Greetings! I wanted to take a moment to share with you a recap on what happened this week in Texas' 22nd District and the United States House of Representatives.

This Week in Washington

Questioned Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

This week, I questioned United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg about President Joe Biden’s current mental state.   Sadly, we have seen President Biden shake hands with ghosts and imaginary people, he falls off bicycles, the Easter Bunny has been tasked to guide him away from reporters, and his cue cards say, 'end of speech', which he actually states out loud. President Biden is unfit for the Presidency, and the results of his bad policies are further proof that he is failing the American people. Secretary Buttigieg himself said, "If our Presidency is not in good shape, then our country is not in good shape." I could not agree with the Secretary more.   I questioned whether the Secretary has spoken with any other Cabinet members or political appointees about implementing the 25th Amendment, which provides the procedures for replacing the President if he were unfit for office. Watch the first part of our exchange HERE. Watch the second part of our exchange HERE.

Raised Concerns Over DOJ Official Quietly Resigning After Receiving Million-Dollar Checks from Private Academic Institution

This week I was proud to join my colleagues – U.S. Representatives Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), John Rutherford (R-FL), and Henry Cuellar (D-TX) - the Milwaukee Police Association President Andrew Wagner, and National Sheriffs Association President William Bohnyak in a bipartisan push for more police funding, resources, and manpower.   Homicide rates across the country are up nearly 50 percent compared to 2020 and shootings of police officers are up 19 percent since last year. Make no mistake the Democrat's “Defund the Police” movement has created the crime crisis we are now experiencing. Our nation's law enforcement officers' morale is at an all-time low, and criminals are capitalizing on America's lack of support for our men and women in blue.   It is time Congress passes my bill, the Public Safety Enhancement Act, and add 100,000 more law enforcement officers to our streets and communities over the next five years. Supporting our law enforcement should not be a partisan issue. It is past time we back the blue. You can watch the law enforcement press conference HERE.

This Week in TX-22

Casework Highlight: Department of Education

Have you been experiencing issues with your federal student loans? Are you not able to get questions answered? My office is here to help. While we can’t approve loans or grants, we can help facilitate communication between you and the Department of Education.  If you have any questions or need assistance, please fill out this release form on my website. My casework team will reach out within the next business day. For any other questions, please call my district office at 346-762-6600.

Congressional App Challenge Available to TX-22 Students

We are pleased to announce that the Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a competition designed to encourage student participation in computer science and coding, will be hosting our annual coding competition this year. Students are encouraged to register online and submit their app by November 1st. For more information, you can visit the official Congressional App Challenge website, or email questions directly to [email protected]. You can also visit our website or contact Bailee Higgins at [email protected].

Applications for Service Academy Nominations is Now Open

One of my greatest honors in Congress is having the ability to nominate a future leader to one of our nation’s esteemed military academies. I'm thrilled to announce applications for service academy nominations are now open! Visit my website at nehls.house.gov/service-academy-nominations to learn more about the nomination process. All materials must be submitted by October 7, 2022.

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 and Twitter 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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Sincerely,

Troy E. Nehls Member of Congress

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