In August of 2022, California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to place restrictions on automakers that would essentially ban the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles by 2035 – restrictions that 17 other states, such as Virginia, are set to adopt, making up 40 percent of the United States’ new car sales.

Once again, American families would bear the brunt of these policies, potentially being forced to spend more money on an expensive electric vehicle and left at the mercy of their states' power grids – some of which, including California's, have already proven to be unreliable. 

It is critical we maintain competition in the automotive markets and ensure families have access to reliable and affordable vehicles by preventing California’s regulations from taking effect and preserving consumer choice.

This week, the House passed the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act. It will amend the Clean Air Act and block Biden’s EPA from issuing waivers for regulations that ban the sale or use of new motor vehicles with internal combustion engines. This bill will cement the right to choose what car to drive! And as for me, I’m choosing my good old-fashioned diesel American-made truck.

This week, Team Weber attended the Patriot Day 9/11 Memorial Tribute at the Lake Jackson Civic Center. They also participated in the ribbon cutting for the Sole Ana Stables, an organization geared towards helping traumatized Veterans and children through interacting with horses and their certified trainers at various levels of individualized therapy. And the ribbon cutting for Menard's Market and Cafe in Groves and the 5 Point Credit Union in Port Arthur. Team Weber presented a certificate to Ascend Performance Materials for their second annual Brazoria County Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. They went to the Propeller Club of Galveston, Galveston Mid-County Republican Network meetings, and the League City Health Fair. 

Legislation cosponsored:

• H.R. 5403 - To amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes.
• H.R. 5415 - To require the Federal Government to report on efforts to locate, establish contact with, conduct wellness checks on, and investigate any suspicion of human trafficking related to approximately 85,000 unaccompanied alien children who crossed the U.S. southern border, were released from Federal custody, and with whom subsequent contact has been lost.
• H.R. 5448 - To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Chinese officials determined to be involved in the Mexican fentanyl trade, and for other purposes.
• H.R. 5326 - Empowering Local Curriculum Act
• H.R. 5328 - Defending Students’ Civil Rights Act of 2023
• H.R. 5465 - To require the head of each agency to allow members of Congress access to certain Federal buildings, and for other purposes.
• H.Res. 683 - Expressing support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the Government of Mexico to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.
• H.Res. 684 - Condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms.
• H.Res. 685 - Honoring Hiram "Hank" Williams on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

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!