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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.
McCaul supports legislation requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration
By Houston Daily | Jul 10, 2024
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, voted for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act today. The legislation, which McCaul also cosponsored, aims to strengthen federal law by requiring proof of American citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.
De La Cruz requests meeting with Sheinbaum on water deliveries owed under treaty
By Houston Daily | Jul 10, 2024
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) wrote to Mexican President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday, July 8th, requesting a meeting to address water deliveries owed to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty. As of June 29th, the Mexican government owes the United States 896,567 acre-feet of water.
Chairman Nehls criticizes CARB locomotive regulation during subcommittee hearing
By Houston Daily | Jul 9, 2024
Washington, D.C. - Opening remarks, as prepared, of Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) from today’s hearing entitled “An Examination of the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) In-Use Locomotive Regulation”:
Resources offered as Hurricane Beryl impacts Texas
By Houston Daily | Jul 8, 2024
Hurricane Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane around 4 a.m. near Matagorda on July 8. Rain bands producing heavy rainfall and flooding threats continue to impact Texas as the storm moves inland through the eastern half of the state. Texans who sustained damage caused by the tropical weather are encouraged to report it through the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT).
McCaul discusses President Biden's debate performance and calls for independent medical examination
By Houston Daily | Jul 8, 2024
Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, appeared on "Faulkner Focus" on Fox News to discuss President Biden's mental competency and the implications of his debate performance.
Houston mayor names Vonn Tran as new planning director
By Houston Daily | Jul 5, 2024
Mayor John Whitmire has announced plans to appoint Vonn Tran as the City of Houston’s Planning and Development Director, pending city council confirmation on Wednesday, July 17.
Mayor highlights community spirit and announces new initiatives
By Houston Daily | Jul 2, 2024
July 2, 2024 -- As the Fourth of July approaches, Mayor Whitmire has issued a newsletter reflecting on recent community events and announcing upcoming initiatives.
Texas lawmakers advocate for new long-haul flight slot from DCA to SAT
By Houston Daily | Jul 2, 2024
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) has joined Senators John Cornyn, Ted Cruz, and other Texas Members of Congress in urging the Department of Transportation to allocate a new long-haul flight slot from Washington’s Reagan Airport to San Antonio International Airport.