Washington: Rep Joe Barton (R-TX) released the following statement following the passage of legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare at the House Energy and Commerce Committee: "For eight long years, the American people have seen the disastrous consequences of Obamacare. Premiums and deductibles have gone up, insurance choices have gone down, and American families have suffered. Across the 6th District, I have heard from those that simply could not afford health insurance and small business o...
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Release March 6, 2017 Congressman Joe Barton Announces March 11th Town Hall Meetings: 11:00 AM Frost Town Hall Frost ISD Performing Arts Center 208 Wyrick St. Frost, Texas 76641 1:00 PM Milford Town Hall Milford Senior Center 109 S Main St. Milford, Texas 76670 Congressman Barton plans to hold several more town hall meetings throughout the year. Over his time as your representative, Congressman Barton has hosted hundreds of in-person town hall meetings - traditionally in April and August during...
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Washington: Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Vice-Chairman Joe Barton (R-TX) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Rick Perry as Secretary of the Department of Energy. “In 1981, I began my career in public service as a White House Fellow at the Department of Energy (DOE). Back then, DOE helped Americans gain affordable and reliable energy, oversaw our nuclear program in the name of national security, and encouraged science and innovation in ways the private sector wa...
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Washington: Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement on President Trump’s executive actions, which removed barriers for the completion of both the Dakota Access Pipeline and the Keystone XL Pipeline. “It’s about time. After years of delays, President Trump has decidedly put American interests ahead of the harmfuk climate agenda of the last eight years. The approval of Keystone XL and Dakota Access will create jobs and cont...
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Washington: Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) on Saturday hosted Her Excellency, Tsai Ing-wen, President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Houston, Texas. Congressman Barton introduced President Tsai at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. "Last fall, President Tsai graciously invited me to her home. I was grateful to return the favor in Texas. A continued, open dialogue between Taiwan and the United States will help advance both nations," stated Barton. "I thank Presiden...
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Washington: Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) announced today that Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) will serve as Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 115th Congress. Barton has previously held the positions of Chairman and Chairman Emeritus for the committee. “I am honored to be chosen by Chairman Walden to serve on the committee leadership team as the Vice-Chairman for the full committee,” stated Barton. “This Congress has a historic opportunity to enhance the lives of all Americans a...
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We must do everything in our power to hold those responsible for terrorist acts on our soil accountable. If a nation plays any role in these activities, they cannot be immune from the law. The families of 9/11 victims deserve the opportunity to be heard in court, and this veto override provides them that opportunity.
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Many news outlets are now reporting that nearly $400 million of this funding remains unspent. In other words, your Administration has not used all available tools to protect our constituents and the American People from the threat of the Zika virus, the Texas Republican delegation wrote.
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