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 »

Today, the United States House of Representatives voted to approve the Iran Nuclear Agreement (H.R. 3461). The measure failed by a vote of 162 to 269. In voting against approving the Iran Nuclear Deal, Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “A vote for the Iran nuclear deal is a vote for a nuclear bomb, an arms race in the Middle East, and the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) introduced H.R. 3425, the Firearm Rights Equally Enforced (FREE) Act of 2015, which would allow Americans to have their valid state open-carry or concealed-carry permits recognized nationwide.  Since 2007, concealed-carry permits have increased by 156-percent for men and 270-percent for women according to a study by the Crime… Read more »

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 »