With the inauguration of President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, our nation stands poised to enter a new era—an era of renewed strength, prosperity, and hope. America’s Golden Age is here.
House Republicans are ready to work hand-in-hand with President Trump to deliver on the America First Agenda. Together, we’re focusing on: - Creating economic policies that bring jobs back to American workers,
- Lowering inflation and cutting taxes,
- Reviving our manufacturing sector,
- Securing our borders and enforcing the rule of law,
- Streamlining federal government inefficiencies, and
- Advancing common-sense solutions while promoting peace through strength.
From Southeast Texas to every corner of this great nation, Americans are celebrating a government that’s finally accountable to we the people—a government committed to defending liberty, fostering opportunity, and restoring America’s greatness on the world stage.
As we embark on this new chapter in our nation’s history, we move forward with confidence and a renewed faith that America’s brightest days are yet to come.
The President wasted no time getting to work. Over the past few days, several key executive orders have already been issued. Here are a few highlights: - Initial Rescissions Of Harmful Executive Orders And Actions
- Restoring Freedom Of Speech And Ending Federal Censorship
- Ending The Weaponization Of The Federal Government
- Putting America First In International Environmental Agreements
- Application Of Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act To Tiktok
- Withdrawing The United States From The World Health Organization
- Restoring Accountability To Policy-Influencing Positions Within The Federal Workforce
- Holding Former Government Officials Accountable For Election Interference And Improper Disclosure Of Sensitive Governmental Information
- Clarifying The Military’s Role In Protecting The Territorial Integrity Of The United States
- Unleashing American Energy
- Realigning The United States Refugee Admissions Program
- Protecting The Meaning And Value Of American Citizenship
- Securing Our Borders
- Restoring The Death Penalty And Protecting Public Safety
- Declaring A National Energy Emergency
- Reevaluating And Realigning United States Foreign Aid
- Protecting The American People Against Invasion
- Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential
- Protecting The United States From Foreign Terrorists And Other National Security And Public Safety Threats
- America First Policy Directive To The Secretary Of State
- Establishing And Implementing The President’s “Department Of Government Efficiency”
- Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government
- Ending Radical And Wasteful Government Dei Programs And Preferencing
- Reforming The Federal Hiring Process And Restoring Merit To Government Service
- Designating Cartels And Other Organizations As Foreign Terrorist Organizations And Specially Designated Global Terrorists
- Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness
- Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity
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America’s immigration and naturalization system faces relentless challenges, and one of the most blatant abuses is the exploitation of birthright citizenship—the automatic granting of U.S. citizenship to nearly anyone born on American soil.
This issue stems from the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which states: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” While the debate over its proper interpretation continues, one fact is undeniable: American citizenship is a privilege that carries substantial benefits, including the right to vote and access to government assistance programs.
Many of you may be wondering how our courts have arrived at their interpretation of birthright citizenship. In 1898, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on United States v. Wong Kim Ark, a case involving a man born in California to Chinese parents who were legal permanent residents. The Court determined that Wong Kim Ark was a U.S. citizen under the 14th Amendment. However, the Court has never addressed the critical question of whether the Citizenship Clause applies to children of illegal immigrants or individuals temporarily present in the U.S.
This loophole has turned birthright citizenship into a magnet for illegal immigration.
Every year, nearly 400,000 expectant mothers cross our borders illegally with the intent of giving birth in the U.S., knowing that their child’s citizenship status could pave the way for permanent residency and government benefits. According to the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), one in ten births in the U.S. is to an illegal immigrant mother. Once granted automatic citizenship, these children can sponsor extended family members through chain migration, further straining our resources. The practice has even led to the rise of a global birth tourism industry, where wealthy foreign nationals exploit this loophole by traveling to the U.S. specifically to give birth, guaranteeing their child’s citizenship and access to American privileges.
President Trump recently announced an executive order to end birthright citizenship, a bold step to close this loophole and protect the integrity of our nation’s immigration system. Unsurprisingly, blue states have already filed lawsuits to block this order, and we anticipate this issue will ultimately be decided by the Supreme Court.
In Congress, I stood alongside my neighbor and colleague, Congressman Brian Babin, to introduce the Birthright Citizenship Act—legislation designed to restore the 14th Amendment to its original intent and put an end to the exploitation of birthright citizenship. This bill ensures that automatic U.S. citizenship is granted only to children born in our country if at least one parent meets one of the following criteria: - Is a citizen or national of the United States,
- Is a lawful permanent resident residing in the United States, or
- Is a lawful immigrant actively serving in the United States Armed Forces.
It’s time to bring fairness and integrity back to our immigration system and prioritize the rights of law-abiding American citizens.
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The current law does not require health care practitioners to administer lifesaving medical care to babies born alive after a failed abortion attempt. Instead, some abortionists provide only “comfort care” or allow the baby to die by withholding the care and intervention they desperately need.
This is not a partisan issue—it’s a moral imperative. Babies who survive an abortion attempt are no less deserving of medical care than any other child. House Republicans are standing up for these innocent lives to ensure they receive the care and treatment they deserve.
That’s why we passed H.R. 21, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, introduced by my colleague, Rep. Ann Wagner. This critical legislation requires health care practitioners to administer the same medical care to a baby born alive during or after an attempted abortion as they would to any other child born prematurely at the same gestational age.
The bill includes: - Mandatory Care: Requiring health care providers to administer lifesaving care and transport the baby to a hospital.
- Accountability: Establishing federal criminal penalties, including fines and up to five years imprisonment, for failing to provide care or report violations.
- Justice: Penalizing the intentional killing of a born-alive child as murder under federal law.
House Republicans are leading the fight to protect the fundamental right to life for abortion survivors. No baby born alive, no matter the circumstances, should be denied lifesaving medical care. It’s a matter of basic human decency, and it’s time to ensure these protections are enshrined in law.
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What an incredible week it has been here in Washington!
It was an honor to welcome so many proud patriots from Southeast Texas to our nation’s capital for the inauguration of President Trump. Seeing familiar faces from home amidst the historic backdrop of Washington, D.C., made the occasion all the more meaningful.
While the experience wasn’t quite what everyone expected, with the unexpected announcement that the ceremony would be moved indoors due to logistical changes, we didn’t let that dampen our Texas spirit. I was thrilled to help organize a special watch party for our Southeast Texas visitors. It was a wonderful opportunity for folks to gather, share fellowship, and celebrate this significant moment in our nation’s history together.
To those who made the trip from Southeast Texas, thank you for representing the values of our community and sharing this historic moment with us. Your presence here in Washington serves as a powerful reminder of what we are working for every day—faith, family, and freedom.
As always, it is my privilege to represent you in Congress. We NEVER forget that WE work for YOU!
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Legislation cosponsored: - H.R. 645 - To enforce the rights protected by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments against the States.
- H.R. 650 - To protect the right of parents to direct the upbringing of their children as a fundamental right.
- H.R. 662 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow intangible drilling and development costs to be taken into account when computing adjusted financial statement income.
- H.R. 679 - To nullify the modifications made by the Food and Drug Administration in January 2023 to the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for the abortion pill mifepristone, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 682 - To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable.
- H.R. 685 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the approval of new abortion drugs, to prohibit investigational use exemptions for abortion drugs, and to impose additional regulatory requirements with respect to previously approved abortion drugs, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 686 - To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the unlawful disposal of fetal remains.
- H.R. 703 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for qualified business income.
- H.R. 711 - To provide for equal protection of the law and to prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment on the basis of race, color, or national origin in Federal actions, and for other purposes.
- H.Res. 63 - Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 26 through February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week".
- H.R. 569 - To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth.
- H.R. 578 - To require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person, and for other purposes.
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Do you believe that "It's Morning in America Again"?
Yes: 74.5% No: 25.5%
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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!
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Sincerely,
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Randy K. Weber
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