmussen, a junior from Clear Springs High School, as this year’s Congressional Art Competition winner.  “Watercolor with abstract simplicity, yet complicated, form has always fascinated me,” said… Read more »

Today is national PrepareAthon Day, which is an initiative by FEMA to bring awareness and encourage families to prepare for severe weather and other hazards. “Severe weather can strike at any time. Life or death could be determined by your preparedness,” said Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood). “I’m encouraging my constituents to take the time to stock up on… Read more »

In an effort to combat the President’s actions granting executive amnesty, Congressman Randy Weber (R-TX-14) introduced the Deny Amnesty Credits Act of 2015 (H.R. 1332), which would prevent those who are granted deferred action under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) from qualifying for the Earned Income… Read more »