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McCaul votes for FY25 homeland security appropriations act
By Houston Daily | Jun 28, 2024
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee, voted for the Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
McCaul votes for FY25 defense appropriations bill supporting servicemembers
By Houston Daily | Jun 28, 2024
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Appropriations Bill.
Luttrell votes in support of fiscal year 2025 defense appropriations act
By Houston Daily | Jun 28, 2024
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) this week voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Defense Appropriations Act, a legislative package aimed at bolstering America’s military readiness, deterring adversaries, and supporting military personnel and their families.
Luttrell supports fiscal year 2025 homeland security appropriations act
By Houston Daily | Jun 28, 2024
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) voted today in support of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Homeland Security Appropriations Act, a comprehensive bill aimed at securing the Southern and Northern Borders and addressing the ongoing border crisis.
Babin criticizes Biden's performance following first 2024 presidential debate
By Houston Daily | Jun 28, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued a statement in response to the first 2024 presidential debate.
Rep Troy E. Nehls comments on Supreme Court's Fischer v. United States ruling
By Houston Daily | Jun 28, 2024
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:
House passes FY25 appropriations bill affecting U.S.-Mexico water treaty compliance
By Houston Daily | Jun 28, 2024
Legislation that includes language to withhold U.S. funding to Mexico until it meets its legally obligated water payments to the U.S. passed the House on Friday, underscoring the urgent need for action. The legislation passed a day after Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) led a letter to the Secretary of Agriculture urging faster relief payments to sugar growers who lost their livelihoods due to Mexico’s lack of water deliveries.
McCaul praises passage of Water Resources Development Act
By Houston Daily | Jun 26, 2024
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) praised the passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) from the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. This legislation aims to support and protect critical water resources and infrastructure across the United States and Texas.
McCaul criticizes Biden administration over alleged ISIS smuggling operation
By Houston Daily | Jun 26, 2024
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released a statement today addressing recent reports that an ISIS-affiliated smuggling network has brought over 400 illegal immigrants into the United States.
Congressman McCaul criticizes Biden administration's handling of border security
By Houston Daily | Jun 24, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, appeared on "America's Newsroom" on Fox News to discuss the impact of President Biden's border policies. He highlighted the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston, Texas.
5 million grant announced for Edinburg road project
By Houston Daily | Jun 24, 2024
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz announced on Monday a more than $5 million Department of Transportation grant for the Chapin Street Corridor Planning Project in Edinburg. This project will fund the preliminary engineering for the redesign of approximately 3.8 miles of Chapin Street from Trooper Moises Sanchez Boulevard (SH 336) to I-69C.
Texas congressman defies China's sanctions with India trip
By Houston Daily | Jun 21, 2024
Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, continued to defy the Chinese Communist Party by leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to India. Rep. McCaul's leadership was featured today in the Houston Chronicle.
McCaul criticizes Biden's mass amnesty plan for illegal immigrants
By Houston Daily | Jun 20, 2024
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, issued a statement regarding President Biden's plan to grant amnesty to hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants residing in the United States.
Governor Abbott appoints Jennifer Gonzalez to advisory committee
By Houston Daily | Jun 20, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jennifer “Jenn” Gonzalez, Ph.D., to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments. Her term is set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Committee advises the board and the director of the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments on matters related to offenders with medical or mental impairments and performs other duties imposed by the board.
Governor Abbott announces next Small Business Summit in Lufkin
By Houston Daily | Jun 20, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Lufkin on Thursday, June 27. The summits, held throughout the year across various regions of Texas, aim to assist small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs by providing them with necessary resources and information to start, strengthen, and grow their businesses.
Mayor updates Houstonians on firefighter agreement, fiscal budget, hurricane prep
By Houston Daily | Jun 18, 2024
June 18, 2024 -- Dear Houstonians,
Crenshaw introduces bill addressing cybersecurity threats against US infrastructure
By Houston Daily | Jun 18, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Rep. Seth Magaziner, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, introduced H.R. 8775, the Contingency Plan for Critical Infrastructure Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to create a public report for Members of Congress to evaluate the manual operations of critical infrastructure during cyber-attacks.
McCaul criticizes Biden administration over ICE's increased non-detained docket
By Houston Daily | Jun 17, 2024
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released a statement today addressing reports that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency's non-detained docket has surged to over seven million cases this fiscal year.
Texas military bases contribute $151B to state economy
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that U.S. military installations in Texas contributed at least $151.2 billion to the state's economy in 2023 and supported more than 677,022 jobs across various communities. The findings are based on a study conducted by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at the request of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC), which analyzed the economic impact of military installations within Texas.
Governor Abbott amends severe weather disaster declaration
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has amended the severe weather disaster declaration originally issued on April 30, 2024. The proclamation, which has been previously amended multiple times in May and June, addresses the severe storms and flooding that began on April 26, 2024. These events included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, river flooding, large hail, and hazardous wind gusts that caused significant property damage and loss of life across numerous counties in Texas.