WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that nine students from Texas' 13th Congressional District were accepted to U.S. Service Academies. As a member of Congress, Jackson can nominate students from TX-13 for appointments to the United States Air Force, Naval, Military (West Point), and Merchant Academies. “Congratulations to these nine exceptional students… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) secured key defense priorities for Texas’ Thirteenth Congressional District and America’s warfighters during the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation advanced out of committee with strong support, 44-12, and is expected to be considered by… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) issued the following statement in response to the detection of New World screwworm in Texas: “Yesterday, Secretary Rollins and her team at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed the first case of New World screwworm in the United States,” said Rep. Jackson. “The Trump administration has been preparing for this moment… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced House passage of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027, which includes $5.5 million in funding for critical community projects across the Texas Panhandle. The funding supports agricultural innovation, emergency preparedness, public… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) discussed the State Department's efforts to advance President Trump's America First foreign policy agenda and strengthen U.S. national security during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rep. Jackson also spoke about his recently introduced Strategic Export Control and Border Security… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) celebrated the passage of his Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs during its recent markup focused on delivering real solutions for America’s veterans and military families. The bill now advances for further consideration in the House of Representatives. “The successful… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Intelligence and Special Operations (ISO) Subcommittee and Co-Chair of the Congressional SOF Caucus, announced the introduction of a resolution in support of SOF Week 2026, recognizing the service and sacrifice of the United States Special Operations Forces (SOF) community and… Read more »

WASHINGTON — In an opinion editorial published by RealClear Defense, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) highlighted the urgent need to properly fund America’s Special Operations Forces as growing global threats continue to increase the demands placed on these elite servicemembers.  In case you missed it… The Growing Gap Between SOF Missions and SOF Resources RealClear… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) discussed the urgent need to rebuild American naval power and strengthen Marine Corps readiness during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Department of the Navy’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request. Under President Trump’s leadership, the United States is taking decisive steps to restore maritime dominance and confront… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Strategic Export Control and Border Security Enhancement Act, legislation to strengthen America’s strategic trade controls, improve border enforcement capabilities, and prevent the diversion of weapons of mass destruction, advanced conventional weapons, and dual-use technologies to malign foreign actors. The bill would… Read more »