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Week-in-Review
Dear Mr. xxxxxx,
As I begin another busy week in D.C., I wanted to pass along my latest update on what I have been doing to fight for you, Texas’ 21st Congressional district, and our country as a whole:
They break it, you buy it:
Last Wednesday, I spoke on the House floor to raise the alarm on destructive policies the left is pushing on our country, state, and communities. The Biden administration is refusing to secure our border, endangering Americans and migrants. Congressional Democrats are ignoring skyrocketing inflation and refusing to unleash American energy.
They are breaking our nation and the American people are footing the bill.
You can watch my full floor speech here.
Defending the Second Amendment:
Last week, I defended Americans’ fundamental right to self-defense in a committee hearing on gun control. The reality of that right is the purpose of the Second Amendment — as true today as at our founding.
Fighting for a secure border:
I remain firmly focused on the Biden Border Crisis. Late last week, I joined the Sara Carter Show to discuss the cartel-driven invasion at our border that the Biden administration is enabling, China’s threat to American security, wokeness in our military, and how the administration’s deliberate refusal to defend our border is part of a much bigger, more troubling agenda.
The full clip of my Sara Carter interview is available here.
Tele-Townhall Tomorrow
Tomorrow at 7pm CT I am holding a tele-townhall with Tom Homan, the former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Tune in here at this link: https://roy.house.gov/live
Here are some news stories about what I’ve been up to lately:
Scam Warning
Far too many residents of TX-21 have been victimized by financial scams. Below are a few tips and resources to assist you in identifying and avoiding financial scams:
- Be wary about sharing your social security number, bank account, or credit card information online or over the phone, and avoid clicking links in emails or text messages from unfamiliar sources. Consult a trusted friend, family member, or financial adviser before taking any action.
- The Internal Revenue Service is warning of several popular scams targeting taxpayers, particularly the elderly. Details of these scams and resources to protect yourself can be found here.
- If you or someone you know has been a victim of elder fraud, help is standing by at the National Elder Fraud Hotline. You can contact them at 833–372–8311.
- If you have received a scam phone call, email, or message, you may report it to the Federal Trade Commission online or by calling 877–FTC–HELP (877–382–4357).
Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program
Governor Greg Abbott recently announced the opening of the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program. This program will provide grants to Texas businesses that have been negatively impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry. For more information, please click here.
Baby Formula Resources
The Department of Health and Human Services has compiled resources for parents struggling amidst the ongoing baby formula shortage:
- A resource page on where to find formula in your community here.
- A social media kit in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Haitian Creole here.
- A public service announcement from the First Lady and U.S. Surgeon General here.
Passport Advisory
When making plans to travel over the summer, please remember to check your passport expiry date. The U.S. government recommends renewing passports approximately nine months before they expire, as certain countries require passports to remain valid for up to six months after travel. Instructions for passport renewals can be found here.
USDA Wildfire and Drought Resources
The US Department of Agriculture offers several resources available to farmers and ranchers impacted by the recent wildfires and drought in Texas. We encourage you to take advantage of this federal assistance if eligible.
Resources for wildfire and drought recovery and risk management are available here and here, respectively.
Code your own app!
Rep. Roy is happy to announce that the district-wide Congressional App Challenge is now open to middle school and high school students! This challenge encourages students interested in computer science careers to develop coding skills by creating a unique app. Find out more here.
Interested in being nominated to a military academy?
For students interested in learning more on how to obtain a congressional military academy nomination, please see the information below and visit the website here.
Members of Congress may nominate up to ten military academy applicants for each academy who meet the eligibility requirements detailed on the website. The deadline to submit a packet and compete for nomination to the Kerrville district office is October 15, 2022.
If you have any concerns that my office can help out with, please don’t hesitate to call or email through the “email me” portal on my website. If you feel so inclined, you can also just send an old-fashioned letter to my Washington or district offices.
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Sincerely,
Chip Roy
Member of Congress
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