Jul 15, 2022
Madam Speaker, I rise today to address my strong opposition to H.R. 8297, the Ensuring Access to Abortion Act. Protecting the voiceless ought to be a top priority in this House and in every corner of this land. As a mother of four…
Bill Flores
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Bill Flores is a former U.S. Representative from Texas, serving in the House from 2011 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Texas's 17th congressional district. During his tenure, Flores focused on issues such as fiscal responsibility, energy policy, and veterans' affairs. He was known for his commitment to conservative principles and played a role in various legislative initiatives during his time in office. After deciding not to seek re-election in 2020, he concluded his congressional career and has since been involved in various business ventures and community activities.
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Jun 22, 2022
Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise to oppose the previous question so that we can immediately consider H.R. 471, Representative Yvette Herrell's bill, to enforce title 42 at the border. As a…
Jun 21, 2022
Madam Speaker, I rise today to give a voice to the voiceless and to say that the people who live and work in south Texas have had enough. We want to be heard, and we are tired of being treated like second-class citizens. I was born in…
Dec 10, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th birthday of Edythe Kengla Swann. Edythe was born on December 5, 1920, in Tucson, Arizona, to Herman Kengla and Joaquina Robles…
Nov 19, 2020
Madam Speaker, I rise today in celebration of the life of Navy Signalman Kenneth Gene Hamilton of Lamesa, Texas, who turned 94 on 5 November 2020. Kenneth was born in 1926 in Lamesa, Texas, to Marvin and Lona Hamilton. He has served a life…
Nov 19, 2020
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Lee Wayne Russ, a courageous law enforcement officer who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to others. Twenty years ago, on 29 October 2000, he lost his life while protecting…
Nov 19, 2020
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Billy Brannon Gibson of Huntsville, Alabama, who passed away on 6 October 2020. Bill was born on 1 November 1920 in Blount County, Alabama, to Laura and George W. Gibson. When…
Nov 19, 2020
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Vincent Anderson of Hewitt, Texas. Affectionately known as Pike by his family and friends, he passed away on October 7, 2020, following a courageous battle with cancer. Pike was…
Nov 19, 2020
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Wallace Lee Edge, Sr. Wallace Lee Edge, known as Lee to his family and friends, was born 17 March 1919 in Bryan, Texas, as the seventh of nine children to George P. and Mae Harris…
Nov 19, 2020
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Joe Earl West of College Station, Texas, who passed away on 5 June 2020. Joe West was born on 8 March 1932 in Woodward, Texas, to Joe C. and Jozie Oakes West. He grew up on…
Sep 15, 2020
We as policymakers should also heed your comments regarding the fallacy of expanding pollution sources in China in order to meet our environmental objectives.
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