Email from Rep. Nehls Rep. Troy E. Nehls Questions Witnesses at Hearing   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. This Week in Washington D.C. Rep. Troy E. Nehls Questions Witnesses at First January 6th Select Subcommittee Hearing This week, the Select Subcommittee on January 6th held its first hearing. As a member of this select subcommittee, I explained to the American people why the new January 6th Select Subcommittee is necessary. The committee assembled by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi was a sham from the start. Its purpose should have been to examine the security failures that led to the breach of the Capitol and ensure it never happens again, but that’s not what it did. Instead, it set out to destroy President Donald Trump by pushing the false narrative that he orchestrated a violent insurrection. The previous January 6th committee spent $18 million of taxpayer money and produced an 845-page report that failed to do its job. Despite Ray Epps’ actions on January 6th, and despite him being listed as number 16 on the FBI's January 6th most wanted page for months, his name appears zero times in the previous committee's report. Meanwhile, President Trump’s name appears 4,207 times. During the hearing, I highlighted the previous committee's failures and discussed the real reasons the U.S. Capitol Police were really so ill-prepared on the day of January 6, 2021 and how the previous FBI focused on arresting President Trump's supporters, not the pipe bomber whose actions could've resulted in the death or severe injuries of many people, including the Vice President-elect of the United States. Under the leadership of Chris Wray, the former FBI Director, the FBI had all the evidence it needed as far back as 2021, yet the person who planted pipe bombs outside both party headquarters was never apprehended until Kash Patel took over as the FBI Director. It's important to emphasize that Patel's FBI did not get any new information in order to find the pipe bomber. The evidence they needed to identify the pipe bomber was in the possession of Wray's FBI for nearly the entire time of the Biden Administration. The January 6th investigation was the largest investigation in FBI history, yet when it comes to the pipe bomber, there was shockingly little urgency to find the person responsible until President Trump's FBI took over. The Wray FBI focused on pursuing and charging nearly 1,600 individuals in all 50 states, including elderly individuals who committed no acts of violence whatsoever, instead of focusing on who planted the RNC and DNC pipe bombs. This week's hearing is the first of many hearings to come, and we will continue following the facts wherever they lead and uncover the truth about what actually happened on January 6, 2021. Watch my clips from the select subcommittee hearing HERE and HERE. Rep. Troy E. Nehls Attends House Judiciary Committee Markup This week, I attended the House Judiciary Committee markup, where several bills advanced through the committee, including: H.R. 6998, the Renewed Hope Act, which would enhance the capabilities of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to identify unknown victims of child sex abuse material (CSAM) by requiring the hiring, training, and assignment of additional computer forensics and criminal analysts to the Child Exploitation Investigations Unit and HSI field offices. H.R. 2853, the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act, which would amend Title 18 to let federal prosecutors charge for stolen goods valued at $5,000 or more over 12 months. It broadens the definition of "monetary instrument" in money laundering laws to include prepaid and gift cards. The legislation also enhances federal judges' power to order asset forfeiture related to interstate stolen goods and establishes a Center to Combat Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime within Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). I'm proud to be an original cosponsor of this legislation. H.R. 1028, the Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act, which would prohibit any athletic governing body recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee from allowing men to participate in any athletic event intended for women. I'm a proud original cosponsor of this commonsense legislation. H.R. 1958, the Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026, which would deem illegal aliens who commit fraud against taxpayers or unlawfully receive public benefits inadmissible and removable from the U.S., establishing grounds for deportation and ineligibility for immigration relief for those convicted of such offenses. Together, these bills send a clear message that we must protect children from exploitation, hold illegal aliens accountable, defend women’s sports, and stop the theft of taxpayer dollars. Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes “YES” to End the War on Water Pressure This week, I voted “YES” to pass H.R. 4593, the Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing (SHOWER) Act to restore commonsense for everyday household products and give homeowners more choices. Importantly, the SHOWER Act codifies one of President Trump's executive actions from April 2025, which ends the Democrats' war on water pressure. In 2016, under the leadership of the Trump Administration, the Department of Energy (DOE) rightly clarified that each nozzle in a multi-head shower system could be treated as a separate showerhead, each allowed to flow at up to 2.5 gallons per minute (GPM), in line with the original intent of the 1992 Energy Policy Act. In 2021, the Biden Administration reversed course, reimplementing a stricter interpretation that limited the combined flow of all nozzles in a system to 2.5 GPM—hindering water pressure and restricting consumer choice. The SHOWER Act ensures that no future administration can instate a burdensome regulation that restricts the amount of water pressure that flows from each nozzle in a multi-head shower system. This provides certainty for manufacturers, improves water flow for consumers, and keeps prices down by allowing companies to design products without constantly having to accommodate shifting federal regulations. Americans should be able to choose their shower system, not the government. Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes “YES” to Secure $3.25 Million for Projects in TX-22 I am proud to announce that last week, I voted “YES” to pass H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026, which includes $3.25 million in federal funding for four projects right here in Texas’ 22nd Congressional District. These funds will go directly to organizations that support our families, protect children, and strengthen our local economy. The funding will support Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Oyster Research, which will drive the growth of the Texas oyster aquaculture industry. It will also support Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star Greater Houston Agency (BBBS), creating and supporting mentor relationships that empower our community’s youth and uplift those in need. The funding secured in this package will also go to Child Advocates of Fort Bend and the Fort Bend Women’s Center. These organizations provide critical services for children and families affected by abuse, neglect, and human trafficking, including counseling, court advocacy, and lifesaving support. The federal funds will benefit these organizations and those in need for years to come. Tours and Ticket Information With America’s 250th anniversary coming up, now is a great time to start planning a trip to Washington, D.C. My office is happy to help you request tours of the U.S. Capitol, the White House, and other federal sites during your visit. White House tours must be requested 60-90 days in advance and are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. With high demand for America's 250 celebrations, submitting your request early gives you the best chance of securing a spot. To request tours or tickets, please complete our tour request form. If you have submitted a request before, be sure to resubmit so we have your most current information. If you have any questions, please call my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 225-5951. We look forward to helping you plan your visit for this historic celebration! This Week in Texas' 22nd District Assistance for Veterans and Military Families Veterans, service members, and their families in Texas’ 22nd Congressional District deserve timely access to the benefits and services they have earned through their service to our nation. My district office is committed to assisting constituents who are experiencing challenges with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We can provide assistance with VA disability compensation and pension claims, health care access, education benefits, survivor benefits, and cases involving significant delays or administrative issues. While a congressional office cannot alter VA decisions or provide legal counsel, we can submit formal inquiries, request case updates, and work directly with the VA to help ensure matters are reviewed thoroughly and efficiently. Veterans and their families who need assistance with a VA-related issue are encouraged to contact my district office. It is my privilege to serve those who have honorably served the United States. If you need assistance, please contact my District Office at 346-762-6600 or visit my website. IRS Announces First Day of 2026 Filing Season and Online Tools and Resources to Help with Tax Filing The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill become effective, which could impact federal taxes, credits and deductions. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their 2025 tax returns and pay any tax due. The IRS expects to receive about 164 million individual income tax returns this year, with most taxpayers filing electronically. IRS Individual Online Account. New Schedule 1-A Enroll in a Trump Account. Open a bank account. Where’s My Refund? Taxpayer Assistance Centers. IRS Free File and Fillable Forms. IRS-certified volunteers. IR-2026-02: IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season; online tools and resources help with tax filing, provides additional information. Do you support banning large institutions from buying single-family homes? Yes 92% No 8% 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. 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