Issues
As the Chairman Emeritus of the Homeland Security Committee and a lifelong Texan, I am committed to securing America's borders. I recently joined with my Texas Republican colleagues to introduce a border security plan. Together, we are working to put an end to the border crisis Texans are facing each day.
Under President Biden's Administration, inflation skyrocketed. Republicans, including myself, are committed to making meaningful spending cuts in this new term to fight inflation and lower the cost of living for every day Americans.
Texas leads the nation in the production of both conventional and renewable energy sources, providing nearly a quarter of all US energy. Since coming to congress, I have supported and helped create policy that prioritizes American-made energy, reduces dependence on foreign oil, and brings jobs back to central Texas.
American leadership on the global stage is critical. At the beginning of the 118th Congress, I became the first Texan to ever chair the Foreign Affairs Committee, which dates all the way back to the Continental Congress. This committee is responsible for oversight of State Department policy and promoting a responsible legislative agenda that bolsters international engagement with our allies, counters the aggressive policies of our adversaries, and advances the common interests of nations in defense of stability and democracy around the globe.
Health care reform must ensure that quality coverage is affordable and accessible for every American, regardless of income or pre-existing conditions.
Shortly after I was first elected to the United States House, I formed the Congressional High Tech Caucus. Our goal is to find ways to keep America’s tech sector strong and provide our domestic industry with the support it needs to remain on the cutting edge.
As the proud son of a WWII B-17 bombardier, I am inspired and awestruck by the service of our men and women in uniform. These brave patriots who defend our Constitution, values, and freedoms deserve the very best in healthcare, education, and financial assistance.