Congresswoman Escobar, 17 Other Democrats Urge DHS to Rescind Environmental, Historic Preservation Waivers at Big Bend
bypasses all opportunity for stakeholder comment and ignores state and federal land managers, local law enforcement, and local
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On 14th Anniversary of DACA, Congressman Menefee Celebrates Dreamers and Speaks Out Against Trump Administration
home, contributing over $ 255 million annually in federal, state, and local taxes and generating an estimated $846 million
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Joins Dreamers in Houston to Mark 14th Anniversary of DACA and Calls for Passage of American Dream and Promise Act
Representatives Al Green and Christian Menefee; Texas State Representative Christina Morales; Houston City Council Member Alejandra Salinas; DACA … nearly $24 billion annually in federal, state, and local payroll and income taxes. The full press conference
Congressmembers Menefee and Bynum Introduce the All In for Attendance Act to Combat Chronic Absenteeism and Support Student Success
trends, including absences related to suspensions, expulsions, and state emergencies. • Connect chronically absent students with healthcare, transportation, counseling
Castro, Keating Demand Answers on Any U.S. Involvement in Ecuadorian Boat Strikes
Affairs Committees, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary … forces and called upon Ecuador and the United States to cooperate under Articles
Rep. Sylvia Garcia Joins Congressional Democrats in Pressing Todd Blanche on Decision Weakening Legal Protections for DACA Recipients
affirmed in a recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. We urge … DACA recipient ‘cannot be removed from the United States while she has DACA protection.’ DHS established DACA
Rep. Al Green Says the President Sets the Tone for Racist Rhetoric in Public Discourse
Green delivered remarks on the House floor stating the President sets the tone for racist rhetoric in public
Castro, Van Hollen Lead 40+ Lawmakers in Demanding Transparency on U.S. Enforcement of Laws Regarding Aid to Israel
Committee, led 42 lawmakers in demanding that the State Department comply with U.S. law to provide transparency … illegal settlements in the West Bank, which the State Department is required to report to the Congress
Johnson Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Baltic States’ Defense and Rein in Russia
defense articles and services among the Baltic states to deter Russian aggression. “The Baltic states have been strong … uphold stability in the region.” "The United States rightfully never recognized the Soviet occupation of the Baltic states
ICYMI: Congressman Gonzalez’s Efforts to Combat New World Screwworm Infestation
Texas this month—an immediate threat to the state’s $15 billion cattle industry. “The resurgence of this … additional sterile fly facility in the United States for the purposes of NWS eradication. In February 2026, Congressman
NEWS: Casar, Jayapal, Horsford Introduce Bill To Increase Overtime Pay
National Nurses United (NNU), the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Groundwork Action
TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Speaks on Camp East Montana, GAO Report, Mt. Cristo Rey, and More During Homeland Security Appropriations Committee Markup
Texans in that area and really across our state, in a bipartisan way, have unified around saving … military contractors. Now, mind you, the United States of America already has the most number of [immigration] detention
Rep. Al Green Raises Concerns on Smart Glasses Surveillance Use, Calls Impeachment a Check of Power
hearing entitled, “Tracked and Targeted: The Unconstitutional Surveillance State." You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green
TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar on SAMHSA Funding, Office of Language Acquisition Funding During Appropriations Committee Debate
English as the official language of the United States, and this bill effectively eliminates the funding … intensely as my district is - but with the state legislature significantly underfunding public education, many of my school
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Moves To Force Vote To Guarantee the Right to Contraception
Supreme Court struck down a state law that banned married couples from using birth control, establishing that Americans … right to privacy. Texas is one of seven states that allows pharmacists to refuse to fill birth control
Rep. Doggett Condemns Trump's Attempt to Waive Environmental Protections in Big Bend National Park
their response, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection stated that they would continue to coordinate with the National
Johnson, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Prior Authorization Reform for Autoimmune & Blood Disorders Act
Texas’s 32nd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving on the Homeland Security Committee
Castro Pushes to End Child Detention and ICE Secrecy in Funding Bill
restricting meetings at ICE detention facilities. The memo stated that ICE would only facilitate meetings between Members
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes for Ukraine Security Assistance
Direct the U.S. Department of State to engage in efforts to obtain foreign investment in the Ukrainian economy
TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Speaks on Meta Data Center, Drunk Driving During Appropriations Markup
this amendment. Texas is one of the worst states when it comes to drunk driving. And in fact … provided to Congress. As my colleague from the state of Florida mentioned, we will have the ability
Rep. Al Green Confronts Sec. Mullin Over Mullin's Temperament and Opposition to Peaceful Protest
Little Rock Nine, and not Ruby Bridges, as stated. You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Require President To Follow Constitution
Trump to terminate the use of the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress explicitly … military force against Iran (H.Con.Res. 86). “The United States Constitution states clearly that Congress has the sole authority
Congressman Christian Menefee Announces Winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition
displayed for one year in the United States Capitol as part of the nationwide Congressional Art Competition exhibition
Congresswoman Escobar Introduces House resolution recognizing May as Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
United States citizens, and because the condition profoundly affects interpersonal relationships and family dynamics, its impact reaches millions … caregivers, loved ones, and communities across the United States; Whereas approximately 20 to 22 percent of individuals receiving
OP-ED: The American Prospect: Tax AI to Create Jobs
entity seems totally unaware: the United States government. The only major AI proposal advanced this Congress … failed effort to prevent states from regulating the industry. The path we are on is clear: AI will