Email from Rep. Nehls Rep. Troy E. Nehls Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition   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. My House Republican colleagues and I voted to pass the Working Families Tax Cut, which was signed into law by President Donald Trump last summer and delivered a major tax relief for American families. This legislation stopped what would have been the largest tax increase in American history and instead put more money back into the pockets of hardworking Americans. The Working Families Tax Cut saves the average American family $1,700 in taxes and boosts take-home pay for families with two children. 40 million families now receive a $2,500 Child Tax Credit per child, while working families' earnings between $15,000 and $30,000 see their taxes cut by 21 percent. Seniors receive historic tax relief, parents gain expanded school choice options and expanded 529 education savings accounts, and illegal aliens are prevented from accessing premium tax credits. Our workers are seeing direct benefits, including no federal taxes on tips for 4 million tipped employees and no taxes on overtime for 80 million hourly workers. Wages are projected to rise by $7,200 per worker and secure 7.2 million American jobs while repealing the Democrat IRS reporting requirements on gig economy transactions, such as Venmo and PayPal, for transactions over $600. The Working Families Tax Cuts created Trump Accounts, which jumpstart the American Dream for the next generation of Americans. This policy ensures every child will have a significant, tax-advantaged nest egg ready at age 18 to pay for higher education, start a business, or finance a first home. Children under the age of 18 in 2026 are eligible for a Trump Account. Children born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028 will have $1,000 deposited into their Trump Account by the federal government. Learn more about Trump Accounts HERE. I was proud to vote for this historic legislation, which is delivering real relief to working families and ensures that Americans can keep more of their hard-earned money. I will continue to fight for Texas' 22nd Congressional District to protect your paycheck, strengthen jobs, and put YOU first. This Week in Washington D.C. Rep. Troy E. Nehls Op-Ed: Congress has the chance to help save the US shrimping industry This week, I penned an op-ed in The Hill, calling on Congress to pass my legislation, the Save Our Shrimpers Act, which would prohibit federal funds from being made available to International Financial Institutions (IFIs) to finance any activity relating to shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or the export of shrimp from any foreign country to the United States. Additionally, my legislation would trigger an investigation within the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) and require annual reports to Congress to what extent U.S. Executive Directors at IFIs comply with USC 262(h). In the op-ed, I discuss how, through the use of American tax dollars, the American shrimping industry has fallen behind foreign shrimp production, and how, for the first time in history, the United States Treasury Department voted against funding a shrimp aquaculture project at an IFI. I highlight the need for Congress to permanently stop American tax dollars from subsidizing foreign shrimp farming and operations by passing his legislation, the Save Our Shrimpers Act. Read my op-ed HERE. Rep. Troy E. Nehls, Chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee, Joins Captain Steeeve for a Discussion on U.S. Air Safety Last week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Captain Steeeve and discuss what the House Aviation Subcommittee, which I am Chairman of, and Congress as a whole have been doing to ensure that the DCA mid-air collision never happens again. Watch the interview HERE. 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 Rep. Troy E. Nehls' Fulshear District Office Hosts Service Academy Day I'm hosting a Service Academy Day on Saturday, May 9, 2026. This event will allow all TX-22 to learn how to attend one of the United States Service Academies. 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 apply and meet the minimum standards set by the individual academy. Second, the candidate must complete the congressional application to be considered for an interview with the nomination review board in our office. Please note that the ultimate selection of appointee’s rests solely with academy officials and is based on their competitive evaluation of all nominees. In addition to staff from my office, representatives from all five academies (U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and U.S. Coast Guard Academy) and current academy cadets and midshipmen will be on hand to answer questions. Students, parents, and educators will be able to hear from and meet with representatives on a one-on-one basis to be informed about the excellent opportunities associated with attending these premier educational institutions and the careers they generate. This forum is free; however, pre-registration is required and can be found on my website HERE. It will be held from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Rosenberg Civic Center. We encourage students, parents, and educators to attend and take advantage of this valuable opportunity to learn more about these premier institutions and the careers they offer. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call my district office at (346) 762-6600. 2026 Congressional Art Competition is Now Open My office is now accepting Congressional Art Competition submissions through Friday, April 24th at 11:59pm CDT. The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since then, over 650,000 high school students have participated in the nationwide competition. The Congressional Art Competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and is open to all high school students in the 22nd Congressional District of Texas. The winning artwork of our district's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, and the winner will receive two plane tickets to our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. The rules, regulations, application, and checklist can be found HERE on my website. The theme for 2026 is America250! The winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition will be announced in early May 2026. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call my Fulshear District Office at (346) 762-6600. 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 agree with President Trump ending the weaponization of our justice system? Yes 88% No 12% 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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