Aviator's Ball

Congressman Sessions (center) and the Flying Jacks of SFA

Last weekend, I was in Nacogdoches to attend the annual Flying Jacks Aviator’s Ball. The Flying Jacks aviation program at Stephen F. Austin State University is developing the next generation of pilots by providing students with top-tier aviation education and training. It was inspiring to see firsthand the passion and professionalism of these future aviators. I was honored to be part of the celebration and to support a program that’s helping shape the future of flight from East Texas.

Office of the United States Trade Representative

On Monday, I had the privilege of hosting Larry Calhoun from the Office of the United States Trade Representative for a conversation with small business stakeholders from TX-17. This timely discussion came ahead of the announcement of reciprocal tariffs and provided a valuable opportunity for local businesses to hear directly from USTR and gain insight into what’s ahead. As President Trump continues working to strengthen America’s economic position both at home and abroad, it’s critical that our job creators and entrepreneurs are part of the conversation. I’m grateful to all who joined us for this important dialogue. It’s an honor to represent TX-17, and I remain committed to advocating for our community and ensuring your voices are heard in Washington.

House Financial Services Committee

Congressman Sessions and Congressman Lucas in conversation at an HFSC markup

The House Financial Services Committee held a subcommittee hearing with the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions on Tuesday. In this hearing, I emphasized the urgent need to improve how we address and prevent financial fraud, especially when it comes to restitution and recovery for victims. I spoke about the importance of strengthening our reporting tools to better track fraudulent activity and help law enforcement take faster action. Investment scams, including romance schemes and phishing attacks, are on the rise, costing Americans $5.7 billion in 2024 alone, according to the FTC. Unfortunately, many cases go unreported due to the shame victims feel. Fighting fraud is about more than numbers, it’s about protecting people. I remain committed to pushing for solutions that strengthen our safeguards and ensure better outcomes for victims. You can see my remarks here.

On Wednesday, the House Committee on Financial Services held a legislative markup. We discussed various legislation related to our committee. One piece of legislation that passed out of committee was H.R. 2392, the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act of 2025. For years, the House Financial Services Committee has debated legislation surrounding stablecoin. The STABLE Act was developed to allow innovation like stablecoin to thrive in our free markets. I am proud to support this legislation and will continue to champion greater economic access. Other bills that passed out of committee this week include:

H.R. 2384 – Financial Technology Protection Act
H.R. 976 – 1071 Repeal to Protect Small Business Lending Act
H.R. 1919 – Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act
H.R. 478 – Promoting New Bank Formation Act

I’m proud to co-sponsor each of these commonsense bills that promote innovation, protect small businesses, and safeguard consumer privacy.

Fraternal Government Relations Coalition


Congressman Sessions discusses Greek life issues with Justin Buck, the Executive Vice President of Pike	Congressman Sessions meets with collegiate and alumni fraternity members	Collegiate and alumni sorority members meet with Congressman Sessions

This week, I had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from fraternity and sorority organizations to my office. As a proud member of Pi Kappa Alpha, I know firsthand the lasting impact Greek life can have. My time as a Pike helped me form lifelong friendships, develop leadership skills, and grow in ways that continue to shape who I am today. Unfortunately, Greek organizations across the country are increasingly facing overregulation from university administrations. I remain firmly committed to supporting legislation that upholds the freedom of association for college students. We must preserve freedom of association for college students so future generations can take part in the valuable traditions found in Greek life.

The Texas State University System

Dr. White, Dr. McCall, and Congressman Sessions sit for a meeting

It was a pleasure to welcome Chancellor Brian McCall of the Texas State University System and President Alisa White of Sam Houston State University to my office on Wednesday. We had a productive conversation about SHSU’s latest initiatives, ongoing programs, and the university’s continued impact on students and the broader East Texas community. The Texas State University System includes seven member institutions across the state, providing a wide variety of higher education opportunities for Texans. Sam Houston State is a pillar of academic excellence with a strong commitment to shaping the next generation of leaders, educators, and professionals. I’m proud to support outstanding institutions like SHSU that are driving opportunity and growth across East Texas.

In the News

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CNN→ CNN News Central
On Tuesday, I overviewed the Trump tariffs, presenting my honest viewpoint to CNN News Central.

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ABC News→ ABC News Live
Tuesday evening, I spoke to ABC News Live on the topic of tariffs.

One America News Network→ The Matt Gaetz Show
Former Congressman Gaetz and I discussed the role of the DOGE Caucus.

Sincerely,

Pete Sessions

Member of Congress

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