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 »
Today, the United States House of Representatives voted on an energy package – The American Energy Solutions Act (H.R. 2), which passed by a vote of 226 to 191. The House also voted on a jobs package – The Jobs for America Act (H.R. 4), which passed by a vote of 253 to 163.
“Once again the House has acted on meaningful legislation that will help create jobs, and… Read more »
Today, the United States House of Representatives voted on an amendment to H.J. Res. 124, which would provide assistance, training, equipment, supplies and sustainment for Syrian rebels to defend the people of Syria from the Islamic State and to ultimately secure territory held by the Syrian opposition. Representative Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:
“I… Read more »
Today, the United States House of Representatives voted on the Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2014 (H.R. 24), which passed by a vote of 333 to 92. The legislation requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to complete an audit of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Reserve Banks within 12 months of the bill’s enactment. It also requires the GAO to submit… Read more »
The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) awarded Representative Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) the “Champion of the Worker” award for perfect voting records on key employment and workforce issues during the 113th Congress. “As a small business owner, I am honored to be named a ‘Champion of the Worker,” said Representative Weber. “I understand how… Read more »
The United States House of Representatives voted today on H.R. 3522, the Employee Health Care Protection Act, which passed in a bipartisan fashion by a vote of 247 to 167. The legislation seeks to protect American workers by allowing health insurance plans, currently available on the group market, to continue to be offered through 2019. Representative Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the… Read more »
On Tuesday, the United States House of Representatives voted on the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 5078) which prohibits the Army Corps and the EPA from developing, finalizing, adopting, implementing, applying, administering, or enforcing their proposed rule expanding their authority over “waters of the United States” under the… Read more »
