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March 29, 2018

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.

March 22, 2018

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:

March 22, 2018

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:

March 21, 2018

After gunfire rang out at Maryland's Great Mills High School on Tuesday, Republican Representative Roger Williams, of Texas, said he believes that his school security bill could prevent similar incidents.

Williams's bill, HR 5107, would create a grant program under the Department of Education to keep schools safe and directs the DOE's secretary to allocate funds after a school submits an application.

Issues:Military
March 21, 2018

After many years of waiting to expand, more than 100 gathered on Monday to celebrate the grand opening of the new Keene City Hall and Community Center, 1000 N. Old Betsy Road.

Designed by Callahan & Freeman Architects, the building, just shy of 30,000 square feet, was built on 3 acres of land across from Elisa Carver Park on Old Betsy Road.

March 21, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) released the following statement Wednesday morning after reports confirmed that the Austin bomber is dead:

Issues:Military
March 20, 2018

KILLEEN, TEXAS - The Killeen Independent School District is thanking Texas Congressman Roger Williams for proposing legislation calling for the U.S. Department of Education to provide grants for school districts to improve school safety.

Issues:Military
March 20, 2018

Texas Republican Rep. Roger Williams believes his new school security bill could have prevented Tuesday's high school shooting in Great Mills, Maryland.

Issues:Military
March 20, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) released the following statement Tuesday after a fifth package explosion occurred outside San Antonio, Texas, that is believed to be linked to the four previous bombings in and around Austin:

Issues:Military