Press Releases
Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) called for reforms in Medicare reimbursement procedures after a Texas news report revealed a local hospital was unable to pay dozens of its employees over Christmas.
As you know, the House passed a two-year budget deal authored by House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan and Senate Budget Committee Chairman Patty Murray. I supported this bill because I believe it is important to get on a budget process that cuts spending, helps the military, reduces the deficit, doesn't raise taxes, and stops the pattern of passing CR after CR. This Congress and administration have done so for the last five years. That's not good for business.
Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statement after voting for the Ryan/Murray budget deal which passed the House on a bipartisan vote on 332-94.
Recently, President Obama said during a speech on his healthcare law that "If you've got good ideas, bring them to me…[if] you still think this law is a bad idea then you've got to tell us specifically what you'd do differently to cut costs, cover more people, make insurance more secure." Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statement in response to the President's request.
U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statement regarding the Obama Administration's deal with Iran:
"President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry's agreement with Iran is a slap in the face to Israel and a dangerous move that threatens the national security of America and Israel.
Congressman Roger Williams spoke on the House floor in support of religious freedom in the military. Excerpts are below, and video of the speech can be viewed here.
"Mr. Speaker, the First Amendment of the Constitution states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Freedom of religion is how we live our faith, not just where we attend worship services.
Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) released the following statement today after the House passed H.R. 3350, the Keep Your Healthcare Plan. The House voted 261-157 in favor of the bill, including 39 House Democrats.
This week, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX25) announced the formation of the new, bipartisan Congressional Baseball Caucus. Williams created the organization with Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA14).
Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) delivered remarks on the House floor in response to recent statements by Army Secretary John McHugh and Army Chief of Staff Ray Odierno that military readiness is staggeringly low due to budget constraints. Excerpts from Williams' remarks are below. The full speech can be viewed here.
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3080, the Water Resources and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA). The bill was approved unanimously by the bipartisan Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, of which Rep. Roger Williams (TX-25) is a member.
The water resources bill speeds up, streamlines and consolidates studies and reviews, deauthorizes $12 billion of old, inactive projects, strengthens oversight, transparency and accountability, and strengthens water transportation networks to increase America’s competitiveness and economic growth.