MOVING ON FROM 2020
I think I can speak for all of us when I say thank goodness 2020 is over. We’ve experienced a great deal of hardship over the last year.
COVID-19 has cut short the lives of our family, friends, and loved ones. Countless small businesses have had to close their doors under unscientific, unconstitutional lockdowns. And Americans have suffered from the loss of their jobs, time spent with loved ones, and a basic sense of normalcy.
But we’ve also seen the true strength of the American people. We’ve seen our health care workers tirelessly devote themselves to saving the lives of their neighbors. We’ve seen small business owners fight to save their livelihoods while also taking care of their employees. We’ve seen America’s world-class medical innovators race to produce a COVID vaccine in less than 12 months.
All of this embodies the fortitude of the American spirit. That’s exactly what I’m fighting for in Washington, D.C.
During my first two years in Congress, I passed more bills than any freshman in the minority party, all of which were bipartisan. In fact, I am in the top third of the most bipartisan members of the House of Representatives.
These aren’t just bills to rename post offices either. I’ve passed legislation to combat human trafficking and reduce emissions while protecting our energy industry and much more. In fact, two of my bills to boost carbon capture technology - the New Energy Frontier and the LEADING Act - were just signed into law by President Trump.
I’ve also helped Republicans win up and down the ballot across the country, and helped protect Republican incumbents and flip House seats to give Nancy Pelosi a razor thin majority in the House.
Moving forward in my second term in Congress, I’m going to continue fighting for the priorities of Houstonians. I’ll keep pushing to boost preparedness for future floods, lower your prescription drug prices, give you access to personalized health care, and protect Texas energy workers.
We have accomplished a lot, but there is still a lot more work to do. In 2021, I look forward to continue to stand alongside you as we fight for our community and our country.
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