Media Center
Latest News
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Conservative Union (ACU) released its annual ratings for 2017, the First Session of the 115th Congress. Congressman Williams (R-Austin) earned ACU's highest award of Conservative Excellence for voting to uphold conservative principles. Rep. Williams received a rating of 96%, and has a lifetime rating of 93%.
Congressman Williams issued the following statement upon receiving the award:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Williams (R-Austin) released the following statement following House Speaker Paul Ryan's announcement that he will not seek reelection:
"As Speaker of the House, Paul has served our country honorably. I appreciate his leadership in both policy and in character, and I was proud to work with him to achieve historic tax reform. I wish him well in his future aspirations and thank him for his service."
# # #
Dear Texans,
I have spent the past two weeks crisscrossing through our great district to meet with all of you and hear your ideas and concerns that I can take back with me to Washington. I met with many small business owners and employees, school district officials, and healthcare experts - I had a great time talking about everyday issues we all face and how I can help y'all. Below are some highlights I'd like to share:
Scores of Vietnam veterans gathered for events commemorating Vietnam veterans on Thursday.
A National Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Breakfast was organized and hosted by Chapter 1000 of the Vietnam Veterans of America at the Harker Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3892. Later in the day, the Killeen Veterans Center hosted a barbecue to properly welcome the veterans home. Both events offered Vietnam veterans an opportunity to reunite and reflect on the history of the war and veterans-related issues.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Williams (R-Austin) released the following statement following the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) announcement to deploy the National Guard to the southern border:
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Texas) today invited high school students residing in Texas' 25th Congressional District to participate in the annual 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, as well as in our congressional district.
LAMPASAS — Congressman Roger Williams, R–Austin, recognized veterans who served during the Vietnam War era for their service to the nation, during a National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony at the Old Middle School complex in Lampasas Thursday.
Williams expressed his gratitude for their valor and selfless service during an unpopular war, and for their sacrifices that benefited all Americans.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) released its annual report 2017, the First Session of the 115th Congress. Congressman Williams (R-Austin) was named a "Taxpayer Hero" for earning a score of 98% in CCAGW's 2017 Congressional Rating. He has a lifetime rating of 93% over the past five years.
The CCAGW scored 93 votes in the House and rates members on a scale of 0-100. Conservative victories in the House last year include:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Williams (R-Austin) released the following statement after voting against the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, the omnibus appropriating package for the rest of Fiscal Year 2018: