Pete Sessions

RECOGNIZING THE LAZAREX CANCER FOUNDATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E394] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Congressman Sessions Announces $30 Million FEMA Grant for Lake Livingston Dam Repairs WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Pete Sessions today announced that the Trinity River Authority (TRA) has received a critical $30 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fund repairs to the…

Congressman Sessions Statement on the End of the Government Shutdown WASHINGTON- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) released the following statement after the passage of the Senate Amendment to HR 5371. Congressman Sessions said, " Today, I voted YES on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 to end the…

Congressman Pete Sessions Introduces the Independence Investment Fund Act to Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Biotechnology and Emerging Technologies Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) has introduced the bipartisan Independence Investment Fund Act, legislation establishing a dedicated investment fund…

Congressman Sessions Co-Leads Letter to President Trump Strongly Urging Him to Reject Marijuana Rescheduling FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House Conservatives Strongly Urge President Trump to Reject Marijuana Rescheduling Washington, DC- A coalition of House Republicans, Co-Led by Congressman Pete Sessions…

Congressman Sessions Introduces the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) has introduced H.R. 3417 , the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025 , aimed at ensuring that websites, applications, and…

Congressman Sessions Introduces the Words Matter Act to Update Outdated Language in U.S. Code WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) has introduced the bipartisan H.R. 3420, the Words Matter Act , a bill aimed at modernizing federal language to reflect dignity and respect for…

Congressman Sessions Votes "YES" on President Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" WASHINGTON, D.C.- Following an early morning vote, Congressman Sessions released this statement regarding the passage of H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Congressman Sessions said, "I am proud that we came together…

Congressman Sessions to Join President Trump in Kerr County WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) will join President Donald Trump in Kerr County at the Hill Country Youth Event Center on Friday, July 11, to survey flood damage and ongoing recovery efforts following the recent disaster.…

Congressman Sessions Votes Yes on Senate Amendment to One Big Beautiful Bill WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) released the following statement regarding today's vote on the Senate Amendment to HR 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act "I am pleased to see this important legislation moving…

Statement on Hill Country Flooding WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) released the following statement on the tragic flooding in Central Texas. Congressman Sessions said, "I am heartbroken by the tragic flooding in the Hill Country. Our prayers are with those who have been…

Congressman Sessions to Speak on House Floor in Support of HR 5125 WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) will address the House floor in support of his bill, H R 5125, the District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025 . This legislation will strengthen the DC court…

HR 5125 Passes Out of House WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) released the following statement following House passage of his bill, HR 5125, the District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025. Congressman Sessions said, "I am proud my bill to abolish the DC Judicial…

Congressman Pete Sessions Secures $750,000 for Pflugerville Water Infrastructure, Announces Funding at Press Conference with Mayor Doug Weiss FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2026 Congressman Pete Sessions Secures $750,000 for Pflugerville Water Infrastructure, Announces Funding at Press…

Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) Announces Federal Partnership with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller to Establish Agriculture Freedom Zones Nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Pete Sessions today announced a formal federal partnership with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller…

Congressman Sessions Announces EPA Award to City of Huntsville WACO, TX- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) will hold a press conference today to announce that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,000,000 to the City of Huntsville for Wastewater Treatment Plant…

Congressman Sessions Leads Letter Opposing Marijuana Rescheduling WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17), joined by colleagues Andy Harris (MD-01), Robert Aderholt (AL-04) , Chip Roy (TX-21), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Blake Moore (UT-01), Gary Palmer (AL-06), David Rouzer (NC-07), and Mary…

Congressman Sessions Statement on Schumer Shutdown WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) released the following statement after Senate Democrats voted against the House-passed Continuing Resolution. As a result, the federal government will shut down at midnight. Congressman Sessions…

Congressman Pete Sessions Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Identity Fraud and Theft FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2026 Congressman Pete Sessions Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Identity Fraud and Theft Waco, Texas- Congressman Pete Sessions of Texas introduced bipartisan…

Congressman Sessions Introduces RED TAPE Act to Rein in Bureaucracy Last week, Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) introduced the Regulations Evaluated to Determine the Anticipated Price and Effect Act (RED TAPE) Act to rein in bureaucratic spending. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government…

Congressman Pete Sessions to Continue as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations Today, Chairman James Comer (KY-01) announced Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) will continue to serve as the chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations on the House Committee on Oversight and…

CELEBRATING THE SERVICE OF THE HONORABLE MICHAEL C. BURGESS Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7292-H7296] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…