| Hurricane Harvey, One Year Later |
It’s been nearly one year since Hurricane Harvey devastated our communities. In the months that have followed, Texans have shown that they are both strong and resilient. But as you know, there is still more work to be done. This is why I have worked with my colleagues in Congress to secure over $100 billion in disaster relief. I have also met with White House Budget officials on a regular basis and urged them to promptly release all of the money that we have appropriated for our ongoing efforts. This money needs to be put to good use – not trapped in the bureaucracy.
Meanwhile, my staff remains ready and available to answer any questions you may have as you continue to recover from the storm. To contact any of my District Offices, visit my website.
I am honored to serve you, the constituents of the 36th District of Texas, as we rebuild together. |
| American Families Are Better Off Now |
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In 2016, House Republicans laid out a bold policy agenda called A Better Way to tackle some of the biggest challenges we face, including tax reform, the economy, and national security – and we have delivered. As part of this agenda, the Republican-led House and Senate passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Since President Trump signed this historic legislation our economy has been booming and millions of Americans have already reaped the benefits.
In the nine months since the tax cut bill was passed into law, more than 1.6 million jobs have been created, 90 percent of workers are receiving bigger paychecks, unemployment has hit historic lows, and economic optimism has reached record highs.
In TX-36 alone, families will now be taking home an average of $19,417 in additional income over the next 10 years thanks to these tax cuts. I have heard story after story of how this extra money is helping to start new businesses, put children through school, or rebuild after the destruction of Hurricane Harvey. These are real world results, not political rhetoric.
I look forward to continuing to work in Congress to pass policies that help American families, as well as the good folks of the TX-36. |
| Service Academy Application Deadline Approaching |
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One of the distinct honors of serving in the U.S. House of Representatives is the opportunity to nominate exceptional young men and women from the 36th Congressional District to be considered for an appointment to our nation’s service academies.
If you are a student interested in attending one of these academies, mark your calendar for the application deadline on October 1st, 2018.
Visit my website to easily access the online application and the list of required documents. For additional information, please call Rachel Iglesias at (409)331-8066.
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| Meeting with Texas 36 Constituents |
I recently had the honor of recognizing Jasper County Sheriff’s deputy Cody Downs and dispatcher Danielle Wilkerson for their bravery and decisive action to save a child from a house fire. These folks are true heroes, and I am proud to represent them in TX-36.
It is always great to catch up with local students, and I recently had the pleasure of meeting with this home school group in Woodville to talk about the legislative process and the work that I am doing in Congress. Thanks to everyone for stopping by!
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| ICYMI: Mobile Office Hours Coming Up |
My District offices will be holding mobile office hours at locations across TX-36 to help you cut through bureaucratic red tape. We may be able to help you with hurricane recovery questions, Social Security issues, backlogged veteran’s benefits, stalled tax refunds, and much more.
Find the list of available dates and locations on my website.
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