U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX)
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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...
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Leads Letter Urging Streamlining of Presidential Permitting Process for Cross-Border Projects
In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Congressman Troy E. Nehls and 12 of his colleagues have called for answers regarding the Presidential permitting process for cross-border projects at the Canadian and Mexican borders. The letter highlights the importance of these projects for not only the United States' energy security but also the overall energy security of North America.The State Department, along with other branches of the Executive Branch, has left numerous Presidential permits for critical pipeline projects unaddressed. Despite the Biden...
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Rep. Troy Nehls Criticizes Biden Administration for Railway Crossing Closures
Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) has expressed his criticism towards Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for the closure of international railway crossings in Texas due to the border invasion. Nehls sent a letter to Mayorkas, accusing the Biden Administration of failing to understand how the border operates and blaming their neglect for the closures by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the crossings in Eagle Pass and El Paso.According to Nehls, illegal aliens are not using the rail crossings significantly to enter the United States. Instead, they often hitch rides to cross...
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Joint Statement on Freight Rail Border Closures Highlights Impact of Biden Administration's Immigration Policies
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy Nehls (R-TX) issued a joint statement expressing concern over the closure of freight rail crossings at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas, by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The closure is a result of the ongoing challenges posed by the Biden border crisis and the administration's failure to address illegal migration effectively.Graves and Nehls emphasized the direct impact of the Biden Administration's immigration...
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EXCLUSIVE: Bipartisan Group Of Lawmakers Call For Investigation Into Reported CCP ‘Attacks’ On Vital US Infrastructure
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has called for an investigation into reported cyber attacks on vital US infrastructure by hackers affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The lawmakers sent a letter to Jen Easterly, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), expressing concerns over recent reporting that suggests Chinese state-sponsored threat actors infiltrated at least two dozen critical transportation infrastructure entities in 2023.The letter, obtained by The Daily Caller, was signed by Chairman Troy Nehls and Ranking Member...
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls’ Statement After Voting Against NDAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has expressed his dissenting vote against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2024. In a statement, Congressman Nehls emphasized his concerns about the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) without any reforms."Today, I voted NO on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2024," said Congressman Nehls. "This legislation reauthorizes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), with no reforms....
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Chairman Nehls Statement from Hearing on the Future of Intercity Passenger Rail in America
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy Nehls (R-TX) opened today's hearing on the future of intercity passenger rail in America with a focus on safety, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and meeting consumer demands.Chairman Nehls emphasized the importance of investments and innovation in rail infrastructure to build a competitive transportation system. He highlighted the need for federal policies and spending to be balanced with a realistic analysis of consumer demand and the best use of taxpayer dollars.Nehls pointed...
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes to Prevent Avoidable Government Shutdown
Rep. Troy E. Nehls, a Republican congressman from Texas, has voted in favor of a Continuing Resolution that aims to prevent a government shutdown. The resolution, which has been passed by the House of Representatives, would extend funding for various appropriations until early 2024.In a statement, Congressman Nehls highlighted the efforts of House Republicans in leading the fight against excessive government spending. He emphasized the importance of denying the Senate Democrats, Senate Republicans, and the White House the opportunity to push through a bloated and...
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Rep Troy Nehls Introduces Legislation To Finish Building Border Wall
Republican Texas Rep. Troy Nehls is set to introduce a House version of Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst's legislation to allow states to request necessary materials from the federal government to complete the construction of the border wall. The bill, known as the BUILD IT Act, would require the federal government to transfer construction materials to states upon request. Ernst originally introduced the legislation in the Senate.States like Arizona and Texas have taken action to continue construction on their sections of the border wall that were left incomplete. Speaking about the...
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes For Mike Johnson to be Speaker of the House
Oct 25, 2023In a unanimous decision, Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) has been elected Speaker of the House, receiving support from his colleagues, including Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22). Congressman Nehls expressed his endorsement for Johnson, highlighting his conservative principles and commitment to leading the House."I voted in support of my friend and colleague, Mike Johnson, for Speaker of the House," Congressman Nehls stated. "Through our work on the House Judiciary Committee, I know firsthand that Mike is a strong, principled conservative who will lead...
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Congressman Troy E. Nehls Supports Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, Urges Focus on Stopping Radical Democrats
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) expressed his support for U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy, emphasizing the importance of redirecting attention towards halting the radical Democrats and advancing critical investigations.In a statement, Congressman Nehls stated, "Today, I voted to keep Kevin McCarthy as the Speaker of the House. I agree with President Trump that right now, House Republicans should be focused on stopping the radical Democrats. The House should be focused on continuing the much-needed investigations...
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Chairman Troy E. Nehls Asks CBP for Plans to Prevent Future Closures of Eagle Pass Freight Rail Gateway
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy Nehls (R-TX) has reached out to U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Acting Commissioner Troy Miller regarding the recent closure of the Eagle Pass rail gateway in Eagle Pass, Texas. In a letter, Chairman Nehls requested information about the closure and plans to prevent any future closures and subsequent disruptions to the supply chain.The closure of the Eagle Pass rail gateway, which occurred on September 19, 2023, has had significant implications for freight traffic and the efficient operations...
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Congressman Introduces Bill to Allow Law Enforcement Officers to Use Non-Lethal Drones
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) introduced the bipartisan Drone Research and Innovation for Law Enforcement Act of 2023, which aims to establish a pilot research program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enable law enforcement officers to use non-lethal de-escalation unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This initiative is intended to lead to safer outcomes for officers and the communities...
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Congressman Nehls Votes Against Spending Reduction and Border Security Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) expressed his opposition to H.R. 5525, the Spending Reduction and Border Security Enhancement Act, which would extend government funding through October 31, 2023, via a last-minute Continuing Resolution. Nehls voiced concerns about the bill's failure to include E-Verify, a web-based system that allows employers to verify the eligibility of employees to work legally in the United States."When House Republicans took the gavel in January, we made a promise to the American people to pass 12 individual...
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Congressman Nehls and Senator Rubio Introduce No Asylum for CCP Spies Act to Protect National Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an effort to safeguard national security, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), Chairman Mark Green of the House Homeland Security Committee, and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio have introduced the No Asylum for CCP Spies Act. This bicameral legislation aims to prevent members of "communist or totalitarian parties" from being granted asylum in the United States. Existing immigration laws already prohibit visa eligibility, admittance, and naturalization for such individuals....