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 »

“I am continually amazed by the restraint shown on the part of the State of Israel,” said Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood).  “Grown from the ashes of the Holocaust with a population the approximate size of the city of Houston, Israel is frequently abandoned by those who call themselves allies, and instead surrounded by those who call for their death. From… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) recently co-sponsored Congressman Steve King’s (R-IA-4) English Language Unity Act of 2015 (H.R. 997). The legislation would establish English as the official language of the United States. “A common language is a cohesive bond that allows us to build strong relationships at work and in our community.  The English Language Unity… Read more »

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final regulation that lowers our national ground-level ozone standard to 70 parts per billion. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “EPA’s regulation is an assault on American job creators and reflects a continuation of the burdensome and costly regulatory actions coming out of the… Read more »

Today, the United States House of Representatives voted on H.R. 3495, the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act. The measure passed by a vote of 236 to 193. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “The State of Texas has championed efforts to defund abortion providers, like Planned Parenthood, since 2011. The President’s Administration has… Read more »

On Sunday, the President addressed the United Nations to urge action on the Syrian migrant crisis. European countries have seen a deluge of refugees fleeing Syria because of the oppressive Assad regime and ISIL. To quote the late Yogi Berra, “it’s déjà vu all over again.” We’ve been here before. Syrians fearing persecution have been fleeing for years. Now… Read more »

Today, United States House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner announced that he will be resigning effective October 30. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “It is no secret that the Speaker and I have sparred on many issues. Having said that, Speaker Boehner did lead during a difficult time under difficult circumstances and I appreciate his… Read more »

Today, the United States House of Representatives voted on H.R. 3134, Defund Planned Parenthood Act. The measure passed by a vote of 241 to 187. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “Over the past few months, we have seen the nightmare that is Planned Parenthood. The cutting and selling pieces of helpless babies is a barbaric practice. Since my… Read more »