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Legislation introduced aiming at enhancing US railroad safety
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA-06) introduced the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024. This legislation incorporates the Railway Safety Act of 2023, introduced by Senators J.D. Vance (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and includes four significant safety provisions aimed at increasing the safety of the nation’s rail network.
Houston honors late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee with lying-in-state ceremony
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2024
The late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee will be honored by lying in state at the Houston City Hall rotunda on Monday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mayor John Whitmire will welcome her family, faith leaders, dignitaries, and the public as they...
McCaul calls for resignation of Secret Service director following site visit
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2024
BUTLER, Pennsylvania – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued a statement today after visiting the site of President Trump's attempted assassination in Butler, Pennsylvania. McCaul was joined by Committee Chairman Mark Green (R-Tenn.) and a bipartisan delegation. The United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has not visited the rally site.
Congressman McCaul questions Pennsylvania police on security failures at Trump rally
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee, questioned Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police Colonel Christopher L. Paris during a Homeland Security Committee hearing investigating the attempted assassination of President Trump.
House passes De La Cruz's HUD Transparency Act
By Houston Daily | Jul 22, 2024
Today, the House of Representatives passed the HUD Transparency Act (H.R. 7280), authored by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15). The bipartisan legislation mandates annual testimony from the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) before Congress, marking a significant step toward enhancing oversight and efficiency within the department.
Houston-area lawmakers seek explanation for denied funding affecting CenterPoint Energy
By Houston Daily | Jul 19, 2024
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, alongside Congressman Morgan Luttrell (Texas-8) and four other Houston-area members of the Texas delegation, has sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm. The lawmakers expressed concern over a reported DOE decision to deny CenterPoint Energy’s application for $100 million from the DOE’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program in 2023. This decision could have significantly impeded Texas' power restoration and recovery efforts following Hurricane Beryl.
Texas representatives question DOE's denial of funds for CenterPoint Energy
By Houston Daily | Jul 18, 2024
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has addressed a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm, expressing concern over the DOE's decision to deny CenterPoint Energy’s application for approximately $100 million from the DOE’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program. The Houston-based utility company sought these funds following a recent report that highlighted the impact of Hurricane Beryl on Texas' power restoration and recovery efforts.
Legislation introduced by McCaul aims at strengthening military asset security
By Houston Daily | Jul 18, 2024
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, has introduced the Protecting Military Assets Act of 2024 in collaboration with Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas). The bill stipulates that illegal immigrants convicted of or having committed offenses related to entering military, naval, or coast guard property will be deemed inadmissible and subject to removal.
McCaul comments on Elon Musk moving X's headquarters to Austin
By Houston Daily | Jul 17, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) issued a statement regarding Elon Musk’s decision to relocate X’s headquarters to Austin, Texas.
Governor suspends seven-day wait for jobless aid after Hurricane Beryl
By Houston Daily | Jul 16, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has suspended the seven-day waiting period for certain state unemployment insurance claimants who have become unemployed due to Hurricane Beryl. This decision follows a disaster proclamation issued on July 5, 2024, which was amended in subsequent proclamations, certifying that Hurricane Beryl posed an imminent threat of disaster in specific Texas counties.
Governor Abbott tours hurricane resource staging area in Houston
By Houston Daily | Jul 16, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott toured a resource staging area at NRG Park in Houston today, expressing gratitude to first responders working tirelessly during Hurricane Beryl. Following the tour, Governor Abbott held a briefing and press conference with state and local officials at NRG Arena to update on the state's ongoing response and recovery efforts.
Legislation introduced for stricter security measures after Marine Corps base breach
By Houston Daily | Jul 15, 2024
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) introduced the Protecting Military Assets Act of 2024 in the House of Representatives. This legislation follows a breach at a Marine Corps base in Virginia, where two individuals posed as Amazon delivery drivers but failed to provide access credentials and attempted to enter the base. Subsequent investigations revealed that both individuals were in the country illegally, with one reportedly on the terrorist watch list.
Legislation aims to close legal loopholes on child exploitation
By Houston Daily | Jul 15, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) introduced bicameral and bipartisan legislation, the Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act. This bill aims to make several technical statutory clarifications to close loopholes in current child sexual abuse criminal offenses that hinder holding perpetrators accountable. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) previously introduced the Senate version of this legislation.
McCaul comments on attempted assassination of President Trump
By Houston Daily | Jul 14, 2024
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) released a statement regarding the attempted assassination of President Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Mayor Whitmire urges Houstonians to pray after tragic shooting at Trump rally
By Houston Daily | Jul 13, 2024
July 13, 2024 -- Please attribute the following statement to Mayor John Whitmire.
Bipartisan Texas delegation urges expedited aid approval for Hurricane Beryl victims
By Houston Daily | Jul 12, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (Texas-10) joined Congressman Randy Weber (Texas-14) and a bipartisan Texas delegation in sending a letter to President Biden requesting the expedited approval of Individual Assistance (IA) under the FEMA program for Texans impacted by Hurricane Beryl.
Luttrell leads call for clarity after VA witness challenges compliance with proposed legislation
By Houston Daily | Jul 12, 2024
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee’s (HVAC) Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA), sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough regarding recent comments from a witness during a DAMA legislative hearing. The witness testified under oath that the Department "will not comply" with the proposed Veterans 2nd Amendment Restoration Act of 2024 if it were enacted. Chairman Luttrell was joined by Representatives Eli Crane (R-AZ), Keith Self (R-TX), and Matthew...
McCaul votes to fine AG Garland over refusal to submit Hur tapes
By Houston Daily | Jul 11, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) voted to fine U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland $10,000 for every day he defies a congressional subpoena to turn over audiotapes from Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation into President Biden’s handling of classified documents.
De La Cruz supports bill requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voting
By Houston Daily | Jul 11, 2024
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) issued a statement after voting for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
Rep. Nehls and Sen. Cruz introduce legislation following child murder case
By Houston Daily | Jul 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) have introduced the Justice for Jocelyn Act, a bicameral piece of legislation aimed at improving the detention and tracking of illegal aliens entering the United States.