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 »

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement on the final passage of H.R. 3762 - Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act: “Since the implementation of Obamacare, we have seen premiums increase and health care coverage options disappear. The majority of Americans believe that there is a better way than the President’s onerous… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement in response to the President’s plan for executive action on gun control: “The President’s excessive use of executive action completely disregards Congress and the Constitution. It’s ignorant to think that ramping up gun control will exclusively prevent bad people from doing bad things. It’s… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016: “In Congress, I often spend many hours reviewing complex legislation before deciding how to vote, and ultimately this decision comes down to what is best for my constituents. While I don’t agree with everything in this… Read more »

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 »