WASHINGTON – United States Congressman Van Taylor (R-TX) today released the statement below after voting in opposition to H.J.Res. 31. "In Texas we negotiate in good-faith, work together, seek out public input, budget within our means with an eye to next generation, and let legislation advance based on the merits of the ideas. These are the ingredients for a functional government and effective public policy solutions. After weeks of duplicitous negotiations from Democrat Leadership, today’s mass...
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Van Taylor (R-TX) joined Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Elaine Luria (D-VA), and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), to introduce the Full Military Honors Act. The legislation provides a full military honors ceremony – including funeral escort honor platoon, military band, firing party, and horse-drawn caisson – to Medal of Honor recipients and Prisoners Of War eligible for burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Currently, full military honors are reserved for senior officers...
Tonight, following President Donald Trump’s second State of the Union Address to Congress, United States Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) released the statement below: “There is no doubt our nation faces many challenges, and that we often disagree on the best path forward. However, the State of the Union gives us the unique opportunity to not only outline our goals for the coming year, but to identify those issues in which we may build consensus. Tonight, the President reminded us that extraordina...
Today, Congressman Van Taylor (R-TX-03) joined Democrat Congressman Tom Malinowski (D-NY-07) to introduce legislation aimed at protecting our nation’s interests abroad. Authored by Congressman Van Taylor and Congressman Tom Malinowski, the Responsible Withdrawal From Syria Act prohibits the use of funds to draw down U.S. troop presence in Syria below 1,500 unless and until the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence submit a report to Congress addr...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) was named to the House Education and Labor Committee and Homeland Security Committee for the 116th Congress. Congressman Taylor stated, “Ensuring our children receive a quality education, adults have the skills needed to join a flourishing workforce, and our country remains safe, within and at our borders, are critical policy objectives with bipartisan solutions.” He continued, “Not only are these important issues for Texas, but they are crucial t...
U.S. Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) today announced details for the Valentines for Veterans outreach program in Collin County. The week of February 14 is recognized as National Salute to Veteran Patients week and provides Americans the opportunity to honor and thank veterans across the country. Specifically, the program aims to increase community awareness of the critical role VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, domiciliaries, and nursing homes play in the treatment and care of our nation’s ...
Today, January 16, 2019, Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) delivered inaugural remarks on the House Floor for the 116th Congress. In honoring his predecessor, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson, Congressman Taylor stated, "He never wavered in his patriotism, in his faith in God, in his courage, in his sacrifice and commitment to this country. And for that, America is eternally grateful for his service." He continued, "And here in the United States Congress he served for 28 years. He served on the Ways an...
