Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), who represents Fort Hood in the U.S. Congress, last night voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017.
“In a time of so much uncertainty, we must ensure our military remains the strongest fighting force in the world,” said Williams. “By passing this defense bill we are giving them the tools they need to accomplish their missions and remain ready to defeat our enemies.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams’ (R – Austin) authorization of a “land exchange” between Fort Hood and Copperas Cove was included in the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual military policy bill that has passed through Congress for the last 54 years.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) today announced the winning submission for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition from Texas’ 25th congressional district.
“I am proud to announce Jennifer Good of Lake Travis High School is this year’s winner,” said Williams. “Jennifer’s painting, Home, accurately captures music’s important role to Austin, and I look forward to having it displayed in our nation’s capital. I want to thank all of the artists who demonstrated the creative talent that is in central Texas.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) this evening voted for the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act to help incorporate private insurance providers into the flood insurance market that is currently dominated by federally backed policies.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) this afternoon will testify before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax Policy to speak on his seven bill tax reform plan, Jumpstart America.
Last month, taxpayer advocacy group, Americans for Tax Reform endorsed Williams’ tax plan as “a model for pro-growth, conservative tax reform.”
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Texas), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, today issued the following statement after the Department of Labor released its fiduciary rule to set new standards for financial advisors who manage retirement accounts.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Texas), along with 21 members of the Texas Congressional Delegation, today filed an amicus brief in the federal district court in Wichita Falls in support of landowners whose private properties along a 116 mile stretch of the Red River are currently in dispute with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Texas) today released the following statement after two terrorist attacks in the European Union’s de facto capital of Brussels on Tuesday left at least 34 dead and more than 100 injured:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Texas) this week was awarded for his record on key business issues for a third year in a row by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
“As a second generation small business owner who is fighting for Main Street every day, it is an honor to once again receive the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Award,” said Williams.
This month, Americans for Tax Reform endorsed Williams’ seven bill tax reform plan, Jumpstart America.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Texas), chair of the Congressional Baseball Caucus, welcomed former Baltimore Oriole and Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson to Capitol Hill yesterday evening.
“Last night, my colleagues and I were honored to visit with Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson – one of the most talented third basemen to ever play the game,” said Williams. “Brooks’ hospitality, charm and incredible baseball knowledge brought us all together for laughter and praise.”