Israel Region Information

The Department of State continues to advise that U.S. citizens depart Lebanon due to the unpredictable nature of the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel and recent explosions throughout Lebanon, including Beirut. The U.S. embassy strongly encourages U.S. citizens in Southern Lebanon, near the borders with Syria, and/or in refugee settlements to depart those areas immediately. If you choose to remain in Lebanon, be prepared to shelter in place for an extended period, as it is now a level 4 travel advisory. Keep your passport and other identity documents in an easily accessible location.

Please complete the crisis intake form if you are a U.S. citizen in Lebanon and want to receive information about departure assistance. If you have a family member in Lebanon, you can fill it out for them if needed. However, the State Department asks that it is not completed more than once.  Please be aware that currently, the State Department can assist U.S. citizens and their accompanying immediate family (including spouses, children under 21 years old, and parents) and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) who have valid travel documents for onward travel from Turkey or Cyprus. If you are an LPR trying to evacuate, please have a valid visa. Please be advised if you are an LPR, you cannot bring your immediate family.

At this time, the remaining commercial airline is Middle East Airlines, and they are expecting only flights to Germany and Turkey. Please check flight options at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport. Travel within Lebanon is conducted at your own risk. The U.S. government cannot guarantee your safety traveling to airports, borders, or during any onward travel. You should consider your personal security situation before traveling anywhere in Lebanon. Only attempt to depart Lebanon or travel within Lebanon if you believe it is safe for you to do so. The U.S. Embassy may not be able to assist U.S. citizens who choose to remain. 

For Updated Security Alerts:

• You can stay updated on recent security and safety information with the U.S. embassy’s Security Alerts HERE. 
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At this time, we expect flights to go to Türkiye or Germany. You will not be able to choose your destination. For those going to Türkiye, you will only be allowed to stay in Türkiye for 72 hours without a Turkish visa. For more information on what to expect upon arrival in Türkiye, see the website for the U.S. Mission in Türkiye. Please check your email frequently for all flight updates. Be on the lookout for emails from [email protected].

Please review the following information when evacuating Lebanon:

• Travel Documents
• Crisis Intake Form
• Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
• Find more information HERE

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.

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].

Did you know the Harris-Biden Admin has released 13,099 illegal aliens convicted of homicide into our country?



YES 44.7%

NO 55.3%

Did you know the Harris-Biden Admin spent over $1B in FEMA funds on services for illegal aliens?