U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding his vote on the FY 2015 Omnibus Appropriations bill: “After a careful review of the FY 2015 Omnibus Appropriations bill that was considered by the House of Representatives, I voted against the bill. “Even though the bill was not perfect, under normal circumstances, this bill could have had support from conservatives in Congress. Unfortunately, a few weeks ago, President Obama ignored the Constitution and circumven...
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The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved legislation sponsored in the Senate by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and in the House of Representatives by U.S. Rep. Bill Flores, R-Waco, that would rename the Waco Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center after local World War II hero, Petty Officer Doris Miller.
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U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) will serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the 114th Congress. “Bill brings great firsthand energy sector experience and knowledge to the Energy and Commerce Committee. He will be a real asset to the committee and provide some unique perspectives as we continue working to harness the many benefits of America’s energy boom, including lower energy prices and more jobs,” said House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI). “I ...
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U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s immigration announcement: “Tonight, the president has decided to take it upon himself to provide unprecedented executive amnesty for millions of undocumented immigrants. Rather than working with Congress to address the critical issues facing our nation, the president is unilaterally bypassing Congress to unlawfully attempt to change our immigration laws. “More importantly, the president’s unlawfu...
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U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) has been elected to serve as Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) for the 114th Congress. Flores released the following statement regarding his election: “I am humbled and honored to be elected by my fellow conservative colleagues to lead the Republican Study Committee for the 114th Congress. The RSC is a prolific organization in charge of advancing positive, conservative solutions to strengthen our country and improve opportunities for hardw...
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U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding a federal court’s dismissal of cases against the IRS for their targeting of conservative groups: “I am extremely disappointed in the court’s decision to dismiss the cases brought forth by conservative organizations that were inappropriately targeted by the IRS. These groups were singled out simply because of their political beliefs. This was a blatant abuse of power by a federal agency that is supposed to enforce ...
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Today, Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) announced that his office would begin taking nominations for the 2014 TX-17 Congressional Veteran Commendation, which recognizes distinguished veterans of the 17th Congressional District of Texas. “Millions of American men and women have sacrificed greatly for our country by serving in the United States Armed Forces. We are eternally indebted to our soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen who have served or who are currently serving to preserve our liberty ...
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Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding the resignation of U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder: “Attorney General Eric Holder has continuously and shamefully violated his oath of office which is to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. His actions have displayed a reckless disregard for our rule of law, causing a deep mistrust of the federal government among law-abiding Americans. In light of his egregious abuse of the powers of his...
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills to help deal with the current crisis along our southern border. H.R. 5272 stops President Obama’s deferred action activities (DACA) and H.R. 5230 provides reforms and funding to address the border crisis. Following passage of these bills, Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement: “In June 2012, the president issued a directive to defer action, DACA, which halted the deportation of some illegal immigrants. Through this pol...
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