Chairman Nehls Statement from Hearing on the Commuter Rail Industry
Washington, D.C. - Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy Nehls (R-TX) delivered opening remarks at a hearing on the commuter rail industry, emphasizing the importance of developing safe, efficient, and cost-effective commuter rail services that meet public demands.Nehls highlighted the significance of investments and innovation in rail infrastructure to enhance the American transportation system while ensuring a balance between Federal policies, consumer demand, and taxpayer dollars.Discussing the impact of technology on commuter rail,...
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) responded to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address with a critical statement. Nehls expressed his views on Biden's speech and the current state of the nation.“President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address just goes to show how out of touch with reality he really is,” said Congressman Nehls. Nehls criticized Biden for what he perceived as a disconnect from the realities faced by Americans.Nehls continued, “Despite what he says, he has the full authority to secure our borders—he just refuses to use it....
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes ‘NO’ on Appropriations Package
Rep. Troy E. Nehls of Texas voted against the first appropriations package, citing concerns about the nation's debt, border security, and government spending. In a statement released after the vote, Congressman Nehls expressed his dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs.“Our nation is nearly $35 trillion in debt, our borders are wide-open due to the failed policies of the Biden Administration, and the American people are suffering because of it,” Nehls remarked. “Unfortunately, this appropriations package continues the reckless spending problem in the Swamp. Our...
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls’ Statement After Voting Against Short-Term CR
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released a statement expressing his opposition to the short-term continuing resolution (CR) in Congress. The CR aimed to extend Biden-Pelosi spending levels for several appropriations bills until specific dates in March 2024."We cannot continue to kick the can down the road," said Congressman Nehls, highlighting his concerns about the ongoing situation. He added, "The American people continue to suffer due to the policies of Joe Biden and his administration."Nehls pointed out specific issues, stating, "Since...
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes ‘YES’ to Impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has voted in favor of impeaching U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In a statement, Congressman Nehls emphasized the importance of accountability for government officers and highlighted the specific actions that led to the decision.Quoting Congressman Nehls, "The Framers of our Constitution restricted impeachment to treason, bribery, and other high Crimes and Misdemeanors. This standard applied to behavior found damaging to the state, including significant abuses of a government...
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Demands Release of Bodycam Footage of J6 Detainee Sprayed with Chemicals
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) is calling for the release of body-worn camera video footage that captures an incident involving one of the January 6 detainees. Ronald “Colton” McAbee was reportedly sprayed with chemicals by Lieutenant Crystal Lancaster at the Washington D.C. Department of Corrections (DOC) after removing his COVID-19 mask to take medication.According to reports received by Congressman Nehls, the incident occurred on September 5, 2022, when Mr. McAbee was in the process of receiving his medication. Lieutenant Lancaster aggressively...
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Demands Answers Regarding Dysfunction Within the USPS Sorting Center in Missouri City, Texas
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has raised concerns about the disarray within the United States Postal Service (USPS) sorting facility in Missouri City, Texas. In a letter addressed to USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, Congressman Nehls demanded answers regarding the issues faced by constituents in the 22nd Congressional District of Texas, including delayed and misplaced packages.Since November 2023, residents in the district have encountered numerous problems with the Missouri City USPS sorting facility. Congressman Nehls' office alone has...
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Chairman Nehls Statement from Hearing on the Elimination of Railroad Grade Crossings
Washington, D.C. - Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy Nehls (R-TX) expressed the importance of addressing highway-railroad grade crossing eliminations and safety improvements in his opening remarks at a recent hearing.During the hearing, Chairman Nehls highlighted the alarming statistic that there are approximately 212,000 highway-rail grade crossings in the United States. He emphasized the need to prevent grade crossing accidents and fatalities, which he believes are entirely avoidable."Grade crossing accidents and fatalities are...
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes ‘NO’ on Continuing Bloated Spending Levels with No Border Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has expressed his strong opposition to the Continuing Resolution (CR) due to concerns over the ongoing border crisis and reckless spending by the Biden administration. In a statement released today, Congressman Nehls highlighted the need for border security and criticized the failure of the Senate and the White House to address the issue."The American people cannot afford to continue suffering under Joe Biden and the Left’s reckless spending levels and failed policies that have led to the unprecedented crisis at our...
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Reps. Troy E. Nehls and Brad Schneider Introduce Bipartisan DOCTORS Act to Address Physician Shortages
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), along with 14 others, have introduced the bipartisan Districting Our Country’s Transfer of Residency Slots (DOCTORS) Act. The bill seeks to address nationwide physician shortages by reallocating unused waivers from the Conrad 30 waiver program to states that have used their maximum number of waivers.The Conrad 30 waiver program allows foreign-born medical school graduates who came to the United States on a J-1 visa to bypass the requirement of returning to their home country...
