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Weber Statement on January Continuing Resolution Vote

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Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, January 18, 2018, the House of Representatives voted on a continuing resolution (CR). In 2017, the House passed all 12 appropriations bills. The Senate has yet to even bring one of them to the floor. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “It is a shame that we find ourselves in this situation yet again, but here we…

Weber Statement on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

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Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday December 19, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1). Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “Over the course of seven years, there have been 41 Ways and Means Committee hearings on tax reform, 72 Senate Finance Committee hearings on tax reform, and countless other discussions…

Weber Statement on Jerusalem

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Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and work towards relocating the U.S. Embassy there. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “With today's announcement, we are finally officially stating what is a well-known fact. Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, and we are finally…

Houston Area Members: Supplemental Disaster Request Woefully Inadequate

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HOUSTON, TX - Today, Congressmen Ted Poe (TX-02), Pete Olson (TX-22), Blake Farenthold (TX-27), Randy Weber (TX-14), Brian Babin (TX-36), Michael McCaul (TX-10), and Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement regarding the Office of Management and Budget Supplemental Disaster Request. “After reviewing the latest Office of Management and Budget (OMB) supplemental request for…

Weber Supports Passage of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

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Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, November 16, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) passed the House by a vote of 227 to 205. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood), supported the bill and released the following statement: “Months of discussions and drafts led to the vote we took today. Our plan will lead to over 70,000 new jobs in Texas and a $2,210 increase in income for median…

Weber Statement on Bipartisan Support of NDAA FY18

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Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, November 14, 2017, the House voted again in overwhelming support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (NDAA FY18). The House first passed NDAA FY18 in July, and the Senate passed the bill in September. To resolve several differences, an appointed group of Representatives and Senators worked in conference to agree on a final bill,…

Weber Statement on FIRRMA Legislation

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Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, November 8, 2017, the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) was introduced in both the House and the Senate by Congressman Robert Pittenger (R - NC) and Senator John Cornyn (R – TX), respectively. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood), cosponsored the bill and released the following statement: “The Foreign Investment Risk Review…

Weber Announces November Telephone Town Hall

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Congressman Randy Weber is hosting a Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday, November 14. The event begins at 6:45 p.m. CST. During the event, Congressman Weber will provide a Washington update and answer constituents’ questions. Please see below for the time, date, and participation information. For updates, visit the official Facebook and Twitter accounts or sign up for the…

Weber Statement on Sutherland Springs Shooting

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement regarding the shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas: "The news out of Sutherland Springs is absolutely devastating. The tragedy continues to worsen as details emerge. It is truly difficult to wrap your head around this senseless violence. The neighbors and first…

Weber Statement on Introduction of Tax Reform

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Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, November 2, 2017, the Ways and Means Committee, led by Chairman Kevin Brady (R – The Woodlands), introduced tax reform legislation to create more jobs, ensure fairer taxes, and provide bigger paychecks. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: "I’m excited to read through the bill, discuss the details with my…