PLANO – U.S. Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) will host an event in Princeton next week as part of his 'Coffee with your Congressman' series for constituents in Texas’ Third Congressional District. 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. Congressman Van Taylor said, "After incredible success launching my 'Coffee with your Congressman' series, I am excited to host another event in Coll...
WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) delivered remarks on the House Floor in honor of Women's History Month which is celebrated each March. Congressman Taylor used the opportunity to highlight the incredible female judges serving on Collin County's District Benches. Congressman Van Taylor said, "In 2017, the addition of new judges brought the total number of female judges serving on the District Courts to six, meaning, for the first time in history, the majority of the court seats we...
PLANO - U.S. Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) today announced an opportunity for TX-03 veterans to obtain the military awards and medals they have earned. The Badges of Honor event will take place on April 12, 2019 at Congressman Taylor's Plano office. Congressman Van Taylor said, "Far too often, our veterans go without the recognition they deserve for their service to our nation. This Badges of Honor event will help TX-03 veterans, and their loved ones, complete the paperwork needed to request th...
PLANO - U.S. Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) today announced the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for Texas’ Third Congressional District is now underway. The winning artist’s work will be displayed in the national exhibition in Washington, DC. Congressman Van Taylor said,"The Congressional Art Competition is an excellent opportunity for Collin County students to sharpen their creative skills and earn recognition for their work on the national level. Collin County is home to some of the most t...
PLANO – U.S. Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) today announced a helpful opportunity for Collin County taxpayers. On Friday, March 1, 2019, Congressman Taylor will host an IRS Free File Workshop in order for qualified taxpayers to learn more about free online tax preparation and e-filing services. Attendees will learn about and receive an interactive demonstration on free tax filing services and programs available to taxpayers who earned an annual individual income of $66,000 or less in 2018. Congr...
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...
