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Jake Ellzey is an American politician and member of the Republican Party, serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 6th congressional district since July 2021. He succeeded Ron Wright, who passed away earlier that year. Ellzey has a background in the military and business, having served in the U.S. Navy as a pilot before entering politics. His legislative focus includes issues such as veterans' affairs and economic development in Texas.
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December 5, 2024
Small businesses have been hit hard in the last 4 years by rising costs, supply chain problems, and heavy regulations.…
— Jake Ellzey
The first job of any government, municipal, State, Federal, is to protect her citizens. I begin this speech by saying we are not protecting our citizens, particularly on the southern border of which Texas is the front line in a battle to…
Today, I rise in strong support of this bill as a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. I commend Chairman Calvert and his team behind us for legislation that makes investments in our national defense. This bill invests in…
It contains important investments that I supported in satellite technology, advanced manufacturing, autonomous air and surface vehicles, tankers and fighting aircraft, cutting-edge software, and advanced projectiles. I am proud of the work…
I thank Chairman Williams and Ranking Member Velazquez for allowing me to lay out H.R. 5961, the Encouraging Success Act. Bipartisanship on this committee is alive and well, and I thank Congressman Thanedar for joining me on this bill. The…
There are few people in the world who can say they impacted their community as much as Eddie Bernice Johnson. She dedicated 50 years of her life to public service. She took care of her patients, veterans, and the people of Texas' 30th…
As many of you know, from time-to-time I address the House floor with my version of a speech that my childhood pastor would give every Sunday called ``Joys and Concerns.'' During this time, he would highlight some of the remarkable things…
I once again thank Chair Williams, Ranking Member Velazquez, and Mr. Schneider for this very important bill that starts us down the right path, but it is only a beginning. After our Nation's veterans have given so much for their country…
Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 92. The Acting CHAIR (Mrs. Bice). There being no further amendments, under the rule, the Committee rises. Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr…
Today, I come before the House of Representatives to honor the legacy of Captain Johnathan Benton. Captain Benton tragically lost his life on January 16, 2023, in a small plane crash. Johnathan was a man of service. He served our country…
It is a pleasure. Madam Speaker, continuing on with the folks whom we were talking about earlier: I would like to recognize and congratulate Charles ``Chuck'' Beatty. I congratulate you on having the new city hall annex in Waxahachie named…
Thanks for sticking around. In July, I addressed the House floor with my version of a speech my childhood pastor would give every Sunday called ``Joys and Concerns.'' During this, he would highlight some of the remarkable things that…
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