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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.
With literally billions of dollars going to the Department of Labor, including $261 million requested for fiscal year 2013 for Veterans' Employment and Training Service, the question is, why must Guard units dedicate scarce resources to…
Mr. Barnes, in your written statement, you said that you believed that Operation Hire Our Guard could be expanded to other sports and entertainment platforms.
I hear from a lot of CEOs that if they were given a cash stipend, much like the way that the British government does it with their territorials...
40 to 50 percent. That's the unemployment rate we continue to hear of among some National Guard and Reserve units when they return from deployment.
On February 15 and 16, a couple of weeks ago, America lost two more heroes and dedicated first responders. On those dates, the Bryan Fire Department responded to a fire at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Bryan, Texas. This blaze was…
I thank the gentleman from Texas for organizing this very special evening. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my deepest admiration and respect for Congressman Sam Johnson. Tonight, America has heard many accolades for and compliments…
I think since I have limited time, I am going to ask you, if you would, is to provide the Subcommittee staff with what it would take on each of the seven impediments, if you do not mind.
Unfortunately my time has expired, so I am going to now recognize the Ranking Member for any questions he may have.
I have to concur with your comments. This is fortunately one of the Committees where we have good bipartisan relationships.
The student veterans that are reaching out to our organization are the ones who are suffering extreme delays, that are being forced out of their homes.
we are recommending the insertion of language into the bill that would tie volumes of crude helium purchased in an auction to corresponding pipeline delivery allocations.
I also want to publicly thank Mr. Takano for agreeing to become an original co-sponsor of legislation I have introduced.
This is an issue that should rise above partisanship, and I look forward to continue to working with you, Mr. Chairman, and Members on both sides of the aisle to move this legislation forward swiftly.
we would specifically like to recognize Representative Flores for his active and diligent engagement on this issue
we believe the transition process to a new sales system... should be a seamless and prompt progression
I would like to ask the VA in the strongest terms possible to fund and develop the functions that were listed by today's witnesses.
Increasing The Functionality of Post-9/11 GI Bill Claims Processing To Reduce Delays.
We must establish a helium pricing mechanism that sends a clear signal to private markets that alternative helium supplies are needed before we exhaust the BLM reserves.
On February 2 America lost Naval Chief Petty Officer Christopher Scott Kyle in a tragic shooting. Chief Kyle was a true Texan who grew up learning the cowboy ways in central Texas. After a riding injury to his arm, his future in the rodeo…
I want to publicly thank Mr. Takano for agreeing to become an original co-sponsor of legislation which I have introduced.
That is why I have partnered with Chairman Hastings, Energy and Minerals Subcommittee Ranking Member Rush Holt and Rep. Bill Flores to introduce bipartisan legislation that seeks to address these impending crises.
It is tens of trillions of dollars between Social Security and Medicare. Correct?
Even the OMB by its own admission said that debt beyond the 10-year window was going to reach unsustainable levels, and the economy would suffer as a result of that.
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