Rep. Troy E. Nehls Speaks at Fulshear Regional Chamber for Commerce   Greetings! I wanted to take a moment to share with you a recap on what happened last week in Texas' 22nd District and the United States House of Representatives. This Week in TX-22 Rep. Troy E. Nehls Speaks at Fulshear Regional Chamber for Commerce This week, I had the pleasure of meeting with the Fulshear Regional Chamber for Commerce to discuss my work in the 118th Congress. I have been hard at work fighting for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas. During my meeting with the Fulshear Regional Chamber for Commerce, I had the opportunity to discuss legislation I introduced alongside Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) titled the Justice for Jocelyn Act. This critical legislation would improve the detention and tracking of illegal aliens entering the United States. Additionally, I discussed the multiple letters I have sent over the course of nearly two years to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding answers about the actions he is taking to prevent illegal aliens from Venezuela entering our interior. Despite having sent three letters, I still have yet to receive a response from Secretary Mayorkas. Thank you to the Fulshear Regional Chamber for Commerce for having me this week! Rep. Troy E. Nehls Joins Ali Bradley to Discuss New House Judiciary Committee GOP Report The House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released a new report titled, "Terror at Our Door: How the Biden-Harris Administration’s Open-Borders Policies Undermine National Security and Endanger Americans." This report details how the Biden-Harris Administration has released at least 99 illegal aliens on the terrorist watchlist into our country. Under President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, this administration's border czar, of the more than 250 illegal aliens on the terrorist watchlist who were encountered by our nation's Border Patrol agents at the southwest border between fiscal years 2021-2023, nearly 100 of them were released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Additionally, this report reveals the Biden-Harris Administration released at least three illegal aliens into our homeland with potential ties to ISIS after the aliens used the Biden-Harris Administration's CBP One app to arrive at a port of entry and be processed into our country. The Biden-Harris Administration is endangering every single American through their failed border security policies. I joined Ali Bradley, a correspondent with NewsNation, to discuss this report and the three letters that I have sent DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about Venezuela releasing violent criminals from prison early and pushing them to head to the U.S. border. These illegal aliens then go on to commit heinous crimes, which could have been entirely preventable. Watch my interview with Ali Bradley HERE. Read the House Judiciary Committee Republican's report HERE. Needville Post Office Update I have spoken directly to constituents of the 22nd Congressional District, and I am aware of the ongoing closure and issues with the United States Postal Service (USPS) office in Needville, Texas. The current situation is completely unacceptable, and my office is in direct communication with USPS about getting this problem resolved as quickly as possible. In the meantime, post office box (P.O. box) operations for the Needville Post Office have been moved to the Guy Post Office. Customers are reminded to bring proper photo identification for mail and package pickups. Guy Post Office 18623 Highway 36 Guy, Texas 77444 Additionally, retail services for customers are available at any of the following nearby locations: Guy Post Office 18623 Highway 36 Guy, Texas 77444 Retail Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 12:00 pm Sat: 8:30am - 10:30 am Sun: Closed Richmond Post Office 5560 FM 1640 Road Richmond, Texas 77469 - 9998 Retail Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Sun: Closed Sugar Land First Colony Post Office 3130 Grants Lake Blvd Sugarland, Texas 77479 Retail Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Sat: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Sun: Closed Furthermore, drop shipment and BMEU operations for the Needville Post Office have been moved to the Sugar Land First Colony Post Office. Sugar Land First Colony Post Office 3130 Grants Lake Blvd Sugarland, Texas 77479 Drop Shipment Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 6:30 am - 2:00 pm Sat: 6:30 am - 2:00 pm Sun: Closed BMEU Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 9:30am - 2:00pm Sat: Closed Sun: Closed My casework team in the Fulshear District Office is ready to help if you have missing or delayed packages. We will ensure that you receive answers and correspondence promptly and receive the information you requested. If you are having a specific issue with the USPS, please call my office at 346-762-6600 and ask to speak to a member of our casework team. Hurricane Beryl Recovery and Resources As we come together in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, I want to assure you that my team and I are here to help you during this difficult time. The destruction caused by Hurricane Beryl has left many of our family, friends, and neighbors in urgent need of assistance. On July 12, 2024, the Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Texas was amended to provide Individual Assistance for Brazoria, Harris, Matagorda, and Wharton counties. These counties have already been designated for debris removal and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B), including direct federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program. As of July 13, 2024, Fort Bend County qualifies for Individual Assistance as well. Below, you will find important information on the resources available through FEMA and guidance on how to access this assistance. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to my office. We are here to help you navigate this process and to support you every step of the way. Hurricane Beryl Residents living in Brazoria, Fort Bend, Harris, Matagorda, and Wharton counties are now eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance due to Hurricane Beryl impacts. Individual Assistance is available to individuals and households in need of financial and direct services who have uninsured or underinsured necessary expenses and serious needs. To apply for FEMA disaster assistance, please visit this link. If you have access to Wi-Fi and your electronic devices have power, applying online is the easiest, fastest and most convenient way to apply. If you have any questions, please call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT. Wait times may be unusually high and applying online at disasterassistance.gov is the quickest way to complete an application now. What you'll need when you apply: A current phone number where you can be contacted Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are staying now Your Social Security number A general list of damage and losses Banking information if you choose direct deposit If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name Recovery Individuals and families in these counties may be eligible to receive Serious Needs Assistance, which is a one-time $750 payment per household for essential items like food, water, baby formula, breast feeding supplies, medication and other emergency supplies. Please contact your State Representative with questions regarding Serious Needs Assistance. Eligible survivors may also receive Displacement Assistance, which is money to help with housing needs if you cannot return to your home because of the disaster. The money can be used to stay in a hotel, with family and friends or other options while you look for a more permanent housing solution. In addition to Serious Needs and Displacement Assistance, eligible survivors may receive money for rental assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to Hurricane Beryl. People who applied for and received FEMA assistance for the severe storms that occurred in April can still apply and receive assistance for damage as a result of Hurricane Beryl if their primary home is located in one of the 17 declared counties. Residents in any Texas county who experienced property damage are encouraged to report their damage using the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s online Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) by visiting damage.tdem.texas.gov. FEMA Disaster Recovery Center FEMA and the State of Texas have established Disaster Recovery Centers in Brazoria and Matagorda counties. Please visit the links below for more information: FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) / DRC Locator Texas Hurricane Beryl DR-4798-TX Be Alert to Fraud After a Disaster Texans should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after Hurricane Beryl. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors. If a FEMA inspector comes to your home and you did not submit a FEMA application, your information may have been used without your knowledge to create a FEMA application. If so, please inform the inspector that you did not apply for FEMA assistance so they can submit a request to stop further processing of the application. If you did not apply for assistance, but receive a letter from FEMA, please call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. The helpline will submit a request to stop any further processing of that application. If you do want to apply for FEMA assistance after stopping an application made in your name without your knowledge, the helpline will assist you in creating a new application. Scams FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews, housing inspectors and other officials are working in areas impacted by the hurricane. They carry official identification badges with photo IDs. FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) representatives never charge applicants for disaster assistance, inspections or help in filling out applications. Don't believe anyone who promises a disaster grant in return for payment. They don’t represent FEMA. Don't give your banking information to a person claiming to be a FEMA housing inspector. FEMA inspectors are never authorized to collect your personal financial information. How to Report Fraud If you believe you are the victim of fraud or a scam, report it immediately to your local police or sheriff's department or contact the Office of the Texas Attorney General Consumer Protection Hotline at 800-621-0508. If you suspect fraudulent activity involving FEMA, you can report it to the FEMA Fraud Branch at: [email protected], fax: (202) 212-4926 or write to: FEMA Fraud and Internal Investigation Division, 400 C Street SW Mail Stop 3005, Washington, DC 20472-3005. If you suspect identity theft, please visit Identity Theft | FTC Consumer Information or IdentityTheft.gov. To view an accessible video about fraud, visit: FEMA Accessible: Fraud FEMA (youtube.com) It is an honor to serve the 22nd Congressional District of Texas in Congress. For more information, please call or go online to visit us at nehls.house.gov. Want to Intern in My Fulshear District Office? My Fulshear District Office is currently seeking full-time and/or part-time interns. Current college students and recent high school and college graduates are welcome to apply. Intern responsibilities include answering and logging phone calls and assisting staff with special projects, casework, and administrative duties. The ideal candidate should be interested in public policy and government and willing to learn more about the legislative process to serve the folks of the 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Candidates with strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills are encouraged to apply. For more information or to start the application process, please visit my website HERE. If you have any questions, please feel free to email one of my team members at [email protected]. Service Academy Nominations Are Now Open My office is now accepting Service Academy Nominations. One of the privileges of serving in the United States House of Representatives is the opportunity to nominate outstanding young people from the 22nd Congressional District of Texas to be considered for appointment to our nation’s service academies. Admission to a service academy is a two-tiered process. First, the candidate must meet the minimum standards set by the individual academy. Second, the candidate must complete the congressional application by October 11, 2024, to be considered for an interview in our office with the nomination review board. Please note, the ultimate selection of appointees rests solely with academy officials and is based on their competitive evaluation of all nominees. Please fill out the web form HERE to receive all of the application information. If you have any further questions, please email [email protected] or call my district office at (346) 762-6600. Congressional App Challenge Submissions Are Now Open I am pleased to announce that my office is hosting the 2024 Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge is a competition designed to encourage student participation in computer science and coding. Students are encouraged to register online and submit their app by October 24, 2024. The Congressional App Challenge is open to all middle and high school students in the 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Students entering the competition must submit their app to CongressionalAppChallenge.us during the Competition Submission Period through Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 12 P.M. Eastern Time. The winner from the 22nd Congressional District, chosen by a panel of expert judges, will be featured on CongressionalAppChallenge.us. The winning app will also be eligible to be on display in the U.S. Capitol, honoring the winners from across the country. For more information, please visit the official Congressional App Challenge website email [email protected], or email my office at [email protected]. Should biological men be able to compete in women's sports?  YES 2.9% NO 97.1% Follow Us We Want to Hear From You I always appreciate learning about the issues that are important to you. If you have a concern, please contact me HERE. Use this QR code to follow my Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts and join my Newsletter for updates. It's an honor to represent you and the great state of Texas in the United States House of Representatives. Do you support Tim Walz's policy allowing illegal aliens to obtain driver's licenses? Let me know below Yes No Sincerely, Troy E. Nehls Member of Congress By participating in the survey, you are opting into further communication from Rep. Nehls Rep. Nehls | 1104 Longworth House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice