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 »
My Amarillo and Wichita Falls offices will be closed due to the ongoing winter weather conditions and power outages.
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AMARILLO, TX — Today Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) issued the following statement in response to winter storms and resulting energy shortages in Texas. Jackson will remain in Amarillo for the duration of this historic weather emergency as he deals with rolling power outages and frozen water pipes like many residents of TX-13.
Jackson said: “My office is tracking information coming… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced he will serve on two Foreign Affairs Subcommittees in the 117th Congress. His assignments include Middle East, North Africa, and Global Counterterrorism in addition to Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights. The Foreign Affairs Committee’s Lead Republican, Michael McCaul of Texas, was pleased to welcome… Read more »
