Friday, July 18, 2025

Oversight of Federal Response in the Hill Country

Members of Congress from Texas, including Congressman Sessions, listen to local officials and Secretary Noem in Kerrville

Last weekend, I was on the ground in Kerrville with the President, Secretary Noem, Secretary Turner, Secretary Rollins, Administrator Loeffler, and Members of the Texas delegation to hear from families and local officials following the devastating floods. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, I have visited and overseen federal disaster response in Hawaii, North Carolina, and Florida. I remain fully engaged here in Texas to ensure our communities have the resources and support needed for a full recovery. For those in TX-17, FEMA Individual Assistance program is available for Travis and Williamson counties. You can apply online at disasterassistance.gov or call 800-621-3362.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Boys and Girls Club of Deep East Texas

H.R. 3633→ Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025
I voted YES on the CLARITY Act to strengthen consumer protections in the digital asset space. This legislation requires developers to provide accurate, relevant disclosures so Americans can make informed financial decisions in a rapidly evolving market.
 
S.1582→ GENIUS Act
The GENIUS Act creates a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, prioritizing consumer protection and innovation while reinforcing the U.S. dollar’s role as the world’s leading reserve currency. I voted YES.

H.R. 4016→ Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
This week, we passed the FY26 Defense Appropriations Act. Two of my key defense funding priorities were included in the bill, without increasing overall spending. This is a strategic shift in how existing funds are prioritized to better protect our national security. SMART Hub research at Baylor University will receive funding to advance cutting-edge RF and radar technologies. These innovations will enhance spectrum dominance on the battlefield and improve safety for our service members. Additionally, funding was reallocated for a Department of Defense initiative to improve microelectronics security. This investment will fund a proof-of-concept for embedding unalterable security markings directly onto chips, marking a critical step toward full-spectrum semiconductor assurance across both our defense and critical infrastructure. This bill demonstrates that we can make smart, future-focused investments in national defense by focusing resources where they’re needed most.

H.R. 4→ Rescissions Act of 2025
Last night, I voted YES on the Senate Amendment to the $9 billion rescissions package. This includes cuts to public media. I believe that readily available media and information is important for a healthy and informed society. However, in most parts of the country, there is already a robust selection of media available. The federal government using tax dollars to fund public media is often a duplicative effort. That’s why I supported the rescissions package as part of a broader effort to bring fiscal responsibility back to Washington. The American people deserve and expect a government that respects their tax dollars.

CNN→ The Situation Room
7.17.25 Congressman Sessions talks about the Fed, ongoing Epstein controversy, and the aftermath of Texas floods on CNN's The Situation Room.
 
CBS→ The Takeout with Major Garrett
7.11.25 Congressman Sessions spoke to Major Garrett while on the ground in Kerrville, Texas, following deadly flooding.
 
Newsmax→ The Count
7.12.25 Congressman Sessions, a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, discusses the egregious cover-up of President Biden's health decline while in office.

WABC→ Cats & Cosby
7.15.25 Congressman Sessions in a segment entitled, "Will Washington Determine Who in the Biden White House was Behind Thousands of Autopen Pardons?"

Newsmax→ Wake Up America
7.15.25 Congressman Sessions discusses this week's rescissions vote.