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 »
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, June 12, 2018, President Donald Trump met with the Chairman of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the historic Singapore Summit. Following the Summit, Congressman Randy Weber released the following statement:
“The summit was historic. For decades, we have sought solutions to end the North Korean regime's despotic, reprehensible behavior. All we… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On Friday, June 8, 2018, the House passed the first set of appropriations bills: Energy and Water Appropriations, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations, and Legislative Branch Appropriations. Following passage of the series of bills, Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement:
“Through our Energy division, we target… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, June 7, 2018, the House passed the Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H.R. 3. This bill rescinds $15 billion from expired, unused federal programs. This money would be returned to the U.S. Treasury. Following the passage of the rescissions package, Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement:
“Our budget… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, June 6, 2018, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018 passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. The authorization of improvements to our water resource infrastructure ensures these various structures are given the attention and maintenance needed to operate properly and efficiently. Following the passage of WRDA, Congressman Randy… Read more »
