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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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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes NO on FISA Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22)released the following statement after voting ‘NO’ on H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act:"Today is a dark day for America," said Congressman Nehls. “It is no secret that the DOJ and the FBI have used and abused FISA to spy on not only the greatest president of my lifetime, Donald J. Trump, but spy on everyday Americans. I could not, in good conscience, vote to give our nation’s weaponized DOJ the power to mass surveil the American people without significant reforms, such as a warrant...
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Leads Coastal Members in Introducing the Bipartisan Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A bipartisan effort led by Congressman Troy E. Nehls aims to address the challenges faced by the nation's domestic shrimpers with the introduction of the Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2024. The bill, co-sponsored by several coastal members, seeks to tackle the issue of foreign shrimp dumping that is impacting the U.S. shrimping industry.Congressman Nehls highlighted the plight of domestic shrimpers, stating, “Shrimpers in the 22nd Congressional District of Texas, along the Gulf Coast, and Atlantic Coast are faced with similar difficult decisions of whether to...
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces Resolution Condemning Mexican President’s Comments on “60 Minutes”
In a recent development, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has introduced a House Resolution condemning Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's comments on “60 Minutes” on March 24, 2024. The resolution not only condemns President López Obrador's remarks as diplomatic blackmail but also calls on the Mexican government to take action to limit illegal immigration.Speaking on the matter, Congressman Nehls expressed his strong disapproval, stating, “The comments made by Mexico’s President are reprehensible and equate to diplomatic blackmail.” He further emphasized...
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls and Rep. Dan Crenshaw Call for Accountability in Wake of United Airlines Safety Incidents
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Congressman Dan Crenshaw have raised concerns over recent major safety incidents at United Airlines, prompting them to send a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. In the letter, the congressmen emphasized the need for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement accountability measures to safeguard the public's safety and ensure such incidents do not recur.Regarding the safety incidents at United Airlines, Congressman Nehls and Congressman Crenshaw highlighted the importance of...
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Venezuela's Refusal to Take Back Criminals Sparks Concerns in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an op-ed for The Hill, Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Greg Sindelar shed light on the tragic case of Laken Hope Riley, a young nursing student whose life was cut short by a Venezuelan national who entered the U.S. unlawfully. The authors criticize the Biden administration's handling of illegal immigration, emphasizing the dangers posed by allowing criminals to remain in the country.The article highlights the challenges posed by Venezuela's refusal to repatriate its citizens who have committed crimes in the United States. Nehls and Sindelar express...
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) responded to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address with a critical statement. Nehls expressed his views on Biden's speech and the current state of the nation.“President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address just goes to show how out of touch with reality he really is,” said Congressman Nehls. Nehls criticized Biden for what he perceived as a disconnect from the realities faced by Americans.Nehls continued, “Despite what he says, he has the full authority to secure our borders—he just refuses to use it....
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes ‘NO’ on Appropriations Package
Rep. Troy E. Nehls of Texas voted against the first appropriations package, citing concerns about the nation's debt, border security, and government spending. In a statement released after the vote, Congressman Nehls expressed his dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs.“Our nation is nearly $35 trillion in debt, our borders are wide-open due to the failed policies of the Biden Administration, and the American people are suffering because of it,” Nehls remarked. “Unfortunately, this appropriations package continues the reckless spending problem in the Swamp. Our...
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls’ Statement After Voting Against Short-Term CR
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released a statement expressing his opposition to the short-term continuing resolution (CR) in Congress. The CR aimed to extend Biden-Pelosi spending levels for several appropriations bills until specific dates in March 2024."We cannot continue to kick the can down the road," said Congressman Nehls, highlighting his concerns about the ongoing situation. He added, "The American people continue to suffer due to the policies of Joe Biden and his administration."Nehls pointed out specific issues, stating, "Since...
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Demands Release of Bodycam Footage of J6 Detainee Sprayed with Chemicals
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) is calling for the release of body-worn camera video footage that captures an incident involving one of the January 6 detainees. Ronald “Colton” McAbee was reportedly sprayed with chemicals by Lieutenant Crystal Lancaster at the Washington D.C. Department of Corrections (DOC) after removing his COVID-19 mask to take medication.According to reports received by Congressman Nehls, the incident occurred on September 5, 2022, when Mr. McAbee was in the process of receiving his medication. Lieutenant Lancaster aggressively...
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes ‘YES’ to Impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has voted in favor of impeaching U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In a statement, Congressman Nehls emphasized the importance of accountability for government officers and highlighted the specific actions that led to the decision.Quoting Congressman Nehls, "The Framers of our Constitution restricted impeachment to treason, bribery, and other high Crimes and Misdemeanors. This standard applied to behavior found damaging to the state, including significant abuses of a government...