Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. Madam Speaker, barring the use of certain Federal funding for abortion is not a new concept. The Hyde amendment has, more or less, called for this ban…

Mr. Speaker, I rise to reaffirm this Congress' commitment to America's greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel. Last week, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to object to the United Nations Security Council anti-Israel…

Mr. Chair, I rise today not only in strong support of the HALOS Act but for the entrepreneurs everywhere in this country. The facts are simple. Angel investors provide vital, often necessary capital for startup companies. Unfortunately…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 2016 Lake Travis Cavaliers on winning their sixth State championship in Texas. I am proud to say that the L.T. takeover of class 6A high school football is complete. The Lake Travis Cavaliers…

Mr. Speaker, last November, the American people spoke loud and clear about wanting real change in Washington. The American people want Washington to work for them--no more empty promises and no more talk. Mr. Speaker, the American people…

Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent several Texas colleges and universities in my Texas 25th Congressional District, but it is Austin's first institution of higher education that I would like to speak about today. Huston-Tillotson…

Mr. Speaker, I think by now the secret is out the Dodd- Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act has been a complete failure. For the last 6 years, in an effort to protect consumers, the Dodd- Frank Act has instead stifled job…

Mr. Speaker, I wish to join my colleagues down here tonight to honor a patriot and a good friend, Congressman Randy Neugebauer. While your retirement is well-deserved, Randy, your departure is, certainly, a loss not only to us as your…

Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Huizenga for his leadership. Mr. Speaker, the Obama administration's State Department recognizes the Islamic Republic of Iran as one of three state sponsors of terrorism. But, ironically, the President…

Mr. Speaker, 2 weeks ago, the Obama administration admitted to transferring $1.3 billion in cash to Iran after delivering a $400 million cash payment on the same day that Iran released American prisoners. The Obama administration tried to…

Mr. Chairman, here are the facts: This summer, Congress was made aware that $400 million worth of cash was secretly airlifted to Iran. Two days later, an additional $1.3 billion was sent to Iran. This comes on top of the approximately $55…