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U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX)
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls urges DHS action on Venezuelan prisoners
Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has sent a third letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, addressing concerns about violent criminals being released from Venezuelan prisons and entering the United States through migrant caravans. Congressmen Byron Donalds (R-FL-19), Randy Weber (R-TX-14), and Pete Stauber (R-MN-08) co-signed the letter, urging Secretary Mayorkas to prevent Venezuelans from entering the country, deport those already released pending immigration proceedings, and initiate a moratorium on all Venezuelan migration until...
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Chairman Nehls addresses rail safety post-East Palestine derailment
Washington, D.C. - Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) delivered opening remarks at today's hearing titled "Examining the State of Rail Safety in the Aftermath of the Derailment in East Palestine, Ohio."
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Legislation introduced aiming at enhancing US railroad safety
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA-06) introduced the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024. This legislation incorporates the Railway Safety Act of 2023, introduced by Senators J.D. Vance (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and includes four significant safety provisions aimed at increasing the safety of the nation’s rail network.
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Legislation aims to close legal loopholes on child exploitation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) introduced bicameral and bipartisan legislation, the Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act. This bill aims to make several technical statutory clarifications to close loopholes in current child sexual abuse criminal offenses that hinder holding perpetrators accountable. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) previously introduced the Senate version of this legislation.
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Rep. Nehls and Sen. Cruz introduce legislation following child murder case
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) have introduced the Justice for Jocelyn Act, a bicameral piece of legislation aimed at improving the detention and tracking of illegal aliens entering the United States.
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Chairman Nehls criticizes CARB locomotive regulation during subcommittee hearing
Washington, D.C. - Opening remarks, as prepared, of Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) from today’s hearing entitled “An Examination of the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) In-Use Locomotive Regulation”:
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Footage shows J6 detainee pepper-sprayed twice by DC prison officer
An employee with the D.C. Central Detention Facility (DOC), also known as the D.C. Gulag, pepper-sprayed a January 6 prisoner twice for not wearing a mask, according to bodycam footage obtained by the House Judiciary Committee.
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Nehls responds to Supreme Court's decision on Trump v. United States
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released a statement regarding the United States Supreme Court's ruling on Trump v. United States.
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Rep Troy E. Nehls comments on Supreme Court's Fischer v. United States ruling
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released a statement regarding the United States Supreme Court’s ruling on Fischer v. United States:
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Rep. Nehls supports NDAA with focus on military readiness
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has issued a statement following his vote in favor of H.R. 8070, the Servicemembers Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. The legislation aims to enhance military strength, improve servicemembers' quality of life, and provide necessary tools and resources to address global threats.
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Chairman Nehls addresses concerns over Amtrak's performance at congressional hearing
Washington, D.C. - Opening remarks, as prepared, of Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) from today’s hearing, entitled “Amtrak and Intercity Passenger Rail Oversight: Promoting Performance, Safety, and Accountability”:
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls advocates for Save Our Shrimpers Act amid industry crisis
Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has authored an op-ed for SeafoodSource, discussing his proposed legislation, the Save Our Shrimpers Act. This legislation aims to prohibit federal taxpayer dollars from subsidizing foreign shrimp farms, shrimp processing, or any activity in a foreign country that supports the production, processing, or exportation of shrimp into U.S. markets.
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Amtrak faces new legislation demanding transparency akin to federal agencies
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials has introduced The Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayer Act. This legislation aims to subject Amtrak to the same requirements as other federal agencies under the Government in the Sunshine Act.
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Rep. Nehls responds to President Trump trial verdict
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released a statement regarding the President Trump trial verdict.
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Rep. Nehls urges stay in Trump's prosecution; seeks referral to FEC
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Judge Juan Merchan urging him to issue a stay in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s case against President Donald J. Trump and refer it to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) under the “primary jurisdiction doctrine.”
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Rep. Nehls outlines infrastructure progress amidst legislative efforts
Rep. Troy E. Nehls, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials in the 118th Congress, has highlighted recent legislative efforts aimed at enhancing the nation's infrastructure. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has advanced several key reauthorizations, including those for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) pipeline programs, and the Coast Guard. Additionally, work is progressing on the next Water Resources Development Act (WRDA).
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Rep. Nehls proposes new bill supporting national police fund
As a member of Congress on the House Judiciary Committee, I am aware of and concerned by the serious challenges facing our nation’s law enforcement officers. And as a former sheriff, I have a unique perspective on these challenges and an understanding of what needs to be done at the federal level to best support law enforcement.
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Rep. Nehls introduces bill targeting non-compliance among released illegal aliens
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) introduced the Accountability Through Deportation (ATD) Act on May 23, 2024. This legislation aims to impose consequences on illegal aliens who fail to comply with a release order by mandating that immigration judges order their removal.
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Nehls and Jordan investigate D.C.'s handling of alleged mistreatment case
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) and Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to Thomas Faust, the Director of the District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DOC), regarding the department’s treatment of Ronald “Colton” McAbee.
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Nehls introduces bill against funding ICE Secure Docket Program
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has introduced the No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrant Identity Cards Act. This legislation aims to prevent President Joe Biden’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using American tax dollars to issue identity cards to illegal immigrants. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced a similar version of this legislation in the Senate earlier this week.