Supporting Our Military
Representative John Culberson (TX-07) issued the following statement after the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Defense Appropriations bill passed out of the House Appropriations Committee. “I am proud to support the FY2018 Defense Appropriations bill because it provides a pay raise for our troops, funds medical research, offers assistance to Israel and works to rebuild our military,” said Rep. Culberson. “Ensuring our armed forces have the resources they need to protect and defend our national security is of the utmost importance, particularly after years of drastic cuts to our military.
Combating Human Trafficking
According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, Houston has the highest number of human trafficking victims in the country, and Texas is second in the nation for reported human trafficking cases. This week, I had the opportunity to address the FBI and learn how they are working to stop human trafficking.
Culberson Receives Champion for Aerospace and Science Award
Representative John Culberson (TX-07) received the inaugural Champion for Aerospace and Science Award from the Coalition for Aerospace and Science (CAS).
The Right CHOICE: Repealing Dodd-Frank
In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, House Democratic leadership passed the Dodd-Frank Act, which promised to reinvigorate a sluggish economy, protect consumers, and end bailouts, but I believe it accomplished just the opposite.
Rep. Culberson Questions Secretary Ben Carson in Committee Hearing
This week, Representative John Culberson (TX-07) questioned Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson on the urgency of balancing the federal budget.
