Washington, D.C. – On Saturday, August 25, 2018, Senator John McCain passed away surrounded by his family. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement:
“Senator John McCain was a true hero and one of the last great statesmen. He lived to serve our country, whether through military service or by representing the people of Arizona. Senator McCain left an… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, July 26, 2018, the House voted on the National Defense Authorization Act FY19. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement:
“After years of war and budget cuts, our military faced a real crisis. In 2017, we lost nearly four times more troops in training accidents than we did in combat. This was tragic and unacceptable. Our… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, July 19, 2018, the House passed the third set of appropriations bills: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations. Following passage of the series of bills, Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement:
“We are steadily making our way through the… Read more »
Washington D.C. - On Thursday, July 5, 2018, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released nearly $4 billion for construction of a levee system from Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay. This project is part of the USACE’s Long Term Disaster Relief Investment Plan and provides for a segment of the greater coastal barrier protection system. The segment targeted by these funds is located along… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, July 2, 2018, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced his donation of 10 metal detectors to be given to Santa Fe, pending school board approval. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement:
“I am deeply appreciative of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick’s support for Santa Fe. His donation of 10 metal detectors and his encouragement of… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, June 28, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Fiscal Year 19 Defense Appropriations. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, 359 votes to 49. Following the vote, Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement:
“The vote we cast today demonstrates our support for our brave military men and women. For the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, Brooke Langston, Texas 14's 2018 Congressional Art Competition winner, and her parents joined families… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday June 27, 2018, the House of Representatives passed the Department of Energy Science and Innovation Act of 2018 (H.R. 5905). Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) introduced this legislation and released the following statement:
“To maintain our competitive advantage as a world leader in science, we must support the basic research and development that… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Over the last two weeks, the House voted on dozens of bills put forward by the Energy and Commerce Committee relating to the opioid crisis facing our nation. Today, the House passed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6), which is the culminating bill designed to address the opioid crisis. Following the vote, Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood)… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, June 21, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2), known as Farm Bill. This bill allows for a five-year reauthorization of appropriations for federal agriculture, conservation, and nutrition programs. It strengthens our agricultural economy and provides farmers certainty and stability. In addition, it… Read more »
