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Beth Van Duyne is an American politician and member of the Republican Party, currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 24th congressional district since January 3, 2021. Prior to her election to Congress, she served as the Mayor of Irving, Texas, from 2011 to 2017, where she focused on economic development and public safety. Van Duyne has been an advocate for conservative policies, including tax reform and immigration control, and has worked on issues related to veterans and small businesses during her time in office.
every day, small business owners serve as their own accountants, legal counsel, and managers while still handling the day-to-day operations of their enterprises. That means they work extra hours or they hire extra assistance just to keep…
Today, America lost an incredible Patriot—a man of tremendous faith in God.
Over the past 2 years, my colleagues and I on the Ways and Means Committee have traveled around the country, listening to working families, small business owners, and job creators. North Texans have been very clear: They want relief…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise today to address the ongoing and deadly border disaster that every week continues to take the lives and livelihoods of American citizens all over our country. Border czar Kamala Harris has failed…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this necessary rebuke of Vice President Kamala Harris' abject failure to do anything meaningful to secure the southern border and protect American citizens in her…
In 2022, President Biden issued new Department of Defense policy using taxpayer dollars to fund time off, lodging, and travel expenses for elective abortions. My amendment will stop this unlawful practice and return to the high protections…
I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas will be postponed. Amendments En Bloc No. 2 Offered by Mr. Rogers of Alabama
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the appropriate place in subtitle A of title VII, insert the following: SEC. 7__. PROHIBITION ON PAYMENT…
When we talk about wanting to be concerned about the safety of women, I would say that when we are looking at statistics, if you look at actually far more accurate studies and complete data on pregnancy outcomes, including abortion and…
The language in this bill is very straightforward. It would simply roll back Biden's illegal DOD abortion travel policy issued under the October 22 memorandum, returning DOD to the practice in place for decades, under which both Democratic…
This is about taxpayer-funded abortions, something that has been prevented for five decades. In fact, the Hyde amendment was upheld by the Supreme Court even under Roe v. Wade. This is not a change in policy. This is continuing policies…
I thank the kind gentleman from Arkansas for his comments. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor what would have been George H.W. Bush's 100th birthday, to remember his life, legacy, and service to our Nation. Few people have left an impact…
Their answers are always astonishing to me; anywhere between 65 and 90 percent of their time is spent checking boxes.
Last June I introduced the Saving Organs One Flight at a Time Act, which requires the TSA and FAA to issue regulations...
With over 800,000 people living with end stage renal disease, which requires patients to undergo dialysis to survive...
I think that outside of, you know, innovations and technology, and outside of the other areas that we have discussed today, one thing that we haven't touched on is just training and having more prepared and well-trained staff to facilitate…
I rise this morning to pay tribute to and welcome to Washington, D.C., a group of dedicated nursing and respiratory therapy students and professionals from West Coast University and American Career College. West Coast University has been…
I thank the chairman for his support of this legislation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Small Business Administration oversaw what has been described as ``the biggest fraud in a generation,'' doling out more than $200 billion to…
Texas is home to 200 pregnancy resource centers, and I will not stand by as the Biden administration attempts to take away choice from pregnant women, nor will I stand by and allow them to block funding for the vital programs offered by…
In fiscal year 2023 alone, debt increase soared to $659 billion, a nearly 40 percent increase from fiscal year 2022.
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