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Week-in-Review
Dear Mr. xxxxxx,
As I begin another busy week in D.C., I wanted to pass along my latest update on what I have been doing to fight for you, Texas’ 21st Congressional district, and our country as a whole:
Last Friday, I joined several of my House colleagues to urge support for the absolute right of states like Texas to secure their own borders. Texas is under siege; migrants and Americans are dying daily because this administration refuses to secure our border. Texas has a moral obligation to defend its citizens.
On Sunday, I published an op-ed in the Daily Caller again explaining why what is happening at our border is an "invasion" under Article IV, Section 4 of the Constitution. I explain: “We face an invasion organized by heavily armed and dangerous cartels making hundreds of millions of dollars moving human beings and narcotics for profit while purposefully terrorizing Texans, Americans and the migrants seeking to come here.”
Read the full piece here.
I also called on my colleagues in Congress to fix the National Defense Authorization Act. Put simply, I refuse to vote for a defense bill that fires healthy, qualified service members because they won't get a politicized injection, brainwashes our troops with anti-American ideology and pursues fantasy 'green' energy programs. Our military deserves better, and the American people deserve better. Congress should go back to the drawing board and come up with an NDAA that actually serves both of them.
See my full statement here.
Finally, I joined Shannon Bream on Fox News to discuss the worsening border crisis and how the Biden administration is deliberately endangering migrants. Bottom line: Texas shouldn’t have to do the federal government’s job and secure the border – but we need to stop this invasion any way we can.
The full clip of my Fox News interview is available here.
Here are some news stories about what I’ve been up to lately:
Scam Advisory
Far too many residents of TX-21 have been victimized by financial scams. Below are a few tips and resources to assist you in identifying and avoiding financial scams:
- Be wary about sharing your social security number, bank account, or credit card information online or over the phone, and avoid clicking links in emails or text messages from unfamiliar sources. Consult a trusted friend, family member, or financial adviser before taking any action.
- The Internal Revenue Service is warning of several popular scams targeting taxpayers, particularly the elderly. Details of these scams and resources to protect yourself can be found here.
- If you or someone you know has been a victim of elder fraud, help is standing by at the National Elder Fraud Hotline. You can contact them at 833–372–8311.
- If you have received a scam phone call, email, or message, you may report it to the Federal Trade Commission online or by calling 877–FTC–HELP (877–382–4357).
Passport Advisory
When making plans to travel over the summer, please remember to check your passport expiry date. The U.S. government recommends renewing passports approximately nine months before they expire, as certain countries require passports to remain valid for up to six months after travel. Instructions for passport renewals can be found here.
Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program
Governor Greg Abbott recently announced the opening of the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program. This program will provide grants to Texas businesses that have been negatively impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry. For more information, please click here.
Baby Formula Resources
The Department of Health and Human Services has compiled resources for parents struggling amidst the ongoing baby formula shortage:
- A resource page on where to find formula in your community here.
- A social media kit in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Haitian Creole here.
- A public service announcement from the First Lady and U.S. Surgeon General here.
USDA Wildfire and Drought Resources
The US Department of Agriculture offers several resources available to farmers and ranchers impacted by the recent wildfires and drought in Texas. We encourage you to take advantage of this federal assistance if eligible.
Resources for wildfire and drought recovery and risk management are available here and here, respectively.
Code your own app!
Rep. Roy is happy to announce that the district-wide Congressional App Challenge is now open to middle school and high school students! This challenge encourages students interested in computer science careers to develop coding skills by creating a unique app. Find out more here.
Interested in being nominated to a military academy?
For students interested in learning more on how to obtain a congressional military academy nomination, please see the information below and visit the website here.
Members of Congress may nominate up to ten military academy applicants for each academy who meet the eligibility requirements detailed on the website. The deadline to submit a packet and compete for nomination to the Kerrville district office is October 15, 2022.
If you have any concerns that my office can help out with, please don’t hesitate to call or email through the “email me” portal on my website. If you feel so inclined, you can also just send an old-fashioned letter to my Washington or district offices.
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Sincerely,
Chip Roy
Member of Congress
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