Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, September 27 and Friday, September 28, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a second phase of tax reform measures. These bills, collectively referred to as “Tax Reform 2.0,” ensure reduced taxes for families and small businesses, while promoting and encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, September 26, the U.S. House of Representatives passed final appropriations for Defense, Health and Human Services, Labor, and Education operations. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “For the first time in over a decade, the Department of Defense is operating in control of its full budget – no short-term fix,… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 302, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. The measure includes the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA). In April, this legislation passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. After conference with the Senate, Congress once again passed a strong bill. Congressman Randy Weber (R –… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, September 13, the U.S. House of Representatives passed final appropriations for Energy and Water, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch operations. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “This bill matters a great deal. For years, the budget was taken as a suggestion rather than a… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, September 13, the America’s Water Infrastructure Act (S. 3021) passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support. This bill provides two-year authorization of investment in our nation’s ports, inland waterways, and other water infrastructure, in addition to promoting flood protection and ecosystem restoration. Congressman Randy Weber… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, September 13, 2018, the House approved S. 97, the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017, introduced by Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID). This bill is the Senate version of H.R. 431, the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017, introduced by Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood). Congressman Weber released the following… Read more »

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 »