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Bipartisan bill seeks end to NIH funding for animal testing abroad

Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Congresswoman Dina Titus have reintroduced the Cease Animal Research Grants Overseas (CARGO) Act, a bipartisan bill designed to stop the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from funding foreign laboratories that...

By West Houston News | Feb 6, 2025

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Chairman Nehls addresses drone challenges amid recent aviation accidents

In Washington, D.C., Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls opened a hearing on "Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems" amid recent aviation tragedies.

By West Houston News | Feb 6, 2025

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Lawmakers propose new act to tighten immigration oversight

By West Houston News | Jan 24, 2025

Congressman Troy E. Nehls from Texas and Senator Jim Banks from Indiana have introduced the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing congressional oversight over immigration policies.

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Legislation seeks increased pension for Medal of Honor recipients

By West Houston News | Jan 23, 2025

Today, a bipartisan effort was renewed in Washington, D.C., with Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) reintroducing the Medal of Honor Act.

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Rep. Nehls issues statement on Trump's inauguration as president

By West Houston News | Jan 20, 2025

Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas has issued a statement following the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.

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Nehls proposes higher tax rate for elite university endowment profits

By West Houston News | Jan 15, 2025

Congressman Troy E. Nehls has introduced the Endowment Tax Fairness Act, a bill aimed at increasing the excise tax on profits from certain private university endowments from 1.4% to 21%.

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Troy E. Nehls named chairman of House T&I Subcommittee on Aviation

By West Houston News | Jan 14, 2025

Congressman Troy E. Nehls has been appointed as the Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation.

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Nehls and Cruz reintroduce Justice for Jocelyn Act focused on immigration enforcement

By West Houston News | Jan 14, 2025

Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Senator Ted Cruz have reintroduced the Justice for Jocelyn Act, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing the detention and tracking of illegal immigrants in the United States.

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Lawmakers reintroduce act honoring fallen law enforcement

By West Houston News | Jan 9, 2025

Today, Representatives Troy E. Nehls and Jimmy Panetta reintroduced the National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act in Washington, D.C. This bipartisan bill aims to establish a program within the U.S. Department of...

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Rep. Nehls supports Mike Johnson's election as Speaker

By West Houston News | Jan 3, 2025

Congressman Troy E. Nehls has expressed his support for Congressman Mike Johnson's election as Speaker of the House.

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Rep. Troy E. Nehls supports American Relief Act in congressional vote

By West Houston News | Dec 20, 2024

Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls announced his support for the American Relief Act following a vote in favor of the legislation.

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House passes JUDGES Act to tackle federal court backlog

By West Houston News | Dec 12, 2024

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.

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

By West Houston News | Dec 11, 2024

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.

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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.