Us Representative Randy Weber (TX-14)
Recent News About Us Representative Randy Weber (TX-14)
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Texas Republicans urge Biden-Harris Administration for voter roll verification
U.S. Representatives Randy Weber and Chip Roy, both from Texas, have taken a stand against the Biden-Harris Administration, urging it to provide essential data that would help maintain the integrity of elections in Texas. They are joined by several other Republican lawmakers from Texas in their demand for citizenship verification data to ensure only U.S. citizens are registered to vote.
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House passes Rep. Weber's bill for next-generation pipeline development
Today, U.S. Representative Randy Weber's legislation to advance the next generation of pipelines passed the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7073, the Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act, aims to strengthen public-private partnerships and improve federal research, development, and demonstration related to key pipeline systems across the country.
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Texas representatives urge Biden for expedited hurricane aid
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Randy Weber (TX-14), Brian Babin (TX-36), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-7), Al Green (TX-9), Wesley Hunt (TX-38), Morgan Luttrell (TX-8), Dan Crenshaw (TX-2), Michael McCaul (TX-10), Shelia Jackson Lee (TX-18), Lance Gooden (TX-5), Kay Granger (TX-12), Pete Sessions (TX-17), August Pfluger (TX-11), John Carter (TX-31), Roger Williams (TX-25), and Tony Gonzales (TX-23) sent a letter to President Biden urgently requesting the expedited approval of Individual Assistance under...
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Rep. Weber secures funding for Southeast Texas project
U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) announced today that the House Appropriations Committee included funding for Texas’ Fourteenth Congressional District in the fiscal year 2025 (FY25) Appropriations bills. The following projects were approved by the full committee but await final passage by the full House of Representatives.
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Rep. Weber and Sen. Cruz introduce act addressing benefit delays for law enforcement
U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) will introduce the Officer John Barnes Act, a piece of legislation aimed at ensuring timely support for law enforcement officers and their families. Named in honor of Officer John Barnes, who demonstrated bravery during the Santa Fe, Texas shooting tragedy, this bill seeks to address delays faced by officers and their families in receiving benefits from the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program (PSOB).
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Rep. Randy Weber introduces resolution against Biden's LNG export permit ban
U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced a resolution condemning the Biden Administration’s recent ban on liquefied natural gas (LNG) export permits to non-free trade agreement countries.
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Rep. Weber votes for National Defense Authorization Act
U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, which aims to strengthen national security by deterring China, restoring military lethality, funding troops at the border, and addressing inefficient uses of funds. The act also supports servicemembers by taking steps to improve their quality of life and provides oversight to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, potentially saving taxpayers billions.
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Federal funding allocated for Coastal Texas Project
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) has announced federal funding allocations to advance the Coastal Texas Project, also known locally as the Ike Dike or the Coastal Spine. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will receive $500,000 for preconstruction engineering and design of a segment of the project. This segment, referred to as Ecosystem Restoration feature G-28, includes the Bolivar Peninsula and West Bay Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Shoreline and Island Protection feature. This marks the first federal dollars allocated for this project.
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Rep. Weber Announces 2024 Art Competition Winner
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) revealed the triumphant pieces of artwork from Texas' 14th Congressional District's 2024 Congressional Art Competition.The winning entries were as follows:- 1st Place: Side by Side, submitted by Rylan Lynch from Friendswood High School- 2nd Place: First Encounter, submitted by Anabelle Thom from Lutheran South Academy- 3rd Place: Ruler of the Roost, submitted by Claire Radtke from Friendswood High School- 4th Place: Grand Champion, submitted by Remy Keller from Lutheran South Academy- 4th Place: Happy Trails and Texas...
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Rep. Weber Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Counter the Iranian Regime
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) has taken a stand against the Iranian regime by leading a group of 145 Representatives in introducing a bipartisan resolution. The resolution condemns the Iranian regime for its internal suppression of citizens, sponsorship of global terrorism, and involvement in regional proxy wars.In a statement, Rep. Weber emphasized the need for immediate action against the tyrannical regime in Tehran, stating, "Decades of a tyrannical regime in Tehran—destabilizing the Middle East and intentionally spreading chaos throughout the...
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Rep. Weber Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Save Our Shrimpers
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) has co-sponsored the Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2024, alongside U.S. Rep. Troy Nelhs (TX-22). The legislation aims to address the challenges faced by our nation's domestic shrimpers, who are struggling to compete against foreign shrimp flooding the U.S. markets.Congressman Weber expressed concern over the impact of foreign competition on local shrimpers, stating, "We have watched for years as foreign countries have increasingly tried to run our shrimpers out of business." He emphasized the importance of ensuring that...
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Rep. Weber Hosts Port Arthur Hearing on Biden's LNG Export Ban
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) recently welcomed the House Energy and Commerce Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee to Port Arthur, Texas, for a significant field hearing focusing on President Biden's LNG export ban.During the hearing, local leaders, including Mayor Thurman Bill Bartie and Dr. Betty J. Reynard, President of Lamar State College Port Arthur, testified before the committee, emphasizing the importance of LNG in the Southeast Texas community and national security.Rep. Weber expressed his enthusiasm for showcasing Southeast Texas as...
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Rep. Weber Introduces Comprehensive Bipartisan Bill to Take Historic Action to Counter Antisemitism in the U.S.
U.S. Representatives Randy Weber, Brian Fitzpatrick, Chris Smith, and Kathy Manning, along with Senators Jacky Rosen and James Lankford, have introduced the bipartisan Countering Antisemitism Act in an effort to combat the alarming rise of antisemitism in the United States. The legislation aims to address the surge in antisemitic attacks following the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel.Congressman Randy Weber expressed his concern over the increasing antisemitism in the nation, stating, “As members of Congress, we cannot stand idly by and watch our Jewish...
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Rep. Weber Awarded AAPA President’s Award
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) has been honored with the 2024 President's Award by the American Associations of Port Authorities (AAPA) for his outstanding legislative leadership and advocacy for the port and maritime industries. In his acceptance of the award, Rep. Weber expressed his gratitude, stating, "I'm truly honored to receive the 2024 President’s Award from AAPA. Representing seven ports in Southeast Texas, more than any other member of Congress, I will continue to fight for our ports and ensure they get the resources they need to continue...
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Rep. Weber Leads Letter holding Biden to Account for Illegal Alien Charter Flights
U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) has taken a stand against the Biden Administration's actions regarding the transportation of illegal aliens into the United States. Along with 17 of his colleagues, Rep. Weber penned a letter to President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas, demanding answers about the reported charter flights that brought over 300,000 illegal aliens into the country in 2023.In the letter, the lawmakers expressed their concerns, stating, "Given your complicity in the worst border crisis in American history, we should not have been surprised to learn that your...
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Rep. Weber Opposes $1.2 Trillion Omnibus, Citing Harmful Provisions for Southeast Texas
U.S. Rep. Randy Weber from Texas has voiced his opposition to the $1.2 trillion omnibus bill due to several provisions that he believes are detrimental to Southeast Texas. In a statement released after voting against the second omnibus, Rep. Weber expressed his concerns about the bill's impact on inflation, border policies, and overall government spending.Rep. Weber stated, "I cannot, in good faith, support a $1.2 trillion omnibus that continues down the same trajectory that has led to historic inflation, which is crushing Texans, while also bolstering the calamitous...
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Rep. Weber Protects Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications
Washington, D.C. - The United States House of Representatives has approved the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at safeguarding national security. The bill, known as H.R 7521, prohibits the distribution and maintenance of applications controlled by foreign adversaries that pose a threat to national security.In light of the passage of the bill, Rep. Weber highlighted the concerns surrounding TikTok, stating, “TikTok has been a vessel used by the Chinese Communist Party to collect data and spy on...
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Rep. Weber slams Democrats for Visiting Southeast Texas
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) has criticized Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) for their recent visit to Port Arthur, Texas. In a letter addressed to the two Democrats, Rep. Weber expressed his disapproval of their actions.In the letter, Rep. Weber directly addresses Sen. Whitehouse and Rep. Jayapal, stating, "Surely what you saw in Southeast Texas dispelled the myths that you have bought into and promulgated during your 'Toxic Tour.' Surely, you now understand that modern life is not possible without the chemical industry."...
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Rep. Weber Votes against Omnibus Part One
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) voted against the first omnibus spending bill and expressed his strong opposition to the legislation. In a statement, Rep. Weber criticized the bill, emphasizing the detrimental impact it could have on the country's finances and policies."After five months of terrible continuing resolutions and promises of better outcomes with individual spending bills, Congress turned its back on the American people and passed part one of a $1.65 trillion omnibus spending bill," Weber stated. He further added, "I promised Southeast...
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Texas Republicans to Protect Texas Electrical Grid from Federal Control
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced a resolution to condemn any effort by the federal government to connect Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to other major electric grids. ERCOT is currently under the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature."In Texas, we proudly maintain our own electric grid—overseen by Texans, not the federal government—and we intend to keep it that way,” said Rep. Weber. “Some of my Democrat colleagues had a brilliant idea to lasso the state into the national electric...