WASHINGTON — Last night, language authored by Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) that will reauthorize and extend the CHIP IN (Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans) Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of a larger package, the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021. The legislative package passed by a vote… Read more »

AMARILLO, TX — Today, the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced upcoming mobile office hours in Clarendon, Claude, Memphis, and Tulia 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… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) championed Texas’ defense priorities during the House Armed Services Committee’s Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) markup yesterday. Jackson issued the following statement in support of the legislation, which passed out of committee by a vote of 57-2. The NDAA will be considered on the House Floor in the coming… Read more »

WICHITA FALLS, TX — Today, the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that Congressman Jackson will host a town hall in Nocona tomorrow, August 26. Jackson will offer introductory remarks and take questions from constituents. This event is open to the public and no RSVP is necessary. Additional questions should be directed to Congressman Jackson’s Wichita Falls office at… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This week, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) joined fellow House Committee on Armed Services Republicans, including Ranking Member Mike Rogers (AL-03) and House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), in pressing the Biden Administration for a plan on Afghanistan. In a letter the members wrote, “For months, we have been asking you for a plan on your… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Last night, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) joined fellow House Foreign Affairs Committee Republicans in calling on President Biden to commit to continuing evacuation flights out of Kabul until all American citizens and our Afghan partners are safely out of the country. Their call followed National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s refusal to make that commitment when asked… Read more »

WICHITA FALLS, TX — Today, the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced upcoming mobile office hours in Quanah and Seymour 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… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) led 80 of his colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis McDonough, urging him to prioritize care for rural veterans. Historically, veterans in rural areas have faced challenges with accessing quality care because many of the VA’s resources are devoted to urban areas. The letter discusses… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that his amendment to H.R. 4502 passed on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The amendment prohibits the IRS from targeting people based on their political beliefs. His amendment is in response to the Lois Lerner scandal which occurred during the Obama-Biden Administration. In that case, the IRS targeted… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) spoke on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday to encourage his colleagues to support his proposed amendment to H.R. 4502. The amendment would prevent the IRS from further targeting of people or organizations based on their political beliefs.   The House is expected to vote on the amendment this week. Jackson’s… Read more »