Houston, TX – Representative John Culberson (TX-07) announced that eight nominees from Texas’ Seventh Congressional District have accepted appointments to our nation’s esteemed service academies. “One of the most gratifying and meaningful parts of my job is nominating these exceptional young people to become officers in the United States Armed Forces,” Rep. Culberson said. “Each congressional district is guaranteed one appointee to each academy; however, we have so many talented young people in ...
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Washington, D.C. – Today Representative John Culberson (TX-07) and Representative Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced the Coastal Texas Protection Act to expedite the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ studies and advance the construction of the “Ike Dike” to better protect the Gulf Coast from storm damage. “With hurricane season right around the corner, it is crucial that we complete flood mitigation projects as soon as possible. I’m proud to co-sponsor this vital bill that will give the Army Corps of En...
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Washington, D.C. – Representative John Culberson (TX-07) issued the following statement after the Right to Try Act passed the House. “This bill is for families that have tried every available option to help a terminally-ill loved one. In 2013, I met a young woman from Texas with terminal ovarian cancer. I tried to help her get access to alternative treatments that were not yet approved by the FDA. Unfortunately, she passed away before she could get the help she needed. “Just like her, others suf...
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressmen John Culberson (TX-07) and Gene Green (TX-29) introduced the Tools on Our Local Streets (TOOLS) to Rehabilitate Communities Act to target Community Development Block (CDBG) funds to nonprofit organizations for the revitalization of neighborhoods, housing rehabilitation, and natural disaster recovery. Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), along with Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), introduced the Senate companion of the TOOLS to Rehabilitate Communities Act. “My t...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative John Culberson (TX-07), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS), released a statement following President Trump’s decision to remove the United States from the Iran Nuclear Deal. “I’m pleased that the President has ended this dangerous agreement with the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, Iran. The Iran Nuclear Deal does nothing to prevent the financing of their global terror network or their aggressive ballis...
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Washington, D.C. – Representative John Culberson (TX-07), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS), released the following statement today after the House Appropriations Committee unanimously approved the fiscal year 2019 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA) Appropriations bill. “This legislation delivers on the promises of the federal government to support all those who have selflessly served our country. It’s our veterans’ sacrifice ...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) released the following statement to congratulate the winners of the 37th annual Congressional Art Competition from the Seventh District of Texas. Each year, the Congressional Institute sponsors this nationwide contest for local high school students to showcase their artistic skills and earn recognition for their talent. “Each year, I’m amazed at the creativity of high school artists in the Seventh District,” said Congressman Culberson. “It’s ...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Culberson (TX-07) released the following statement following Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ announcement of the dedication of additional prosecutors and immigration judges to address the crisis at the Southwest border. “Respect for the rule of law is a hallmark of our democracy, and I strongly support individuals who want to come to our country legally. As Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS), I am extremely invest...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative John Culberson (TX-07) released a statement following Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved Texas’s state action plan for the allocation of $57.8 million in Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to help Texas recover from Hurricane Harvey. “This is another significant step forward in the recovery process for Harris County. These critical f...
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Originally published in the Houston Chronicle | By Andrea Rumbaugh U.S. Rep. John Culberson, R-Houston, expressed concern to NASA contractors about the timeline for launching the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft during a visit to his hometown on Monday. Exploration Mission-1, an unmanned trek that will take SLS and Orion past the moon, is slated to launch in December 2019 and contractors and suppliers continue to work toward that. But, as previously announced, that date will likely be pushed to s...
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