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June 13, 2025
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Hearings in House Oversight
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| Congressman Sessions questions Governor Walz |
This week, I participated in a hearing with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to examine the growing concerns surrounding Americans’ genetic data in light of 23andMe’s recent bankruptcy filing. As personal DNA data becomes more accessible and commercially valuable, we must ensure it is not vulnerable to misuse, exploitation, or sale to foreign adversaries. The privacy of genetic information isn’t just a consumer protection issue; it has serious national security and biomedical research implications. Click here to watch my remarks.
The Oversight Committee held a second hearing this week with Governors Hochul, Walz, and Pritzker to examine the dangerous consequences sanctuary state policies. Sanctuary states are anything but sanctuaries. They jeopardize public safety and endanger both American citizens and illegal immigrants. More than 300,000 children are unaccounted for due to the Biden Administration’s open border policies and the “hospitality” of sanctuary cities and states. Please see here to watch my conversation with these governors.
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Congressional Baseball Game |
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Waco Chamber of Commerce |
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| Congressman Sessions and the Waco Chamber of Commerce |
It was a pleasure to welcome members of the Waco Chamber of Commerce to the nation’s capital this week. These business and community leaders are the backbone of our region’s economy, and their work continues to make Waco a dynamic place to live and work. I’m always grateful for the opportunity to hear directly from constituents and stakeholders about how Washington can serve them more effectively. Representing my hometown of Waco in Congress is a responsibility I carry with deep pride. |
Graphic Packaging
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| Congressman Sessions meets with Graphic Packaging |
On Wednesday, I met with the President and CEO of Graphic Packaging to discuss their investment in Waco and the bright future of American manufacturing. Their recent $1.2 billion investment in a state-of-the-art facility is a testament to the strength of our region’s workforce, infrastructure, and community support. Waco continues to position itself as a hub for innovation, thanks to its robust pipeline of skilled workers coming out of our local high schools and top-tier technical colleges. Companies like Graphic Packaging recognize that Waco offers not only economic opportunity, but also a high quality of life for families and employees.
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Town Hall on Monday
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I’m looking forward to hosting a town hall meeting next Monday, June 16, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Robinson Junior High School Cafetorium in Robinson, TX. This is a great opportunity for residents of McLennan County and across TX-17 to share their thoughts, ask questions, and hear the latest updates from Washington. Whether you’re concerned about national policy or local issues, I want to hear directly from you. These conversations help guide my work in Congress and ensure your voice is represented. I hope you’ll join me for a productive and engaging evening of discussion.
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H.R. 2096 → Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act
I voted YES on this bill to restore due process protections, collective bargaining rights, and fair disciplinary procedures for officers of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. As crime remains elevated in our nation’s capital, this legislation is essential to improving officer recruitment, morale, and public safety across Washington, D.C.
H.R. 884 → To Prohibit Non-Citizen Voting in D.C.
This commonsense bill repeals the District’s 2022 law that allowed non-citizens to vote in local elections. I voted YES to affirm a basic principle of our democracy: voting in American elections is a right reserved for American citizens.
S. 331 → HALT Fentanyl Act
I voted YES to make permanent the Schedule I classification for fentanyl-related substances, ensuring law enforcement has the tools to crack down on traffickers. This legislation also improves research pathways into fentanyl analogues to support public health and better combat the opioid crisis.
H.R. 2056 → District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act
I voted YES on this bill to prohibit D.C. from enforcing sanctuary city policies that defy federal immigration law. It mandates compliance with ICE detainer requests and DHS notifications to help protect public safety and uphold the rule of law in our nation’s capital.
H.R. 4 → Rescissions Act of 2025
Proud to vote YES on H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, of which I am a co-sponsor. This bill delivers $9.4 billion in targeted cuts to restore fiscal discipline to Washington. This legislation reclaims unspent and unobligated federal funds from recent appropriations, including wasteful initiatives tied to DEI grants, Green New Deal pilot programs, and unnecessary foreign aid.
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MSNBC→ Morning Joe
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| Sincerely, |
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| Pete Sessions |
| Member of Congress |
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