Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) today voted to support H.R.1735, the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 269 – 151.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) announced his role as coach of the Republican congressional baseball team that will play in the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on Thursday, June 11 at Nationals Park.

Williams and his Republican teammates hold practice during the week before votes, at 6:30 a.m., several miles from the U.S. Capitol.

After graduating from Texas Christian University, Williams was drafted by the Atlanta Braves and played in their farm system.|

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) released the following statement after signing an amicus brief filed with the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals that supports a Texas federal judge's injunction against President Obama's executive action on immigration.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) today voted in favor of H.R.36, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which would prohibit abortions after 20 weeks of conception, except in cases of rape or incest or if the life of the mother is at stake.

"I believe all life is sacred and is a gift from God," said Williams. "Especially considering scientific studies have proven that unborn infants do in fact feel pain at 20 weeks, I believe it is our duty to be the protector of those who are unable to protect themselves. "

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas), a small business owner and a member of the House Financial Services Committee, today announced that the American Conservative Union (ACU) has awarded him the ACU Award for Conservative Excellence for a 100 percent rating in their newly released 2014 Ratings of Congress.

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) released the following statement after the passing of former U.S. congressman from Texas and speaker of the House, Jim Wright:

"I am saddened to learn of Jim's death," said Williams. "I knew Jim for a long time, and although we had a difference in political beliefs, he was a patriot who served his community with pride. I send my prayers and thoughts to his family who I know will miss him dearly."

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) yesterday attended the unveiling of a statue commemorating former U.S. Representative Ralph Hall at the Rockwall County Courthouse on Hall's 92nd birthday.

"As a judge, state senator and U.S. Representative for more than 30 years, Congressman Hall has devoted much of his life to serving Texas, and we were there to honor that," said Williams. "After decades of hard work, I hope he can celebrate his 92nd birthday feeling quite accomplished."

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) today announced the winning submission for the 2015 Congressional Art Competition from Texas' 25th congressional district.

"I am proud to announce Weatherly Sawyer, a junior at Dripping Springs High School as this year's winner," said Williams. "I look forward to having Weatherly's painting, Eventide Illumination, displayed in our nation's capital, and I want to thank all of the artists who made it clear that there is much creative talent in the 25th district of Texas."