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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.

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2021: 44 quotes2022: 7 quotes2023: 93 quotes2024: 61 quotes2025: 19 quotes2026: 14 quotes
Jul 8, 2025

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.

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Jul 4, 2025

It’s just some Americans, who aren’t Americans. Just illegals.

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Apr 10, 2025

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…

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Mar 4, 2025

For a country that considers itself the gold standard in aviation safety, these numbers are unacceptable, and we must do better.

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Mar 4, 2025

I think it’s age discrimination in many, many ways, and I don’t understand why we have it.

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Feb 26, 2025

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…

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Feb 26, 2025

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…

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Jan 16, 2025

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…

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Sep 17, 2024

We have people dying of fentanyl, drug trafficking, a serious issue in our country.

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Sep 17, 2024

You are up there at the U.N. with 25 percent of your workforce.

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Jul 22, 2024

Data does not exist that a reduction in crew size would improve rail safety whatsoever.

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Jul 22, 2024

C3RS should be the rule, rather than the exception. This bill does that.

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Jul 22, 2024

That is unacceptable, and it is silly.

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Jul 22, 2024

This legislation and ensuring proper inspections are being performed so that unsafe equipment is removed from the rails can make things safer.

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Jul 22, 2024

Has anyone been fired, reassigned, counseled, or demoted due to the massive and preventable errors that took place in East Palestine?

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Jul 22, 2024

That is shameful. That is not OK.

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Jul 22, 2024

They are not an entity unto their own. And they have gotten out of control, and they are irresponsible.

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Jul 22, 2024

We MUST take decisive action to ensure the safety and security of our nation's rail network by passing HR8996.

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Jul 22, 2024

Congress must follow Chairman Nehls' lead and pass the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 to codify this lifesaving necessity into law.

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Jul 22, 2024

SMART-TD urges Congress to act on rail safety and pass the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024.

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Jul 22, 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.

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Jul 22, 2024

The idea that we do not evolve in the safety realm is indefensible.

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Jul 22, 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 is the right thing to do.

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Jul 22, 2024

I would like to thank you and your team on the hard work and thorough final report. You did a great job.

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Jul 22, 2024

I thought this was a very productive meeting.

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