Over the weekend, the Obama Administration, along with other world leaders, agreed to a temporary deal with Iran. The deal would limit their nuclear enrichment program for six months in exchange for billions of dollars in sanctions relief. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) member of the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa subcommittee made the following… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) authored a letter, jointly signed by the entire Texas House Republicans delegation, to Governor Perry encouraging him to ensure ObamaCare exchange navigators in Texas are properly vetted, trained and state-certified. The Texas State Legislature passed a bill prohibiting navigators from using certain advertising methods, from receiving compensation… Read more »

Last week, Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) signed onto a letter with 33 colleagues encouraging the President to call for the resignation of Health and Human Services Department Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius. Congressman Weber made the following statement: “President Obama and his Administration have had more than three years to prepare for the implementation of his takeover… Read more »

Late this evening, the House of Representatives voted on the Water Resources Reform Development Act (WRRDA). The legislation passed by a vote of 417 to 3. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “As a member of Congress with five ports in my district, it is imperative that we cultivate a process that allows our ports and waterways to create and sustain… Read more »

Tonight, the House voted on the Reid-McConnell Agreement which would fund the government till January 15, 2014, raise the debt ceiling to February 7 and require income verification of individuals who receive federal subsidies to help pay for health insurance under the President’s health care law. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood), who voted against the bill, made the… Read more »

“When I first heard that there was a shooting on Capitol Hill, I was at a Republican Study Committee with colleagues talking about the temporary government shutdown and an Obamacare Replacement bill. We were all informed immediately of the shooting by Capitol Police and told to shelter in place. My first thoughts were with my staff, to make sure they were all okay. I was happy to… Read more »

Today, the House voted on legislation that would fund critical operations in the Federal government. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) issued the following statement: “Last night, House Democrats put party politics ahead of people by voting against three key pieces of legislation that would help fund portions of the government. Their unconscionable votes prove that President… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives voted on three proposed Continuing Resolutions to fully fund the government while either delaying or defunding the President’s takeover of healthcare. Upon arrival to the Senate, Senator Harry Reid chose to table and kill the proposed measures. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) issued the following statement: “President Obama has shown… Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on a third Continuing Budget Resolution in yet another attempt to reach a compromise on government funding with the United States Senate. The previous two measures failed to achieve the necessary votes for passage. The third version of the Continuing Resolution would delay the individual mandate provision in the President’s healthcare… Read more »

The House of Representatives voted on the Senate Continuing Resolution (H.J. Res. 59) with two House amendments that would delay ObamaCare for one year and repeal the medical device tax. The House also passed legislation that would ensure troops will be paid in the event of a government shutdown. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “My colleagues… Read more »