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House passes JUDGES Act to tackle federal court backlog

The United States House of Representatives has passed the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the backlog in federal courts by adding new judgeships.

By West Houston News | Dec 12, 2024

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Rep. Nehls supports FY25 NDAA focusing on pay raises and ideological issues

Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas has expressed his support for the recently passed Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.

By West Houston News | Dec 11, 2024

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House approves bill demanding more transparency in Amtrak board meetings

By West Houston News | Dec 10, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at increasing transparency within Amtrak.

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Lawmakers urge GAO review of Treasury's compliance affecting US shrimp industry

By West Houston News | Nov 12, 2024

Congressman Troy E. Nehls, along with House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer and Congressman Clay Higgins, has called upon the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the U.S. Treasury Department's...

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Rep. Nehls urges passage of JUDGES Act to tackle court backlog

By West Houston News | Oct 16, 2024

Congressman Troy E. Nehls has authored an op-ed for The Dallas Morning News, focusing on the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act of 2024. This legislation aims to address the backlog in federal courts by increasing the number of judgeships.

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House committee passes bill mandating transparency for Amtrak board meetings

By West Houston News | Sep 18, 2024

The Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act, introduced by Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, has passed the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

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Congress introduces bipartisan bill to address judiciary backlog

By West Houston News | Sep 17, 2024

Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), along with Congressmen Darrell Issa (R-CA-48), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12), and Hank Johnson (D-GA-04), introduced the bipartisan Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act of 2024. This legislation aims to address the understaffing and backlog issues plaguing federal district courts by adding critically needed judgeships.

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Rep. Troy E. Nehls introduces bill challenging California's emission regulations

By West Houston News | Sep 12, 2024

Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has introduced the Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden Act, known as the Stop CARB Act. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is leading the Senate companion to this legislation.

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Reps. Nehls and Self introduce legislation for venue change in federal trials

By West Houston News | Sep 12, 2024

Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Keith Self (R-TX-03) introduced the Venue Named Under Exception Act, or the VENUE Act. This legislation would allow individuals charged with a crime on federal property in the Washington, D.C. area to transfer their trial to a federal court in their home jurisdiction.

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Rep. Nehls urges FAA for quick approval on increased flight cadence for SpaceX project

By West Houston News | Sep 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) sent a letter to Michael Whitaker, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), urging him to expedite the FAA’s ongoing environmental review of SpaceX’s project, the Tiered Environmental Assessment for SpaceX Starship/Heavy Vehicle Increased Cadence at the Boca Chica Launch Site in Cameron County, Texas, and to expeditiously approve the project.

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Rep. Troy E. Nehls urges DHS action on Venezuelan prisoners

By West Houston News | Jul 26, 2024

Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has sent a third letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, addressing concerns about violent criminals being released from Venezuelan prisons and entering the United States through migrant caravans. Congressmen Byron Donalds (R-FL-19), Randy Weber (R-TX-14), and Pete Stauber (R-MN-08) co-signed the letter, urging Secretary Mayorkas to prevent Venezuelans from entering the country, deport those already released pending immigration proceedings, and initiate a moratorium on all Venezuelan migration until...

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Chairman Nehls addresses rail safety post-East Palestine derailment

By West Houston News | Jul 23, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) delivered opening remarks at today's hearing titled "Examining the State of Rail Safety in the Aftermath of the Derailment in East Palestine, Ohio."

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Legislation introduced aiming at enhancing US railroad safety

By West Houston News | Jul 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA-06) introduced the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024. This legislation incorporates the Railway Safety Act of 2023, introduced by Senators J.D. Vance (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and includes four significant safety provisions aimed at increasing the safety of the nation’s rail network.

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Legislation aims to close legal loopholes on child exploitation

By West Houston News | Jul 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) introduced bicameral and bipartisan legislation, the Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act. This bill aims to make several technical statutory clarifications to close loopholes in current child sexual abuse criminal offenses that hinder holding perpetrators accountable. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) previously introduced the Senate version of this legislation.

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Rep. Nehls and Sen. Cruz introduce legislation following child murder case

By West Houston News | Jul 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) have introduced the Justice for Jocelyn Act, a bicameral piece of legislation aimed at improving the detention and tracking of illegal aliens entering the United States.

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Chairman Nehls criticizes CARB locomotive regulation during subcommittee hearing

By West Houston News | Jul 9, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Opening remarks, as prepared, of Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) from today’s hearing entitled “An Examination of the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) In-Use Locomotive Regulation”:

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Footage shows J6 detainee pepper-sprayed twice by DC prison officer

By West Houston News | Jul 1, 2024

An employee with the D.C. Central Detention Facility (DOC), also known as the D.C. Gulag, pepper-sprayed a January 6 prisoner twice for not wearing a mask, according to bodycam footage obtained by the House Judiciary Committee.

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Nehls responds to Supreme Court's decision on Trump v. United States

By West Houston News | Jul 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released a statement regarding the United States Supreme Court's ruling on Trump v. United States.

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Rep Troy E. Nehls comments on Supreme Court's Fischer v. United States ruling

By West Houston News | Jun 28, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released a statement regarding the United States Supreme Court’s ruling on Fischer v. United States:

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Rep. Nehls supports NDAA with focus on military readiness

By West Houston News | Jun 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has issued a statement following his vote in favor of H.R. 8070, the Servicemembers Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. The legislation aims to enhance military strength, improve servicemembers' quality of life, and provide necessary tools and resources to address global threats.