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 »

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 »