Crenshaw discusses NPR Bias at House Hearing

This week, I discussed bias at NPR at an Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing. Unfortunately, the new CEO of NPR failed to appear to answer questions about the culture and systemic bias in the news division at NPR. I was able to discuss the matter with other witnesses, one in particular who has significant evidence that proves the leftist nature of NPR. 

Dangers Posed by TikTok and China

Recently, I sat down for an interview at the Hudson Institute where we discussed the need for TikTok to divest from ByteDance, which has ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Through TikTok, the CCP is harvesting data of the millions of Americans that use the application. They can use that data against us in nefarious ways. It is important that we put a stop to the CCP.

I also discussed the rise of China aggression against the West and against Taiwan. China is supporting Russia and collaborating with Iran. These coalitions are dangerous for our nation and that of our allies. 

From the House Floor: 

This week, the House passed the Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act. This bill will help steady the prices of appliances that we rely on every day by prohibiting the Secretary of Energy from implementing energy conservation standards for products that are not economically justified or technologically feasible.

Today, homeowners spend roughly 34% more on appliances than they did 15 years ago and are having to replace their appliances more frequently. In fact, from 1995-2005, the average homeowner replaced their appliances every 12 to 13 years. Now, that replacement period runs every 8 to 9 years. 

This week, I joined Neil Cavuto and Brian Kilmeade to discuss the anti-Israel protests on college campuses across the country, Biden's poor foreign policy decisions and the absurdity of the attempt to oust Speaker Johnson. 

Cavuto Live

The Brian Kilmeade Show

National Review’s Zach Kessel has been on the ground at Columbia University covering the pro-Hamas student protests. He joined me on my podcast to discuss his observations from talking with students about their motivations and end goals. We covered the influence of faculty and outside groups in organizing the encampments. And we discussed the legal ramifications of universities actively enabling antisemitism and discriminatory admissions.

Zach Kessel is a William F. Buckley Jr. Fellow in Political Journalism at National Review and a recent graduate of Northwestern University. Follow him on X at @zach_kessel.

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Damage from the Storms? Please register on iSTAT 

As we continue to recover from last weekend's storms, state and local officials are working to identify damages and immediate resource needs. To assist with the damage assessment, please self-report damage to homes, businesses, and agriculture using the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT), which can be accessed through damage.tdem.texas.gov. The information provided through iSTAT helps officials identify immediate resource needs and aids in determining eligibility for disaster assistance.

Workshop: Navigating the Maze of Modern Fraud

Please join representatives from my office and the Federal Trade Commission on May 21st from 10-11:30AM at Second Baptist Church at 22770 HWY 59 N in Kingwood for a workshop on Navigating the Maze of Modern Fraud. Come learn best practices on how to protect yourself from fake family emergencies, identity theft, robocalls and other forms of modern fraud! Please RSVP by clicking here, or by calling (713) 860-1330.

Congressional Art Competition

The winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition from the Second Congressional District of Texas were announced late last week. This year, 53 pieces of art were submitted by students from seven different high schools. Student participants were from Conroe ISD, The John Cooper School, New Caney ISD, Humble ISD, and Huffman ISD.

This year's Grand Champion is Andrea Shi for her art titled One Last Kiss. Andrea is in the 10th grade and attends The Woodlands College Park High School. Her art will be displayed in the Capitol for a year along with winners from other Congressional districts across the country. 

For a full list of winners and pictures of their artwork, visit my website here.

Constituent Services:

Academy Nominations Application Information

We are currently accepting applications for a nomination to a service academy. The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.

Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.

For more information, please visit my website here.

Making your Summer travel plans?

Remember to check your passport and renew it in time. Most countries require your passport be valid for an additional six months from the time you enter. 

Here are some helpful tips. 

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