Washington, D.C. — Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) today released the following statement after Houston Metro approved a board resolution memorializing his agreement with Chairman Gilbert Garcia. This resolution will formally suspend the agency’s attempts to build two unaffordable and unwanted light rail projects in Congressional District 7. “My primary responsibilities as a congressman include protecting the taxpayers and protecting the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Since 2003 I have...
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Washington, D.C. —Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) issued the following statement after the indictment of two NASA supervisors involved in the Bo Jiang espionage case. Jiang, a Chinese national, was arrested at Dulles Airport in 2013 while trying to flee to China with a computer containing sensitive government information. “Yesterday’s indictment is further proof of widespread negligence at NASA and throughout the Obama Administration when it comes to protecting U.S. intellectual property and ...
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Washington, D.C. – The House today passed H.R. 702, coauthored by Congressman John Culberson (TX-07), that lifts a 40-year-old federal ban on U.S. crude oil exports. The bill passed by a vote of 261 to 159. “A lot has changed over the last four decades. This bill brings our energy policy into the 21st century and unleashes the full potential of the U.S. energy sector,” said Congressman Culberson. “This means more jobs and more opportunity for the people of Houston.” “Lifting the crude oil ban is...
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Washington, D.C. – Representative John Culberson (TX-07) was recognized this week at The Science Coalition’s “Breakfast of Champions” for his continuing commitment to funding scientific research. “I am honored to receive this award and pleased to see so many of my colleagues recognized for our shared commitment to science,” said Congressman Culberson, who chairs the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science, which funds the National Science Foundation and NASA. "Advances...
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Washington, D.C. – An amendment adopted today by the House Appropriations Committee and authored by Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) prevents the release of dangerous illegal aliens back into the public. “The tragic events in San Francisco should never have happened,” said Congressman Culberson. “This senseless murder has stuck with me - not only because an innocent young woman died in her father’s arms, but also because it all could have been avoided. This Administration has released, on aver...
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Washington, D.C. – The House passed an education bill last night that aims to restore State and local control of public education thanks to language authored by Congressman John Culberson (TX-07). Culberson’s language in the Student Success Act (H.R. 5) requires State lawmakers to “opt-in” rather than “out of” federal education grants – a decision currently made by unelected bureaucrats. “I do not believe that the federal government has a role in the education of our children,” said Congressman ...
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Washington, D.C. —Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court trampled on States’ rights to oversee marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges: “I’m disappointed that the Court chose to override the will of Texans who define marriage as being between a man and a woman. As the dissent noted, the Court also overrode the will of the people in more than half of the other States. The 10th Amendment guarantees States the primary responsibility of providing for publi...
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Washington, D.C. —Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in King vs. Burwell: “Today’s ruling confirms that the only way America can repeal Obamacare is through the ballot box with a Republican President and a Republican Congress. Justice Antonin Scalia is correct in his dissenting opinion in King v. Burwell when he said that the ‘overriding principle of the’ Roberts Court is that ‘The Affordable Care Act must be saved.’ The...
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Washington, D.C. — The House Appropriations Committee today approved an amendment offered by Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) that will protect churches from being bullied by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and left-wing activists whenever a church engages in educational political activity. Culberson’s amendment was adopted during a mark-up of the Financial Services and General Government Oversight Appropriations Bill for FY 2016. “I represent the two largest churches in the country, and on...
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Washington, D.C. — Six students from the 7th Congressional District of Texas will attend prestigious U.S. Service Academies this fall after receiving nominations from Congressman John Culberson. The announcement was made during a recent event in Houston. “These young leaders of tomorrow represent the best and brightest Houston has to offer,” said Congressman Culberson. “They’ve made their parents, teachers and community proud, and now they will go on to make our country proud. I am honored to no...
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