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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Pete Sessions (32nd District of Texas)

WASHINGTON, DC- Last week, Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) introduced the Regulations Evaluated to Determine the Anticipated Price and Effect Act (RED TAPE) Act to rein in bureaucratic spending. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Co-Chair of the DOGE Caucus, Congressman Sessions is committed to preventing government agencies from wasteful spending on non-monetized or unqualified factors.

Congressman Sessions said, “In 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration issued guidance that directed government agencies to heavily incorporate non-monetary values into their cost-benefit analyses of proposed regulations. Instead of measuring the fiscal costs and benefits of a regulation, federal agencies are now assigning monetary value to obscure qualitative data. These regulations come at a cost to taxpayers, and there must be integrity, transparency, and a clear commitment to measurable results for the American people in this process. I am proud to work with Senator Ernst on this vital legislation to ensure mismanagement and waste are eliminated from our government.”

Senate DOGE Caucus Chairwoman Joni Ernst (Iowa) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

Senator Ernst said, “The real threat to our democracy is an unchecked bureaucracy. President Biden’s greenie math has added up to hundreds of billions of dollars in hidden regulatory costs for Americans, and enough is enough. I am putting a stop to this nonsense by breaking out my scissors and cutting through the RED TAPE.”

You can read the bill text here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

(Washington, DC) — On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, “Beyond Silicon Valley: Expanding Access to Capital Across America.”

You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green question the witnesses on the panel here. The hearing remarks highlighted are also accessible on various social media platforms, including Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter).  

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

(Censured But Not Silenced)

(Houston, TX) — On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Congressman Al Green will be hosting a live stream on Facebook in support of Medicaid Day of Action at 10:30 a.m. CT. You can join the live stream by clicking here. In the lead-up to this important day, Congressman Green has issued the following statement:

The President has no mandate to cut Medicaid. Proposed budget cuts of approximately $880 billion threaten the health of millions of Americans. Medicaid provides essential coverage for low-income individuals and families, including children, the elderly, and those with disabilities. This program delivers critical health services, including hospital and preventative care, prescription medications, vaccines, emergency support, and mental health treatment, to ensure our most vulnerable populations get the comprehensive care they deserve. 

Congressman Green stated, “I am proud to have called to the nation’s attention the critical issue of safeguarding Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security during the State of the Union, for which I was censured. In support of this effort, March 18 has been designated as a Medicaid Day of Action. As part of this important initiative, I will be live-streaming from a healthcare clinic to do my part for the cause.” 

Click here to watch the Facebook live stream of the event.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

(Houston, TX) —  On Monday, March 17, 2025, Congressman Al Green will host a press conference alongside Bishop James Dixon, President of the NAACP Houston Branch, Houston City Controller Chris Hollins, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch #283, and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU). He will address a critical letter he sent to congressional leaders regarding the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) recent decision to work in partnership with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the possibility of eliminating watchdog oversight for the agency. The USPS has also revealed plans to cut 10,000 jobs as part of a budget reduction strategy affecting postal workers.

Congressman Al Green stated, “Protecting watchdog oversight is crucial to maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of the U.S. Postal Service. The impending job cuts threaten not only the livelihoods of dedicated postal workers but also the essential services that our communities rely on. This is precisely why I have called for a congressional hearing—to investigate the implications of these decisions and to ensure that any partnerships do not compromise accountability.”

Click here to watch the Facebook live stream of the event.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

(Houston, TX) — On Friday, March 14, 2025, Congressman Al Green penned a communique to Congressional leaders raising concerns about the possibility of the congressionally created watchdog that provides oversight of the United States Postal Service (USPS) being eliminated or marginalized as a result of a USPS agreement to work with DOGE. A copy of Congressman Green’s letter is accessible by clicking here. 

In the letter, Congressman Green highlights Postmaster Louis DeJoy’s recent assertions that the watchdog known as the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) is unnecessary. DeJoy’s claim that the PRC impedes a more efficient postal service comes after the watchdog group put out an advisory opinion criticizing DeJoy’s reorganization plan for the United States Postal Service. The watchdog opinion stated that the plan threatens service quality nationwide, something many of my constituents in Houston experienced last winter when significant mail delays caused critical packages to disappear for months, including deliveries such as time-sensitive medications. In his letter, Congressman Green emphasizes the need for accountability, advocating for a Congressional hearing to investigate this issue before any decisions are made that could jeopardize the watchdog’s (Postal Regulatory Commission) authority. 

Congressman Green stated, “The PRC was created by Congress, to protect the postal interests of Americans and ensure effective postal operations. We cannot allow its oversight role to be diminished without thorough examination and Congressional input. It is the PRC (watchdog’s) duty to ensure the USPS remains committed to serving the American public without compromising oversight.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

(Houston, TX) — On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the House Financial Services Committee passed the Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act out of a committee markup by a vote of 48-0. This bipartisan bill led by Congresswoman Young Kim and Congressman Al Green successfully passed the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress. The legislation aims to ensure that the United States takes action to support Taiwan’s admission to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 

The IMF is a major global financial institution that promotes international economic cooperation and assists as a lender of last resort during major crises. Taiwan’s admission and participation in the IMF would not only deepen the nation’s engagement and influence in the global economy, but also strengthen the confidence of foreign institutions and individuals seeking to invest in Taiwan. 

Congressman Al Green stated, “I am proud to have partnered with Rep. Kim in the last Congress to pass the Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act, and I thank Rep. Kim for taking the lead on this legislation as we eagerly anticipate its successful passage this Congress. Taiwan deserves to rejoin the IMF, not only because of its status as a vibrant democracy, but also for its dynamic economy that contributes significantly to global growth. Taiwan’s inclusion would enhance the IMF’s mission and promote stability and prosperity, embodying the values we uphold as we advocate for democratic principles worldwide.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative John R Carter (R-TX-31)

Representative John Carter (TX-31) announced that Charlotte Chen, a junior from Rouse High School in Leander ISD, won the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. Charlotte’s mixed-media (oil pastel/oil paint) artwork, “End of Day,” will hang in the United States Capitol for millions of visitors to see over the next year.

“I’m so proud to have Charlotte’s incredible artwork represent Texas’ 31st district in the United States Capitol,” said Representative Carter. “During our visit, she explained that her piece represents people from all backgrounds coming together to appreciate a field of bluebonnets, and I can’t think of anything that represents Central Texas better than that. I congratulate Charlotte for her hard work and look forward to having her visit DC to see her artwork in the Capitol building.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative John R Carter (R-TX-31)

Today, Representative John Carter announced that he secured $1.6 million for the Bell County Diversion Center in the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill that was recently signed into law. The Diversion Center gives law enforcement officers another option outside jail facilities or local hospitals to help individuals suffering from mental health crises.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative John R Carter (R-TX-31)

Representative Carter Supports America’s Troops with NDAA Vote

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative John R Carter (R-TX-31)

Representative Carter Secures $748,000 for Copperas Cove Mental Health Response Team