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U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt (TX)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt (TX)
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House passes Congressman Wesley Hunt's Royalty Resiliency Act
On August 1, 2024, Congressman Wesley Hunt's legislation H.R. 7377, known as The Royalty Resiliency Act, passed the House. This bill amends the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 to improve the management of royalties from oil and gas leases.
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Hunt praises bipartisan effort on Water Resources Development Act
The Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), designated as H.R. 8812, was passed today. The act includes a significant provision directing the United States Army Corps of Engineers to complete the Buffalo Bayou Tributaries Resiliency Study (BBTRS). This provision, introduced by Congresswoman Fletcher and Congressman Hunt, represents the final step before constructing a viable flood mitigation project aimed at permanently ending flooding in Houston.
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President signs bipartisan Recruit and Retain Act into law
Congressman Wesley Hunt's legislation, The Recruit and Retain Act, has been signed into law by the President of the United States. It was the only bill during Police Week that received President Biden's signature.
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Congressman Hunt's Recruit and Retain Act passes House of Representatives
In recognition of National Police Week, the United States House of Representatives has passed Congressman Wesley Hunt's legislation, known as The Recruit and Retain Act. This bipartisan bill, co-led in the House by Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD), is now set to be sent to the President for approval.
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Congressman Wesley Hunt's Bill - The Recruit and Retain Act reported favorably out of the House Judiciary Committee
On May 1, 2024, Congressman Wesley Hunt's legislation H.R. 3325 was reported favorably out of the House Judiciary Committee. The bill, known as The Recruit and Retain Act, aims to address challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in hiring and retaining officers across the nation.The bill focuses on leveraging the COPS Hiring Program (CHP) to ensure its responsiveness to the latest hiring challenges. It seeks to reduce onboarding costs for new officers, alleviate administrative burdens, create opportunities to build trust with local youth, and conduct research to...
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Bill to Improve Oil and Gas Royalties Management Advances in Congress
Congressman Wesley Hunt's legislation, H.R. 7377 - The Royalty Resiliency Act, has made significant progress as it passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee. The bill aims to amend the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 to enhance the management of royalties from oil and gas leases.One of the key provisions of the bill addresses the issue of royalty payments based on land ownership. Currently, lessees are required to pay the Federal Government a 100% royalty rate on production until a communization agreement is approved, even if the government...
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Congressman Wesley Hunt Opposes H.R. 7888 - The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)
U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt (R, TX-38) took a firm stance today against H.R. 7888 - The Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act. Hunt's opposition stems from his belief in the necessity of ensuring proper warrants are obtained before deploying intelligence activities to prevent surveillance of American citizens. Hunt expressed, "I am firm in my belief that there should be a requirement that federal agents must obtain the proper warrants before deploying these intelligence activities to ensure they only target foreign persons and not American citizens."Hunt's...
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Rep. Wesley Hunt & Senator Graham Push Back on Democrats’ Plan for a Federal Election Takeover
U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt and Senator Lindsey Graham have spoken out against the Democrats' plan for a federal election takeover. During a testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Representative Hunt emphasized the importance of preserving voter identification and maintaining secure, state-run elections. He stated, “Having a government-issued I.D. isn’t racist, it’s American.”Senator Graham also criticized the John R. Lewis Voting Advancement Act, a piece of legislation that aims to remove voter identification and citizenship verification requirements,...
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Congressman Wesley Hunt Votes to Impeach Alejandro Mayorkas
In a significant move, Congressman Wesley Hunt has voted for the impeachment of Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, for the second time in a week. The impeachment comes as a result of Mayorkas' failure to effectively secure the American homeland.Following the impeachment, Congressman Hunt released a statement expressing his concerns and justifying his decision. He emphasized the pressing issue of illegal immigration at the southern border, stating, "The number one issue facing Americans is the illegal invasion at our southern border." Highlighting the...