The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5247, the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act. Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) released the following statement regarding passage of the bill: “Today, the House voted to give terminally-ill patients, who have limited treatment options, with increased access to experimental treatments. The Right to Try Act provides an alternative pathway for experimental treatments and therapies that may improve the...
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4909, the STOP School Violence Act. Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding passage of the bill: “Identifying the early signs of violent behavior is a vital part of protecting our schools from potential threats. The STOP School Violence Act provides critical resources to our schools to train students, teachers, administrators and law enforcement to recognize and respond to the early warning signs of school vi...
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4986, the RAY BAUM’S Act. Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding passage of the bill: “Congress last reauthorized the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) almost 30 years ago in a vastly different era of telecommunications. Today, the House reauthorized the FCC to provide the Commission with the reforms to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability needed to help ensure a 21st century telecommuni...
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U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act: “Passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA) moves our government forward as we continue to work to make our nation safe and provide better economic opportunities for hardworking American families. This bill breaks the current defense funding stalemate by increasing our defense funding to the levels our military leaders have indicated they need to combat emerging global threats...
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U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding the House passage of H.R. 1892, the Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act: “Today, the House voted to keep the federal government open, extend critical health care programs and provide our military with the funding they need for the remainder of fiscal year 2018. It is crucial that our military have budgetary certainty and be fully funded at the levels that military leaders need as they respond to the...
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U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding the public release of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence FISA memo: “While the vast majority of personnel at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are devoted and law-abiding persons who are focused on keeping hardworking Americans safe, today’s release of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) memo regarding FISA activities at th...
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 695, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018. Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding passage of the bill: “Providing our military with the critical resources they need to keep our nation safe and secure is our foremost Constitutional duty. The Department of Defense Appropriations Act prioritizes funding for our national security and addresses our readiness challenges. As global threats continue to evolve, ...
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U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Trump articulated how our nation is growing stronger and more secure with unlimited potential for greater opportunity for hardworking Americans. Lower taxes through bold tax reform, relief from regulatory headwinds and promoting energy dominance policies have set the stage for vibrant economic growth. The state of our nation will continue to im...
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U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding his vote to end the federal government shutdown: “The reckless and irresponsible political games that caused the Schumer Shutdown have finally ended. After three days of posturing by Senate Democrats, the federal government will reopen. Our troops and their families, who were unnecessarily burdened while serving our country, will be able to continue their service without the uncertainty of not receiving their pay....
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4712, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding passage of the bill: "Today, the House took a bipartisan stand to protect the sanctity of life. The Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act protects babies who survive an attempted abortion. We are ensuring that these babies are transported and admitted to a hospital and immediately receive the same degree of life-saving care...
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