Representative John Culberson (TX-07) released the following statement after the Administration released the FY2018 budget. “President Trump’s budget is an important and crucial step in the appropriations process, but ultimately, Congress has the power of the purse. I’m encouraged by this Administration’s desire to reduce our deficit, strengthen our military, and protect our southern border. “As the Chairman of the Commerce, Justice Science Subcommittee on Appropriations, I will review the Presi...
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The House chairman who oversees Justice Department spending is telling so-called "sanctuary cities" that funding for police, jails and housing will end under President Trump's new executive orders tightening immigration control.
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Representative John Culberson (TX-07) was reappointed Chairman of the Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Subcommittee on Appropriations for the 115th Congress by the Republican Steering Committee today. This subcommittee is responsible for funding the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and other related agencies. This is Representative Culberson’s second term chairing the CJS Subcom...
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Following the release of the continuing resolution appropriations bill, Representative John Culberson (TX-07) released the following statement: “Texas has had six federal disaster declarations over the last two years. Thousands of Texans have been displaced from their homes and lost their businesses due to the severe flooding the State has experienced. I’ve worked with my colleagues and Republican leadership to include $500 million in disaster funding in the CR for these devastated communities. ...
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Republicans will continue to oppose the U.S. government’s plan to cede its control over a major internet governance body as the Sept. 30 transition date nears.
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Representative John Culberson (TX-07) included several medical research provisions in the FY2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill that was approved by full committee today. Rep. Culberson requested additional funding for the Muscular Dystrophy program, which received $6 million in funding in the legislation. This funding will allow additional research efforts to enhance life for those living with Duchenne and other forms of Muscular Dystrophy. Rep. Culberson al...
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Washington, D.C. – Today, at the urging of Representative John Culberson (TX-07), the Department of Justice (DOJ) released updated guidelines that disqualify sanctuary cities from receiving DOJ grant money. This policy change is in direct response to Rep. Culberson’s pressure on the Department of Justice since he became Chairman of the Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee on Appropriations. On February 1, 2016, Rep. Culberson sent a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch that urged the ...
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