The House of Representatives today approved the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act (H.R. 4084), a bipartisan bill to support federal research and development (R&D) and stimulate private investment in advanced nuclear reactor technologies in the United States. The bill was introduced by Energy Subcommittee Chairman Randy Weber (R-Texas) along with Full Committee Ranking Member… Read more »

This year marks the 33rd annual Congressional Art Competition.  This nationwide competition encourages high school students from across America to showcase their artistic talents, which if chosen, will be displayed in the US Capitol for a year starting in June. Since its creation over three decades ago, more than 650,000 high school students have participated in the art… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement on the President’s proposal to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility: “Closing Gitmo and transferring these dangerous terrorists to United States soil is a terrible and illogical idea. Instead of putting America first, the President once again continues to weaken our national security by pursuing… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement on the introduction of his newest bill, H.R. 4550 - the Protect Against School Shootings (PASS) Act: “Last week, I introduced the PASS Act, which will permit those not prohibited by State law from carrying a concealed firearm to carry in a school zone, qualified law enforcement officers, and qualified retired law… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3662 – the Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act: “Since the Iran Deal was approved by President Obama without Congressional support, we have seen the Iranian regime continually ignore the terms and continue on with business as usual. They, have refused to dismantle the core of their heavy… Read more »

It’s time to ditch the EPA’s regulation to redefine the “waters of the United States”. This is yet another action by the agency to expand the scope of its regulatory reach and is an unprecedented assault on our economy. Congress must rein in the EPA’s powers. On June 29, the EPA announced a final rule that expanded the scope of waters protected under the… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement on the passage of S.J. Res. 22, the joint Congressional resolution disapproving of the “Waters of the United States” rule, which now heads to the President’s desk: “The President’s Waters of the United States rule is being presented as a water cleanup initiative. However, this rule is just a… Read more »

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Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement on his co-sponsorship of Congressman Steve Palazzo’s (MS-04) resolution to censure President Obama: “As we have seen over the past seven years the President knows no bounds. It is incumbent upon Congress to do what is necessary to thwart his Liberal agenda from progressing. I am proud to join Congressman Steven… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement on the recent arrest of an Iraqi refugee who is part of a suspected terror threat in Houston: “The threat is real, and it’s time for the President to admit it. Texas is one of the first few states being forced to resettle refugees due to the chaos in the Middle East. Instead of putting America first, this… Read more »