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Keith Alan Self is an American politician and member of the Republican Party, currently serving as a U.S. Representative for Texas's 3rd congressional district since January 3, 2023. He has focused on issues such as national debt and government spending, often emphasizing the need for fiscal responsibility. Self has been vocal about his commitment to reducing government expenditures and has criticized the Senate for not adhering to House frameworks on budgetary matters. His tenure in Congress marks his first elected federal office.
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 2, line 5, strike ``$50,000'' and insert ``$1''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 242…
Disruptive Democrats are fomenting outrage with the same old tired scare tactics. But the TRUTH is on our side. Over 77 million Americans voted for President Trump's agenda.
I recommend you do not do this because if you remember back to the Middle East, President Trump had the third-ranking man in Iran killed because one contractor died.
There is some leeway from my county judge days in Collin County. However, I really caution people at the state and local level: Do not disobey federal law or [U.S. Attorney General] Pam Bondi is going to come after you, as she is against…
Do not disobey federal law or [U.S. Attorney General] Pam Bondi is going to come after you, as she is against New York.
This is a simple, commonsense amendment. Politicians should not get a free pass on the ridiculously high energy prices under the Biden administration. I choose to stand with my constituents. This amendment also reduces the cost of Federal…
I would like to remind the gentleman that those who drive gas-powered vehicles into work every day do not get reimbursed for their commute. Why is it acceptable, why is it correct, and why is it seemingly prudent to reimburse someone for…
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 end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds…
May I inquire as to how much time is remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas has 1 minute remaining.
I am privileged to honor Staff Sergeant J.B. McNatt of Greenville, Texas, who recently marked his 100th birthday on April 18, 2024. Staff Sergeant McNatt is a true example of courage, sacrifice, and commitment. He served our Nation with…
If an airliner lands on an airport, that in and of itself is materials support.
I will point out that the recently approved National Defense Authorization Act, indeed, pivoted our hard power, our military power, toward the Indo-Pacific. This is a critical and important piece of building our alliances across the…
Deterrence is based on strength and the willingness to use it. In my time in the Middle East, I understood that our adversaries there, including Iran and its proxies, understand only strength. If we put an arbitrary sunset clause in this…
May I inquire as to the time remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas has 3 minutes remaining.
When considering the mission of this equity action plan, it becomes clear that instead of rewarding people based on their merits, the government is attempting to pick winners and losers. This policy would negatively impact Americans by…
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 end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. 435. None of the funds made…
My bill is H.R. 5870, the Veterans Appeals Transparency Act, and I believe this bill represents a vital step toward making the appeals process for our veterans more transparent, fair, and streamlined.
My bill would ensure that each step of the veterans claims appeals process is effective.
Do you actually want to counter China in Latin America or do you simply want to have this soft competition?
The border is lawless, and it informs a lot of my opinions about South America, Latin America as a whole.
I do not see that in the official policy of the United States so I'm not sure what to believe about the Administration's policy.
We borrow $6 billion a day. We throw the $2 trillion number around all the time but, frankly, most of us don't understand a trillion. We borrow $6 billion a day toward that $2 trillion. We discuss a lot of inputs on the floor of the House…
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 end of the bill (before the short title) insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…
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