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Rep. Jackson Introduces Legislation Demanding VA Remove All Restrictive COVID Policies

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WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced a bill demanding that the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) immediately rescind all unnecessary policies and procedures related exclusively to COVID-19. While the public health emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic ended on May 11, 2023, VA facilities around the country are still maintaining guidance related to…

Statements of Support for H.R.3419, the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2023

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STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT FOR H.R.3419, THE FOREIGN ANIMAL DISEASE PREVENTION, SURVEILLANCE, AND RAPID RESPONSE ACT OF 2023 Congressman Don Bacon: “We need to ensure that African Swine Fever, which has not reached the U.S. yet does not come here, and the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention Act Enhancement Act will help with that,” said Rep. Bacon. “The Swine Fever has been detected in…

Rep. Jackson Introduces Bill to Safeguard Agricultural Supply Chain Against Foreign Animal Diseases

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WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced H.R.3419, the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2023 to make critical investments for the agriculture industry to help prevent, respond to, and mitigate foreign animal diseases. Jackson introduced this legislation along with Representatives Angie Craig (MN-2), Jim…

Rep. Jackson Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winner

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WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced the winner of Texas’ 13th Congressional District’s 2023 Congressional Art Competition, an annual contest held among high school students across the country for the chance to have their artwork featured in the Nation’s Capitol for their respective District. Jackson said: “I am…

Rep. Jackson Leads GOP Colleagues Demanding Pres. Biden Immediately Takes Cognitive Test

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WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) led his colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden and Physician to the President, calling on the President to take a cognitive test immediately, or renounce his bid for re-election in 2024. Jackson’s letter comes after the President’s recent announcement to seek re-election in 2024 despite the…

Rep. Jackson Announces 2023 Service Academy Appointments from TX-13

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WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that seven students from Texas’ 13th Congressional District received appointments to three 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),…

Reps. Jackson, Gonzalez Introduce Legislation to Protect Small Businesses from Burdensome Climate Regulations

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WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) and Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) introduced the Scope 3 Act, a bill that would block the Biden administration’s efforts to require publicly traded companies to disclose greenhouse-gas emissions in their value chains (Scope 3 emissions). On March 21, 2022, the Securities and Exchange…

ANNOUNCEMENT: Staff Office Hours

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WICHITA FALLS, TX — Today, the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced upcoming mobile office hours in 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…

Announcement: Congressional Art Competition

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AMARILLO, TX — Today, the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced it is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. All high school students in Texas’ 13th Congressional District are invited to participate. The winner’s artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Please submit original artwork and the required entry…

Rep. Jackson Reintroduces Resolution to Remove VP Harris as Border Czar

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WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) reintroduced a resolution calling on President Biden to remove Vice President Kamala Harris from her role as Border Czar. The resolution demands that a competent leader be appointed who will prioritize the safety of Americans, acknowledge that border security is national security,…