Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives agreed to the Senate amendments to the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget. The final vote on H. Con. Res. 71 was 216 to 212. This budget reduces the size and scope of the federal government. Additionally, it does not encroach on state or local authority. After the vote, Congressman Randy Weber (R–Friendswood) released the following… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) introduced legislation prohibiting the Department of Energy from issuing new loan guarantees. After introducing H.R. 4035, DOE Loan Guarantee Program Repeal Act, Congressman Weber released the following statement: "The Department of Energy is a research and development institution, not a venture capitalist. DOE’s… Read more »

Washington D.C. – In the month since the last relief bill passed, our nation has seen more devastating natural disasters. H.R. 2266, Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, addresses FEMA Disaster Relief Funds, cancels NFIP loan debt, grants emergency nutritional assistance to Puerto Rico, and focuses funds for wildfire relief. The Additional… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2018 budget on Thursday, October 5, 2017. The budget passed the House by a vote of 219 to 206. After the vote, Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement: "Every day, Americans make a budget for themselves, their households, and their businesses. Today, Congress passed a budget for… Read more »

Washington D.C. – The House of Representatives passed H.R. 36, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. This bill is commonly referred to as “Micah’s Law”. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “The science is clear. At 20 weeks, babies can feel pain. This bill protects the fundamental American belief that we have an unalienable right to life,… Read more »

Washington D.C. – House Republicans announced a tax reform framework on Wednesday, September 27. This framework is pro-American and fiscally-responsible. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement: “My colleagues have put forth countless hours working on a tax reform plan that is better for Americans. The current tax code is out of control. For years, we… Read more »

Washington D.C. – On Thursday, September 14, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on the appropriations bills for fiscal year 2018.The appropriations fund Agriculture; Commerce, Justice, and Science; Financial Services; Homeland Security; Interior; Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; State and Foreign Operations; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development; Defense;… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives sent the Hurricane Harvey relief funding bill to the Senate. The Senate added a debt ceiling increase and continuing resolution to the package. Today, the House voted 316 to 90 in favor of the modifications. Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “Already, nearly 700,000 residents… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of H. Res. 502, providing for Harvey disaster relief funding. FEMA estimates it will run out of money by the end of the week without disaster funding. Upon passage of the bill, Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) released the following statement: “The severity and enormity of Harvey is unlike anything we have ever… Read more »

Washington D.C. - Congressman Randy Weber (R - Friendswood) released the following additional statement in response to the events which continue to unfold regarding this weekend’s violence in Charlottesville: "I adamantly condemn the violence by the white supremacist movement, period. Full stop. The actions that unfolded over the past few days are contrary to everything for which our… Read more »