Rep. Troy E. Nehls Visits Train Derailment Site in East Palestine, Ohio Greetings! I wanted to take a moment to share with you a recap on what happened last week in Texas' 22nd District and the United States House of Representatives. This Week in Washington Rep. Troy E. Nehls Visits Train Derailment Site in East Palestine, Ohio As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, I visited East Palestine, Ohio, to meet with local leaders and see the status of the Norfolk Southern train derailment and recovery efforts firsthand. What’s clear is that there is a lot of work to do. I thank the first responders and personnel on site for all their efforts thus far. I will work in a bipartisan effort to ensure our freight rail system is as safe as possible and prevent tragedies like this from occurring again. Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces Productivity Over Pronouns Act I introduced the Productivity Over Pronouns Act of 2023, which would prohibit Federal funding to Executive Branch agencies that perpetuate gender neutral and inclusive language, such as pronouns and other “preferred terms.” Specifically, this bill would prohibit the use of Federal funds for any program, project, or activity within any agency in the Executive Branch that provides principles, resources, or specific suggestions for gender neutral or inclusive language or inclusive communication principles. Don't Say 'Inmate': Biden Admin Using Taxpayer Dollars... Federal agencies under President Joe Biden are using taxpayer dollars to promote "inclusive" language guides, instructing Americans to abandon common terms like "homeless people" for left-wing alternatives like "people experiencing unsheltered... Read more freebeacon.com This Week in TX-22 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tools to Help Taxpayers Through Tax Filing Season The IRS recommends trying the following to self-help resources available to taxpayers 24/7: IRS.gov offers a variety of online tools to help taxpayers answer common tax questions. For example, taxpayers can search the Interactive Tax Assistant, Tax Topics and Frequently Asked Questions to find answers. IRS Online Account gives taxpayers secure access to personal tax account information including balance, payments and tax records with previous year’s adjusted gross income information. IRS Free File provides eligible taxpayers who want to prepare their own returns free tax preparation and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free tax help from certified volunteers at thousands of sites across the country. If you have any IRS issue, please fill out this form and a caseworker from my office will reach out to you. Department of State: Update on Passport Processing Times As of Monday, February 6, 2023, Passport Services' processing times will rise due to a seasonal increase in applications. Processing times can be 8-11 weeks for routine processing and 5-7 weeks for expedited processing. These times do not include mail delivery service estimates. If you need help securing your passport, please call my office. The Office of Rep. Troy E. Nehls is Seeking Interns For Our District Office We're seeking full-time interns for our Richmond district office. Current college students and recent graduates are welcome to apply. Intern responsibilities include answering and logging constituent phone calls, assisting staff with special projects, casework, and administrative duties. The ideal candidate should be interested in public policy, politics, and government and is willing to learn more about the legislative process to serve the constituents of Texas’s 22nd Congressional District. Candidates with strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills are encouraged to apply. For more information or to start the application process, please visit our website. LAST WEEK'S POLL QUESTION RESULTS Did you watch President Biden's State of the Union address?  YES 39.2% NO 60.8 % Follow Us ‌ ‌ ‌ 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. Do you believe Democrats when they say the border is secure? Let me know below Yes Select No Select Sincerely, Troy E. Nehls Member of Congress ‌ By participating in the survey, you are opting into further communication from Rep. Nehls Rep. Nehls | 1104 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]