Today, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 427, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2015 by a vote of 243 to 165.  The REINS Act would increase accountability and transparency in the federal regulatory process by allowing Congress to give final approval on all new major regulations. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood), an… Read more »

Today, the United States House of Representatives voted on H.R. 774 - the Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015. The measure passed by a voice vote. As a co-sponsor, Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “Since October 1, 2014 – according to the United States Coast Guard - there have been 210 incursions in which… Read more »

Today, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 3009 - Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) is an original co-sponsor of this legislation, which would block federal funding for sanctuary cities who ignore federal immigration laws. “What happened to Kate Steinle could have been prevented,” said Congressman Randy… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) reintroduced the Empowering our Veterans Act (H.R. 3113), which would prohibit the Veterans Administration (VA) from spending any more money on alternative energy projects, and reallocate any unobligated funds toward reducing the VA enrollee backlog. “News recently came to light that 28-percent of veterans in the VA’s enrollee backlog… Read more »

VIDEO: Weber questions panel on implications of the latest Iran Nuclear Deal  Today, the President announced the deal made with Iran to scale back their nuclear weapons program. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement: “This Administration has put our allies and this nation into harm’s way – plain and simple. A nuclear Iran… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) joined onto Representative Matt Salmon’s (R-AZ05) legislation, the Establishing Mandatory Minimums for Illegal Reentry Act. Congressman Weber released the following statement: “Recently, we learned of Kate Steinle’s tragic and shocking murder by a seven-time convicted felon and illegal alien.  At a time when the current… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) regularly challenges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and their costly regulations. This week, the Congressman offered an amendment to the Interior and EPA appropriations bill that would require the EPA to follow the law and conduct ongoing evaluations of how the agency’s regulations impact American jobs. This amendment passed by… Read more »

Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 opinion that same-sex marriages are constitutional. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “There they go again. The Supreme Court has adopted the role of judicial activists. Nowhere in our Constitution does it say how marriage must be defined. In just two days, the Supreme Court has twice… Read more »

Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled to uphold state-based health care exchanges and taxpayer subsidies in a 6-3 decision. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “The President’s health care law has been a major disappointment for hard-working Americans. Families are being forced to pay higher premiums for less coverage. The President… Read more »

Today, Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) met with local artist Ted Ellis from Friendswood at the Senate Russell Rotunda. Mr. Ellis is featuring his art commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Juneteenth. “It was a pleasure meeting Ted Ellis and learning about his passion to educate the community on our mutual heritage. Ted’s artwork not only tells a story about the… Read more »