Washington D.C. – The House of Representatives passed H.R. 36, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. This bill is commonly referred to as “Micah’s Law”. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “The science is clear. At 20 weeks, babies can feel pain. This bill protects the fundamental American belief that we have an unalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. As endowed by our Creator, this right starts at the moment of conception, an...
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This article was published in the online edition of the Houston Chronicle on October 2, 2017. We live in an electrified world. Energy delivered through our electric grid powers heating, cooling, lighting, computer systems, internet servers and security measures across the country. Today, the grid is threatened by cyber threats and physical disruptions from natural disasters, including hurricanes. Lawmakers frequently reference these threats to our power system, as well as the technological solut...
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Washington D.C. – House Republicans announced a tax reform framework on Wednesday, September 27. This framework is pro-American and fiscally-responsible. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement: “My colleagues have put forth countless hours working on a tax reform plan that is better for Americans. The current tax code is out of control. For years, we have had a stagnant economy. It is passed time we reform the tax code – making it fair and simple. To quote a man...
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Washington D.C. – On Thursday, September 14, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on the appropriations bills for fiscal year 2018.The appropriations fund Agriculture; Commerce, Justice, and Science; Financial Services; Homeland Security; Interior; Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; State and Foreign Operations; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development; Defense; Legislative Branch; Military Construction and Veterans Affairs; and Energy and Water. Upon passage of the bill...
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Washington, D.C. – Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives sent the Hurricane Harvey relief funding bill to the Senate. The Senate added a debt ceiling increase and continuing resolution to the package. Today, the House voted 316 to 90 in favor of the modifications. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “Already, nearly 700,000 residents have registered for federal disaster assistance. Texas 14 is ground zero for devastation. Water still remains...
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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of H. Res. 502, providing for Harvey disaster relief funding. FEMA estimates it will run out of money by the end of the week without disaster funding. Upon passage of the bill, Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “The severity and enormity of Harvey is unlike anything we have ever seen. I am left speechless by the magnitude of devastation. Harvey disaster relief funding is critical to gett...
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Washington D.C. - Congressman Randy Weber (R - Friendswood) released the following additional statement in response to the events which continue to unfold regarding this weekend’s violence in Charlottesville: "I adamantly condemn the violence by the white supremacist movement, period. Full stop. The actions that unfolded over the past few days are contrary to everything for which our country stands. Violence and hate of any kind cannot be tolerated, ignored, or explained away, especially when it...
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of H.R. 3219, the Make America Secure Appropriations Act. The bill passed by a vote of 235 to 192. Within the appropriations act are four divisions: Defense, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Energy and Water. Upon passage of the bill, Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “The Make America Secure Appropriations Act aims to do just that – keep our nation secure across all fron...
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U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Representative Randy Weber (TX-14) today introduced the Relief for Recovering Communities Act, legislation to protect federal transit funding for communities plagued by population decline following natural disasters. Currently, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) apportions federal transit assistance to urbanized areas based on population, so when residents leave an area following a natural disaster, that population decline may trigger a loss in fede...
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The Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the House 344 to 81. 440 amendments were submitted to the House Committee on Rules, and 210 amendments were debated on the floor. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “At a time when the world is becoming an increasingly dangerous place, years of budget cuts have hurt our military’s capabilities and readiness. Today, the House of Representatives acted in a bipartisan fashion to reform and...
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