View this email in your browser

TexasGOPVote Newsletter

May 22
Highlighted Blogs 

What If There Were More than 30 Million Illegal Immigrants? - Vice President JD Vance and conservative commentators have recently claimed the U.S. has over 30-50 million illegal immigrants—far more than previous estimates. This article explores what it would mean if the higher figures were true: illegal immigrants would be less criminal, more fiscally beneficial, and better assimilated than commonly believed.

Pfluger, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Unleash Military on Enemy Drones in U.S. - A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced the COUNTER Act, a bill that would give the U.S. military expanded authority to neutralize unauthorized drones over domestic military installations. With over 350 drone incursions reported in the past year, lawmakers say current restrictions leave bases vulnerable to espionage and attack. The legislation aims to close critical security gaps and empower the Department of Defense to better protect sensitive airspace.

Arrington Celebrates National Police Week by Championing Pro-Law Enforcement Legislation - During National Police Week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington celebrated the passage of three bipartisan bills aimed at supporting current and retired law enforcement officers. The legislation strengthens officer safety, expands firearm carry rights for qualified personnel, and allows officers to purchase retired service weapons. Arrington emphasized the need to reverse soft-on-crime policies and ensure law enforcement has the tools and respect they deserve.

Congressman Fallon Leads Introduction of the Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act - Representative Pat Fallon has introduced the Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act to ensure the Department of Defense prioritizes innovation, competition, and security in its AI and cloud computing contracts. The bill aims to strengthen national security by promoting free-market principles in the DOD’s contracting process. By encouraging a competitive landscape, the legislation seeks to keep the U.S. technologically ahead of its global adversaries.

Featured Topic

ID and Tax

"ID and Tax" is a system where unauthorized immigrants would be background checked, issued tamper-proof IDs, would be taxed at the same or a higher rate than American citizens, and would be required to work for employers who deduct and match taxes. Find out more about the problems we face and the solutions.
Additional Blog Posts

Congressman Sessions Introduces the Words Matter Act to Update Outdated Language in U.S. Code  

Representatives Moran, Ross Introduce Strong Communities Act of 2025

Cloud, Deluzio, and Moore Introduce the Depot Investment Reform Act to Fix Outdated Funding Model and Strengthen Military Readiness  

Sen. Cruz’s 'No Tax on Tips' Legislation Passes Senate

Congressman Pat Fallon Leads Introduction of the Federal Cyber Workforce Training Act  

McCaul, Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Attend Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Mass  

Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Rep. Jackson Introduce Bill to Support Texas Cattle Ranchers Recover from Natural Disasters

De La Cruz Urges USTR to Include 1944 Water Treaty in USMCA

U.S. House Energy & Commerce Republicans Advance Reconciliation Package

Calling for a Complete & Permanent Suspension of Iran's Nuclear Program

Roy: We should not be giving more to Medicaid than Medicare

Rep. Tony Gonzales Addresses Road Safety in West Texas with DOT Secretary Sean Duffy
Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list