| Defunding Obama's Amnesty |
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On Friday, I stood firm against the President's executive amnesty and voted against a short-term funding bill that failed to include a provision to block the President’s unlawful executive amnesty actions. In our recent constituent survey, 80% percent of those who participated voted that I should stick to the House position and block funds from being used to carry out what a federal judge has already ruled as unlawful. I believe it is critical that the House remain focused and committed to defunding and overturning President Obama’s executive amnesty.
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| Ceremony Commemorating 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima |
It was an honor and privilege to join local Iwo Jima veterans aboard the Battleship Texas in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. These brave heroes and their unbelievable stories of valor represent America's best. We must never forget their service and sacrifice to our nation. It was a blessing to share this moment with them and personally thank them for their service. To view more pictures from this great event, please click here.
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| Port of Houston and City of Baytown Tour |
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I was recently provided with a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Port of Houston and the City of Baytown. These two events provided great insight and information into the challenges and opportunities facing the port and our local economy. More pictures can be found by clicking here.
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| Full Repeal of Obamacare |
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I recently voted for House passage of a bill to fully repeal Obamacare. As a health care provider, I’ve seen firsthand the devastating effects of Obamacare and how it undermines the doctor-patient relationship. I was sent to Washington to repeal this disastrous law and that is what I am determined to do. Click here to watch my speech on H.R. 596. |
| Response to Obama's Keystone Veto |
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President Obama’s decision to veto the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline only further demonstrates how out of touch he is with the American people. For pure political reasons, President Obama has put liberal special interests ahead of those of hardworking Americans. This bipartisan bill would generate thousands of good-paying jobs and make America less dependent on Middle East oil. With the vast majority of Americans supporting its construction, I remain fully committed to seeing Keystone move forward and supporting other common-sense efforts to help grow our economy.
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| Southwest Border Tour |
I recently took a five-day trip to the Southwest border with a group of lawmakers to examine the situation firsthand. Please click HERE to read an editorial I wrote about my experience and what I can only describe as a complete lack of commitment from the Obama Administration to secure our border.
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