Washington, D.C. – April 17, 2018, Former First Lady Barbara Bush passed away. Mrs. Bush was 92. She and Former President George Herbert Walker Bush recently celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary. After her passing, Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement:
“Barbara Bush was a force of nature who never failed to act with class and poise. She was… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – April 17, 2018, is the filing deadline for 2017 taxes. This is the last Tax Day that Americans will use the outdated, complicated system to file their taxes. In recognition of this moment, Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement:
“This is it – the last time Americans will file their taxes using the old, broken system. For years, Tax… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On April 12, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives brought the Balanced Budget Amendment to the floor for a vote. The Balanced Budget Amendment would have made it a constitutional mandate to balance the federal budget. The measure did not pass. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement:
“Spending in Washington is out of control.… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, the text of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 was released. On Thursday, March 22, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on the measure. The bill passed by a vote of 256 to 167. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) voted against the bill. After the vote, he released the following statement:
“We cannot keep running… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – The annual Congressional Art Competition is underway. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) encourages all high school students to participate in the 2018 competition. The guidelines are as follows:
o Art cannot exceed 26 inches x 26 inches x 4 inches. It must weigh less than15 pounds.
o Paintings, drawings, computer generated art, collages, prints, mixed media,… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On March 14, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on the Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act. The STOP School Violence Act, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, seeks to authorize training to prevent student violence, improve school security through technology and equipment, create school threat assessment and… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, February 13, 2018, Congressman Randy Weber’s Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act (H.R. 4378) passed the House. The bill was introduced in November 2017. Following the bill’s passage, Congressman Weber (R - Friendswood) and Science, Space, and Technology Chairman Lamar Smith (R – San Antonio) released the following statements:
“America is a land of… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Washington, D.C. – The House and Senate passed the Bipartisan Budget Act on Friday, February 9, 2018. Within the Bipartisan Budget Act are provisions to reverse the defense sequester, boost defense spending, provide disaster relief, and more. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement:
“In September 2017, the House sent all 12… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Last week, the House Intelligence Committee voted to release the FBI/DOJ memo. On February 2, 2018, after careful consideration, President Trump released the memo to the American public. Following the President’s announcement, Congressman Randy Weber (R - Friendswood) released the following statement:
“This memo raises issues of grave concern. When the government and… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, January 30, 2018, President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. The policies discussed are building blocks for a safe, strong, and proud America. Following the address, Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement:
“President Donald Trump delivered a powerful State of… Read more »
