On Monday, Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance will take their oaths of office and be sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States.
Let me tell you, I am ready to join President Trump and my Republican colleagues in the House and Senate to advance a bold, conservative agenda. Together, we will work to uplift hardworking families, strengthen our workforce, secure our borders, rein in wasteful government spending, lower inflation, unleash domestic energy production, and so much more. The American people gave us a clear mandate in November, and we are ready to deliver on America First policies from day one.
The Swearing-In Ceremony and Inaugural Address will begin broadcasting at 10:00 a.m. ET. At noon, Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance will take their oaths of office inside of the U.S. Capitol. Following the ceremony, President Trump will deliver his inaugural address. This is a historic day for our nation!
Since 1901, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) has been responsible for planning and overseeing these ceremonies, ensuring the peaceful transfer of power as outlined by the 20th Amendment of the United States Constitution.
As we embark on this next chapter for America, I am reminded of President Ronald Reagan’s famous commercial, "Prouder, Stronger, Better," and his inspiring words: "It's morning again in America."
May GOD bless each of you, may GOD bless our nation's leadership, and may GOD bless the United States of America.
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This week, I joined Reps. Clay Higgins (LA-3) and Wesley Hunt (TX-38) in introducing H.R. 513, the Offshore Lands Authorities Act, which overturns Biden’s recent offshore drilling ban and creates a new process for withdrawals for future leasing determinations.
The Offshore Lands Authorities Act would: - Revoke previous presidential memoranda and executive orders that removed 625 million acres for offshore energy development.
- Limit withdrawals to under 100,000 acres in total or contiguous with any other withdrawal and set an expiration after 20 years.
- Requires geological, economic, and security assessments for future withdrawals.
- Requires Congressional approval if a President cumulatively withdraws more than 500,000 acres.
- Make withdrawals subject to a Congressional Review Act (CRA) like mechanism, giving Congress the authority to review and potentially overturn future withdrawals.
- Provide stability and predictability for energy producers by ensuring future withdrawals do not contradict an approved Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program.
Earlier this month, Biden announced the ban will affect more than 625 million acres of U.S. coastal and offshore waters while invoking the 1953 Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, which mean President Donald Trump will be limited in his ability to revoke the action without Congress. That is why we introduced this important legislation.
From day one, Joe Biden has been on a crusade to kill offshore oil and gas, ignoring the livelihoods and energy needs of hardworking Americans. Now, in the eleventh hour, he’s digging in his heels, shoving an offshore oil ban down the throats of the American people—people who have made it crystal clear they reject this administration’s full-throttle assault on affordable, reliable energy. Enabling President Trump authority to reverse Biden’s reckless policies is not just a necessity—it’s essential for restoring America’s energy strength and securing our future.
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Shocking headlines flash across our screens far too often, recounting tragic crimes committed by illegal immigrants. These stories are heartbreaking, especially when they involve the most vulnerable among us—women and children.
Instead of upholding the rule of law, President Biden and his so-called “Border Czar,” Vice President Harris, have allowed chaos to reign at our southern border. Since they took office, over 8.8 million illegal immigrants have crossed into our country, including more than 394 individuals on the terrorist watchlist. Even worse, as of July 2024, 650,000 illegal immigrants with criminal convictions or pending charges remain at large in our communities. The Biden Administration’s policies have not only jeopardized national security—they have endangered American lives.
This administration’s refusal to act has consequences. In fiscal year 2023, deportations of criminal illegal immigrants plummeted by 41 percent compared to 2020. With fewer criminals removed and open borders enabling more to enter, our communities are paying the price.
That’s why House Republicans are taking action. I was proud to vote in favor of H.R. 30, the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace. This critical legislation amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that illegal immigrants convicted of sex offenses or domestic violence are both inadmissible and deportable.
While President Biden and Vice President Harris refuse to prioritize the safety of Americans over their open-border agenda, House Republicans and President Trump are committed to restoring law and order. We will not back down from the fight to secure our border, uphold the rule of law, and protect American families from the tragedies caused by their failed policies.
America deserves better. Texans deserve better. Together, we will take back control of our borders and keep our communities safe.
145 Democrats voted no. They ought to all be ashamed.
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Despite their rhetoric about empowering women, Democrats continue to champion woke policies that strip women and girls of the opportunities they’ve worked tirelessly to earn in athletics. Female athletes who have dedicated their lives to achieving excellence in their sport are now being forced to compete against biological males under the guise of inclusivity. Women’s sports exist for a reason: it’s fundamentally unfair to allow biological males to compete in the same category and claim spots on teams, scholarships, and titles that are meant for biological women.
Beyond the playing field, these policies threaten the safety and privacy of women and girls. Allowing biological men into women’s locker rooms and bathrooms invades spaces where women and girls should feel secure. No female athlete—or any woman—should be forced to share these intimate spaces or compromise her safety.
Science is clear: biological differences between men and women make competing on the same athletic teams unfair and, in some cases, dangerous. Women and girls should never have to risk injury or lose opportunities because our educational institutions failed to uphold fairness and safety. Schools have a responsibility to protect the rights of their female students, both on and off the field, and to ensure they have equal access to athletic and academic opportunities.
That’s why I’m proud to pass H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025, introduced by my colleague Rep. Greg Steube. This bill ensures fairness by requiring that athletic competitions be defined by biological sex at birth. It also holds schools accountable by withholding federal funding from those that allow biological males to compete in women’s sports.
It’s time we stand up for the hardworking women and girls who deserve a level playing field to achieve their dreams.
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Legislation cosponsored: - H.R. 489 - To establish the Federal Agency Sunset Commission.
- H.R. 506 - To require assessments for Foreign Terrorist Organization designations, authorize certain appropriations for certain fiscal years for Operation Stonegarden, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 513 - To nullify certain Presidential withdrawals of unleased offshore land, amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to establish limits on the authority of the President to withdraw unleased offshore land, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 520 - To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include an additional permissible use of amounts provided as grants under the Byrne JAG program, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 526 - To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to make certain adjustments to the royalty rates for leases for oil and gas extraction on Federal land, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 551 - To amend section 235(b)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols.
- H.R. 556 - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
- H.Res. 50 - Recognizing that article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and "imminent danger" posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels, terrorists and criminal actors who seized control of our southern border.
- H.R. 254 - To prohibit the Director of the National Science Foundation from awarding grants and other forms of assistance to Chinese communist military companies and their affiliates, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 335 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the National Firearms Act.
- H.R. 342 - To require that the flag of the United States of America be flown at its highest peak on Inauguration Day.
- H.R. 350 - To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to direct district attorney and prosecutors offices to report to the Attorney General, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 361 - To authorize the President to seek to enter into negotiations with the Kingdom of Denmark to secure the acquisition of Greenland by the United States.
- H.J.Res. 17 - Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
- H.Con.Res. 3 - Expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration.
- H.Res. 36 - Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution
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Do you think the United States should repurchase the Panama Canal?
Yes: 75.9% No: 24.1%
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God Bless you and God Bless Texas!
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Sincerely,
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Randy K. Weber
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