Greetings!

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.

My House Republican colleagues and I did our job to fund the government by passing a clean, bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government open, pay our troops, secure our border, protect Social Security and Medicare, and take care of our veterans well before the funding deadline.

But my Democrat colleagues? They’re holding the American government hostage. They’re demanding roughly $1.5 trillion to fund healthcare for illegal aliens, woke DEI projects in foreign countries, and taxpayer-funded propaganda. My Democrat colleagues even want to strip funding for rural hospitals.

Democrats are blocking critical services that keep America safe to fight for their weird, radical, America-last agenda, which Americans overwhelmingly rejected in November 2024.

If the government shuts down, it’s not on my Republican colleagues and me. It's on the Democrat Party who continues to put America last.

This Week in Texas' 22nd District

IRS Announces Updates for Taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued two important updates that will impact taxpayers across Texas’s 22nd District.

Beginning September 30, 2025, the IRS will start phasing out paper refund checks for individual taxpayers. This change is designed to make refunds faster, safer, and more efficient. Electronic refunds can arrive in under 21 days, while paper checks may take six weeks or longer and are more likely to be lost or stolen. Most taxpayers already use direct deposit, but options such as prepaid debit cards or digital wallets will be available for those without bank accounts. District 22 residents are encouraged to confirm their banking information or explore free and low-cost account options through the FDIC’s GetBanked or MyCreditUnion.gov.

The IRS also announced new drought relief for farmers and ranchers in 49 states, D.C., and other regions, including areas of Texas. Producers who were forced to sell livestock because of drought will now have up to four years, instead of the usual two, to replace their animals and defer tax on those sales. Additional extensions are possible if drought conditions continue. This relief applies to livestock used for draft, dairy, or breeding purposes, and it will help ranchers in Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Wharton Counties avoid unexpected tax burdens as they rebuild and recover from severe drought.

For more information, see IRS Notices IR-2025-94 (paper refund checks) and IR-2025-93 (drought relief for farmers and ranchers).

Service Academy Nominations Are Now Open

My office is now accepting Service Academy Nominations.

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 meet the minimum standards set by the individual academy. Second, the candidate must complete the congressional application by October 10, 2025, to be considered for an interview in our office with the nomination review board. Please note that the ultimate selection of appointees rests solely with academy officials and is based on their competitive evaluation of all nominees.

The checklist and application can be found on my website. 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, which ends October 20, 2025, at 12:00 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].

Resources for Hurricane Season

Being well-prepared for hurricanes and other natural disasters is crucial to protecting your family and minimizing disruption to daily life. Federal resources, such as those provided by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Ready.gov, offer valuable guidance, including emergency alerts, disaster planning tools, and response checklists tailored to individual and family needs.

As hurricane season approaches, staying proactive can make a significant difference. Monitor trusted sources like the National Hurricane Center for real-time updates and establish a comprehensive emergency plan that covers evacuation routes, family communication, and essential supplies. It’s also wise to prepare your home by securing outdoor items, reinforcing windows and doors, and reviewing your insurance policies—especially for those in coastal or flood-prone areas.

For further assistance, FEMA’s Resource Library for Individual Assistance provides clear information on disaster support services, how assistance works, and what steps to take after applying. If you’ve already submitted a claim, visit I Applied for Assistance. What's Next? on FEMA.gov for guidance on next steps.

Be sure to check out my website for further local and state resources on how to prepare for a natural disaster.

If you have any questions or need support, please contact Congressman Nehls’ Fulshear District Office at (346) 662-6600. Our office is here to assist you throughout this hurricane season.

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