President Biden and House Democrats’ reckless spending and failed Far Left policies have plunged our economy into a recession. As Americans face skyrocketing inflation and a historic border crisis, House Democrat passed a short-term funding bill that continues their reckless government spending and open-border policies that created these crises. 

It's time to put the shovel down and, at the very least, stop digging us further into debt, but the Democrats would rather inflict more financial burden on the American people—including our grandchildren and great-grandchildren. This bill sets the stage for a "lame duck" fight after the midterm elections on government out-of-control funding, giving the Democrats one final opportunity to pass their radical agenda. Not one more penny should go to the Biden administration until we address runaway inflation, the supply chain and energy crisis, the border crisis, or the opioid deaths associated with drugs like fentanyl pouring across our open southern border.

The Continuing Resolution includes: 

• No additional funding to secure the border.  
• Continued benefits for the ~76,000 (mostly unvetted) Afghan evacuees.  
• No "permitting reform" or pro-energy polices. 
• $12.2 billion to Ukraine, mostly on humanitarian aid, even while there's $2.2 billion in unspent funding for Ukraine and Biden won't let that money go towards advanced weapons systems to help Ukraine win the war. 

America’s seniors are draining their savings, families are stretching their budgets, and young Americans are losing their chance to achieve the American dream because of failed one-party Democrat rule in Washington. House Republicans have made a commitment to an economy that is strong, and that means reining in Joe Biden and House Democrats’ out-of-control government spending.

When the Republicans take back the majority we plan to create an Economy That's Strong: 

1. Fight Inflation and Lower the Cost of Living: Curb wasteful government spending that is raising the price of groceries, gas, cars, and housing, and growing our national debt. Increase take-home pay, create good-paying jobs, and bring stability to the economy through pro-growth tax and deregulatory policies
2. Make America Energy Independent and Reduce Gas Prices: Maximize production of reliable, cleaner, American-made energy and cut the permitting process time in half to reduce reliance on foreign countries, prevent rolling blackouts, and lower the cost of gas and utilities.
3. Strengthen the Supply Chain and End Dependence on China: Move supply chains away from China, expand U.S. manufacturing, and enhance America’s economic competitiveness and cyber resiliency.

This week, I introduced the bipartisan Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems (RISEE) Act, which would protect coastal communities by creating a new stream of funding for coastal infrastructure and flood resiliency projects. 

Anyone on the coast will be the first to say it’s not a question of “IF” the next storm hits, but “WHEN.” Our communities remain vulnerable. Families, industry, and infrastructure need protection. The RISEE Act would advance critical restoration and resilience projects to ensure our coastline has the necessary investments to help protect against future storms. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass this bill. This is vital for the Gulf Coast region and our nation. 

Last week, Team Weber attended the Lower Brazos River Coalition Fall Luncheon with guest speaker Molly Mohler, the Brazos Watermaster for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). They also attended the Southeast Regional Planning Commission meeting. They stay busy when I am in Washington. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced today that Ukraine had made an 'accelerated' application to join NATO. 

Legislation cosponsored:

• H.R. 8883 - Higher Education Accountability Tax Act
• H.R. 9013 - To authorize grants for crime victims to be distributed to angel families, and for other purposes.
• H.R. 9023 - To rescind certain balances made available to the Internal Revenue Service and redirect them to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
• H.R. 8951 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the parole or release of an asylum applicant, and for other purposes.
• H.R. 8952 - To give the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to contain migration surges, and for other purposes.
• H.R. 8977 - To direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to establish a grant program to fund youth fishing projects, and for other purposes.
• H.Res. 1387 - Recognizing the 50th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

God Bless you and God Bless Texas!