Representative Randy Weber (R-TX) signed onto Representative Tom Rice’s (R-SC) Uphold the Oath Americans Trust and Honor (OATH) Resolution last week. The bill would authorize legal action against the President’s recent executive order allowing amnesty for illegal immigrants. “The OATH Resolution will allow the House of Representatives to bring legal action against the… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives voted on the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act. The legislation passed by a vote of 219 to 206 and now goes to the Senate for a vote. Representative Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “If I had voted for this Cromnibus, it would have been a vote to fund the President’s executive amnesty.… Read more »

In a letter to current Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, the Texas Congressional Delegation showed their support for his decision to challenge President Obama’s executive action on amnesty in court. Representative Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “The President has made it clear that he will act unilaterally to further push his liberal agenda. I… Read more »

Last week, Iran was afforded another seven-month extension concerning their nuclear proliferation program. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “I am deeply disappointed that the negotiations have given Iran a seven-month extension. These extensions allow Iran to go on with business as usual without any consequences. Once again, the administration… Read more »

Last night, the President announced that he will be acting unilaterally to allow roughly 5 million undocumented immigrants to stay in the United States. Representative Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “We are a nation of laws, and the President has a proven record of refusing to enforce the law or abide by our Constitution. By acting unilaterally, the… Read more »

Today, the United States House of Representatives voted to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 5682). The measure passed by a vote of 252 to 161 and now goes to the Senate for a vote. Representative Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “Once again, House Republicans have acted on bi-partisan legislation that would allow approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline… Read more »

Today, President Obama reacted to the 2014 midterm election results and spoke with the press about his priorities for the remaining time of the 113th Congress. Representative Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “The President said he hears the frustration of voters. However, the President has made it clear he will use his pen at every opportunity to squeeze… Read more »

There are 59,110 veterans that call Texas District 14 home. When the Veterans Administration (VA) scandal erupted last April, I was shocked and extremely disappointed in the gross mismanagement of care for our veterans. In July, I visited the VA in Houston, where I learned more about the management of cases and was afforded the opportunity to meet with veterans who were seeking care. Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) introduced H.R. 5665, the Clear the Air with Congress Act of 2014. This legislation would simply require that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report to Congress on the impact of any new ozone regulations, as well as the data used to reach its conclusions, before it can propose such a regulation. It will also require that before the… Read more »

Today, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) announced which Members of Congress received the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence. Representative Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the list with a 93-percent rating. “The things that make America great, are the things that America makes,” said Representative Weber. “Our manufacturing industry is… Read more »