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Dear Mr. xxxxxx,
As I begin another busy week in Texas, 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:
A victory for veterans and military families:
I am thrilled to inform y'all that my bipartisan, bicameral Supporting Families of the Fallen Act (S. 2794) passed the House of Representatives last week in a unanimous vote! It now heads to President Biden's desk to be signed into law.
This legislation will support military and veterans' families across the country by increasing their maximum life insurance coverage amount options. This commonsense, bipartisan legislation will help give thousands of military and veterans' families across the country peace of mind.
You can watch my message after the vote by clicking here.
I also spoke to my House colleagues before the vote to encourage them to support this legislation.
You can watch my full speech before the vote by clicking here.
Standing up for America:
Last week I sent a letter to my House Republican colleagues breaking down examples of the terrible agencies, programs, and policies Democrats' continuing resolution continues to fund.
I urged all my colleagues to vote no on this bill.
I also headed to the House floor to speak out against the bill before the vote. Republicans should stand up for America and say not one more penny for any of the Biden administration's destructive policies.
You can watch my full floor speech by clicking here.
Demanding transparency from DOJ:
On Tuesday, my good friend Montana Senator Steve Daines and I sent a letter to DOJ demanding answers for the FBI’s raid of a pro-life advocate's home. Reports indicate that the FBI raided the home of activist Mark Houck using an “excessive level of force,” in front of his seven children.
This appears to be extraordinary overreach on the FBI's part and the American people deserve transparency from DOJ.
You can read our full letter by clicking here.
Fighting for a secure border:
On Friday, I joined Fox's Varney & Co to discuss what Congress can do to stop the border crisis and cartels' war on American communities. 72,000 Americans have died from fentanyl poisonings in the last year - that number should be zero.
Congress should demand that DHS and ICE carry out their mission to secure the border, and withhold their funding until they do it.
You can watch my full Fox interview by clicking here.
Monitoring a new highway expansion project:
Back in Texas, my team joined the Texas Department of Transportation for an open house announcing details for the Highway 281 expansion project in Blanco county.
My team will continue to monitor proposed projects to ensure the community’s concerns are heard by TxDOT, state, and local officials.
Here are some news stories about what I’ve been up to lately:
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.
Want to help serve the 21st District?
Students and young adults interested in learning more about how Congress works and serving the constituents of the 21st Congressional district are invited to apply for a congressional internship with my San Antonio district office.
Interns will benefit from a behind-the-scenes look into Congress and gain valuable experience in public service while assisting fellow Texans with federal agencies and supporting staffers. Stipends are available on a case-by-case basis.
You can find more information on interning with my office by clicking here.
Create 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.
Passport resources
The State Department is encouraging passport applications and renewals during the off-peak travel season in fall or winter because demand is lower and processing is faster. Please remember to check your passport expiration date and keep in mind some countries require your passport to be valid for six months after your visit. You can find information on how to apply or renew your passport here.
VA website portal
The VA has launched the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA), a self-service portal which allows visitors to schedule, reschedule, and cancel in-person or virtual appointments with a Veterans Benefits Admin representative. You can visit the portal by clicking 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.
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-1andemic, 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.
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.
If your friends, relatives, or neighbors would also like to sign up for these weekly updates, they can do so by sending my office a quick email or simply by signing up here. For more up-to-the-minute updates, you can follow my press team on Facebook and Twitter.
Sincerely,
Chip Roy
Member of Congress
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