Honoring Our Servicemembers and Bolstering National Security: House Republicans Pass Defense Appropriations Bill

This week, my colleagues and I passed the Defense Appropriations bill to support our servicemembers, strengthen national security, and fulfill President Trump’s mandate of restoring American military superiority. After four years of President Biden’s weak leadership that fueled global chaos, the Trump administration has worked swiftly to reassert the U.S. military as the front runner on the global stage and restore peace through strength.

I am proud to help advance our military’s work at this crucial moment in history by passing this important bill, which:

Funds border security and measures to counter drug trafficking;
Prioritizes fiscal sanity by eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse at the Pentagon; and
Invests in critical ships, aircraft, and next-generation military assets, including unmanned aerial systems, hypersonics, and missile warning systems.

Now more than ever, it is critical that we ensure our military is ready and able to deter our adversaries' aggression with best-in-class defense technology, infrastructure, and training. As the son of a WWII veteran, I have a deep appreciation for our servicemembers, and I'm also proud that this bill honors our brave men and women who defend our freedoms each day by raising their pay and bolstering their medical and health programs.

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Putting an End to Trafficking in Border Communities With the Stop COYOTES Act

This week, I introduced the Stop COYOTES Act, which is designed to address the continued threat of organized criminal activity in border communities. This bill specifically targets drug cartels and human traffickers who exploit vulnerable populations, particularly children, and strengthens law enforcement’s ability to respond through enhanced coordination, resources, and accountability.

For too long, dangerous criminals have exploited our border crisis to traffic innocent children and smuggle deadly narcotics into our nation. It’s time we finally put a stop to these predators and ensure law enforcement agencies have the information-sharing infrastructure to do their jobs efficiently and effectively. I am proud to introduce this bill to protect innocent children across Texas and support our local law enforcement as they work to counter cartel sponsored crime.

Disaster Assistance Now Available For Williamson and Travis Counties

To those who were affected by the devastating floods in Central Texas, my heart goes out to you and your families. And I am grateful that — because of President Trump’s swift response in the wake of this tragedy — help is available. This week, the president designated Williamson County as eligible for public assistance from FEMA to help our community recover — meaning our local government will be able to apply for federal funding to help cover their cost for restoring public infrastructure. Additionally, constituents in both Travis and Williamson Counties can apply for individual assistance. To find out more or to apply for relief today, please visit DisasterAssistance.gov.

Tune In: Task Force on Enhancing Security For Special Events Hearing

Next Tuesday, July 22nd, I will be chairing the first hearing for the Homeland Security Committee's Enhancing Security During Special Events Task Force, entitled, “Lessons Learned: An examination of historic security incidents at mass gatherings.” The witnesses testifying at this hearing include Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves, and Col. Robert Hodges of the New Orleans Police Department.

Tune in at 1:00 PM CT on Youtube!