November 22, 2024

DOGE Caucus

Fox News covered the creation of the DOGE Caucus

This week, Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) and I launched a new caucus, the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus. We will be dedicated to eliminating the rampant waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government working alongside President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce, it has been my priority to identify and stop ongoing waste, fraud, and abuse in our government. According to a report from the GAO, there has been over $2.7 trillion in fraud and improper payments since 2003. This is an absolutely unacceptable misuse of taxpayer dollars. Hardworking Americans deserve a government that works efficiently and effectively. The DOGE Caucus will work alongside Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to reclaim our country and ensure fiscal responsibility in our government.

Oversight of FEMA

McLennan Community College

Service Academy Interviews

Congressman Sessions in Waco conducting interviews last weekend

Last weekend, I spent time in Pflugerville and Central Texas conducting interviews of those within TX-17 seeking my nomination for appointment into one of our nation’s service academies. This weekend, I will be doing the same in Huntsville and Lufkin. I look forward to speaking with more of TX-17’s best and brightest! It is one of my greatest privileges as a Member of Congress to have the opportunity to nominate exceptional young men and women from our communities to be considered for a highly competitive spot in a service academy.

H.R. 1449→ Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN) Act
This legislation amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to require the Secretary of the Interior to hold lease sales annually for geothermal energy. Currently, geothermal resources account for around 4 gigawatts of electricity capacity in the United States. This bill provides the geothermal energy industry with the opportunity for increased development and encourage American-made energy sources.

NEWSMAX→ American Agenda
Prior to the testimony of FEMA Administrator Criswell at the House Oversight Committee, I joined the American Agenda to discuss the top-down issue of politicization leading to exclusion of many Americans. 
 
Fox News→ 'DOGE' meets Congress: GOP lawmaker launches caucus to help Musk take on 'Crazytown’
A new caucus has been formed aimed at assisting President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency in their mission of reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. Congressman Bean and I are the now co-chairs of the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus.
 
The Hill→ Trump signals use of military for deportations
In response to nervousness about deportations under the coming Trump Administration, I told The Hill that President Trump is assembling a team that will create a plan to carry out the law. I do not foresee a the enactment of mandate to go around and haul people out but rather a systematic plan that will be followed.