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Rep. Jackson Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Agricultural Industry from Foreign Interference

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WASHINGTON — Today, Congressmen Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Pete Sessions (TX-17), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) reintroduced the Foreign Adversary Risk Management (FARM) Act which would combat foreign interference in the American agricultural industry by making reforms to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). These reforms would protect…

Rep. Jackson Appointed Chairman of HASC Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) issued the following statement on being appointed Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations. Jackson said: “I want to thank Chairman Mike Rogers for the honor and opportunity to chair this critical subcommittee. Working to guarantee our defense intelligence…

Rep. Jackson Applauds Fiscal Year 2025 NDAA Being Signed into Law

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) issued the following statement after the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law. Jackson’s leadership on this critical legislation includes provisions that enhance servicemembers' quality of life, modernize our military, support our allies, and strengthen…

Rep. Jackson Leads Letter Demanding Prohibition of Funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency

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WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging the prohibition of funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in any upcoming fiscal year 2025 appropriations bill. This action addresses UNRWA's repeated hostility toward Israel and its appeasement of terrorist organizations…

Rep. Jackson Publishes Op-Ed to Set the Record Straight on the V-22 Osprey

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) published an opinion editorial on Military.com titled, "Setting the Record Straight on the V-22 Osprey," which highlights the key military capabilities of the V-22 aircraft.  Jackson serves as a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Permanent Select…

Rep. Jackson Introduces Legislation to Improve Military Recruitment at Senior Military Colleges

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WASHINGTON – This week, Representative Jackson introduced legislation alongside Senator Ted Cruz (TX), Senator Raphael Warnock (GA), and Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33) to improve military recruitment at senior military colleges. This legislation will allow students to elect to have their information shared with senior military colleges, like…

Rep. Jackson Now Accepting Applications for Nomination to U.S. Service Academies

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AMARILLO, TX — Today, the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that applications for United States Service Academy nominations for the Class of 2029 are open from, August 1, 2024, to October 4, 2024. To be considered for a nomination, candidates must submit all required materials by October 4, 2024. Jackson said: “Every year, I look forward…

Rep. Jackson Introduces Legislation to Position Sheppard AFB for Designation as Air Force Technical Training Center of Excellence

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WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Air Force Technical Training Enhancement Act. This legislation directs the Air Force to establish an Air Force Technical Training Center of Excellence, which will serve as the premier hub for advanced technical training and innovation for the United States Air Force. Sheppard Air Force Base will be a…

Rep. Jackson Secures Wins for TX-13 as the House Passes the FY25 NDAA

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WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) issued the following statement after the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA) passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 217-199. Due to Jackson’s efforts, countless provisions were included in the bill that will improve the quality of life for servicemembers and their families at Sheppard Air…