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May 21, 2018

Both Democratic and Republican teams have new faces on their rosters for the Congressional Baseball Game on June 14, while a few familiar stalwarts are getting ready to say goodbye.

The Democrats, reigning champions after their 8-2 win last year, have just one new addition — Freshman California Rep. Jimmy Gomez, whose district includes Dodger Stadium.

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May 21, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), who serves as a vice chairman on the House Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement after attending a signing ceremony at the White House for S.J. Res 57, which uses Congressional Review Authority (CRA), to repeal a harmful Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) guidance:

Issues:Economy
May 18, 2018

Rep. Roger Williams knew when he saw his colleague Mia Love tossing strikes, snagging grounders and slapping singles, that his team needed her. She had talent.

So Williams of Texas recruited the Utah Republican to play for the GOP team against their Democratic counterparts in the Congressional Baseball Game.

Love, who already participates in the Congressional Women's Softball Game, will take the field next month as the only female Republican to play alongside the men in the charity game at Nationals Park in Washington.

May 18, 2018

Fort Hood will eventually see a new unit established on post.

The Department of the Army released an announcement Friday confirming the 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade, or SFAB, will be stationed at Fort Hood.

SFABs are specialized units whose core mission is to conduct advise-and-assist operations with allied and partner nations.

Issues:Military
May 18, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), who represents Fort Hood, one of the largest United States military installations in the world, released the following statement Friday after the United States Army announced that it will activate additional Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFAB) at Fort Hood:

Issues:Military
May 17, 2018

Headquartered on Fort Hood — one of the largest military bases in the world — III Corps is a major formation of the United States Army Forces Command.

These brave soldiers are an asset to the great state of Texas, as well as to the nation, and I am privileged to represent them in the U.S. House of Representatives.

From their service in World War I to the Vietnam War, and now in the Global War on Terror, America has called upon the "Phantom Corps" to defend the red, white and blue for a century.

Issues:Military
May 16, 2018
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Headquartered on Fort Hood – one of the largest military bases in the world – III Corps is a major formation of the United States Army Forces Command. These brave soldiers are an asset to the great State of Texas, as well as to the nation, and I am privileged to represent them in the U.S. House of Representatives.

From their service in World War I, to the Vietnam War, and now in the Global War on Terror, America has called upon the ‘Phantom Corps' to defend the red, white and blue for a century.

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May 15, 2018

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), whose district stretches from Tarrant County in the north to Hays County in the south and includes much of Austin and the Texas Hill Country, has selected the top three submissions for this year's Congressional Art Competition.

Each spring, a nation-wide high school art competition is sponsored by the Congressional Institute. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation and in our congressional district.

May 14, 2018
Newsletters

Dear Texans,

As a small business owner for my entire working life, I know firsthand the hardships that small businesses were facing in our country due to the overbearing tax code. Now, thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the 29 million small businesses in America can:

  • Invest more into their employees
  • Increase benefits
  • Buy and update equipment
  • Create more jobs

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