U.S. Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) is now accepting internship applications for the Fall 2019 semester in both his Washington, DC and Collin County offices. Congressional internships provide valuable insight into the daily functions of government at the federal level. Students gain invaluable work experience while learning about legislative issues, constituent services, public policy, and the inner workings of a Congressional office. Congressman Taylor stated, "Each semester, I have the honor o...
Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) is honored to announce that he is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Congressional Veteran Commendation. Congressman Van Taylor stated, “There is never enough that we can do to honor the veterans who have made countless sacrifices to defend American values and liberty. I am excited to have an opportunity to recognize veterans within Collin County for their dedication to bettering their country and their community.” The Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) i...
WASHINGTON - After hearing from constituents at his Coffee with your Congressman Event, U.S. Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) introduced legislation to provide more certainty and protections to parents traveling with baby supplies such as breast milk and formula. H.R. 3246, the Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act aims to ensure the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) consistently and correctly enforces regulations pertaining to the screening of breast milk, baby formula, and nursi...
WASHINGTON – Today, United States Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) announced twenty-nine students from Texas' Third Congressional District received appointments to United States Service Academies or United States preparatory schools this fall. Congressman Taylor said, "As a Marine, I understand, and appreciate, the profound impact U.S. Service Academies have on these students and their families. Texas' Third Congressional District is truly home to the best and brightest - with a record number of n...
PLANO – U.S. Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) today announced an upcoming 'Coffee with your Congressman' event in Frisco. The event will provide an opportunity for constituents to visit and get to know their Congressman on a personal level in a casual and convenient location. The event will be held in Frisco, Texas on Friday, May 24, 2019. Due to space constraints, and for planning purposes, constituents are encouraged to RSVP online. Event Details: Frisco Community Coffee Friday, May 24, 2019 | 7...
Freshman Rep. Van Taylor of Plano is without question a conservative Republican. But watching him work the House floor, you might not know it, because he spends much of his time working the other side of the aisle. That’s not uncommon in Austin, where Taylor served in the state House and Senate for eight years before heading to Congress. In the Legislature, lawmakers in both parties routinely work together. But in Washington, the two tribes mostly stick to their own kind. “When you turn on the T...
WASHINGTON - Today, United States Congressmen Van Taylor (R-TX-03) and Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) proposed bipartisan policy that would protect Americans from surprise medical bills from an out-of-network provider that are often financially crippling. “Americans are already struggling to afford the continually increasing cost of health care – they shouldn’t be blindsided by unexpected and hyperinflated medical bills when they unexpectedly need to see out-of-network providers,” said Congressman Van Ta...
WASHINGTON - Earlier this month, after hearing about the issue from a local, Collin County Gold Star Mother at one of his 'Coffee with your Congressman' events, United States Congressmen Van Taylor (R-TX-03) cosponsored legislation aimed at reducing excessive tax burdens on Gold Star Families. H.R. 2481, the Gold Star Family Tax Relief Act will fix an unintended consequence of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that is causing Gold Star families to see drastic tax increases. This week, the legislati...
WASHINGTON - Today, United States Congressman Van Taylor (R-TX) joined with Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) to introduce legislation to improve oversight and enhance the health, safety, and quality of privatized military housing. The Better Military Housing Act requires the Department of Defense, in consultation with military families, develop and implement a strategy to improve privatized military housing. The action plan must improve personnel training and contract oversight, protect against ...
The bipartisan For Country Caucus has unanimously endorsed U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz’s legislation to improve benefits for Gold Star families. Waltz is a vice-chair and helped co-found the caucus, which includes members of Congress who have served in the military. H.R.1911, “The SFC Brian Woods Gold Star and Military Survivors Act,” is named in honor of Army Sgt. 1st Class William B. Woods Jr. who served with Waltz as an Army Green Beret. Woods was killed in Afghanistan on August 16, 2009 during ...
