While I proudly voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which prevents the largest tax hike in American history, the Senate's version contained a provision that I strongly disagree with.
Troy Nehls
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Troy Edwin Nehls is an American politician and member of the Republican Party, currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 22nd congressional district since January 3, 2021. Nehls has a background in law enforcement, having served as the sheriff of Fort Bend County prior to his election to Congress. His legislative focus includes issues related to law enforcement, border security, and support for former President Donald Trump.
Today I rise to pay tribute to a good friend, Fort Bend County Sheriff's Deputy David Fontenot. David was a dedicated law enforcement officer with over 30 years of service, 26 of those years with the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office…
For a country that considers itself the gold standard in aviation safety, these numbers are unacceptable, and we must do better.
I think it’s age discrimination in many, many ways, and I don’t understand why we have it.
I thank my distinguished colleague, Chairman Bost, for yielding. First and foremost, it has been a sincere pleasure to work with the chairman and his staff to advance this important legislation to the House floor. It is an honor to stand…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 15- minute vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 695, as amended, will be followed by a…
My Texas colleagues and I rise today to honor a hero, Brazoria County Sheriff's Deputy Jesus Jesse Vargas. Deputy Vargas was a proud husband and father of three school-age children. Deputy Vargas was shot and killed in the line of duty…
We have people dying of fentanyl, drug trafficking, a serious issue in our country.
Data does not exist that a reduction in crew size would improve rail safety whatsoever.
This legislation and ensuring proper inspections are being performed so that unsafe equipment is removed from the rails can make things safer.
Has anyone been fired, reassigned, counseled, or demoted due to the massive and preventable errors that took place in East Palestine?
They are not an entity unto their own. And they have gotten out of control, and they are irresponsible.
We MUST take decisive action to ensure the safety and security of our nation's rail network by passing HR8996.
Congress must follow Chairman Nehls' lead and pass the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 to codify this lifesaving necessity into law.
SMART-TD urges Congress to act on rail safety and pass the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024.
Taking Senator Vance's bill, and adding these four safety provisions, makes this a very good rail safety bill, and I humbly ask for your support because it's the right thing to do.
Taking Senator Vance's bill and adding these four safety provisions makes this a very good rail safety bill, and I humbly ask for your support because it is the right thing to do.
I would like to thank you and your team on the hard work and thorough final report. You did a great job.





