Last Friday, Congressman Randy Weber (R – Friendswood) wrote a letter to the State Department demanding action on the Keystone Pipeline project.  The Congressman made the following statement:“America has been waiting 1678 days for the President and the State Department to make a decision on the Keystone Pipeline . This project is estimated to create over 42,100 American… Read more »

Today, the Manchin-Toomey bill was defeated in the Senate by a 54-46 vote. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“The Manchin-Toomey bill went up in flames on the Senate floor. This legislation, which was touted to have bi-partisan support, was a direct attack on our 2nd Amendment Rights. Make no mistake, I will stand toe-to-toe with my constituents… Read more »

Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) named Congressman Randy Weber (R-TX) Vice-Chair for the Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations subcommittee.“As a member of the Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations subcommittee it is a great privilege to be named Vice-Chair,” said Congressman Randy Weber. “This committee… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) has announced town hall dates for Thursday, April 4 and Saturday, April 6:TOWN HALL SCHEDULE1. Jefferson County Town HallThursday, April 4 at 7:00pmCongressman Weber’s Beaumont Office Building505 Orleans St., Suite 501, “The Board Room”, Beaumont, TX 77701 2. Brazoria County Town HallSaturday, April 6 at… Read more »

From Left to Right: Dr. Millicent Valek of Brazosport CC and Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) Congressman Randy Weber attended the 2013 Prize for Community College Excellence with Brazosport College President, Dr. Millicent Valek.“I am extremely proud of Brazosport College and Dr. Valek’s achievement. I always tell people Texas is a bright shining star, and… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives voted on a Continuing Resolution that prevents a Government shutdown and continues to apply pressure on the President and Democrat-led Senate to pass a budget for the first time in four years. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:"I voted for a responsible spending plan that cuts waste, while keeping the government… Read more »

Congressman Weber is encouraging student artists and enthusiasts to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition, which provides an opportunity for Members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since its inception, three decades ago, over 650,000 high school students have participated in the nationwide competition.In order to… Read more »

The U.S. State Department issued a revised environmental impact statement on the Keystone XL Pipeline; Congressman Weber issued the following statement:“The only reason we are not moving forward with the Keystone Pipeline is solely based on partisan politics by the President and his administration. This is a project that will bring more than 200,000 American jobs and help us move… Read more »

Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced Tuesday that is has released several hundred undocumented immigrants from jail, with plans to release upwards to 10,000 in response to President Obama’s looming sequester.  Congressman Randy Weber (R-TX) reacts to ICE’s decision below:“What happened on Tuesday with ICE at… Read more »

Today, the Senate voted on former Senator Chuck Hagel’s nomination for Secretary of Defense. Congressman Randy Weber (R-TX) shares his reaction below:“Unfortunately, Hagel’s performance during his confirmation hearing was sub par at best, and only served to prove that Mr. Hagel is not qualified to be Defense Secretary. The inconsistency of his testimony makes me very… Read more »