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The preparations for the fifty-third Presidential Inauguration are already underway in Washington. The ceremonies at the Capitol are coordinated by the bipartisan Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, while the Inaugural parade is overseen by the military’s Joint Task Force National Capital Region. If your organization, such as a band, mounted or marching unit, or a civic organization, is interested in participating in the Inaugural parade, please visit the JTF-NCR’s website at ... Read more

Just a scoop of dirt, but NASA's celebrating big-time By Amy Hubbard October 8, 2012, 12:29 p.m. It was just a scoop of dirt, but NASA scientists applauded more loudly than they had since the Curiosity rover landed on Mars. Collecting and analyzing the first Martian soil sample is a "huge milestone" in the Curiosity mission, deputy project scientist Ashwin Vasavada told the Los Angeles Times on Monday. A primary purpose of this project, after all, is to determine whether there were conditions on... Read more

With over 23 million Americans unemployed or underemployed, today’s jobs report that the economy added 104,000 private sector jobs in September is bittersweet news. High unemployment rates have become the status quo under the Obama Administration. House conservatives have passed nearly 40 bills that will create jobs, grow the economy and reduce our dependence on foreign energy. Unfortunately, these jobs bills remain stuck in the Democrat-controlled Senate while millions of Americans are still lo... Read more

Rep. John Culberson issued the following statement in response to the investigation into unauthorized spending by the Department of Veterans Affairs at two conferences in Orlando last year. “Taxpayers are once again on the hook as a result of wasteful government spending,” said Rep. Culberson. “A report from the Inspector General has revealed a clear misuse of tax dollars and serious lapses in judgment. As Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs,... Read more

Rep. John Culberson (TX-07) released the following statement after today’s shooting near the Arizona-Mexico border: "Today’s early morning shooting of two Border Patrol Agents near Bisbee, Arizona, which resulted in the tragic death of Agent Nicholas J. Ivie and the injury of another, is a reminder of the constant danger faced along the southern border. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the fallen and injured agents, and to all men and women in our law enforcement community who f... Read more

Today, Reps. John Culberson (TX-07), Frank Wolf (VA-10), Bill Posey (FL-15), Pete Olson (TX-22) announced the Space Leadership Preservation Act, legislation that will change business as usual at NASA and result in a more stable and accountable space program. The bill would create a 10-year term for the NASA Administrator to provide crucial stability of the leadership structure at NASA so that decisions are made based on science and are removed from the politics of changing administrations. Addit... Read more

Today, the House passed the Veterans Fiduciary Reform Act by a voice vote. The bill included language from Rep. Culberson's bill that protects the religious freedoms of our veterans by preventing the federal government from interfering with funeral services. It also requires the VA to make sure that a chapel is provided at the cemetery. “The First Amendment is first for a reason,” said Rep. Culberson. “Limiting the free speech of any American is outrageous and unconstitutional, but it is especia... Read more

Rep. John Culberson is a cosponsor of H.J. Res 18, which expresses disapproval of the Obama administration’s attempt to eliminate the welfare work requirements. This important bill will be voted on by the full House tomorrow evening. The bill would prevent the administration from weakening the work requirements and preserve critical 1996 welfare reforms that have helped lift millions of American families out of poverty. This legislation is scheduled to be considered by the House of Representativ... Read more

By Eric Berger, SciGuy Tuesday, September 18, 2012 About a month ago I wrote about legislation being developed to make NASA a more independent agency. On Thursday the architects of that legislation, including U.S. John Culberson, Frank Wolf, Bill Posey, and Pete Olson, will introduce the bill, which they have called the “Space Leadership Act.” According to a news release, the bill will “change business as usual at NASA by enacting important management reforms and result in a more stable and more... Read more

“On this day in 1787, our Founding Fathers signed the single most important document in American history – the U.S. Constitution. At 4,400 words it is both the oldest and the shortest written constitution of all major governments. Today, more than ever, I remain committed to restoring our Founders visions of a limited government, individual liberty, and states’ rights. It was Jefferson’s belief that if we apply the principles of the Constitution, the knot will always untie itself. This was true ... Read more