Today, the President had the opportunity to sign a bill into law that would create American jobs by finally allowing construction to begin on the Keystone XL Pipeline. The pipeline would transport heavy crude to be processed in various refineries located in Illinois and Texas.
“Once again, the President chose to put politics before the people. Not only would the Keystone XL… Read more »
Today, the United States of House of Representatives voted on the Senate’s Keystone XL Pipeline legislation (S.1). The legislation passed by a vote of 270 to 152 and now head’s to the President’s desk.
“Over six years has passed since the first permit application was filed for Keystone XL. That pre-dates the introduction of the iPad. In contrast, Congress has… Read more »
Today, Representative Randy Weber (R-TX-14) reintroduced important legislation which clarifies how the Federal Government should implement the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Windsor. The State Marriage Defense Act (H.R. 824) will simply require federal agencies to look to a person’s legal residence when determining marital status and applying federal law.… Read more »
Today, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 596, legislation to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
“Since the President’s health care law has been implemented, we have seen numerous security glitches with healthcare.gov. Small businesses are… Read more »
Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) re-introduced H.R. 439, the Illegal Entry Accountability Act of 2015. This legislation would hold Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador accountable for illegal immigration by immediately suspending U.S. foreign aid to these Central American nations, until Congress determines that these countries have taken sufficient action to mitigate unlawful… Read more »
Today, the United States House of Representatives voted on H.R. 7 – No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion. The measure passed by a vote of 242 to 179 and now heads to the Senate. Representative Randy Weber (R-Friendswood), a staunch advocate for life, made the following statement:
“Life is sacred, and must be protected at every stage. I voted for this bill, because it will… Read more »
This week, Chairman Ed Royce (CA-39) announced subcommittee assignments for the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Representative Randy Weber (TX-14) was placed on the Middle East, North Africa Subcommittee, as well as the Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats Subcommittee.
“It is extremely important that America has a strong foreign policy throughout the world, especially as we… Read more »
Tonight, the President gave his sixth annual State of the Union address. Representative Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:
“Americans voted for a new direction in November, because they are sick and tired of the President’s failed policies. Unfortunately, the President proved tonight that he will continue with the same outdated policies that only… Read more »
WEBER ACTS TO CONDEMN PARIS TERRORIST ATTACKS
Today, the United States House of Representatives passed unanimously House Resolution 637. The resolution condemns the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. Representative Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) voted in support of the resolution and made the following statement:
“On January 7, seventeen innocent lives were lost at the barbaric… Read more »
Chairman Lamar Smith (TX-21) announced his leadership team for the Science, Space, and Technology Committee this week. Representative Randy Weber (TX-14) was named Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee.
“It is a great honor to be selected to serve as the Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. I am deeply appreciative of Chairman… Read more »
