Congressman Randy Weber (R-TX14) released the following statement on his recent co-sponsorship of the State Refugee Security Act of 2015, authored by fellow Texan Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX02): “More than half the Governors across the United States made the decision to put the safety of their citizens first by refusing to resettle Syrian refugees within their borders. The… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 158, the Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015: “The Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act will strengthen security measures to ensure individuals entering the U.S. through the program are not security risks, in part by prohibiting aliens who are nationals of, or who on or… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act: “The health of our energy industry is vital to our national security. The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act would facilitate the construction of energy infrastructure, like LNG export facilities and gas… Read more »

Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act of 2015 (H.R. 4038). This legislation will not allow Syrian or Iraqi refugees into the U.S. until the American people’s representatives in Congress receive certifications from key agencies verifying that these refugees do not pose a security threat. These certifications… Read more »

Today, Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) co-sponsored legislation authored by fellow Texan and Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Austin). The bill, H.R. 3573 – Refugee Resettlement Oversight and Security Act (H.R. 3573) requires affirmative approval by the House and Senate before any refugees are admitted to the US, and allows… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) along with 22 other Texas members sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott encouraging the state to take rigorous actions to protect the electric grid of the State of Texas. “Our electrical grid is vulnerable to a wide range of threats that could cut off power to families and businesses, including physical, cyber, Electromagnetic Pulses (EMPs),… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement on today’s Speaker vote: “It’s time for a new Speaker. Today’s vote was a chance to elect a person who will cultivate and communicate a conservative message bringing much needed reform and restoring the congressional process. That is why I voted for Daniel Webster of Florida. I have been in Mr.… Read more »

Today, the United States House of Representatives voted on the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. The measure passed by a vote of 266 to 167. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood), who opposed the legislation, made the following statement: “We cannot keep kicking the can down the road. That is why I voted against this budget deal. This bill was negotiated in secret with an… Read more »

Today, the United States House of Representatives voted on H.R. 597, the Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act, which passed by a vote of 313-118. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “With every vote comes the same question --How will the legislation impact our national debt, economy, job creators and the hardworking families I… Read more »

Today, the United States House of Representatives voted on H.R. 3762, the “Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015.” This legislation would repeal core pieces of the President’s healthcare law. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “Premiums are rising and healthcare coverage is continuing to… Read more »