Mr. Speaker, the administration continues its assaultive crusade against the workers in the domestic deepwater drilling industry. Yesterday, it doubled down its relentless destruction of the gulf coast energy industry by issuing yet…
Ted Poe
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Ted Poe is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, serving Texas's 2nd congressional district from 2005 to 2019. Born on October 10, 1948, Poe is a former judge and prosecutor, bringing a legal background to his political career. During his time in Congress, he was known for his strong stance on issues such as national security, immigration, and crime. Poe was a member of the House Judiciary Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he advocated for various legislative measures related to these areas.
Madam Speaker, it's my solemn honor tonight to pay tribute to an American hero and a son of Texas killed in Afghanistan in service to our country. Staff Sergeant Edwardo Loredo died in Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom…
Mr. Speaker, the violence continues to spill across our southern border with Mexico. This week, seven shots from gunfire hit City Hall in downtown El Paso, Texas, in more cross-border violence. City Hall is over a half mile from the Rio…
I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding. While I support some of the provisions of this legislation, I certainly believe responsible parties for this disaster in the Gulf of Mexico near my home State of Texas, should be held…
I appreciate the gentleman for yielding. I rise totally in support of H.R. 3360, the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010. This legislation passed the House with strong support in November of last year, and I am pleased to see it…
Mr. Speaker, over a month ago, the administration promised to send 1,200 National Guard troops to the border. But the troops still aren't there. Now the White House is saying it'll be another month before there's a ``steep ramp-up'' of the…
Mr. Speaker, when I was at a town hall meeting in Texas recently, a local man came up to me afterward to talk about his concerns over where our country was headed-- something to do with a fiery inferno in a hand basket. Anyway, as he was…
Madam Speaker, we honor a fallen American warrior today--a Texas soldier who gave his life serving this country, this country he loved. U.S. Army Specialist Matthew Catlett was an infantryman with the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles out of…
Madam Speaker, four Christian missionaries were recently arrested for disorderly conduct. What was their behavior that got them arrested? These four Christians were peacefully handing out the Gospel of John outside an Arab cultural…
Madam Speaker, Mexico has joined a lawsuit against Arizona's new illegal immigration enforcement law. In its legal brief, Mexico says the Arizona law is unconstitutional. That's right. The foreign country of Mexico is lecturing us on our…
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to remove my name as a cosponsor of H.R. 5299. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Texas? There was no objection. ____________________





