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Brandon McDonald Williams is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 22nd congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, he has been in office since January 1, 2022. Williams has focused on various legislative initiatives during his tenure, addressing issues pertinent to his constituents in New York. His work in Congress reflects his commitment to the values and priorities of the Republican Party.
I thank the gentleman from Tennessee for his leadership on this issue. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 650, a bipartisan piece of legislation that would make commonsense changes to Dodd-Frank and restore clarity to a market…
On Tuesday, Israel's Prime Minister will make a direct appeal to the American people. His plea will not be made in front of cameras at a press conference. They will not be made from his home country 6,000 miles away. Tomorrow morning…
Yesterday, I introduced a bill that would authorize and request the President to award our Nation's highest military honor to a Texan who served this Nation with distinction and bravery. Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL, protected countless…
I am honored to stand here today with my Texas colleagues and say a few words about our most treasured friend, mentor, leader, and hero, Ralph Hall. Ralph's lifetime of service to his country and fellow man are full of victories, as we…
I want to thank my colleague, Congressman John Carter, for his words, but, more importantly, for the many years of hard work he has put forth to care for the soldiers at Fort Hood. Mr. Speaker, the 2009 terrorist attack at Fort Hood was an…
Thank you for your leadership. The Obama administration is so out of touch with reality, it is disturbing. Just last year, President Obama said the war on terror is over. Last month, the official White House spokesperson said Obama's…
For the last month, I have traveled up and down the 25th District of Texas talking with my constituents about their biggest concerns. They are fed up with Washington's out-of-touch economic policies that are hurting their families and…
Before President Obama leaves for his 2- week-long vacation at Martha's Vineyard, he has a lot of work to do. Contrary to what he said in Austin, Texas, this month, Americans are not better off than when he took office in 2009. In fact…
A national crisis is happening right now in my home State of Texas. Thousands upon thousands of people from Central America are coming across our so-called southern border, and they are bankrupting Texas and wearing out our resources. A…
One of the most abusive government overreaches in our Nation's history is happening right now under our watch. Operation Choke Point began quietly last year as a way for President Obama and the Justice Department to intimidate and strangle…
As we approach Memorial Day to honor and remember the fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price while serving in the Armed Forces, it is vital for Congress to ensure appropriate funding for our troops. With crises around the world and…
The President recently announced that the U.S. Commerce Department would end its Internet agreement with ICANN, a nonprofit organization who has overseen our databases since 1998. President Obama's plans could lead to international control…
Thank you, Chairman Ryan. As a businessowner of 42 years, I know what it means to meet the bottom line and live within my means, both in my business and in my family. Unfortunately, America hasn't lived within its means for years, and we…
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It is said that all give some, and some give their all. Once again, we have seen tragedy at Fort Hood, ``The Great Place,'' and already we are witnessing the strength and resilience of a community of brave men and women who not only serve…
Thank you to my colleagues for being here today. Madam Speaker, on June 17, 2013, decorated Army Sergeant William Moody of Burleson, Texas, while he was serving his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, sent an email to the local fire chief…
When the Federal Government intervenes in the private sector, like ObamaCare, we end up with a celebrity in chief who chooses to spend valuable time marketing his product--ObamaCare--on comedy shows rather than focusing on our wavering…
As a business owner of 42 years, I know a few things about job creation, and with more than 10 million Americans out of work, it is time to energize the energy business. We need to let the private sector drive our initiatives and promote…
For more than four decades I have owned my own business. I am a business guy, and I can say with certainty that today's economy is the hardest economy our country has seen from a small business standpoint. Taxes and regulations are killing…
Last week, a news report revealed that a hospital in Houston, Texas, my home State, was unable to pay dozens of its employees during the holidays due to a new Medicare payment contractor. Nearly 150 employees, ranging from doctors to…
Thank you, Congresswoman. I appreciate your leadership. Mr. Speaker, in our Nation's 237 years, over 25 million men and women have served in the Armed Forces. They wear the uniform, fight our enemies, defend their homeland, protect their…
Last week, President Obama apologized for not being ``clear enough'' when he promised to the public that if you like your current health care plan, you can keep it. Now, 3.5 million Americans have already received letters from their…
It is a sad day in America when Army Secretary John McHugh says that, in today's fiscal environment, the best case scenario for our military's budget is treacherous. Army Chief of Staff Ray Odierno said budget cuts hamper the military's…
I am proud to represent Texas' 25th District, home to Fort Hood, the Army's premier installation to train and deploy heavy forces, and one of the largest military installations in the world and the largest in America. Fort Hood ranks…
Even though the President continues to bully the House by threatening to veto every bill we pass, the House of Representatives continues to act on behalf of all Americans. Yesterday, we passed the Honoring Our Promise to America's Veterans…
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