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U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Fulshear)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Fulshear)
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Chairman Nehls addresses drone challenges amid recent aviation accidents
In Washington, D.C., Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls opened a hearing on "Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems" amid recent aviation tragedies.
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Lawmakers propose new act to tighten immigration oversight
Congressman Troy E. Nehls from Texas and Senator Jim Banks from Indiana have introduced the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing congressional oversight over immigration policies.
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Legislation seeks increased pension for Medal of Honor recipients
Today, a bipartisan effort was renewed in Washington, D.C., with Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) reintroducing the Medal of Honor Act.
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Rep. Nehls issues statement on Trump's inauguration as president
Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas has issued a statement following the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.
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Nehls proposes higher tax rate for elite university endowment profits
Congressman Troy E. Nehls has introduced the Endowment Tax Fairness Act, a bill aimed at increasing the excise tax on profits from certain private university endowments from 1.4% to 21%.
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Troy E. Nehls named chairman of House T&I Subcommittee on Aviation
Congressman Troy E. Nehls has been appointed as the Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Nehls and Cruz reintroduce Justice for Jocelyn Act focused on immigration enforcement
Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Senator Ted Cruz have reintroduced the Justice for Jocelyn Act, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing the detention and tracking of illegal immigrants in the United States.
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Lawmakers reintroduce act honoring fallen law enforcement
Today, Representatives Troy E. Nehls and Jimmy Panetta reintroduced the National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act in Washington, D.C. This bipartisan bill aims to establish a program within the U.S. Department of...
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Rep. Nehls supports Mike Johnson's election as Speaker
Congressman Troy E. Nehls has expressed his support for Congressman Mike Johnson's election as Speaker of the House.
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls supports American Relief Act in congressional vote
Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls announced his support for the American Relief Act following a vote in favor of the legislation.
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House passes JUDGES Act to tackle federal court backlog
The United States House of Representatives has passed the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the backlog in federal courts by adding new judgeships.
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Rep. Nehls supports FY25 NDAA focusing on pay raises and ideological issues
Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas has expressed his support for the recently passed Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
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House approves bill demanding more transparency in Amtrak board meetings
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at increasing transparency within Amtrak.
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Lawmakers urge GAO review of Treasury's compliance affecting US shrimp industry
Congressman Troy E. Nehls, along with House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer and Congressman Clay Higgins, has called upon the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the U.S. Treasury Department's...
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Rep. Nehls urges passage of JUDGES Act to tackle court backlog
Congressman Troy E. Nehls has authored an op-ed for The Dallas Morning News, focusing on the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act of 2024. This legislation aims to address the backlog in federal courts by increasing the number of judgeships.
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House committee passes bill mandating transparency for Amtrak board meetings
The Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act, introduced by Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, has passed the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
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Congress introduces bipartisan bill to address judiciary backlog
Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), along with Congressmen Darrell Issa (R-CA-48), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12), and Hank Johnson (D-GA-04), introduced the bipartisan Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act of 2024. This legislation aims to address the understaffing and backlog issues plaguing federal district courts by adding critically needed judgeships.
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Reps. Nehls and Self introduce legislation for venue change in federal trials
Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Keith Self (R-TX-03) introduced the Venue Named Under Exception Act, or the VENUE Act. This legislation would allow individuals charged with a crime on federal property in the Washington, D.C. area to transfer their trial to a federal court in their home jurisdiction.
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls introduces bill challenging California's emission regulations
Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has introduced the Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden Act, known as the Stop CARB Act. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is leading the Senate companion to this legislation.
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Rep. Nehls urges FAA for quick approval on increased flight cadence for SpaceX project
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) sent a letter to Michael Whitaker, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), urging him to expedite the FAA’s ongoing environmental review of SpaceX’s project, the Tiered Environmental Assessment for SpaceX Starship/Heavy Vehicle Increased Cadence at the Boca Chica Launch Site in Cameron County, Texas, and to expeditiously approve the project.