This week the House voted on a series of bills that would reduce waste, fraud and abuse within the Federal government. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“The recent revelations that IRS officials abused their power and targeted conservative organizations has shed the light of day on the immense power federal bureaucrats, from hundreds of different agencies, have over matters small and large today. When these officials abuse their power and waste tax dollars, l...
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Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) spoke on the House floor today to honor the life of the “Father of Fracking” and Texan, George P. Mitchell.(Click image above to view video)“Mr. Speaker, last week the Texas and the energy industry lost a friend. George P. Mitchell, who many knew as the “Father of Fracking” passed away last week at his home in Galveston, Texas. While his death is a sad occasion, his legacy will live on as the energy industry continues to grow and prosper. Texas now stands...
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Representatives Brad Schneider (IL-10), Randy Weber (TX-14), Lois Frankel (FL-22) and Mark Meadows (NC-11) — who serve on the Foreign Affairs Committee — sent a bipartisan letter today to Turkish President Abdullah Gül calling on him to condemn recent anti-Semitic statements by Turkish officials.Co-signed by 46 Members including the Chairman and Ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the letter highlights the US-Turkish relationship emphasizing Turkey’s critical contributions to...
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Left to Right: Congressman Randy Weber, Norman Weber and Former Mayor of Tallahassee, FL, Scott MaddoxGalveston, TX – On Monday, the Civilian Marksmanship Program honored World War II Veteran and Father of Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood), Norman Weber with the Patriot Award. Congressman Weber made the following statement on the event:“The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) blessed me with an opportunity to honor my father Norman Weber, a World War II Veteran, by presenting him with the...
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In a speech to the National Urban League in Philadelphia, US Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the Department of Justice will attempt to force Texas to obtain pre-clearance before changing their voting laws. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“Texas has a long-standing track record proving we work hard to ensure fair and open elections. The Supreme Court’s decision on June 25 to overturn the pre-clearance provision made it clear that the law should no...
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President Obama is hitting the trail today, making his way to Galesburg, IL to speak on the status of the United States economy and job market. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“The President’s series of speeches on the economy and jobs are a chance to pivot the attention away from his administration that is ridden with scandal and his onerous healthcare. It was the President’s treasury department that put out a notice, on July 2, explaining how they would pr...
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On Friday, the House of Representatives passed long needed reforms for K-12 education. Congressman Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“Today’s passage of The Student Success Act is a major step in empowering, states, local school districts, and parents to make critical decisions for their children’s educational future. Since 2001, The No Child Left Behind Act has demonstrated that federal bureaucratic control of education fails our students. I trust our states; I trust Texas; an...
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The House of Representatives brought two pieces of legislation that would implement a one-year delay in the employer and individual mandate -- two pillars of the President’s healthcare law. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“I have been a strong opponent of this healthcare law since its inception. The government has no business controlling the healthcare system.Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said, "We have to pass the bill to find out what is in it."...
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Today, Secretary Napolitano tendered her resignation to accept a position with the University of California system as their next President. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) challenged President Obama to take advantage of this opportunity to get his White House back in order:“The President has lost the faith of the people due to his lack of respect for our Constitution and his lack of interest to find answers on debilitating scandals, such as, Benghazi, the IRS targeting, the DOJ wire-tap...
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On Wednesday, House Republicans held a conference wide meeting to discuss the topic of immigration reform. Congressman Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“While I appreciate House Leadership meeting with the House Republican Conference to discuss immigration reform, I do not believe a two-hour meeting is sufficient. I am calling for a weekend conference to allow us an opportunity to exhaustively discuss the matter.Immigration reform is just as complex as the President’s health c...
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