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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.

Quotes by year · 20212026238 total · peak 2023 (93)
2021: 44 quotes2022: 7 quotes2023: 93 quotes2024: 61 quotes2025: 19 quotes2026: 14 quotes
Nov 6, 2023

It is disgusting, quite honestly, what we've done to our country.

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Nov 6, 2023

Ladies should be held with ladies, and I think men should be held with men.

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Nov 6, 2023

Can you provide the definition of a woman? What is a woman, since you believe there's a difference?

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Nov 6, 2023

In 2018, President Donald J. Trump rightfully rolled back Obama-era policies related to its Transgender Offender Manual.

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Nov 2, 2023

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 192, after line 2, insert the following: Sec. 493. None of the funds made available by this Act may be…

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Nov 2, 2023

Buses are a mode of transportation to get our prized possessions to the school. Now, my colleague mentioned about the kids talking with the bus driver saying, How far can the bus get? They are trying to do some math. I would probably…

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Nov 2, 2023

My amendment would simply prohibit funds to be used for the shooting of cattle in the Gila National Forest or any other national forest. Folks, let me tell you why this issue is so important. I am offering this amendment to ensure that the…

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Nov 2, 2023

I don't believe I have to say anymore. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Nehls). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 107…

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Nov 2, 2023

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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Nov 2, 2023

My amendment prohibits the National Park Service from placing any limitation on the number of air tours at our Nation's parks. There are over 45,000 commercial scenic air tours over our national parks every year. These air tour operators…

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Nov 2, 2023

I couldn't agree more with my colleague from Arizona. The only ones against this, it appears, are the environmentalists because I haven't talked to a moose or an elk or a trout that has found these tours offensive. Mr. Chair, I yield back…

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Nov 2, 2023

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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Oct 5, 2023

I talked to Troy Nehls. He is a congressman from Texas, and he said he is backing Jim Jordan because he doesn't want to go against Donald Trump's wishes.

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Sep 27, 2023

I have an amendment at the desk as the designee of Mr. Norman. 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…

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Sep 27, 2023

My amendment reduces the salary of Jonathan Davidson, the chief of staff of the Department of Homeland Security, to $1. His salary last year was $158,500. With his new role, it will be at least $180,000. $180,000 for this guy, and he does…

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Sep 27, 2023

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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Sep 27, 2023

My amendment would prohibit funds for the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at the Department of Homeland Security. Under Joe Biden, the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at the Department of Homeland Security, also known…

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Sep 27, 2023

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 65 Offered by Mr. Nehls The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

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Sep 19, 2023

This project needs to be looked at. This is billions of dollars of taxpayers' money.

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Sep 19, 2023

Are you willing to invest more taxpayer dollars on this project, which seems highly unlikely to succeed, versus sending that limited money elsewhere?

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Sep 19, 2023

This document is nothing more than--it's an SOS warning to cancel the California high-speed rail project because it's riddled with billions in cost overruns.

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Sep 19, 2023

I think we should work together, you and I, conduct a full audit of the project before any high-speed grant decisions are made.

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Sep 19, 2023

Joe Biden threatened the Ukrainian President and the Prime Minister. Everybody can see it, to fire Shokin or the United States wouldn't give a billion dollars.

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Jul 25, 2023

Boy, have times changed. Twenty-eight years later, the left has gone off the rails.

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Jul 25, 2023

Other than President Donald J. Trump, the greatest President in my lifetime with the most safest and secure border.

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