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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,...
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes NO on FISA Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22)released the following statement after voting ‘NO’ on H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act:"Today is a dark day for America," said Congressman Nehls. “It is no secret that the DOJ and the FBI have used and abused FISA to spy on not only the greatest president of my lifetime, Donald J. Trump, but spy on everyday Americans. I could not, in good conscience, vote to give our nation’s weaponized DOJ the power to mass surveil the American people without significant reforms, such as a warrant...