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119-hr-3276·Sep 14, 2026·76% of R voted YES
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 North Hatcher Avenue in Purcellville, Virginia, as the "Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building".
Congressman Weber Joins Secretary Duffy and Congressman Babin for Historic Energy and Maritime Announcements at the Sea Power Summit
Position: The release praises the Department of Transportation's modernization of LNG safety regulations and its licensing of a new LNG export port offshore Matagorda, Texas, citing expected cost savings and job creation. It argues that unleashing American energy and restoring maritime strength go hand in hand.
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) at Port Houston for the Sea Power Summit, where Secretary Duffy delivered a pair of wins for the Gulf of America by modernizing LNG safety regulations for the first time since 2001 and licensing a new LNG export port offshore Matagorda, Texas.
The new safety rule is expected to save over $100 million and fast-track new LNG projects, while the Matagorda port will support 2,000 construction jobs and up to 855 permanent jobs and expand America's LNG export capacity by 7 to 9%.
The Matagorda port sits just down the coast from Brazoria County, and its jobs and growth will ripple across the Texas Gulf Coast. Texas' 14th District already anchors that coastline, with seven ports and three LNG terminals producing about 27% of America's gasoline, 60% of its jet fuel, and 80% of the fuel our military runs on.
Click here to watch Rep. Weber's Remarks at the Sea Power Summit!
"Unleashing American energy and restoring American maritime dominance go hand-in-hand. These are two of the Trump Administration's top priorities – and today's Sea Power Summit proves we can deliver real results," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. "From approving a massive deepwater port license at record speed to modernizing outdated LNG regulations for the first time in two decades, USDOT is creating an economic boom for the Gulf of America. When our energy and maritime industries thrive, Texas wins."
"The Texas Gulf Coast represents the very best of America. Our people work hard, fly under the radar, and show up the moment the country needs them," said Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14). "Today, Secretary Duffy returned the favor and came down to the Gulf of America to show up for us. What starts here in our little slice of heaven doesn't stay here for long, and all 342 million Americans will reap the benefits of these major announcements for years to come."
Under President Trump's leadership, the Administration and Congressman Weber continue to deliver for American energy and the Texas Gulf Coast:
Position: Rep. Weber celebrates the DHS approval of a $7.5 billion reimbursement to Texas for Operation Lone Star border security costs and states that the federal government should repay Texas for those expenses.
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) celebrated the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s approval of a historic $7.5 billion reimbursement to Texas for border security costs incurred through Operation Lone Star.
The reimbursement was approved through the State Border Security Reinforcement Fund created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which Rep. Weber voted to send to President Donald Trump's desk last year.
“Texas held the line when Joe Biden abandoned our southern border, and Texas taxpayers were stuck with the bill,” said Congressman Weber. “For years, I have fought to force the federal government to pay Texas back. We introduced legislation, demanded reimbursement from the Biden administration, secured the funding under President Trump, and kept the pressure on until this money moved."
“Now, $7.5 billion is coming back home to Texas, where it belongs. I thank President Trump, Secretary Mullin, and every member of the Texas delegation who helped get this across the finish line. This is a tremendous victory for Texans and a long-overdue win for the Lone Star State.”
Rep. Weber’s Years-Long Push to Reimburse Texas:
Congressman Weber looks forward to the $7.5 billion reimbursement reaching the state treasury, where it will be available for appropriation by the 90th Texas Legislature when it convenes in January 2027. The Texas congressional delegation is now working to secure Texas’ share of the remaining reimbursement funding available through the Department of Justice.
Rep. Weber Secures Major Texas Gulf Coast Priorities as House Passes the Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Position: The release states Rep. Weber voted yes on the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 and highlights district-specific water infrastructure, port, and flood protection provisions.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) voted in support of the Water Resources Devlopment Act of 2026 (WRDA) as the legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
Congress considers WRDA every two years to authorize locally driven water infrastructure projects and establish policies governing how the United States Army Corps of Engineers manages the nation’s ports, waterways, flood protection, and storm risk reduction projects.
“Along the Texas Gulf Coast, strong ports, reliable waterways, and effective flood protection are essential for our communities and our economy,” said Congressman Randy Weber. “This bill moves three TX-14 priorities forward by expediting the Sabine-Neches review and authorizing $10 million for water infrastructure projects that include Brazoria and Galveston counties, and the City of Kemah. I was proud to vote yes and will keep working to move these projects through Congress.”
The House-passed legislation includes three priorities for Texas’ 14th Congressional District:
The Water Resources Development Act of 2026 now advances to the U.S. Senate for further consideration.
Rep. Weber’s PACK Act Powers Forward, Passes Full House Energy & Commerce Committee with 25 Ayes
Position: The release supports H.R. 6832, the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act, which would require independent third-party certification of environmental and recyclability claims on consumer packaging and establish a uniform national labeling standard in place of state-by-state rules.
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Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed Congressman Randy Weber’s (TX-14) bipartisan H.R. 6832, the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act, by a vote of 25-18, clearing the way for consideration by the full House of Representatives.
The vote marks the PACK Act’s third major milestone in less than two months. The legislation received a hearing before the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee on July 22nd, advanced through the Subcommittee on September 1st, and has now passed the full Energy and Commerce Committee.
“Today, consumer protection won,” said Congressman Weber. “Families should not need a law degree to figure out which bin their garbage goes into, and American manufacturers should not need 50 different rulebooks to label the same product nationwide. The PACK Act backs these claims with independent third-party certification, giving Americans clearer, more trustworthy information.”
The legislation has earned support from a broad coalition of manufacturers, retailers, consumer product companies, and trade associations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Dow, National Association of Manufacturers, Consumer Brands Association, American Beverage Association, Consumer Technology Association, General Mills, Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo, Nestlé USA, Keurig Dr Pepper, and McCormick & Company, and others.
The PACK Act is cosponsored by U.S. Reps. Troy Balderson (R-OH), Buddy Carter (R-GA), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Neal Dunn (R-FL), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Russ Fulcher (R-ID), Adam Gray (D-CA), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), David Joyce (R-OH), Nick Langworthy (R-NY), Laurel Lee (R-FL), Addison McDowell (R-NC), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Barry Moore (R-AL), Michael Rulli (R-OH), Bryan Steil (R-WI), Glenn Thompson (R-PA), and Tony Wied (R-WI).
Watch the full exchange here.
Read my full op-ed in 535 News here.
Rep. Weber’s Bipartisan PACK Act Advances Through E&C Subcommittee as Momentum Builds
Position: Rep. Weber supports the bipartisan PACK Act, which would establish a uniform voluntary federal framework for recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims on consumer product packaging in place of differing state requirements.
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Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (CMT) advanced Congressman Randy Weber’s (TX-14) bipartisan Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (H.R. 6832) to the full Energy and Commerce Committee.
The PACK Act establishes a uniform federal framework governing recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims on consumer product packaging, replacing the growing patchwork of conflicting state requirements that raises costs, complicates interstate commerce, and creates confusion for consumers.
“Whether you’re making a product, stocking a grocery store, or trying to figure out what in the world a label even means, you shouldn’t need fifty different rulebooks,” said Congressman Weber. “The PACK Act cuts through the confusion and brings some good old-fashioned common sense back to the process. If a business chooses to make a recyclable, compostable, or reusable claim, they should have one clear, voluntary federal framework to follow, not a regulatory maze that changes from state to state. That means more certainty for businesses, clearer information for consumers, and fewer costs passed down to hardworking families. The momentum is building, and we’re going to keep pushing until we get this across the finish line.”
During today’s markup, the Subcommittee adopted an amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01), a cosponsor of the legislation. The amendment further clarified the role of Federal Trade Commission guidance and established minimum requirements for third-party certifications and certification bodies.
"It ends the confusion consumers face when going to the store and seeing different and conflicting environmental claims about the goods they buy and the resultant lower costs for goods and families," said Congressman Fulcher. "I'm proud to co-sponsor this bipartisan bill, along with my friend Mr. Weber of Texas, who I want to thank for his leadership on it."
The legislation has earned support from a broad coalition of manufacturers, retailers, consumer product companies, and trade associations. In a letter to the CMT Subcommittee ahead of the markup, the PACK Act Coalition wrote, “By reducing consumer confusion and enabling informed choices, we believe the PACK Act will promote proper management of packaging materials at end-of-life, diverting them from landfills and advancing a circular economy.”
The coalition includes the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Manufacturers, Consumer Brands Association, American Beverage Association, Consumer Technology Association, General Mills, Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo, Nestlé USA, Keurig Dr Pepper, McCormick & Company, and dozens of additional organizations and companies.
The PACK Act is cosponsored by U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter (R-GA), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Neal Dunn (R-FL), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Russ Fulcher (R-ID), Adam Gray (D-CA), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), David Joyce (R-OH), Nick Langworthy (R-NY), Laurel Lee (R-FL), Addison McDowell (R-NC), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Barry Moore (R-AL), Michael Rulli (R-OH), Bryan Steil (R-WI), Glenn Thompson (R-PA), and Tony Wied (R-WI).
Texas Lawmakers Urge Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works to Maintain Momentum on the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Project
Position: The lawmakers urge the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works to direct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to proceed with construction of the Orange County element of the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay storm surge protection project despite increased costs. They argue the project's authorized purposes and benefits remain unchanged.
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Washington, D.C. - This week, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14), alongside Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn and Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36), sent a letter urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to continue advancing the Orange County element of the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management and Ecosystem Restoration Project (S2G) without delay.
In 2018, Congress authorized the S2G project through the Water Resources Development Act to reduce the devastating effects of coastal storm surge along the upper Texas coast, including Orange County communities that have faced repeated flooding from major storms.
As design work has progressed, estimated project costs have increased, and USACE is currently developing a Post Authorization Change Report. The Texas lawmakers are seeking to ensure that the Orange County element can continue advancing while that process moves forward and that USACE has the direction needed to begin construction using available funds.
In the letter to Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle, the lawmakers wrote:
“Although costs have increased, the required level of protection, anticipated
benefits, and communities served remain unchanged. Because the project continues to fulfill its authorized purposes and provides commensurate benefits, we strongly encourage you to provide policy direction to USACE to exercise its discretionary authority to begin constructing the refined project without delay.”
The lawmakers also pointed to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, which flooded more than 27,742 homes and resulted in 9 deaths in Orange County, underscoring the importance of completing the coastal protections envisioned for the community.
“Orange County has waited a long time to see this project become a reality,” said Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14). “Congress authorized S2G nearly a decade ago, Texas has invested significant resources, and the Army Corps has continued working to advance the project. Now, we want to make sure USACE keeps that progress moving and gets the Orange County element into construction. This project matters too much to Orange County to lose momentum now.”
The Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay project will strengthen storm surge protection across Orange County, where more than 86,000 Texans live & work and nearly $5.9 billion in economic activity is generated each year.
We remain committed to working with our federal, state, and local partners to see this project through and deliver it for the people of Orange County.
This effort is supported by the Gulf Coast Protection District.
Read the full letter here.
ICYMI: Rep. Weber Pens Op-Ed Highlighting the Need for Honest, Reliable Packaging Claims
Position: The release supports a federal framework, the PACK Act, requiring independent third-party verification of recyclability, compostability, and reusability claims on packaging, enforced by the FTC, and opposes state-level standards such as California's S.B. 343 that set recyclability labeling rules nationwide.
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It Shouldn’t Take a Lawyer to Know What Belongs in the Recycling Bin
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Congressman Randy Weber
July 21, 2026
Picture a mother standing in her kitchen, holding an empty container over two bins. Its label says recyclable, but her recycling program says it does not belong in the blue bin. She searches for instructions and still cannot tell where it should go.
She wants to do the right thing. She should not need a law degree to figure it out.
That moment plays out across America. Recycling symbols can mean one thing in Texas and another in California. Even packaging made from recyclable material may be rejected because of its shape, size, color, or the equipment available locally.
The result is confusion, higher costs, and more material in landfills.
California is making the problem even worse.
California’s S.B. 343, dubbed the “Truth in Recycling“, prohibits the use of the “chasing arrows” symbol or any other recyclability claim unless the product meets specific criteria determined solely by California.
California may govern itself, but its laws should not dictate how businesses operate nationwide. While there is an injunction against S.B. 343 for the moment, the issue remains that states are trying to create standards for what is labeled as recyclable (and compostable and reusable), when the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) long had jurisdiction over claims on packages.
Companies cannot realistically create a different label for every state’s definitions and standards. When California imposes its own standard, businesses may be forced to apply it nationwide. In effect, California’s elected officials get to play Congress, writing rules for Americans who never voted for them.
Fortunately, Congress already has the bipartisan solution in the palm of its hand. I like to call it the PACK Act, short for the Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act.
Within the PACK Act, companies remain free to decide whether to label their packaging recyclable, compostable, or reusable. But once a company decides to make one of those claims, it has to prove it.
Every claim would first be verified by an accredited independent third-party certifier. When local access is limited, recyclable labels would have to say so. Compostable and reusable claims would have to live up to their promises too.
To make sure those protections are applied consistently across the country, the FTC would enforce the law and issue compliance guidance with input from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and technical experts. That would create one clear national framework, so a label that follows the rules in Texas is not forced to meet a different standard every time it crosses a state line.
At the end of the day, a mother standing over her recycling bin will have honest information about whether a package belongs there. Businesses that choose to make these claims will have certainty too, without being forced to spend more navigating a different standard in every state.
That kind of clarity and consistency is why the PACK Act has earned overwhelming support across the American marketplace. Families and businesses alike are ready for one honest, reliable national packaging standard.
This week, the PACK Act gets its day before the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade during a hearing on “Legislative Proposals to Strengthen Consumer Protection in a Changing Marketplace.”
In a town where bipartisan agreement is hard to come by, the PACK Act has brought both sides to the table. This hearing will show why the issue has cut through the Washington noise and why it is time to get it fixed.
If Congress fails to seize this moment, packaging-claim rules like California’s could become the de facto national standard. Businesses will spend more navigating regulations and less on hiring workers or improving products. Small manufacturers may pull products from certain markets, while consumers pay more and understand less.
Families stretching their grocery budgets should not foot the bill for California’s regulatory agenda. Main Street businesses should not need Sacramento’s permission to sell nationwide. Without congressional action, the confusion will deepen, and the most restrictive state will continue setting policy for everyone else.
The PACK Act keeps consumers informed, businesses competitive, and the words on a package worth trusting. Congress must take this bipartisan bill across the finish line and send it to President Trump’s desk.
We are the United States of America, not the United States of California. One state does not get to write the rules for the other 49.
Rep. Weber’s Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026 Advances Out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
Position: The release supports H.R. 9338, the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026, which would strengthen civil penalties for pipeline safety violations, establish a voluntary information-sharing system, support replacement of aging natural gas distribution systems, set deadlines for carbon dioxide pipeline safety standards, and require PHMSA to plan completion of overdue rulemakings. It also states that the bill protects lawful protesters' First Amendment rights while penalizing those who knowingly damage pipeline equipment.
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Randy Weber's (TX-14) H.R.9338, the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026, advanced out of the full House Energy and Commerce Committee and is now eligible for consideration on the U.S. House Floor.
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Read Congressman Weber's opening statement as prepared for delivery:
"Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment in the nature of a substitute at the desk.
"It is Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (AINS) H.R. 9338_01.
"This Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute before us today reflects important updates made since the Energy Subcommittee markup last month. These changes fulfill the commitments we made during that markup to keep working across the aisle toward a strong bipartisan final product.
"We listened, we kept our word, and we tightened the language to protect the First Amendment rights of lawful protesters while holding those accountable who knowingly and willfully damage pipeline equipment or disrupt operations by manipulating a valve.
"Throughout this process, we have worked closely with stakeholders across the industry and within the government to develop and refine this legislation. The result is a stronger bill that gives the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) the resources and direction necessary to continue safeguarding more than 3 million miles of pipeline infrastructure across these great United States.
"The bill strengthens civil penalties for pipeline safety violations, promotes best practices across state damage prevention programs, and establishes a voluntary information-sharing system so lessons learned from accidents and near misses can help prevent the next one.
"It also supports communities working to repair and replace aging natural gas distribution systems, sets deadlines for updated carbon dioxide pipeline safety standards, and requires PHMSA to lay out a plan for completing overdue pipeline safety rulemakings.
"Americans deserve nothing less than our continued effort to move the needle closer and closer to 100 percent safety, and this legislation helps us do exactly that.
"Our nation’s pipeline infrastructure operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week to safely deliver the reliable and affordable energy that powers American homes, businesses, and industries while supporting our allies around the world.
"Few regions in the country can rival the pipeline infrastructure along the Texas Gulf Coast. Every day, that infrastructure helps produce, refine, process, and export the energy that powers America and supports our allies abroad.
"In Texas’ 14th Congressional District, we produce and move more energy than just about any other district in the United States. Few places better illustrate the important role pipeline infrastructure plays in our everyday lives.
"Whether that energy originates in the Permian Basin or comes from our neighbors to the north in Alberta, Canada, producing it is only half the battle. American energy dominance depends on our ability to deliver that energy safely and reliably to the people, businesses, and industries that depend on it every day.
"This bill reflects what dedicated members of this body and their staff can accomplish when they come together at the table to make America better. I thank them for their hard work, and I urge every member of this committee to support H.R. 9338 and help move this strong bipartisan bill one step closer to the House floor.
"I yield back the balance of my time."
Rep. Weber Introduces the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Act
Position: Introduces legislation to establish the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area on the Upper Texas Gulf Coast to expand outdoor recreation and support conservation, coastal resilience, and economic development, with decisions kept in the hands of local landowners.
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced H.R. 9325, the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Act, legislation to establish the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area on the Upper Texas Gulf Coast. The measure would expand outdoor recreation opportunities, support conservation and coastal resilience, and help preserve the natural, cultural, and economic resources that make the Upper Texas Gulf Coast unique.
The proposed recreation area would span portions of Jefferson, Chambers, Galveston, Brazoria, and Matagorda Counties along the Upper Texas Gulf Coast. Home to more than five million Texans, the region includes some of the nation's most treasured coastal resources and recreation areas.
"The Texas Gulf Coast is unlike anywhere else in America," said Congressman Weber. "Whether it's fishing in our bays, watching wildlife along the coast, or simply spending time outdoors with family, generations of Texans have made memories here. The Upper Texas Coast is one of God's greatest blessings to our state, and we have a responsibility to be good stewards of it. This legislation helps ensure future generations can experience and enjoy everything this special part of Texas has to offer while keeping decisions in the hands of local landowners who know this coast best."
The Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Act would:
“As a Congressman representing the Houston area, I proudly co-sponsored the Lone Star Coastal Recreation Area Act,” said Congressman Hunt (TX-38). "I commend Rep. Weber and local partners for their unwavering commitment to ensuring Texas’s Gulf Coast is equipped with the resources necessary for thriving fishing, coastal communities, and energy infrastructure. Legislation like this secures Texas’s position as the leading state in national economic development.”
“The great State of Texas is home to one of the country’s most important coastal landscapes,” said Congressman Nehls (TX-22). “I’m proud to cosponsor my friend, Congressman Weber's, legislation to strengthen and expand public access to the Upper Texas Coast for outdoor recreation and tourism on our waterfronts. I will always support enhancing our local economies and recreational resources in our communities.”
"For more than fifteen years, communities across the Upper Texas Coast including my home county of Brazoria, have worked together to build a shared vision for the future of this extraordinary region," said J.P. Bryan, Chair, Lone Star Coastal Alliance. "By establishing the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area, this legislation creates a framework to elevate the coast's extraordinary natural, cultural, and recreational assets while supporting jobs, tourism, outdoor recreation, and economic opportunity across the five-county region. This legislation reflects the best of Texas, local leadership, strong partnerships, and a commitment to leaving something meaningful for future generations."
"The Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area is a locally driven initiative that brings together communities, land managers, businesses, and conservation partners around a shared vision for the Upper Texas Coast," said County Judge Jeff Branick, Jefferson County. "The legislation respects private property rights, maintains local control, and creates new opportunities to expand public access, support outdoor recreation, and strengthen coastal economies. We are pleased to support this important milestone and look forward to continued collaboration as the effort moves forward."
"The Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area represents a unique opportunity to protect and celebrate one of America's most important coastal landscapes while maintaining local leadership and voluntary participation," said Bill Balboa, Executive Director, Matagorda Bay Foundation. "By connecting existing public lands, communities, and conservation partners, this legislation will strengthen stewardship, expand public access, and support the long-term health of the Upper Texas Coast. The Matagorda Bay Foundation is proud to support this collaborative effort and its vision for future generations."
"The Upper Texas Gulf Coast's marshes, wetlands, and barrier islands provide essential natural infrastructure that helps reduce storm impacts and complements the significant investments being made in coastal protection and flood risk reduction," said Coalter Baker, Executive Director, Gulf Coast Protection District. "The Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area advances a common-sense, Texas-led approach that strengthens and sustains these natural systems while supporting recreation, tourism, conservation, and resilient coastal communities."
"As a 5th generation landowner and rancher on the Upper Texas Gulf Coast, I appreciate that the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area is built on voluntary participation, local leadership, and respect for private property rights," said Loy Sneary, Sneary Cattle, LLC. "This initiative recognizes that working lands, conservation, recreation, and economic opportunity can all coexist and strengthen one another. It offers a practical, collaborative approach to preserving the character and heritage of the Texas coast while creating new opportunities for future generations."
Original Co-sponsors: Reps. Brian Babin (TX-36), Wesley Hunt (TX-38), and Troy Nehls (TX-22).
This bill has been referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Reps. Weber and Min Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Fallen First Responders' Beneficiaries Receive Tax Relief
Position: Introduces bipartisan legislation to extend federal tax relief provisions for fallen public safety officers to all designated beneficiaries, not only surviving dependents, so that death and survivor benefits are not reduced by tax burdens.
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Randy Weber (R-TX) and Congressman Dave Min (D-CA) introduced the Tax Relief for First Responder Beneficiaries Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure the families and designated beneficiaries of fallen public safety officers receive the full benefits intended for them without unnecessary tax burdens. The legislation serves as the House companion to S. 4497, introduced by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Ted Cruz (R-TX).
When a public safety officer makes the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, federal law provides certain death and survivor benefits to help support their loved ones. However, portions of the Internal Revenue Code currently limit some tax relief provisions to "surviving dependents," potentially excluding other beneficiaries designated by the fallen officer. The Tax Relief for First Responder Beneficiaries Act modernizes these provisions to ensure benefits are treated consistently and can reach a broader range of intended recipients.
"Our first responders willingly put their lives on the line every single day for people they may never meet," said Rep. Weber. "They answer the call at all hours, walk into dangerous situations, and put service above self. When one of these heroes makes the ultimate sacrifice, Congress has a duty to stand with the ones they leave behind. The loss of a loved one does not end when the funeral is over, and families should not have to fight through outdated tax rules while carrying that burden. This legislation ensures benefits can reach the beneficiaries our fallen public safety officers intended to provide for and honors the sacrifice these brave men and women made in service to their communities."
“Families of fallen first responders have already paid an unimaginable price. The last thing they should have to worry about is whether the benefits meant to support them will be reduced by unnecessary federal taxes or limited by outdated definitions of who qualifies as a survivor," said Rep. Min. "This commonsense fix ensures that public safety officer death benefits go where they belong: to the loved ones these heroes leave behind. We have a responsibility to make sure their families receive the full support, dignity, and flexibility they deserve."
The Tax Relief for First Responder Beneficiaries Act would:
“Public safety officers risk their lives every day to keep our communities safe. When tragedy strikes and an officer loses their life, we must look out for their families in their time of need,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I’m proud to fight for this legislation, and I will keep working across the aisle to make sure families of first responders receive the support they deserve for their sacrifices."
The legislation would provide greater certainty that benefits intended for the loved ones of fallen first responders are not diminished by outdated tax provisions. By expanding eligibility for certain tax-free death and survivor benefits, the bill helps ensure surviving beneficiaries receive meaningful financial support during one of the most difficult times of their lives.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PACDefense3 contributionsAerospace and defense contractor PAC — supports candidates backing federal space contracts, national security priorities, and commercial space development.AI$15,000
2.AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PACIdeological2 contributionsFederal PAC arm of AIPAC, established 2021. Backs candidates from both parties who support U.S.-Israel security and economic ties.AI$10,000
3.OLIN CORPORATION GOOD GOVERNMENT FUND (OLIN WINCHESTER GOOD2 contributions$10,000
4.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS PACReal Estate2 contributionsReal-estate industry PAC — backs candidates supporting property-rights protections, mortgage-lending access, and tax incentives for homeownership.AI$10,000
5.VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEEnergy2 contributionsEnergy company PAC for Valero Energy, a major petroleum refiner and fuel producer — backs candidates supporting oil and gas industry interests, energy infrastructure, and favorable regulatory policies.AI$10,000
7.EMPLOYEES OF RTX CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE2 contributions$10,000
8.AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA - ACCA PAC3 contributions$10,000
9.ENTERGY CORPORATION EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ENP3 contributions$10,000
10.CHENIERE ENERGY INC. PAC5 contributions$10,000
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Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF$23,220
2.TRANS-GLOBAL SOLUTIONS INC.$14,000
3.GARVER REAL ESTATE$12,300
4.RICELAND HEALTHCARE$8,500
5.PATRIOT INS$7,000
6.GULFSPAN INDUSTRIAL$7,000
7.BUFFALO MARINE SERVICE$7,000
8.BLACKSTONE INC.$7,000
9.RBC$7,000
10.COASTAL WELDING SUPPLY$6,800
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
