WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: NASHVILLE, TENN. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) announced the introduction of the Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act to prohibit money services businesses (MSBs) from engaging in any transaction that involves a central bank digital currency issued by the People's Republic of China--for example the newly-announ  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: U.S. Representative August Pfluger is pleased to announce the re-launch of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC) for high school juniors and seniors in the 11th Congressional District of Texas. This esteemed program offers a unique opportunity for passionate and driven young leaders to engage with government, collaborate with peers, and serve their communities. The CYAC is designe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: BROWNSVILLE, TX - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced more than $176 million to the state of Texas to assist low-income families ahead of the winter season through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), LIHEAP helps low-income households pay energy bills such as heating and cooling, makes energy-rela  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following statement on Nov. 22, 2023: * * * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal to release 50 hostages in exchange for a four-day humanitarian pause and the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners: "I welcome the deal to secure the release of 50 of the hostages taken during Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7 of this year. While there is much mor  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON -- Today, following President Joe Biden's late night signature of a one-year Farm Bill extension, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) applauded the work of her fellow House Agriculture Committee Members and members of the Senate Agriculture Committee to pass a comprehensive extension that includes full funding for essential Farm Bill programs until a five-year extension can be passed in 2024.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Tomorrow, November 21, Congresswoman Crockett (TX-30) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) will introduce the READINESS Act - legislation that will allow for more flexibility for working military and foreign services spouses when a servicemember is deployed or transferred. The bill is endorsed by several organizations, including Blue Star Families, the Military Family Advocacy Network, and With Honor Action.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: The Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia announced members will hold a public roundtable discussion with family members of individuals being held hostage by Hamas following the October 7 attack on Israel. What: Roundtable - members will hear from family members of individuals being held hostage by Hamas. Date: Wednesday, November 29  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Budget Committee Health Care Task Force Chair Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) led a letter to Director Phillip Swagel of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) requesting answers to CBO's analysis of policies impacting drug development in the United States. Joined by Budget Committee Health Care T  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, wrote to both Commissioner Califf of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Director Klein of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)regarding their respective agency's decisions not to discuss proposed rules with Congress. This letter builds on the House Committee o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs issued the following testimony by Zachary M. Stolz, a partner at Chisholm Chisholm and Kilpatrick, involving a hearing on Nov. 8, 2023, on legislation impacting service-disabled veterans: * * * Chairman Luttrell, Ranking Member Pappas and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for inviting Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD (CCK) to testify at today's legislative hearing of the Subcomm  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) issued the below statement on the recent surge of illegal crossings in Eagle Pass. "Under Joe Biden, more than 8 million migrants have crossed illegally into the United States. Recently, hundreds more came in through Eagle Pass. The fact these caravans continue is an embarrassment to the rule of law and a reflection of Washington's dysfunction. For th  more