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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
Apr 18, 2023

Large airliners are forced to retire at the age of 65 because of an arbitrary rule passed by Congress.

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Apr 16, 2023

You have a right, as an American citizen, to use deadly force, sir, and eliminate that threat.

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Mar 7, 2023

Freight Railroads Announce Key Safety Measures in Drive to Zero Accidents

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Mar 7, 2023

I look forward to continuing on with this relationship so we can do the right thing and make sure that our pipelines are as safe as can be.

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Mar 7, 2023

I hope to renew the tradition of passing a bipartisan pipeline safety bill from this committee.

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Mar 7, 2023

The United States has the largest pipeline network in the world, consisting of about 3.4 million miles of pipeline.

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Mar 7, 2023

On behalf of the American Petroleum Institute (API), we appreciate the opportunity to submit testimony as part of this important hearing addressing pipeline safety.

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Mar 7, 2023

Safety of the public and the environment is our industry's top priority, and collaboration with PHMSA only strengthens our ability to transport our products across America with the fewest possible number of incidents.

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Mar 7, 2023

One thing we are trying to brand is as a climate agency.

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Mar 7, 2023

Today's hearing will examine implementation of the Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020.

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Jan 31, 2023

It is very clear the individuals from around the globe that have been invited into our country by this administration do not have America's best interest at heart.

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Jan 5, 2023

Madam Clerk, I rise to nominate Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. Kevin McCarthy has been our leader for the past 4 years and has overwhelming support within this Conference. My intent today is to address the American people who have…

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Dec 6, 2022

Today, I rise to recognize a young man from Houston, Texas, who, as long as he can remember, wanted to be a police officer. DJ Daniel was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and spine cancer when he was just 8 years old and has undergone…

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Jun 9, 2022

Representatives Perry and Biggs speaking the truth here today. Madam Speaker, listen to these words: ``Sense of desperation and disappointment may lead to more of an incentive to become violent. Congress itself is the target. There has…

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Jun 7, 2022

Hurricane Harvey exposed how unprepared our infrastructure and flood mitigation efforts were for one of the most strategically important regions in the Nation. Aside from the emotional and psychological toll Harvey inflicted on my…

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May 11, 2022

It seems that reality has finally sunk in when on Tuesday, the President announced that inflation was his number-one domestic issue.

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May 11, 2022

Americans are struggling with rampant inflation. The Consumer Price Index is at 8.3 percent from a year ago.

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Mar 7, 2022

I am drafting legislation and I want to work with you. It is called the Passenger Rail Security Improvements Act of 2022.

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Jan 12, 2022

I would like to pay tribute to the distinguished and exceptional career of my friend, Command Sergeant Major John F. Sampa, the retiring Command Sergeant Major of the Army National Guard. It is one of my greatest honors and privilege to…

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Oct 26, 2021

This shooting should have at least gone to a grand jury.

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Oct 26, 2021

No. Greg, it was murder.

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Oct 26, 2021

I was proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with Capitol police barricading the entrance to our sacred House Chamber, while trying to calm the situation talking to protesters. What I`m witnessing is disgrace. We`re better than this. Violence…

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Oct 26, 2021

We as Americans need to be able to have a civil conversation with each other, civilly. Sit across from a table from each other and have dialogue and meaningful conversation. But it just seems like we can`t do that anymore.

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Oct 26, 2021

I felt that it would have been totally justified in doing so. Thank goodness they didn’t have to.

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Sep 27, 2021

There is nothing bipartisan about this bill. Speaker Pelosi made it clear: Whatever far left socialist priorities didn't make it into this bill would be taken care of in reconciliation. That is what we are really here to do today. The…

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