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Bipartisan bill aims to combat gun & cash smuggling by cartels at southern border
By Houston Daily | Sep 18, 2024
U.S. Representatives Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07), both members of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee, have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening inspections of outbound traffic from the U.S. to Mexico. The proposed bill seeks to provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with additional personnel and resources to target the flow of firearms, illegal money, and other contraband that fuel cartel operations, including fentanyl trafficking.
Biden signs bipartisan bill targeting financing of illegal synthetic drugs
By Houston Daily | Sep 17, 2024
President Joe Biden signed into law H.R. 1076, the Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act, on Friday, September 13th. The legislation is a bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and passed by both the House and Senate. This landmark legislation aims to combat the financing of illegal synthetic drugs, particularly fentanyl, which has ravaged communities across the United States. It is the first bill signed into law from a Member of Congress representing Texas’ 15th Congressional District in nearly two decades.
Officer shot during home invasion response; suspect search ongoing
By Houston Daily | Sep 17, 2024
Houston's Mayor John Whitmire addressed the community following a shooting incident involving a police officer.
Veterans Compensation COLA Act passes with bipartisan support
By Houston Daily | Sep 17, 2024
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) announced the passage of the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2024, a significant piece of legislation aimed at supporting America’s veterans and their families. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, ensures that veterans receiving compensation for service-connected disabilities, as well as the survivors of certain veterans, will see an increase in their benefits to match the rising cost of living.
Congress introduces bipartisan bill to address judiciary backlog
By Houston Daily | Sep 17, 2024
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.
Rep. Wesley Hunt introduces bill for accurate offshore resource assessment
By Houston Daily | Sep 16, 2024
Representative Wesley Hunt has introduced H.R. 9472, known as the Comprehensive Offshore Resource Enhancement (CORE) Act. The bill aims to provide an accurate assessment of undiscovered oil and gas reserves in the United States and the Gulf of Mexico.
Hunt introduces act protecting US firms from Russian litigation
By Houston Daily | Sep 16, 2024
Today, Congressman Wesley Hunt introduced The Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2024. The bill has garnered bipartisan support with cosponsorship from members of the House Judiciary Committee: Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD), Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), and Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL).
Wesley Hunt's Royalty Resiliency Act passes Senate with bipartisan support
By Houston Daily | Sep 16, 2024
Today, H.R. 7377 - The Royalty Resiliency Act, which provides financial relief to exploration and production companies operating on federal lands, has passed the Senate. Congressman Wesley Hunt introduced the act earlier this year, and it passed the United States House of Representatives on July 22nd with bipartisan support.
Governor Abbott celebrates new Catholic school groundbreaking in Boerne
By Houston Daily | Sep 15, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today attended the groundbreaking ceremony for St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School in Boerne, commending the institution's dedication to offering Texas families diverse educational opportunities.
Luttrell supports bill prohibiting DHS from paroling dangerous illegal aliens
By Houston Daily | Sep 13, 2024
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has cosponsored Congressman Nick Langworthy’s (R-NY) Safeguarding Americans from Extreme Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act. This legislation aims to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from paroling migrants who are designated as Known and Suspected Terrorists (KST) or Special Interest Aliens (SIA).
Reps. Nehls and Self introduce legislation for venue change in federal trials
By Houston Daily | Sep 12, 2024
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.
De La Cruz introduces bill to ensure border patrol pay during government shutdown
By Houston Daily | Sep 12, 2024
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the "Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025" in the U.S. House of Representatives on September 12, 2024. The legislation aims to ensure that U.S. Border Patrol agents and officers from the Office of Field Operations continue to receive their pay during any potential government shutdown in fiscal year 2025.
Healthcare Innovation Summit set for October 10th in The Woodlands
By Houston Daily | Sep 12, 2024
When I meet with Texans across our district, healthcare is one of the top concerns I hear. It’s an issue I’ve dedicated significant time to because I deeply care about ensuring Americans have access to affordable, high-quality care, and that we’re reducing the outrageous costs of prescription drugs.
Rep. Troy E. Nehls introduces bill challenging California's emission regulations
By Houston Daily | Sep 12, 2024
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.
Rep. Nehls urges FAA for quick approval on increased flight cadence for SpaceX project
By Houston Daily | Sep 11, 2024
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.
Houston mayor announces pay raise and incentives for police cadets
By Houston Daily | Sep 9, 2024
Mayor John Whitmire has announced a significant pay increase and new incentives for Houston Police Department cadets, aiming to enhance recruitment and retention efforts.
Governor Abbott announces new 'music friendly' status for City of Rockwell
By Houston Daily | Sep 9, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the City of Rockwall has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community. This designation follows the completion of a multi-step certification process aimed at fostering music business-related economic development and job creation in Texas cities and communities.
Policy change increases housing opportunities for disabled veterans
By Houston Daily | Sep 6, 2024
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently updated the definition of annual income for veterans seeking services through the HUD-Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. The update now excludes service-connected disability benefits from income eligibility calculations. Previously, VA disability benefits could cause a veteran to exceed the income threshold for assistance under the HUD-VASH program, negatively impacting disabled veterans who need support.
Summit for Emerging American Leaders reaches full capacity
By Houston Daily | Sep 5, 2024
Thank you for your interest in Congressman Dan Crenshaw's first Summit for Emerging American Leaders. Unfortunately, we have filled available seating and are unable to accept new registrations. We look forward to seeing you at our next event.
Houston sees new leaders in police and fire departments amid ongoing initiatives
By Houston Daily | Aug 30, 2024
This month, Houston has seen notable changes in its public safety leadership.