Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson said Thursday that the United States could face the same fate as ancient Egypt and Rome unless it finds a way to shrink the national debt. Read more

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... Read more

Washington, D.C. — The House Appropriations Committee yesterday approved a fiscal year 2016 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) funding bill crafted under the leadership of Congressman John Culberson (TX-07). The bill provides $51.4 billion in discretionary funding for the Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Science Foundation (NSF) and other related agencies. “This bill ensures federal agencies live within their means an... Read more

Washington, D.C. — The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) led by Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) yesterday approved its fiscal year (FY) 2016 Appropriations bill, which provides annual funding for the Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Science Foundation (NSF) and other related agencies. “In another tough budget year, this bill prioritizes funding for law enforcement, national sec... Read more

Washington, D.C.— Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) released the following statement on this week’s House passage of the Balanced Budget for a Stronger America Act (H.Con.Res. 27): "I supported the House budget because it is designed to cut $5.5 trillion in spending and balance the federal budget in less than 10 years, while giving Congress the tools we need to totally repeal Obamacare and prevent the looming bankruptcy of Medicare and Social Security. "The first legislation I co-authored in th... Read more