Media Center
Latest News
Congressman Roger Williams (R-Austin) will join The Sean Hannity Show this afternoon at approximately 3:00pmCT/ 4:00pmET
Those in the Austin area can listen on KJCE 1370am and those in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area can listen on KSKY 660am
If you are in Washington, DC, tune in to WWRC 1260am
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressmen Roger Williams (R–Austin) on Thursday released the following statement after former Texas Governor Rick Perry was confirmed as President Donald J. Trump's Secretary of Energy.
"Rick Perry is a trusted friend, veteran and hardworking public servant who I know will serve our country with honor as President Trump's Energy Secretary. I congratulate our former governor on his new role, and I thank him for his decision to answer the call to work on behalf of the American people."
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressmen Roger Williams (R–Austin) met with local law enforcement officers throughout Texas' 25th congressional district in Burnet, Erath, Johnson, Tarrant and Travis counties during this week's district work period.
KILLEEN - Operation Stand Down Central Texas has been working to help homeless veterans for three years. When director Joann Courtland was invited to the Texas State Society Black Tie and Boots Ball to bring attention to the work the nonprofit does, she was hoping to make some friends and raise some funds. What she got, besides recognition in front of thousands of people, was a new 2017 Toyota Tundra.
Don't believe what you hear.
Congress hasn't gone completely to the dogs. It has gone to the cats, too.
This week, U.S. Reps. Roger Williams, R-Austin, and Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, teamed up to work on a project — pet adoption.
The two filed a resolution to designate April 11 as National Pet Adoption Day and the month of April as National Pet Adoption Month. They hope to encourage people to adopt pets from animal shelters and rescue efforts.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmen Roger Williams (R–Austin) and Marc Veasey (D–Fort Worth) this afternoon introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate April 11th as "National Pet Adoption Day" and the month of April as "National Pet Adoption Month" to encourage pet adoption from local animal shelters and rescues.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), Thursday morning testified before the House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies to request support for various projects at Fort Hood.
Congressman Roger Williams, R–Austin, testified in Washington, D.C., on Thursday morning to request support for various projects at Fort Hood.
Williams, whose district includes part of Fort Hood, appeared before the House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies to request support to improve the barracks and motor pools on Fort Hood.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), Tuesday evening introduced a House resolution of disapproval, under the authority of the Congressional Review Act, to block an Obama Administration-era rule that would impact prepaid accounts starting this October.
Williams, who serves on the House Financial Services Committee, has authored previous legislation to chip away at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The committee chairman, Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R – Dallas), praised Williams' efforts.
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis
"It is always prudent to pursue efficiencies and potential cost-saving improvements in the federal workforce," said U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, whose district includes part of Arlington. "We have many dedicated and able federal employees in Texas, and we should always look for better ways to utilize their skill sets."
More than that, he and others say, the hiring freeze is just temporary and will just last for a total of three months.