Howdy Texan –

I was in Washington this week fighting for our Texas values. I wanted to take a moment to update you on my work in Congress and our community!

ON THE DOCKET:

House Passed the Schools Not Shelters Act
Appropriations Bills Move Through Committee
Supporting Israel
Improving Access to Healthcare in Rural Communities

THE BRIEF:

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Laredo, Texas arrested a gang member attempting to re-enter the United States.
The Biden administration's proposed regulations targeting dishwashers are facing pushback from a coalition of 19 industry and consumer groups.
Republicans demand answers on shifting White House message on Biden’s role in Hunter’s business.

HOUSE PASSED THE SCHOOLS NOT SHELTERS ACT

Liberal cities across America have suggested using public schools to house the influx of illegal immigrants pouring into our country. Students are still struggling to recover from the devastating pandemic-era learning losses. The last thing our kids need is for their place of learning to be turned into a shelter for illegal immigrants. This week, House Republicans passed H.R. 3941, the Schools Not Shelters Act, sending a message to sanctuary cities that schools should not be used to house illegal aliens. Students shouldn't have to pay the price for Joe Biden's failed border policies.

APPROPRIATIONS BILLS MOVE THROUGH COMMITTEE

This week, the House Appropriations Committee passed the Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations bill, which reduces wasteful spending and cuts bureaucracy. This package:

Reduces funding by $8.35 billion across 19 grant programs.
Cuts funding for Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant programs by 28%
Rejects the administration’s plan to increase bureaucracy by 2,300 employees within the Department of Transportation and HUD.
Prevents the administration’s wasteful climate change initiatives.

REAFFIRMING AMERICA'S SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL

I welcomed Ari Hoffman from Cedar Park as my guest for the Joint Meeting of Congress to hear from President Isaac Herzog of Israel. This Joint Meeting was a testament to the strong partnership, shared values, and deep friendship between the United States and Israel. Unfortunately, Israel has been a target of damaging rhetoric from the left. This week, I supported H.Con.Res. 57 which rejects antisemitism and xenophobia and reaffirms America’s support of Israel.

IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES

I met with John Henderson, President of the Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals (TORCH), to discuss the importance and needs of rural hospitals in TX-31. Rural hospitals provide access to care, important economic development, and play an essential role in the fabric of rural America!

As always, thank you for taking the time to stay updated on what's happening in Texas' 31st congressional district. Follow my Facebook and Twitter accounts for more updates.

It is an honor and privilege to represent you and Texas in the United States House.

Sincerely,