WASHINGTON - This week, United States Congressman Van Taylor (R-TX-03) introduced legislation in the House of Representatives with Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT-04) to strengthen Congressional oversight of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). As the People's Republic of China continues to aggressively focus on acquiring sensitive American military and national security technologies, Congress must improve oversight of CFIUS’ actions to safeguard our nation. Recently, Ch...
WASHINGTON - This week, the Leaders of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure introduced the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020 which included provisions submitted by Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) to expedite the resolution of flooding issues in the City of Fairview. Specifically, Section 214 of H.R. 7575, the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 emphasizes Congressional interest in the resolution of flooding along Wilson Creek and Sloan Creek in Fairview, Texas...
PLANO - Today, U.S. Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) announced the launch of his 2020-2021 Congressional Youth Advisory Council. Each year, the Congressional Youth Advisory Council offers students a unique opportunity to learn about the federal government, discuss public policy and local Collin County issues, and interact with their federal representative and congressional staff while serving their community. Congressman Taylor shared, "I'm always inspired by the outstanding students and future le...
PLANO – Today, United States Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) announced the twenty students from Texas' Third Congressional District nominated to United States Service Academies or United States preparatory schools this fall. Congressman Taylor shared, "It is my honor to congratulate and recognize these outstanding young leaders on receiving appointments to our prestigious U.S. Service Academies. I am inspired by each and every one of these students who are willing to serve a much greater cause th...
WASHINGTON - This week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce honored Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) with the 2020 Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of his support for pro-business legislation and promotion of economic growth policies in the first session of the 116th Congress. Congressman Taylor said, "Collin County is home to thousands of free enterprises which are the backbone of our local economy. I am proud of my record in helping to sustain economic growth and create jobs, both in No...
WASHINGTON - On Monday, Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03), a member of the House Committee on Financial Services, led a bipartisan letter urging the U.S. Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin and Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome H. Powell to provide economic support to the commercial real estate (CRE) market, especially businesses with Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security (CMBS) debt, and the hundreds of thousands of Americans they employ. "We write to express our concern about the looming cris...
PLANO - Today, United States Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) announced graduates of the 2019 – 2020 Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC). This marks the inaugural class of Congressman Taylor’s youth program for Texas’ Third Congressional District. "I want to congratulate the forty one students who graduated from this year’s Congressional Youth Advisory Council,” said Congressman Taylor. “To every member of our Council, each of you has the potential to shape our nation in bold new ways, and...
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the members of the For Country Caucus issued a statement announcing their support for H.R. 35 - Emmitt Till Antilynching Act, which was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and is awaiting approval in the U.S. Senate. "For over 100 years, Congress has failed to pass a bill to make lynching a federal crime. As members of the For Country Caucus, made up of veterans who proudly stood on the line to defend the principle that all people are created equal, we call on ...
PLANO – Today, United States Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) announced the complete list of winners for the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. Following the closure of area schools stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s competition was moved to a fully online submission and art exhibition. Congressman Taylor said, “I want to thank the students who showed a true determination to rise above the adversity posed by COVID-19 to participate in this year’s competition. I applaud you for sh...
PLANO - With today's launch of the Collin CARES Program, Congressman Van Taylor will host a telephone town hall on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 3:00 PM to provide information and answer questions about the program for Collin County residents. Congressman Taylor will be joined by Collin County Judge Chris Hill, State Representatives Matt Shaheen and Jeff Leach, and City of McKinney Manager of Housing and Community Development, Janay Tiekn, Together, they will provide information and take questions ...
