Greetings!
I wanted to take a moment to share with you a recap on what happened last week in Texas' 22nd District and the United States House of Representatives.
First and foremost, I want to honor the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives in the cause of freedom. Let's keep their memories alive as we come together this weekend and remember our fallen service members and gold star families. The 22nd Congressional District of Texas, and the rest of the United States, are home of the free because of the brave.
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Speaks on and Votes to Nullify the EPA's Heavy-Duty Truck Rule |
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The Biden Administration continues to push its woke climate agenda, despite the severe consequences it has on the American people. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implemented a rule for heavy-duty trucks that would impose 80% more stringent emission regulations than current standards. The new regulation requires vehicle models made in 2027 and beyond to adhere to these new emission standards, and it would cost thousands of dollars more per vehicle to be in compliance with the rule.
This week, I proudly voted for S.J.Res. 11, which nullifies the Biden Administration's Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions rule. I was pleased to have led this effort in the House with my companion bill. The EPA's final rule is another example of burdensome federal regulations that directly targets the trucking industry and passes costs onto the American consumer and small businesses.
I will always fight against the America last policies of the Biden Administration and the overreach of federal bureaucrats in Washington.
Watch my speech on the House Floor HERE.
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Attends the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Markup |
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This week, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a markup to advance legislation to strengthen our nation's supply chain. While many complex factors contribute to supply chain issues, the Biden Administration's big-spending, anti-energy, and regulatory overreach has led to sky-high inflation and exposed supply chain inefficiencies.
This Congress, the Committee has held multiple hearings with industry professionals, consumer advocates, and labor representatives to figure out how to fix our supply chains. While the President focuses on photo ops and finger-pointing, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee remains focused on passing legislation that will help the American people. This week, we moved legislation out of the committee that will remove barriers, address labor shortages while increasing efficiency, and target infrastructure investment in ways that best provide needed improvements in the supply chain.
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Joins Fox and Friends |
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Watch my full interview HERE.
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Speaks at the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Hearing About the Border Crisis |
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This week, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration held a hearing to highlight the failures of the Biden Administration's policies at our southern border. Joe Biden inherited a secure border, but as soon as he got into office, he reversed President Trump's successful border policies. Now, over 5.2 million illegals have crossed into our country.
Biden's wide-open border policies have allowed bad hombres, including MS-13 gang members, to infiltrate our country, our communities, and our children's schools, leading to the death of American citizens.
My House Republican colleagues are fighting to stop the chaos at our southern border. Enough is enough already.
Watch my remarks from the hearing HERE.
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Reps. Troy E. Nehls Passes Legislation at the House Judiciary Committee Markup |
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This week, the House Judiciary Committee Republicans voted to advance several pieces of legislation that increase accountability for and transparency in the federal regulatory process.
During the markup, the Judiciary Committee passed H.R.277, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2023, which would reassert Congress' legislative authority and prevent excessive overreach by the executive branch in the federal rulemaking process. It would require every new "major rule" proposed by federal agencies to be approved by both the House and Senate before going into effect. I am a proud cosponsor of this legislation.
During the first year of the Biden Administration, the White House added more than $200 billion in new regulatory costs. These new regulations would cost American taxpayers over $2 trillion per year in compliance costs and economic losses without oversight in the legislative branch.
Washington bureaucrats have been empowered far too long to create rules that cost our nation hundreds of millions of dollars. My House Republican colleagues and I are committed to making these unelected regulators answer to Congress.
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Honors Youth Art Competition Winner |
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Last week, I had the pleasure to recognize the 2023 Youth Art Competition winner, first grader Gabriella Alanis, at Beasley Elementary in Beasley, Texas.
Gabriella submitted her winning art piece, 'Houston Rodeo', through my office's Youth Art Competition. Thank you to everyone who competed in this year's competition. To stay up to date for the 2024 Youth Art Competition, please visit my website.
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The House Committee on Agriculture Needs Your Help |
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Every five years, the Farm Bill is typically renewed. Since the 1930’s, Congress has enacted 18 farm bills, which have traditionally focused on commodity support, crop insurance, conservation, nutrition assistance, and an array of other programs that address rural development, broadband deployment, and trade. The Farm Bill goes through an extensive process where it is proposed, debated, passed by Congress, and signed into law by the President. The current Farm Bill, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2023, is set to expire on September 30, 2023.
The House Committee on Agriculture recently launched a survey that is now open to the public to include input on how various programs are working for producers, stakeholders, and consumers around the country. Constituent input is vital and I encourage you to click here to provide your input for the 2023 Farm Bill: 2023 Farm Bill Feedback | House Agriculture Committee. The survey closes June 9, 2023.
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Service Academy Nominations Are Now Open |
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My office is now accepting Service Academy Nominations.
One of the privileges of serving in the United States House of Representatives is the opportunity to nominate outstanding young people from the 22nd Congressional District of Texas to be considered for appointment to our nation’s service academies.
Admission to a service academy is a two-tiered process. First, the candidate must meet the minimum standards set by the individual academy. Second, the candidate must complete the congressional application by October 6, 2023, to be considered for an interview in our office with the nomination review board. Please note, the ultimate selection of appointees rests solely with academy officials and is based on their competitive evaluation of all nominees.
The checklist and application can be found on my website. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call my district office at 346-762-6600.
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LAST WEEK'S POLL QUESTION RESULTS |
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Do you support police officers?
YES 97.3%
NO 2.7%
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Troy E. Nehls
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