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Crenshaw introduces act prohibiting Medicaid funds for minors' gender transitions

Congressman Dan Crenshaw of Texas, alongside Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia, has introduced a new bill titled the "Do No Harm in Medicaid Act."


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Bipartisan bill seeks study on U.S. public school Holocaust education

In recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has reintroduced the Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act.


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De La Cruz named vice chair of key agriculture subcommittee

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has been appointed as Vice Chair of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.


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Texas lawmakers advocate for renewed focus on CHIPS program

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul and Senator John Cornyn have emphasized the significance of the CHIPS program for bolstering semiconductor manufacturing in Texas and across the United States.


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Governor Abbott commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day with mansion lighting

Governor Greg Abbott marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day by illuminating the Governor's Mansion in yellow.


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Texas sets new records in employment growth under Governor Abbott

Texas has achieved new milestones in job creation, with record highs in total jobs, the number of Texans employed, and the size of its labor force, according to December 2024 employment data.


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Governor Abbott appoints John Asel to Alamo Regional Mobility Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Asel as the presiding officer of the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority (RMA).


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Lawmakers propose new act to tighten immigration oversight

Congressman Troy E. Nehls from Texas and Senator Jim Banks from Indiana have introduced the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing congressional oversight over immigration policies.


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Rep. Wesley Hunt seeks support for the POWER Act in tax package proposal

Yesterday, Congressman Wesley Hunt appeared before the House Ways and Means Committee to advocate for his proposed legislation, the POWER Act.


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Governor Abbott appoints Paul E. Mansur as Yoakum County criminal district attorney

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Paul E. Mansur as the new Yoakum County Criminal District Attorney.


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Legislation seeks increased pension for Medal of Honor recipients

Today, a bipartisan effort was renewed in Washington, D.C., with Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) reintroducing the Medal of Honor Act.


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OPINION: Will Federal Agency Undermine Texas Senator’s Illegal Vape Crackdown?

Texas has faced the unprecedented crisis of a surging southern border, but another, less visible invasion is taking place at ports of entry across the United States.


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McCaul commends outgoing Border Patrol chief; supports Trump's pick for new leadership

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has expressed gratitude to outgoing Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens and praised President Trump's appointment of Mike Banks as the new chief of the agency.


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McCaul supports Trump's re-designation of Houthis as foreign terrorist organization

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, representing Texas and a former chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed his support for President Trump's decision to re-designate the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).


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Crenshaw reintroduces bipartisan act targeting ATF regulatory practices

Congressman Dan Crenshaw has reintroduced the ATF Accountability Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at limiting the authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).


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Rep. Wesley Hunt urges GOP to retain 45Q tax credit during House testimony

Congressman Wesley Hunt appeared before the House Ways and Means Committee to advocate for the continuation of the 45Q tax credit.


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McCaul addresses global cyber threats at Homeland Security Committee hearing

Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), vice chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, participated in a full committee hearing focused on cybersecurity threats from adversaries such as the Chinese Communist Party.


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Bipartisan bill aims to ease digital reporting in healthcare sector

Congressman Dan Crenshaw has collaborated with Congressmembers Vern Buchanan and Jimmy Panetta to introduce the bipartisan Healthcare Efficiency Through Flexibility Act.


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Congressman McCaul supports Trump's AI investment plans in Texas

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has expressed his support for President Trump's recent announcement of new artificial intelligence infrastructure investments in Texas.


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Marco Rubio confirmed as new U.S. Secretary of State

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has extended his congratulations to Marco Rubio on his confirmation as the 72nd Secretary of State by the U.S. Senate.