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This week, I voted to continue the House's bipartisan tradition of nearly six decades by passing a national defense bill that provides for our men and women in uniform. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorizes the annual budget for the Department of Defense, and it is the responsibility of Congress to deliver these results for those who defend our freedom and liberty every day.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today released the following statement after voting against the Democrats' partisan State, Foreign Operations, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 7608):
This unprecedented health crisis has underscored the crucial role high-speed internet plays in our society as citizens depend on it for quality health care, remote work capabilities and continuing education during a forced government shutdown. The uptick in activity and heavier reliance on an internet connection since March has been noticeable across all sectors of our economy and in nearly every home. And none more so than in our rural communities.
AUSTIN, TX – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today applauded Tesla's announcement of the construction of their new Gigafactory in Travis County. The $1.1 billion assembly plant will employ 5,000 people and is expected to generate over $1 billion in capital investment.
Here's what state and local elected officials, business leaders and community leaders are saying about Tesla's plans to build a $1 billion assembly plant in the Austin metro area:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today sent a letter to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy requesting the inclusion of funding for rural broadband deployment to underserved communities in the next COVID-19 relief package.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25), a representative of Fort Hood, today released the following statement after voting in favor of the William Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021:
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Opinion: Rural health providers need relief
Rural hospitals are a crucial component in the U.S. healthcare system. They play a vital role all across the nation in regions that are underserved by larger hospitals. In Texas, they are often the only option for those who live miles away from the nearest healthcare facility, a distance that can mean the difference between life and death.
AUSTIN, TX – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today announced a $7.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas at Austin.
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin, joined U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Dallas, on Monday in introducing the MFAR Transparency Act to delay the implementation of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule and to direct the U.S. Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on the financial impacts on each state. The bill would also identify necessary information for reporting to comply with laws and regulations pertaining to funding of Medicaid payments.