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I wanted to take a moment to share with you a recap of what happened last week in Texas' 22nd District and the United States House of Representatives.

This Week in Washington, D.C.

Reps. Troy E. Nehls and Jimmy Panetta Introduce the LOOTER Act

This week, I joined Congressman Jimmy Panetta in introducing the bipartisan Law On Offender Transgressions during Emergencies and Recovery Act (LOOTER Act), which, if enacted, would establish federal crime penalties for theft committed during declared natural disasters. 

Specifically, the LOOTER Act would amend Title 18 of the U.S. Code to create clear federal penalties for larceny offenses committed in areas under a federal disaster declaration. Under this bill, petit larceny during a disaster would be punishable by up to one year in prison, while grand larceny would carry penalties up to five years. 

Texas' 22nd Congressional District is prone to natural disasters that have had serious effects on our communities and lives. When Hurricane Harvey hit, I served as the Sheriff of Fort Bend County, Texas, and know all too well how natural disasters leave people and their property vulnerable, especially to crime. This bill ensures accountability for those who take advantage of disaster, and ensures justice for those who might fall victim to these low-life crimes.

Read more about the bill HERE.

Rep. Troy E. Nehls Pens Op-ed for the Bay City Tribune Highlighting the One Big Beautiful Bill

Last week, I voted "YES" to pass H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This legislation delivers on the America First mandate.

The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers the largest deficit reduction in nearly 30 years, secures and sustains Medicaid for America’s most vulnerable, makes necessary investments in our nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system, provides funding for President Trump’s mass deportation operation, prevents the largest tax hike in American history, and unleashes American energy dominance.

Be sure to read my op-ed in The Bay City Tribune on my website.

This Week in Texas' 22nd District

Reminder: Rep. Troy E. Nehls Hosts Service Academy Day TOMORROW, May 31st in Rosenberg, TX

On Saturday, May 31, 2025, I'm hosting Service Academy Day in Rosenberg, Texas, at the Rosenberg Civic Center. This event would allow all TX-22 to learn how to attend one of the United States Service Academies. It will be held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and doors will open at 9:30 AM for check-in.

This forum is free; however, pre-registration is required and can be found on my website HERE.

One of the privileges of serving in the United States House of Representatives is the opportunity to nominate outstanding young people from the 22nd Congressional District of Texas to be considered for appointment to our nation’s service academies.

Admission to a service academy is a two-tiered process. First, the candidate must apply and meet the minimum standards set by the individual academy. Second, the candidate must complete the congressional application to be considered for an interview with the nomination review board in our office. Please note that the ultimate selection of appointees rests solely with academy officials and is based on their competitive evaluation of all nominees.

In addition to staff from my office, representatives from all five academies (U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and U.S. Coast Guard Academy) and current academy cadets and midshipmen will be on hand to answer questions. Students, parents, and educators will be able to hear from and meet with representatives on a one-on-one basis to become informed about the excellent opportunities associated with attending these premier educational institutions and the careers they generate. 

To apply for a U.S. Service Academy, please visit my website and complete the application. Applications are due no later than October 10, 2025, at 5 PM CST. The application can be found HERE.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call my district office at (346) 762-6600.

Rep. Troy E. Nehls Announces the 2025 Congressional App Challenge

I am pleased to announce that my office is hosting a 2025 Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is a competition designed to encourage student participation in computer science and coding. Students are encouraged to register online and submit their app by October 30, 2025.

Officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, this nationwide effort allows students to compete against their peers by creating an application (also known as an “app”) for desktop/PC, web, tablet, mobile, raspberry Pi or other devices. We accept any programming language, such as C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, or "block code." The Challenge is designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science.

The Congressional App Challenge is open to all middle and high school students in the 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Students entering the competition must submit their app to CongressionalAppChallenge.us during the Competition Submission Period through October 20, 2025, at 12 P.M. Eastern Time.

The winner from the 22nd Congressional District, chosen by a panel of expert judges, will be featured on CongressionalAppChallenge.us. The winning app will also be eligible to be on display in the U.S. Capitol, honoring the winners from across the country.

For more information, please visit the official Congressional App Challenge website at CongressionalAppChallenge.us, email [email protected], or email my office at [email protected].

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