Press Releases
Today, U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) reacted to the military jury's decision to sentence Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter, to death.
Today, U.S. Congressman Roger Williams released the following statement after a jury found former Maj. Nidal Hasan guilty on 45 counts of murder and attempted murder.
On Tuesday, August 20th at noon, U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) will speak with residents of Texas’ 25th District and take questions from the public at a Hill County forum. The event is open the public, and press is invited.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 20th from noon-1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hill County Courthouse Annex
126 S. Covington St.
Hillsboro, TX 76645
WHAT: Hill County Forum
Remarks from Rep. Williams
On Tuesday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m., U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) will speak with residents of Texas’ 25th District and take questions from the public at a county forum hosted by Bosque County Republican Party. The event is open the public, and press is invited.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 20th from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Meridian Civic Center
309 West River St.
Meridian, TX 76665
On Monday, August 5th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Burleson Senior Center, U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) along with Mayor Ken Shetter and the Burleson City Council, will announce their joint efforts to dedicate the Post Office facility at 232 Southwest Johnson Avenue in Burleson as the "Sergeant William Moody Post Office Building."
Today, U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) responded to a report revealing Department of Veteran Affairs Regional Offices (VAROs) did not accurately process 40 percent of the disability claims it received, including claims dealing with traumatic brain injuries. The report cites ineffective training and inexperienced staff among reasons for its poor performance. According to the report, problems with Waco’s VARO processing errors have worsened.
U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statement after Attorney General Eric Holder announced he will again target Texas’ voting laws:
“It is evident that Attorney General Eric Holder and President Obama will stop at nothing to continue their assault on Texas. Their latest attempt to attack Texans’ voting rights and further target Texas completely undermines the Supreme Court and the will of the people. The lengths the Justice Department is willing to go in order to force its own agenda is astounding.”
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Today, U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) released the following statement after Gov. Rick Perry signed into law House Bill 2, which protects unborn babies beyond the 20-week mark in pregnancy.
“Today marks a huge victory in Texas by standing up for the sanctity of life. I commend the hard work of the state legislators who put an end to the barbaric, unconscionable practice of aborting babies who are 20-plus weeks old. Every life is precious, and we have an obligation to protect it at every stage. ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.’ Jeremiah 1:5”
U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) spoke in support of H.R. 1848, a bill to advance the safety of general aviation. Williams’ remarks can be viewed here. Remarks follow.
“Mr. Speaker, the general aviation industry is a vital part of the economy in Texas’ 25th District. Between the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Austin Bergstrom Airport, there are dozens of smaller, regional airports.
Last week, U.S. Congressman spoke with John Bachman of Newsmax to address the topics of jobs, tax reform, and immigration reform. Below are excerpts from the interview. The full video can be viewed here.
On the IRS: "The IRS certainly needs to be cut back and I propose we start with the elimination of the IRS. We need to begin to have dialogue on a fairer, flat tax that would downsize the entire revenue service and maybe pass tax collection onto another department.”