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Rep. Ronny Jackson, Members of Texas Delegation Urge Senate to Advance House Budget Resolution to Deliver on President Trump's Agenda

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) alongside Representative John Carter (TX-31) and House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), led 20 additional members of the Texas Republican delegation in sending a letter to President Trump expressing their unified support for advancing the House-passed budget resolution to unlock Reconciliation 3.0 and urging the Senate to pass the measure without delay.

The letter highlights the importance of adopting the House-passed budget resolution to enact policies that strengthen our national security, provide much needed support for our agricultural producers, and implement commonsense measures to safeguard American elections.

"The American people elected President Trump and a Republican Congress to secure our elections, strengthen our military, support our farmers and ranchers, and put America First," said Rep. Jackson. "The House has done its job by passing a budget framework that advances those priorities. Now it's time for the Senate to act so we can deliver on the critical defense funding, agricultural assistance, and SAVE America Act policies that Texans and Americans are counting on."

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Rep. Ronny Jackson Co-Leads Legislation Targeting Iranian Proxy, Polisario Front

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Ronny Jackson (TX-13) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act. The legislation would strengthen U.S. national security and protect American interests by directing the Secretary of State to designate the Polisario Front as a Foreign Terrorist Organization following a comprehensive evaluation of the group’s involvement with Iran and Iranian-backed terrorist organizations to coordinate military training, weapons deliveries, and intelligence sharing.

"For too long, Iran and its terrorist proxies, like Hezbollah, have used the Polisario Front to project instability across West Africa," said Rep. Jackson. "This bill ensures the Trump administration is equipped to fully investigate the Polisario Front and take decisive action to counter threats to the national security of the U.S. and our allies. We must use every available tool to combat terrorism, dismantle the networks that enable it, and protect the American people."

“The Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies are working overtime to open a new front against the United States and our allies, and the Polisario Front has become one of their instruments,” said Rep. Gottheimer. “When a group takes drones and weapons from the IRGC and coordinates with Iranian-backed terrorists, we should call it exactly what it is: a terrorist organization. This bipartisan bill makes sure that once that cooperation is confirmed, we can bring the full weight of America’s counterterrorism sanctions down on the Polisario Front and cut its leaders off from the global financial system, international travel, and the resources they use to threaten us and our allies. Standing up to Iran and its proxies isn’t a partisan issue.”

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Rep. Ronny Jackson Applauds Announcement of Contract for Critical Upgrades to USMC H-1 Fleet at Bell Helicopter in Amarillo, Texas, Made Possible by Congressional Defense Funding

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that as a result of funding he helped secure in the Fiscal Year 2026 defense appropriations bill, Bell Textron Inc. was awarded a contract to support the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) program, a critical modernization effort that will enhance the performance and longevity of the U.S. Marine Corps' AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopter fleet.

Rep. Jackson has consistently championed funding for this program during his time in Congress, recognizing both its importance to our national defense and the significant economic impact it has at Bell and in the Texas Panhandle.

The funding will sustain the highly skilled workforce at Bell's Amarillo facility, support advanced manufacturing and engineering jobs, continue to strengthen the region's defense industrial base, and reinforce Amarillo's longstanding role as a premier hub for military aviation production and modernization. It also underscores the enduring partnership between Bell, the U.S. Marine Corps, and industry partners in providing next-generation capabilities to America's warfighters and ensuring the H-1 fleet will remain relevant to the Joint Force for decades to come.

This $300 million investment will tangibly increase lethality and survivability for Bell’s AH-1Z and UH-1Y platforms while delivering real results for Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle,” said Rep. Jackson. “I am proud to continue to support the SPINE program, which will help sustain highly skilled jobs at Bell, reinforce our region's critical role in supporting the U.S. Marine Corps, and ensure our servicemembers have the modernized aircraft they need to accomplish their mission. While in Congress, I will continue fighting to bring defense investments home to Texas Thirteen while ensuring our military remains the strongest and most capable fighting force in the world."

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ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Highlights the Need to Protect America’s Troops on the Digital Battlefield in New Op-ed

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — In an opinion editorial published by Breaking Defense, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) highlighted the growing national security threat posed by ubiquitous technical surveillance (UTS) and the need to better protect America's servicemembers from digital vulnerabilities. He explains how commercially available data can expose military movements and operational patterns to America's adversaries.

ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Introduces Legislation to Strengthen America's Military UAS Testing and Training Capabilities

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Test, Evaluation, and Training Corridor Act. This legislation will help accelerate the development, testing, evaluation, and deployment of next-generation small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) and counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) by ensuring America's warfighters have access to the training environments needed to maintain battlefield dominance.

As unmanned aircraft systems continue to reshape modern warfare, the United States must move faster to develop, test, and field advanced capabilities that keep pace with rapidly evolving threats from near-peer adversaries. Rep. Jackson’s legislation ensures the Department of War can establish dedicated corridors to conduct integrated, operationally realistic testing and training for emerging UAS and C-UAS technologies. The legislation will also help streamline the path from development to deployment by identifying regulatory barriers and improving coordination across government agencies.

“To ensure America is ready for the battlefield of the future, we must modernize and strengthen our testing infrastructure,” said. Rep. Jackson. “This legislation accelerates innovation, streamlines interagency coordination, and creates the realistic testing and training environments needed to rapidly develop, evaluate, and field next-generation unmanned aerial systems. By establishing dedicated training spaces and reducing the fielding time for these advanced capabilities, we're enabling our warfighters with the technology and operational edge they will need to compete and win."

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ICYMI: House Natural Resources Committee Holds Legislative Hearing on Rep. Ronny Jackson’s SAFE CATTLE Act

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, the House Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on Representative Ronny Jackson's Supporting Agriculture, Forests, and Ecosystems (SAFE) CATTLE Act, legislation aimed at supporting the federal government’s response to the New World screwworm and protecting America's livestock industry.

During the hearing, Texas Farm Bureau State Director, District 1, Jared Blankenship testified in support of the legislation, emphasizing that the SAFE CATTLE Act builds on the unified response of the Trump administration, state animal health officials, and industry partners to eradicate the New World screwworm from the U.S.

"I commend the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) for their ongoing efforts to eradicate this pest and protect our livestock and wildlife sectors, and my SAFE CATTLE Act will expand on that work by strengthening coordination between federal agencies, state officials, and producers on the front lines," said Rep. Jackson. "This bill will help improve surveillance and eradication efforts, and ensure Congress provides critical resources to this fight. I appreciate Jared Blankenship and the Texas Farm Bureau for lending their strong support to this legislation and for their continued leadership in protecting Texas’ livestock producers and our nation's food supply."

"The New World screwworm poses a serious threat to American agriculture, and eradicating this devastating pest from the United States will take a coordinated effort from everyone involved—from ranchers and veterinarians to state officials and our federal partners at USDA and DOI,” said Jared Blankenship, Texas Farm Bureau State Director for District 1. “We appreciate the Trump administration’s continued leadership on this effort, and the SAFE CATTLE Act will help make sure those partnerships are stronger and that we have the resources in place to stop this threat before it spreads any further."

Click here or above to watch Director Blankenship's full testimony.

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ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Speaks on the House Floor in Support of FY27 NDAA

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.

Click here or above to watch Rep. Jackson’s full remarks.

Rep. Ronny Jackson’s remarks as prepared:

I rise today in support of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.

I would like to begin by thanking Chairman Rogers for his leadership in bringing the NDAA to the Floor for the 66th consecutive year.

As Chairman of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, I am especially proud that this bill provides our Special Operations Forces, the Defense Intelligence Enterprise, and the security cooperation enterprise with the tools and resources needed to execute the Department’s National Defense Strategy and counter an ever-changing threat landscape.

Crucially, this bill provides an approximately $1.3 billion increase in funding for U.S. Special Operations Command to address critical needs within its programs. This bill also invests in a wide range of intelligence capabilities and disciplines, including my provision to develop a periodic ISR strategy to make better threat-informed decisions.

We continue to ask more of our Special Operations Forces, uniform and civilian intelligence professionals, and security cooperation personnel, and this year’s NDAA ensures they are equipped with the capabilities necessary to maintain their operational edge over any adversary.

I’d also like to highlight that this bill advances critical reforms to revitalize our Defense Industrial Base, restore lethality, and deliver on President Trump’s “Peace Through Strength” agenda. I was proud to lead efforts to support test and training space for unmanned aerial systems, incorporate foreign military sales demand into domestic industrial base assessments, and to officially restore the name of the Department of War.

Finally, I want to recognize the tremendous work of the professional staff from the ISO Subcommittee and my personal office staff to develop this bill.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 8800, and with that, I yield back.

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Rep. Ronny Jackson Celebrates House Passage of the FY27 NDAA

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (FY27 NDAA). This year’s NDAA strengthens America's military, advances the quality of life of our servicemembers, and delivers key national security provisions for Sheppard Air Force Base, Bell Helicopter, the Pantex Plant, and the broader defense industrial base in Texas’ Thirteenth Congressional District.

"I'm proud to support House passage of the FY27 NDAA," said Rep. Jackson. "This legislation bolsters our Special Operations Forces and intelligence community, revitalizes the Defense Industrial Base, and makes historic investments in the capabilities we need to maintain the edge over America’s adversaries. This year’s bill delivers on President Trump’s commitment to peace through strength by ensuring our warfighters have the resources, training, and technology necessary to confront the threats of today and tomorrow. Today’s passage is a major victory for our national security and for our men and women in uniform, and I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues in the U.S. Senate and Trump administration to swiftly get this important legislation signed into law.”

Read about the wins secured by Rep. Jackson here.

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ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Advances Key National Security Provisions Through the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) successfully advanced critical national security policies during the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence’s markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA).

“Meeting the challenges posed by our adversaries requires an intelligence community that is both effective and worthy of the public's trust,” said Rep. Jackson. “This bill provides our intelligence agencies with the authorities and resources they need to address foreign threats while advancing much needed oversight and accountability of America’s intelligence apparatus. The provisions I secured during our markup will strengthen internal investigations procedures at the CIA, help ensure former intelligence officials cannot use their positions to benefit foreign adversaries, and reinforce responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.”

Rep. Jackson’s Included Amendments:

Intelligence Community Inspector General (ICIG) CIA Internal Investigative Procedures: Directs the ICIG to conduct an independent review and audit of the CIA’s Counterintelligence, Counterespionage, and Office of Security’s internal investigative activities, strengthening oversight, identifying systemic vulnerabilities, and ensuring these critical functions are carried out effectively and responsibly.
Foreign Adversary Post-Employment Restrictions: Imposes a 10-year post-employment ban on Senate-confirmed Intelligence Community officials from lobbying or representing foreign-adversary-controlled entities before the U.S. government, preventing the transfer of sensitive expertise and denying adversaries, like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, access to critical national security knowledge.
Intelligence Community Employee Private Counsel Expenses: Establishes uniform, IC-wide standards for the use of taxpayer funds for private counsel, ending ad hoc, agency-by-agency decisions that create inconsistencies, drive up costs, and increase the risk for conflicts of interest.

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Rep. Ronny Jackson Leads Letter Supporting Trump Administration’s Investigation into Proxy Advisor Industry

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) sent a letter to Chairman Ferguson of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Acting Attorney General Blanche of the Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting information on their continued investigations into politically-motivated proxy advisor firms.

The letter comes following President Trump’s signing of Executive Order (EO) 14366 “Protecting American Investors from Foreign-Owned and Politically-Motivated Proxy Advisors.” EO 14366 raises concerns about foreign-owned proxy advisor firms, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (Glass Lewis), collectively controlling approximately 90 percent of the proxy advisor industry, wielding enormous influence over America’s largest companies. Furthermore, the EO highlights that these firms have used their influence to encourage shareholder votes advancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives that do not prioritize shareholder value or financial returns.

ISS and Glass Lewis have also challenged Texas Senate Bill 2337, which requires proxy advisory firms to publicly disclose when their voting recommendations for Texas companies are based on non-financial factors, including ESG and DEI. Additionally, both firms have opposed eight individual Texas corporate redomicile proposals that recently came before shareholders, raising concerns about coordinated anticompetitive activities between the businesses to block corporations moves to the state.

“For too long, a small number of foreign-owned proxy advisor firms have exercised outsized influence over U.S. businesses, pushing radical ESG and DEI agendas to the detriment of American consumers and the Texas economy,” said Rep. Jackson. “I’m proud to support President Trump and his administration’s efforts to investigate these politically-motivated firms for unfair, deceptive, and anticompetitive practices. I look forward to working with my colleagues to provide greater transparency and accountability into the industry and ensure everyday investors can have confidence that proxy voting recommendations are made in the best financial interests of shareholders.

The letter may be found here, and additional background from The Daily Signal may be found here. Representatives Jake Ellzey (TX-06), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Pat Fallon (TX-04), Keith Self (TX-03), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Wesley Hunt (TX-38), Chip Roy (TX-21), Roger Williams (TX-25), Lance Gooden (TX-05), August Pfluger (TX-11), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Craig Goldman (TX-12), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Randy Weber (TX-14), John Carter (TX-31), Brandon Gill (TX-26), and Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) joined Rep. Jackson in signing the letter.

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