September 20, 2011
Written by: Reps. Gene Green, Al Green, John Culberson and Pete Olson.
With NASA’s recent announcement of plans to move forward with the development of the Space Launch System (SLS), America…
Continue reading Houston Chronicle: A new era of space exploration
July 22, 2011
Congressman Culberson has sent the following letter to Dr. John Mendelsohn, President of MD Anderson, regarding the hospital being named one of the nation’s top oncology centers.
Dear Dr. Mendelsohn,
Congratulations on…
Continue reading Rep. Culberson’s Letter of Congratulations to MD Anderson
July 21, 2011
Early this morning, the final flight of our legendary shuttle program landed at the Kennedy Space Center. The touchdown ended a 13-day mission to the International Space Station and marks…
Continue reading Congressman Culberson’s Response on Atlantis Return
July 12, 2011
Today was an important first step in ending the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement’s (BOEMRE) de facto moratorium on offshore drilling. The House Appropriations Committee adopted my…
June 13, 2011
The International Space Station will be passing over Houston the next few evenings. With very little cloud cover to block the view, you should have no problem seeing it.
Here’s when…
Continue reading Weather Report from KTRK: Here’s your chance to see the ISS
June 08, 2011
On Tuesday, Representative John Culberson met with employees at Halliburton and Apache Corporation to discuss their concerns about the local Houston economy.
Employees from both firms expressed apprehension over the restraining…
Continue reading Representative Culberson Meets With Halliburton & Apache Employees
June 08, 2011
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June 01, 2011
Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the Texas coast line and surrounding area has been battered by hurricanes. These natural disasters have created years of rebuilding and cost hundreds…
June 01, 2011
After murder of Houston police officer, John Culberson says he ‘will not rest’ until Mexican border is secured
Following a Houston police officer’s death at the hands of an illegal immigrant,…
May 03, 2011
SUNDAY CONVERSATION
Moonwalker deplores loss of shuttle program
April 30, 2011
Houstonian Gene Cernan was the last man to walk on the moon, so he’s experienced the end of a NASA spaceflight program.…
Continue reading Houston Chronicle: Moonwalker deplores loss of shuttle program
April 25, 2011
By U.S. REPS. GENE GREEN and JOHN CULBERSON
Last week, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden perplexed and frustrated the people of Houston by announcing that we will not receive one of the…
Continue reading Houston Chronicle: Demanding answers on shuttle decision
April 12, 2011
The thought of an Orbiter not coming home to rest at Space Center Houston is truly tragic. It is analogous to Detroit without a Model-T, or Florence without a da Vinci.
March 30, 2011
March 17, 2011
Washington, DC – Congressman John Culberson (R-TX) sent the following letter to House Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor urging them attach a full repeal of Obamacare to the…
February 25, 2011
Shutting off access to the rich resources off our nation’s coasts is causing energy prices to rise, dampening economic growth, sending American jobs overseas, and inflicting more pain and suffering on American consumers during these difficult economic times.
Continue reading Congressman Culberson’s Statement on Interior Secretary Salazar’s Visit to Houston
December 01, 2010
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Culberson (R-TX-07) issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s ban on offshore oil drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico and the…
Continue reading Statement on Administration’s Five Year Drilling Ban
November 30, 2010
Today, Congressman Culberson (R-TX), along with Congressman Andrews (D-NJ), urged their colleagues to send the American people some certainty with regards to their taxes increasing. Congressman Culberson noted, ““The money doesn’t belong to the government, it’s not our money to compromise with,” and the American people would “do a far better job with the money than the government.” To view the video, please click here.
Continue reading It’s not the Government’s Money, it’s the American People’s
November 29, 2010
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Continue reading Congressman Culberson discusses border security and Operation Streamline with KHOU
November 29, 2010
Congressman John Culberson, U.S. Representative for Texas Congressional District 7, took a moment for TexasGOPVote before…
November 29, 2010
NASA managers have targeted space shuttle Discovery’s launch for no earlier than Dec. 17. Shuttle managers determined more tests and analysis are needed before proceeding with the STS-133 mission.
As a…
Continue reading NASA Sets Shuttle Discovery’s Launch For No Earlier Than Dec. 17
November 16, 2010
Tonight Congressman Culberson once again urged House Democrats to schedule a vote to prevent the largest tax increase in American history. Congressman Culberson noted, “This is not a vote to preserve anybody’s tax cut. This is a vote to protect Americans’ right to keep their own money.”
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October 22, 2010
It’s been seven months since President Obama’s health care bill was signed into law, and its disastrous consequences continue to mount. In recent weeks, we’ve seen reports of companies being…
October 12, 2010
Washington, DC – Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) sent the following letter to President Obama regarding NASA Administrator Bolden’s upcoming meeting with the China National Space Administration in Beijing:
Dear Mr. President:
I have…
October 12, 2010
Byron York of the Examiner endorses a bill co-authored by Rep. Culberson that would make all legislation available on the internet for 72 hours prior to being voted on, giving ample time for members of Congress and the American people to read the bill.
Continue reading Examiner: Profligate Congress needs to read its own bills
October 04, 2010
Jerry Seper of the Washington Times writes:
A Texas Republican who steadfastly has prodded the federal government to better secure the U.S.-Mexico border has introduced legislation requiring the Defense Department to make National Guard troops available to states on request.
Continue reading Wahington Times: Texan wants Guard troops at states’ call
September 30, 2010
Last night, after failing to pass a budget and refusing to take action on looming tax hikes, the Democrats decided it was time to get out of town. They’ll return…
September 02, 2010
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEM) today announced that Director Michael R. Bromwich will hold the next two events in a series of fact-finding forums in Houston, Texas and Biloxi, Miss. the week of September 6, 2010.
Continue reading Interior Dept. to Host Forum on Offshore Drilling in Houston
August 27, 2010
HOUSTON — NASA Administrator Charles Bolden accepted the Spirit of Houston Award from the city’s Mayor Annise Parker on Thursday. The award was established in 2004 to honor Houstonians who motivated their fellow citizens with their everyday acts of leadership.
July 28, 2010
I’m happy to announce two upcoming town hall meetings. I hope that you can join me for a discussion on what I’m working on in the United States Congress to…
Continue reading Upcoming Town Hall Meetings: Tues., 8/17 and Weds., 8/18
June 03, 2010
Four IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Houston will be open Saturday,June 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. The IRS is holding these special Open Houses to help small…
February 22, 2010
Washington, DC – Today Houston area Congressmen Kevin Brady, John Culberson, Michael McCaul, Ted Poe, and Pete Olson issued the following statement challenging Speaker Pelosi’s visit to the Port of Houston to tout stimulus jobs…
Continue reading Houston Congressmen Ask Pelosi: Are Jobs a Priority For You?
January 19, 2010
Houston Rotarians Return Home from Haiti – My Fox Houston
HOUSTON – Members of the Rotary Club of Houston service team who were stranded in Haiti following Tuesday’s devastating quake are…
