As we celebrate the Fourth of July weekend, let us remember and honor the brave men who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Let us come together as a nation, united by the spirit of independence and gratitude. From the fireworks illuminating the night sky to the laughter and joy shared with loved ones, may this Fourth of July be filled with happiness and love. From my family to yours, we wish you a joyous and memorable Independence Day.
GOD bless America!
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Today, the Supreme Court ruled against Joe Biden's student loan bailout program that would have cost Americans billions of dollars.
This is a huge win for hardworking American taxpayers, and you won't be forced to bear the burden of other people's debt. I want to know your thoughts.
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Do you agree with the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness program?
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This week President Biden spoke in Chicago, outlining the so-called successes of "Bidenomics." The President and his team have sent memos to Democrats trying to cultivate a winning message centered on false, misleading, and inaccurate claims about his Administration's economic agenda. This comes the same week when a new poll finds that "only one in three U.S. adults approve" of Biden's handling of the economy, according to the Associated Press.
The core of good economics for America is to become energy independent. Energy dominance must be a priority for our nation. Still, after two and a half years of President Biden's Administration, the United States has exhibited an alarming pattern of turning to our foreign competitors for oil and natural gas rather than using our God-given resources here at home.
This sets a dangerous precedent and puts our country in a position to fail. But House Republicans understand that in America, our producers have the capacity to produce more energy and that doing so will bolster our economy and make us more competitive against China. Earlier this year, the House passed HR 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, to reduce costs while making it easier to produce energy in America.
It is clear the President's taxing, spending, and borrowing have led to record inflation, interest rate hikes, and a bleak economic outlook, so only one out of three adults in the U.S. approve of Biden's handling of the economy. The only way out of Biden's failed economy is to stop the unbridled federal spending, taxes, and regulations and return to pro-growth policies that encourage work and investment.
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So far this year, the House Energy and Commerce Committee, on which I sit on, has been hard at work to unleash energy and strengthen data privacy and security protections for Americans. Sixteen of our bills have been passed by the House, more than any other Committee, and 56 bills have passed out of Committee.
Bills that have passed the House: - H.R. 467, the HALT Fentanyl Act, which would make the temporary class-wide scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances (FRS) permanent. It ensures law enforcement have the tools they need to keep these extremely lethal and dangerous drugs off our streets. The bill also ensures practitioners can research fentanyl-related substances so we can better understand their overall effects on people's health.
- H.R. 1640, the Save our Gas Stoves Act, will stop the Department of Energy from dictating the type of cooktop appliance Americans use in their home.
- H.R. 1615, the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, will stop the CPSC from broadly banning gas stoves or imposing any standard that would be a de facto ban by making gas stoves unaffordable. The bill will still allow the Commission to conduct legitimate safety work for these products
- H.R. 1085, the Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act, will help lower gas prices by identifying ways to increase our refining capacity in the United States.
- H.R. 1058, the Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act will increases North American energy security by reforming permitting for the construction of energy infrastructure projects across our borders.
- H. Con. Res. 14 to Disapprove of Biden Canceling Keystone XL and H. Con. Res. 17 to Support America’s Energy Expansion: Expresses the sense of Congress that the Federal government should not impose any restrictions on the export of crude oil or other petroleum products.
- H.R. 1155, the Keeping America’s Refineries Act: Stops the Biden administration from their efforts to phase out gasoline and internal combustion engines, which makes energy more expensive and forces America to be dependent on dirty supply chains that are controlled by China.
- H.R. 1130, the Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act: Cuts red tape surrounding the natural gas export permitting process, protects American jobs, unleashes homegrown American energy, helps our allies, and reduces emissions.
- H.R. 1115, the Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act: Streamlines the permitting process for America to build more natural gas pipelines, which will restore American energy independence and improve our ability to get affordable natural gas to the communities that need it most.
- H.R. 1141, the Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act: Repeals President Biden’s harmful natural gas tax that is hurting American families and increasing household energy bills across the country.
- H.R. 1068, the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act: Strengthens America’s critical mineral supply by requiring the Department of Energy (DOE) to identify resources that are vulnerable to supply disruptions.
- H.R. 1131 to Cut Red Tape for Critical Energy Resource Facilities: Helps eliminate China’s influence in America’s energy supply chains and strengthens our capacity to develop critical materials here at home by requiring the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to authorize the use of flexible air permitting and cut red tape for operations at critical energy resource facilities.
- H.R. 1140 to Unlock Critical Energy Materials: Secures our energy supply chains and bolsters our national and energy security by authorizing the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive applications of certain requirements for processing and refining of critical energy materials.
- H.R. 1158, the Elimination of Future Technology Delays Act: Strengthens domestic production of critical materials and cuts our reliance on the Chinese Communist Party by improving EPA review and determinations practices to encourage innovation in critical materials.
- H.R. 1023 to Repeal the Democrats' Climate Bank: Rolls back a $27 billion “green bank”—a slush fund for the Democrat’s political allies that lacks any accountability to taxpayers. It’s the largest single grant program in the Democrats’ massive spending bill, the so-called Inflation Reduction Act
- H.R. 1121, the Protecting American Energy Production Act : Stops President Biden from issuing a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing so we flip the switch and unleash American energy production.
- H.R. 1070 to Streamline Permitting for Refining Critical Materials : Enhances America’s ability to develop critical energy resources by improving the hazardous waste permitting process at critical energy resource refining and processing facilities, which will help America develop its own supply of critical materials and ensure we aren’t relying on China for key energy resources.
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This week, Team Weber witnessed two significant events around the district. On Tuesday, the Old Fort Velasco Historical Association and Old Velasco/Surfside Beach Historical Committee unveiled a monument for the fallen comrades of the Battle of Velasco. On Thursday, they attended the US Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Texas City held a Change of Command Ceremony, bidding farewell to Commander Judson A. Coleman, USCG, and welcoming Commander Bradley P. Bergan, USCG, as his successor. The event also marked Commander Coleman's retirement, acknowledging his dedicated service. These events showcase our community's commitment to preserving history and honoring those who have served.
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Will you be in Washington, D.C., on July 13th? If so, on behalf of the Texas Delegation, I want to invite you to a Texas Tea Reception on July 13th from 4-5 pm ET in Washington, D.C.
Event: Texas Tea with Members of the Texas Delegation Date: July 13th, 2023 Time: 4-5 pm ET Where: HC-5 [Located in the basement of the Capitol] *Please meet at YOUR office in Cannon 107 to be escorted to the room*
This event is excellent opportunity for constituents across Texas' 14th Congressional District to connect with fellow Texans to meet and interact with members of the Texas Delegation, as well as engage in conversations about issues that are important to you and our beloved state.
You will have the chance to share your perspectives, ask questions, and learn more about the work being done on your behalf in Washington, D.C. Whether you are visiting D.C. for business, pleasure, or any other purpose. We would be honored if you could make time to join us for this special event.
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Are you traveling this summer? This is your reminder to CHECK your passport.
The standard passport renewal process, which typically takes a few weeks, can now take up to 13 weeks, while even expedited service could take up to nine weeks.
Here are some helpful tips:
Plan ahead: - Do not rely on a last-minute appointment.
- Plan around the current processing times.
Apply as soon as possible: - We recommend to apply 4-6 months in advance of travel.
- Save $60 by applying for routine service and reduce last minute planning stress.
Check your expiration date: - Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip.
Wait times - It may take up to two weeks after applying before your application is " In Process".
- Routine applications take 10-13 weeks and expedited applications 7-9 weeks.
Check Status online - The online tool (passportstatus.state.gov) provides the same info as the call center.
Urgent Issues - For urgent U.S. Passport issues, please CALL the closest District office to you as soon as possible.
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Legislation cosponsored:
- H.R. 4316 - To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to permit a State to include as part of the mail voter registration form a requirement that applicants provide proof of citizenship, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 4321 - To prohibit the United States Government from providing bailouts or other financial assistance to any State or local government that enacts any law providing reparations for slavery, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 4300 - To clarify the inability of the President to declare national emergencies under the National Emergencies Act, major disasters or emergencies under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and public health emergencies under the Public Health Service Act on the premise of climate change, and for other purposes.
- H.Res. 536 - Supporting the designation of the week including June 23, 2023, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the passage of title IX and the growth of women's sports.
- H.Res. 544 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationship between certain obligations under the North Atlantic Treaty and constitutional declarations of war by Congress.
- H.Res. 546 - Celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
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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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