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Few issues are more important that securing our border. Texas accounts for about half of the U.S. border with Mexico, so it’s not surprising that the Census Bureau found that Texas is home to 15 percent of all illegal immigrants in the United States. In fact, the Pew Hispanic Center estimates that illegal immigrants accounted for 6.7 percent of Texas’ population and 9 percent of its labor force in 2010.
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.”
Proclaiming Yellow Jacket territory the greatest city in the greatest state in the greatest country, U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin, fittingly summed up the night.
“Cleburne rocks!”
And rock Byron Stewart Park did Friday night courtesy of Cleburne native Randy Rogers, with a little help from his friends Steve Helms, Sonny Burgess and the Amos Moses Band.
Stifling heat proved no competition for a night of music, fun and community spirit as Cleburne turned out resulting in a crowd surpassing 3,000 according to early estimates.
Today, U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX) spoke on the House floor to criticize the President’s decision to delay implementation of the employer mandate for one year. Williams supports a full repeal of the President’s healthcare law.
The video can be viewed here. Remarks follow.
U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) released the following statement in honor of the July 4th holiday.
WACO - U.S. Representative Roger Williams, (R) District 25, visited Ft. Hood Tuesday and then stopped by News Channel 25 to talk about some of the key issues Congress and Americans are facing.
In a wide-ranging interview, the congressman reiterated he believes "it's a time we all need to fight back, and stand up and not stand down - especially for our small business owners, for our families and for our military."
Today, the Obama Administration announced a one-year delay in the law's employer mandate requiring companies with 50 or more workers to offer coverage or face a $3000 fine per employee. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) released the following statement in response:
This week, U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX) introduced H.R. 2445, a bill to repeal the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards imposed on car manufacturers.
The EPA’s CAFE standards were originally created by the 1975 Energy Policy Conservation Act and require manufacturers to achieve certain targets for fuel economy. The federal government’s rules require an average fuel economy of 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025.
Congressman Williams spoke on the house floor today, calling for Congress to join him in standing up for the free market and consumer choice.