The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 3009, the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act. Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) released the following statement regarding its passage: “There are more than 200 cities and counties, including a couple of states, which are undermining our nation’s immigration enforcement efforts through the use of sanctuary polices. The recent death of Kate Steinle could have been prevented had San Francisco authorities followed federal immigration laws and ...
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Today, U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) released the following statement on the video revealing a Planned Parenthood official discussing the sale of body parts from aborted babies: “Planned Parenthood’s practices, as revealed by its senior official in this shocking video, are almost too sickening for words. It is appalling that this organization should be profiting from the trafficking of body parts of the unborn – lives that are the most vulnerable. Congress should fully investigate th...
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U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) released the following statement on the Obama Administration’s proposed nuclear deal with Iran: “The Obama Administration’s proposed deal with Iran is an empty assurance that falls woefully short of the goals even the president initially set forth. I am deeply concerned that the Administration’s concessions will only embolden the terrorist-sponsoring Iranian regime. History and experience have taught us that Iran has no qualms with flagrantly ignoring in...
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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. Following passage of the bill, Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement: “There are currently 10,000 known diseases or conditions that plague the lives of people throughout the world. Surprisingly, we only have cures and treatments for 500 of them. The 21st Century Cures Act will improve the lives of all Americans by accelerating the path to cures. This bipartisan bill creates hope for patien...
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U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) released the following statement regarding the designation of the Waco Mammoth Site as a national monument under the Antiquities Act of 1906: “The Waco Mammoth Site is a unique scientific discovery of national significance, and it is wholly deserving of inclusion in the National Park Service (NPS). Even though this important site was included in the NPS through the use of the controversial Antiquities Act, I am pleased that it will become a national monu...
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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, which reduces federal interference in education and restores control to local school districts and states. Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding its passage: “Today, the House acted to protect state and local autonomy over decisions in the classroom by limiting the authority of the secretary of education. We are putting the needs and priorities of the states, students and teachers f...
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U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) released the following statement on the expiration of the Export-Import Bank’s authorization: “Congress is right to let the authorization for the Export-Import Bank expire. The Bank has become the ‘Enron’ of the federal government, a poster child for the worst of Washington’s corruption and mismanagement. American businesses are strong enough to compete on their own, without interference from unaccountable federal bureaucrats looking to line their own po...
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Today, U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges: “Today the Supreme Court overstepped its authority in another unfortunate display of judicial activism. With the Constitution silent on the question of marriage, this issue should be decided by the American people – not an activist Court. Millions of Americans have voted to preserve traditional marriage, with the knowledge that moms and dads ra...
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Today, U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in King v. Burwell: “I am deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court’s ruling today and disagree with their decision to save Obamacare by ignoring the plain text of the law. The Court’s ruling does not change the fact that millions of Americans are still being hurt by Obamacare. Hardworking Americans now know that access to a subsidy does not mean they will have access t...
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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act. Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) released the following statement following passage of the bill: “Energy is a key building block for a healthy economy, which is important to improving the lives of hardworking American families. The EPA’s unprecedented rule for existing power plants is nothing more than a back door cap and tax regulation that will have profound impacts on all sectors of our economy and threaten...
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