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TexasGOPVote Newsletter

September 9, 2021

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Biden's Consulate Closures and Travel Bans Limit Legal Immigration and Travel, Impeding Economic Recovery from COVID - As the US economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic with over 10 million open jobs, it will benefit from welcoming people (that test negative for COVID) who are looking to come to the US legally, whether it be for tourism, business, higher education, or much-needed employment. The Biden Administration should reopen all US consulates immediately and end its COVID travel bans that are preventing legal immigrants and travelers in many countries from entering the US.

Rep. Roy Commends Texas Legislature, Abbott for Backing Election Integrity Bill - Representative Chip Roy applauds the Texas Legislature for passing SB1, Governor Abbott for signing it, and both for taking a strong step forward to better secure Texas’ elections. "This bill contains commonsense measures, such as requiring identification for mail-in ballots, preventing the chaos of unsolicited mail-in ballots, and enhancing protections for poll watchers. This is a necessary step to ensure a secure election process and restore public confidence in our Texas elections."

Cornyn Sends Letter to FEMA Asking for Delay on Flood Insurance Rate Hikes - Senator John Cornyn sent a letter to FEMA asking to delay the implementation of the new National Flood Insurance Program rate-setting plan, Risk Rating 2.0, which could impose new, higher rates on Texans struggling financially from the pandemic without allowing them time to budget for additional expenses.

Featured Topic

ID and Tax

"ID and Tax" is a system where unauthorized immigrants would be issued tamper-proof IDs, would be taxed at the same or a higher rate than American citizens, and would be required to work for employers who deduct and match taxes. Find out more about the problems we face and the solutions.
Additional Blog Posts

Pfluger Leads Congressional Letter Supporting Lithuania

Congressman Tony Gonzales, Texas Farm Bureau Hold Roundtable on Tax Increases

Van Duyne Reintroduces Bi-Partisan Legislation to Help Small Businesses Navigate the Web of Federal Regulations

Congressman Tony Gonzales Announces Over $500K for Small Businesses in Eagle Pass

Reps. Turner and Brown Introduce Student Loan Refinancing Act

Van Duyne Introduces Legislation Prioritizing U.S. Based Small Businesses

Congressman Tony Gonzales Announces Over $1 Million for Airport Improvements

ICYMI: Congressman Brady on Fox Business
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