Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a markup for the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018. This is a two-year authorization of investment in our nation’s ports, inland waterways, locks, dams, flood protection, ecosystem restoration, and other water infrastructure that is essential to generating economic growth,… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – On Monday, May 21, 2018, Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) introduced the Coastal Texas Protection Act. The bill enjoys widespread, bipartisan support throughout the Texas delegation, with 20 original co-sponsors. Its purpose is to expedite the completion of the Coastal Texas Study as well as subsequent U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) studies. The Senate… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – On Friday, May 18, 2018, shortly before 8 a.m. CT, a shooter opened fire in Santa Fe High School. The shooter had a shotgun and .38 revolver; explosives were also found on and off campus. Ten people have lost their lives, many others are injured, and the situation is still unfolding. Santa Fe is located just south of Houston, in Galveston County. The area is represented… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, President Donald Trump announced the United States is withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, more commonly known as the Iran Deal. After the announcement, Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “I applaud the President for his decision to withdraw from the Iran Deal. It was a bad deal in… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – On Friday, April 27, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4, The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act. Included in the measure is the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA). The legislation passed with overwhelming bipartisan support by a vote of 393 to 13. After the vote, Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following… Read more »

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 »