WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) sent a letter to House Armed Services Committee (HASC) leaders yesterday urging for the inclusion of his new legislation in the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2021 would require a review of any purchase or lease of real estate near a military installation or military… Read more »
WICHITA FALLS, TX — Today, the Office of Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced upcoming office hours in Bridgeport and Gainesville hosted by congressional staff. Constituents are invited to attend if help is needed with a federal agency or to learn more about the services a congressional office can provide. If a constituent would like assistance with a federal agency case, please bring all… Read more »
AMARILLO, TX — The Office of Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13) is now accepting submissions for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. All high school students in Texas’ 13th Congressional District are invited to participate in the contest. The winner’s artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
To enter the contest please submit original artwork and the required entry form to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressmen Ronny Jackson (R-TX) and Jared Golden (D-ME) introduced the Elaine M. Checketts Military Families Act of 2021, which would allow servicemembers to keep pre-approved family leave in the tragic event of a child’s death. The military’s current policy terminates servicemembers’ family leave if their child passes away.
This bipartisan legislation has also… Read more »
AMARILLO, TX — Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) released the following statement as to what he saw this week at our southern border. Jackson’s visit was part of an official tour with fellow members of Texas’ congressional delegation.
The delegation toured detention centers run by both Border Patrol and Health and Human Services (HHS), saw from helicopters and boats illicit… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) will introduce legislation to counter China’s grip on America’s pharmaceutical supply chain in order to protect America’s national security and as a part of his ongoing commitment to standing up to the Chinese Communist Party’s military and economic aggression.
Jackson said: “I have long said that America needs to have a… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressmen Ronny Jackson (R-TX) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at helping the Texas agriculture community recover from the recent winter storm. H.R. 1692, the RESTORE (Rehabilitating Economic Success Through Overcoming Rural Emergencies) Act, would help our farmers recover from natural disasters by reauthorizing the U.S.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) signed on as an original co-sponsor to the Ports-to-Plains Highway Act of 2021, sponsored by Congressmen Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Henry Cuellar (TX-28). This legislation would designate Interstate 27 as a route on the federal Interstate Highway system, specifically benefitting TX-13 by paving the way for I-27’s extension through… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) led five of his freshmen colleagues from Texas in sending a letter to the Archivist of the United States, David Ferriero, demanding he address the significant backlog of records requests for veterans. The National Archives oversees the National Personnel Records Center where many veterans’ records are stored.
The letter, led by… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced his first piece of legislation as a Member of Congress, titled Opposing Business with Chinese Military Companies Act. This legislative effort is a part of a broad push by the Republican Study Committee, the House’s largest Republican caucus, aimed at carrying on President Trump’s legacy of standing up to the Chinese… Read more »
