Nancy Pelosi Discards TX-25 Priorities in Partisan Appropriations Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statement regarding his amendments to the appropriation bills this week:
"I was proud to introduce seven amendments to improve broadband and telehealth access, support military families, and prohibit federal funds for state and local governments that defund the police- all priorities for my constituents," said Congressman Williams. "Nancy Pelosi's deputies took no time at all before discarding every one of those seven amendments to next year's federal spending package.The heavy fist with which she rules the House chamber ignores the pressing challenges that Texans face, and provides no opportunity for our constituents' voices to be heard.
Democrats ignored my amendment to increase broadband loan and grant programs by $70 million, a priority for many rural Texans who are left behind in the digital divide. They opposed my amendment to increase "impact aid" funding to $41 million next year, so that our schools surrounding Fort Hood can provide the best possible education for military and Texan families. Democrats struck down my amendments to increase telehealth funding for rural constituentswho seek critical medical care in the comfort of their own home. Democrats rejected my amendmentto protect law abiding gun owners from being subjected to gun buyback programs and unchecked red flag laws. Speaker Pelosi continues to lead the most partisan Congresses we've ever seen, and her penchant to reject conservative opinions and concerns while embracing the agenda of the liberal elite should concern every taxpayer in America."
You can find a full list of the amendments below:
Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education:
- Amendment #33: Increases funding for career and technical education (CTE) grants by $550 million.
- Amendment #34: Increases funding for federally impacted schools by $41 million to support military families stationed at Fort Hood.
Agriculture and Rural Development:
- Amendment #15: Designates $70 million to fund broadband deployment to connect our rural or unserved areas.
- Amendment #16: Designates $15 million to fund telemedicine grant for rural areas.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies:
- Amendment #61: Prohibits any funds from going to state and local governments that defund the police.
Second Amendment:
- Amendment #63: Strikes language for a pilot program that incentivizes states to establish or refine Red Flag and Gun Licensing laws.
- Amendment #65: Strikes language for a pilot program that develops and expands gun buyback and relinquishment programs.
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Congressman Roger Williams represents the 25th Congressional District of Texas and serves as a member of the House Committee on Financial Services and as Vice-Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee.