Committees are moving fast and furious here in DC, and we are right there in the middle of it! This week, energy dominance was front and center in both the House Science, Space, and Technology Energy Subcommittee and the House Energy and Commerce Energy Subcommittee.

HOUSE SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY ENERGY SUBCOMMITTEE

I chaired a hearing on subsurface science and technology, where we focused on how critical minerals and advanced drilling are driving American energy dominance.

The United States has always been rich in natural resources, but what is changing is how we access them. Thanks to innovation in oil and gas, technologies like advanced drilling and hydraulic fracturing are unlocking resources that were once out of reach.

Geothermal energy is a great example. What used to be limited to a few regions can now be expanded nationwide using next-generation techniques. That means more reliable baseload power at a time when energy demand is skyrocketing.

As the author of the Next Generation Pipeline Research and Development Act, I am focused on making sure we have the infrastructure and technology to meet that demand. If we want to lead in artificial intelligence and outpace our adversaries, it starts with having the power to back it up.

HOUSE ENERGY AND COMMERCE ENERGY SUBCOMMITTEE

Over in Energy and Commerce, I talked to Department of Energy Secretary Wright and highlighted the critical role Texas’ 14th plays in America’s energy security.

Our district is home to about 60 percent of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), making Southeast Texas central to how we respond to energy needs here at home and abroad. We discussed recent SPR actions and the importance of managing those resources responsibly.

And right here in our district, we are seeing that strength firsthand. Golden Pass LNG recently reached its first production milestone, bringing jobs, investment, and unleash American energy dominance.

Now, I know folks are still feeling the pressure of higher prices. That is exactly why I am working alongside my colleagues to move as fast as we can to bring costs down for the long run with real solutions that increase supply, strengthen our infrastructure, and Unleash American Energy Dominance.

The American people should not have to worry about the price at the pump or choose between putting food on the table and getting to work. When we get energy policy right, families feel it. And when America leads in energy, everybody wins.

Appropriations season is in full swing! As deadlines approach and hearings begin, this marks the very beginning of a long process.

This year, for example, the President’s FY2027 budget proposal included several projects for Texas’ 14th Congressional District. Just to name a few, it provides funding for the Sabine–Neches Waterway Channel Improvement Project, the Galveston Harbor & Channel, and the Coastal Texas Protection & Restoration Study! That is a strong signal that Southeast Texas is being heard and that the work we have been putting in is making a difference.

But let me be clear, that is just the starting point.

From here on out, every dollar is reviewed, negotiated, and fought for. Nothing is guaranteed, and nothing moves forward without continued effort. That is why my staff and I stay fully engaged every step of the way, making sure Texas’ 14th Congressional District is at the forefront of every single conversation.

Here is how the process unfolds:

• Begins with the President’s Budget Request
  • Submitted by the Office of Management and Budget, this proposal lays out the Administration’s priorities and is typically delivered to Congress in early February.
• Members submit district funding requests
  • Each office submits requests for projects and programs, all of which must meet strict eligibility and transparency requirements.
• Congress gets to work reviewing and holding hearings
  • The House Appropriations Committee holds Budget and Oversight Hearings where agency leaders defend their funding requests. Members of Congress can also testify to advocate for their priorities, which is what I did in early April. (Watch here)
• Congress sets overall spending levels
  • Through the budget resolution, the Budget Committee establishes the topline funding level.
• Funding is divided across subcommittees
  • The Appropriations Committee then breaks that total into 12 subcommittee allocations, each responsible for a different area of government.
• Bills are written within those limits
  • Subcommittees draft funding bills that allocate resources across agencies and programs under their jurisdiction.
• Markups begin
  • Each bill is debated, amended, and refined in both the subcommittee and full committee. This is where the details get hammered out.
• Bills move to the House and Senate floors
  • Lawmakers debate, amend, and vote on each appropriations bill.
• Differences are resolved
  • The House and Senate work through any differences, formally or informally, to produce a final version.
• Final passage and signature
  • The final bill is passed by both chambers and sent to the President to be signed into law.

It is a long road, but it is one worth traveling because this is how YOUR Congressional office delivers for you.

Let’s take a look back at Fiscal Year 2026. That work resulted in nearly $40 million for Texas’ 14th, including:

• Nearly $18 million for dredging the Galveston Ship Channel, keeping one of the most vital energy corridors in the country moving.
• Over $9 million to advance the Sabine–Neches Waterway Project.
• $2 million for Lamar State College Port Arthur to strengthen workforce training.
• $1 million for West Columbia to improve local infrastructure.
• $730,000 for Angleton to upgrade community facilities

Appropriations is where priorities become dollars, and dollars become results.

Throughout this season, I am proud to be working for YOU and your families. Being able to deliver for our communities and invest back into the district we call home is one of the greatest honors of my life. I will continue showing up every day to make sure Texas’ 14th continues to lead and that YOUR voice is heard in every room.

Want to see what we are working to bring home for Texas’ 14th? Take a look here.

*This list is updated on a rolling basis.*

• H.R. 8134 - Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act of 2026
• H.R. 7776 - Highway Formula Fairness Act
• H.R. 7678 - Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
• H.R. 7661 - Stop the Sexualization of Children Act
• H.R. 7592 - Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy Act of 2026

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It is a privilege to represent our district in Congress.  While we’ve faced many challenges in recent years, through strength and prayer, we have persevered. 

Please know that we are always a resource for you.  Call or stop by any of the offices (YOUR offices, we work for you), whenever you need assistance or want to talk about an issue before Congress.

For assistance or more information, please call or go online to visit us at weber.house.gov.

God Bless you and God Bless Texas!