WASHINGTON — In an opinion editorial published by The Defense Post, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) warned that America cannot afford to test and field drone technology at peacetime speed while our adversaries innovate at wartime speed. In case you missed it… America Can’t Afford to Test Drones at Peacetime Speed Defense Post Rep. Ronny Jackson 15 September 2026 A US Army Apache helicopter go... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) has been selected as a recipient of West Texas A&M University’s Department of Agricultural Sciences First Choice Award, recognizing his leadership, service, advocacy, and support for agriculture and agricultural education in the Texas Panhandle. Jackson has worked to bring federal resources back to West Texas and expand opportunities for students p... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) joined the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa for a hearing on the growing threat posed by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist organization in the Red Sea to American national security, economic interests, and freedom of navigation. “The Red Sea is vital to global commerce and American security, and wh... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) joined the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, at the Flight 93 National Memorial to approve the Committee’s final review of the 9/11 Commission Report ahead of the 25th anniversary of September 11th. During the field business meeting, Rep. Jackson delivered remarks honoring the first responders... Read More »
AMARILLO, TX — Today, the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that United States Service Academy nomination applications for the Class of 2031 are now open. To be considered for a nomination, candidates must submit all required materials by October 2, 2026. “One of the most rewarding opportunities I have as a Member of Congress is helping exceptional young Texans take the first s... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Defense Export Modeling Alignment for National Defense Act (DEMAND Act), legislation that will advance President Trump’s Executive Order 14383, “Establishing an America First Arms Transfer Strategy.” Specifically, the bill will help expand America’s defense industrial base by ensuring foreign military sales are fully incorpora... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) alongside Representative John Carter (TX-31) and House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), led 20 additional members of the Texas Republican delegation in sending a letter to President Trump expressing their unified support for advancing the House-passed budget resolution to unlock Reconciliation 3.0 and urging the Senate to p... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Ronny Jackson (TX-13) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act. The legislation would strengthen U.S. national security and protect American interests by directing the Secretary of State to designate the Polisario Front as a Foreign Terrorist Organization following a comprehensive evaluation of the group’s involvement ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that as a result of funding he helped secure in the Fiscal Year 2026 defense appropriations bill, Bell Textron Inc. was awarded a contract to support the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) program, a critical modernization effort that will enhance the performance and longevity of the U.S. Marine Corps' AH... Read More »
WASHINGTON — In an opinion editorial published by Breaking Defense, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) highlighted the growing national security threat posed by ubiquitous technical surveillance (UTS) and the need to better protect America's servicemembers from digital vulnerabilities. He explains how commercially available data can expose military movements and operational patterns to America's... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Test, Evaluation, and Training Corridor Act. This legislation will help accelerate the development, testing, evaluation, and deployment of next-generation small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) and counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) by ensuring America's warfighters have acces... Read More »
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, the House Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on Representative Ronny Jackson's Supporting Agriculture, Forests, and Ecosystems (SAFE) CATTLE Act, legislation aimed at supporting the federal government’s response to the New World screwworm and protecting America's livestock industry. During the hearing, Te... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Click here or above to watch Rep. Jackson’s full remarks. Rep. Ronny Jackson’s remarks as prepared: I rise today in support of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. I would l... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (FY27 NDAA). This year’s NDAA strengthens America's military, advances the quality of life of our servicemembers, and delivers key... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) successfully advanced critical national security policies during the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence’s markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA). “Meeting the challenges posed by our adversaries requires an intelligence community that is both effective and worthy of the public's trust,” said Rep. Jackson. ... Read More »
