House Republicans hit the ground running, fulfilling our Commitment to America to build an economy that’s strong, a nation that’s safe, a future built upon freedom, and a government that’s accountable to the American people. Here are a few pieces of legislation that have passed the House with my support!

• PASSED The Separation Of Powers Restoration Act:
  • Eliminates Chevron Deference by amending the scope of judicial review on agency actions.  
  • Authorizes the reviewing court to decide the issue de novo so that judges may consider the issues before them on the merits.  
  • Mitigates the Biden Administration’s abusive executive actions, holds unelected bureaucrats accountable, and returns power to Congressional intent.
• PASSED The Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act:
  • Prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) from using federal funds to (1) regulate gas stoves as a banned hazardous product, or (2) issue or enforce a product safety standard that prohibits the use or sale of gas stoves or substantially increases their price.
• PASSED The REINS Act:
  • Reasserts the legislative authority of Congress, and prevents excessive overreach by the executive branch in the federal rulemaking process. 
  • Requires every new "major rule" proposed by federal agencies to be approved by both the House and Senate before going into effect.  
    • The REINS Act defines a "major rule" as: 
    • Any federal rule or regulation that may result in: an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; 
• • • A major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, government industries, government agencies, or geographic regions; 
    • Or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises. 
  • Preserves Congress' authority to disapprove of a "nonmajor rule" through a joint resolution. 
• PASSED a Resolution Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".
  • Overturns a Biden Administration Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) rule, that classifies a firearm with a stabilizing brace as a short- barreled rifle subject to regulation under the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) and the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA). 
• PASSED a House Resolution Which Disapproves of The Biden Administration’s Student Loan Scam:
  • Overturns a Biden Administration Department of Education rule which “forgives” up to $10,000 in student loans for individuals making up to $125,000 a year and up to $20,000 for individuals who received Pell grants. The resolution also blocks any future extension of the student loan repayment pause that was begun at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
• PASSED a Joint Resolution Disapproving a EPA Rule on Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions:
  • Overturns a Biden Administration Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule on heavy-duty vehicle emissions. 
• PASSED Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act:
  • Recovers potentially hundreds of billions of dollars in stolen unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. This legislation provides states with incentives to investigate and recover lost funds, improves program integrity to prevent future fraud, and extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting fraud.
• PASSED a Resolution Condemning A Commerce Department Rule Which Allows Chinese Communist Owned Solar Manufacturers To Circumvent U.S. Trade Tariffs:
  • Rescinds a recent Commerce Department rule, which its own preliminary investigation has found allowed CCP-owned and other foreign solar manufacturers to circumvent U.S. trade tariffs by delivering their products to the U.S. through third-party countries, all to the detriment of American companies and workers.
    • President Biden vetoed H.J. Res. 39. 
• PASSED the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023:
  • Requires the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to declassify any information relating to potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) and the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. This bill requires the DNI to declassify information on the WIV within 90 days of this bill's enactment.
    • President Biden signed the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023 into law on March 20, 2023.
• PASSED The Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act:
  • Prohibits federal employees from using their official authority or resources to influence or coerce a private sector platform to censor—including to remove, suppress, restrict, or add disclaimers or alerts to—any lawful speech posted on its platform by a person or entity. 
• PASSED a Resolution Condemning The “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’ ”: 
  • Resolves that Congress under the Congressional Review Act disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States,” and that the rule shall have no force or effect.
    • President Biden vetoed H.J. Res. 27.
• PASSED a Resolution Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 Of Title 5, United States Code, Of The Rule Submitted By The Department Of Labor Relating To "Prudence And Loyalty In Selecting Plan Investments And Exercising Shareholder Rights"
  • Nullifies the Department of Labor’s (DOL) recent rule to greenlight environmental, social, governance (ESG) investing in employer-sponsored retirement plans.
    • President Biden vetoed H.J. Res. 30.
• PASSED a Resolution Disapproving the Action of the District of Columbia Council in Approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022:
  • Joint resolution “Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022,  H.J. Res. 24, expresses Congress’ disapproval and is led by Rep. James Comer (R-KY) to prevent this Act from going into effect.
    • The District of Columbia’s bill destroys accountability in government by devaluing the voice of American citizens in local elections.
    • This bill could even result in foreign embassy staff voting in local D.C. elections.
  • The majority of the Democratic Caucus voted against this resolution and in favor of allowing illegal immigrants to vote in local D.C. elections.
• PASSED a Resolution to Terminate The Requirement Imposed By The Director Of The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention for Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination for Foreign Travelers, and for Other Purposes:
  • Prevents enforcement of a CDC order published on April 7, 2022, that prohibits international travelers from entering the country by air travel unless they first show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Additionally, this bill prevents CDC from promulgating any substantially similar order requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to gain entrance to the United States.
• PASSED a Resolution Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism: 
  • Denounces socialism in all its forms and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States of America. It also highlights the incompatibility of the founding principles of the United States of America with socialist ideologies.
• PASSED a Resolution to Remove Congresswoman Ilhan Omar From the Foreign Affairs Committee Due to Anti-Semitic Remarks: 
  • Outlines Representative Ilhan Omar’s past anti-Semitic remarks, and cites specific examples and quotes from times where she played into anti-Semitic tropes. It resolves that Representative Omar be removed from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, a standing committee of the House of Representatives.
• PASSED The SHOW UP Act: 
  • Requires Federal agencies to return to 2019 pre-pandemic telework levels within 30 days. 
• PASSED a Resolution Terminating the National Emergency for The COVID-19 Pandemic:
  • Terminates the national emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic declared by the President on March 13, 2020, pursuant to Section 202 of the National Emergencies Act.
• PASSED The Freedom for Health Care Workers Act:
  • Eliminates the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on health care providers under certain federal health care programs. 
• PASSED The Pandemic Is Over Act: 
  • Ends the Public Health Emergency (PHE) declared by the Secretary pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act on January 31, 2020.
• PASSED to Establish a Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government:
  • Establishes in the House of Representatives the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, which is comprised of not more than 13 Members appointed by the Speaker (5 of whom shall be appointed in consultation with the minority leader). The subcommittee must investigate matters related to the collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of information on U.S. citizens by executive branch agencies, including whether such efforts are illegal, unconstitutional, or otherwise unethical. The subcommittee must make a final report of its findings by January 2, 2025, and terminates 30 days after filing that report.
• PASSED The Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act:
  • Rescinds certain unobligated amounts made available to the Internal Revenue Service by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 for (1) its enforcement activities and operations support, (2) the efile tax return system, and (3) funding the U.S. Tax Court and certain Department of the Treasury tax agencies.

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) introduced resolutions to formally expunge the December 18, 2019 and January 13, 2021 impeachments of President Donald John Trump. The resolutions would expunge the unconstitutional impeachments of President Trump as if such Articles of Impeachment had never passed the full House of Representatives.

This week, Team Weber had the opportunity to attend a couple of heartwarming events in the district. The Galveston-Texas City Pilots hosted a special recognition and retirement party to honor the esteemed Captain Wallace Hogan. The event paid tribute to Mr. Hogan's outstanding contributions and celebrated his remarkable career. His commitment and expertise have left an indelible mark on our community, and his legacy will continue to inspire us for years to come. They also presented a certificate and a United States Flag to Ms. Rosa Cooks and her family. This heartfelt gesture paid tribute to Ms. Cooks' father, who served our country heroically. We salute their family's legacy and express our gratitude for their sacrifice.

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.

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.
  • League City Office: (281) 316-0231
  • Lake Jackson Office: (979) 285-0231
  • Beaumont Office:  (409) 835-0108

Legislation cosponsored:

• H.R. 4396 - To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit noncitizen voting in District of Columbia elections, and for other purposes.
• H.R. 4416 - To prohibit the use of Federal funds to hire armed Federal regulatory enforcement officers in certain agencies.
• H.R. 4426 - To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining, and for other purposes.
• H.R. 4436 - To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from providing firearms and ammunition to its employees, and for other purposes.
• H.Res. 474 - Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to place a real time display of the United States total outstanding national debt in the House Chamber.

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!