Email from Rep. Nehls Rep. Troy E. Nehls Provides Update on the Democrat Shutdown   Greetings! I wanted to take a moment to share with you a recap of what happened last week in Texas' 22nd District and the United States House of Representatives. As you may know, on September 19, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Trump-backed, clean short-term continuing resolution (CR) that allows the federal government to remain open at current funding levels while Congress continues to make progress in completing the Fiscal Year (FY26) appropriations process. I proudly voted “YES” to pass this CR to keep the government open and working for We the People. This CR has failed to pass the U.S. Senate four times. Why? There are only 53 Republicans in the Senate. To pass the CR, at least seven Democrats must support the short-term funding bill, allowing the government to resume operations following the President’s signing the CR into law, which he has consistently said he would do. Unfortunately, both House and Senate Democrats have repeatedly refused to support this bill—which is the same exact CR they supported under the Biden Administration 13 times, adjusted for inflation—because they have a list of radical demands with a hefty price tag of $1.5 trillion. My Democrat colleagues want you to foot the bill and provide free taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal aliens, provide $500 million to prop up liberal news outlets, all the while simultaneously cutting $50 billion in investments for improving rural healthcare. Shutdowns have consequences. According to the White House Council of Economic Advisors (CEA), each week the Democrat Shutdown is prolonged, $15 billion in U.S. GDP will be wiped out. Further, the CEA estimates that Texas's Gross State Product will decline by approximately $1.4 billion for each week the shutdown extends. Democrats in Congress are refusing to do the right thing for the American people and are keeping the government closed to appease the far-left wing of their base. I encourage my Democrat colleagues to cast their vote to pass the clean, nonpartisan CR that keeps the government open. It’s the right thing to do for American families, seniors, and veterans. This Week in Texas' 22nd District Government Shutdown Resources Despite the Democrat Shutdown, my priority remains serving the residents of Texas's 22nd Congressional District. If you require assistance with a federal agency, please contact my District Office at (346) 762-6600 and fill out the Digital Privacy Release Form found on my website. For more resources, please see the Government Shutdown Resources page on my website. Service Academy Nominations Close October 10th 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 10, 2025, to be considered for an interview in our office with the nomination review board. Please note that the ultimate selection of appointees rests solely with academy officials and is based on their competitive evaluation of all nominees. The checklist and application can be found on my website. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call my district office at (346) 762-6600. Rep. Troy E. Nehls Announces the 2025 Congressional App Challenge I am pleased to announce that my office is hosting a 2025 Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) 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 30, 2025. Officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, this nationwide effort allows students to compete against their peers by creating an application (also known as an “app”) for desktop/PC, web, tablet, mobile, raspberry Pi or other devices. We accept any programming language, such as C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, or "block code." The Challenge is designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science. 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, which ends October 20, 2025, at 12:00 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 at CongressionalAppChallenge.us, email [email protected], or email my office at [email protected]. Resources for Hurricane Season Being well-prepared for hurricanes and other natural disasters is crucial to protecting your family and minimizing disruption to daily life. Federal resources, such as those provided by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Ready.gov, offer valuable guidance, including emergency alerts, disaster planning tools, and response checklists tailored to individual and family needs. As hurricane season approaches, staying proactive can make a significant difference. Monitor trusted sources like the National Hurricane Center for real-time updates and establish a comprehensive emergency plan that covers evacuation routes, family communication, and essential supplies. It’s also wise to prepare your home by securing outdoor items, reinforcing windows and doors, and reviewing your insurance policies—especially for those in coastal or flood-prone areas. For further assistance, FEMA’s Resource Library for Individual Assistance provides clear information on disaster support services, how assistance works, and what steps to take after applying. If you’ve already submitted a claim, visit I Applied for Assistance. What's Next? on FEMA.gov for guidance on next steps. Be sure to check out my website for further local and state resources on how to prepare for a natural disaster. If you have any questions or need support, please contact Congressman Nehls’ Fulshear District Office at (346) 662-6600. Our office is here to assist you throughout this hurricane season. Do you support Antifa being designated as a domestic terrorist organization?  YES 83% NO 17% Follow Us We Want to Hear From You I always appreciate learning about the issues that are important to you. If you have a concern, please contact me HERE. Use this QR code to follow my Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts and join my Newsletter for updates. It's an honor to represent you and the great state of Texas in the United States House of Representatives. Do you support shutting down the federal government to provide illegal aliens taxpayer-funded healthcare? Let me know below Yes No Sincerely, Troy E. 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