In a speech to the National Urban League in Philadelphia, US Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the Department of Justice will attempt to force Texas to obtain pre-clearance before changing their voting laws. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“Texas has a long-standing track record proving we work hard to ensure fair and open elections.… Read more »

President Obama is hitting the trail today, making his way to Galesburg, IL to speak on the status of the United States economy and job market. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“The President’s series of speeches on the economy and jobs are a chance to pivot the attention away from his administration that is ridden with scandal and his… Read more »

On Friday, the House of Representatives passed long needed reforms for K-12 education. Congressman Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“Today’s passage of The Student Success Act is a major step in empowering, states, local school districts, and parents to make critical decisions for their children’s educational future. Since 2001, The No Child Left… Read more »

The House of Representatives brought two pieces of legislation that would implement a one-year delay in the employer and individual mandate -- two pillars of the President’s healthcare law. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“I have been a strong opponent of this healthcare law since its inception. The government has no business controlling… Read more »

Today, Secretary Napolitano tendered her resignation to accept a position with the University of California system as their next President. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) challenged President Obama to take advantage of this opportunity to get his White House back in order:“The President has lost the faith of the people due to his lack of respect for our Constitution and… Read more »

On Wednesday, House Republicans held a conference wide meeting to discuss the topic of immigration reform. Congressman Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“While I appreciate House Leadership meeting with the House Republican Conference to discuss immigration reform, I do not believe a two-hour meeting is sufficient. I am calling for a weekend conference to allow us… Read more »

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled against the Defense of Marriage Act. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“As a supporter of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), it is a sad day in America. I am extremely disappointed with the Supreme Court’s decision. Not only has this decision greatly diminished the legal strength of… Read more »

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on a key provision in the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The decision threw out the enforcement provision that applies to all or parts of 15 states with past history of voter discrimination. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “Here in Texas we strive to ensure fair and open elections without… Read more »

The Pain-Capable Child Protection Act came to the House floor for a vote today. The measure passed by a vote of 228 to 196. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood), a co-sponsor of this legislation, made the following statement:“Life is a gift from GOD. We all started as that gift. At 20 weeks, a baby feels pain the same way you or I would. I voted for the Pain-Capable Child… Read more »

Today, Speaker Boehner announced that he would not bring immigration reform to the floor for the vote if there were not a majority of Republicans supporting the legislation. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“What the Senate has proposed for comprehensive immigration reform is a thinly veiled amnesty bill. Our priority should be focused on… Read more »