National Police Week

Remember to thank law enforcement for their service and sacrifices during National Police Week.

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Congressman Poe meets with Consul General P. Harish

During their meeting, Congressman Poe and Consul General P. Harish discussed U.S.-India relations and energy policy.

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Congressman Poe meets with Director General Steve C. Hsia

During their meeting, Congressman Poe and Director General Steve C. Hsia discussed bilateral relations with Taiwan.

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Congressman Poe, along with the Chamber of Commerce, hosts IRC briefing

IBM, Caterpillar Inc, American Health Care Association, National Center for Assisted Living, National Roofing Contractors Association, and National Milk Producer Federation were all present at the briefing.

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Congressman Poe visits Klein Collins High School

During his visit, Congressman Poe discussed the 2nd Amendment right with students.

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Congressman Poe visits Klein Collins High School

During his visit, Congressman Poe discussed the Constitution and Bill of Rights with students.

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Congressman Poe visits Buffalo Marine Service located on the Houston Ship Channel

Congressman Poe met with local pilots at Buffalo Marine on the Houston Ship Channel and took a turn at the wheel of the tug boat.

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Congressman Poe visits with Kingwood Park High School seniors

Congressman Poe held a Town Hall with 400 Kingwood Park High School Seniors.

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Congressman Poe with LaWanda Hawkins

Congressman Poe met with VRC Award recipient LaWanda Hawkins, founder of Justice for Murdered Children.

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ESCAPE ARTISTS

WASHINGTON, May 15- CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, there's a troubling pattern here in Washington. When wrongdoing occurs involving Federal Government employees, blame falls away from the White House and the wrong-doers get a pass. No one is held accountable. Exhibit A: Fast and Furious. Government walks guns...

GOVERNMENT OPPRESSION OF PATRIOTS

WASHINGTON, May 15 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, early last year, I spoke with businesswoman Catherine Engelbrecht, also founder of True the Vote and King Street Patriots in Houston, Texas. True the Vote is a nonpartisan organization whose purpose is to train poll workers to uphold voter...

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

WASHINGTON, May 15 - Mr. Speaker, this week we honor our local, state and federal law enforcement officers by recognizing National Police Week. From May 13-17, communities across the nation will hold ceremonies, honoring the peace officers who protect them and remembering those who lost their lives in...

STATE SECRETS VS. FREEDOM OF THE PRESS

WASHINGTON, May 14 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, when I went to the Soviet Union in the 1980s, the Communist leaders told me that they believed in and had a free press and they also had free speech. However, I also learned that Soviet law prohibited these...

LEFT BEHIND

WASHINGTON, May 9 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, The Benghazi Whistleblowers have spoken publicly. The Administration failed before, during, and after the terrorist attack in Benghazi. Head of Diplomatic Security in Libya, Eric Nordstrom, testified his calls for more security before the attack was dismissed by a negligent State...

VICTOR FROM HUFFMAN, TEXAS

WASHINGTON, May 8 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, Victor from Huffman, Texas, writes me this: I work. I pay my taxes. In order to earn that paycheck, I work on construction projects. Every morning we file into a job site like cattle. We are searched, scanned and tested....

Representatives Poe, Radel, Conyers Announce Bipartisan House Support for Press Shield Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.--Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX), Rep. Trey Radel (R-FL) and John Conyers, Jr (D-MI) announced they were working together on “The Free Flow of Information Act of 2013" (H.R. 1962).  The legislation is based on similar legislation which passed the House of Representatives overwhelmingly in the 110th... Read more

POE STATEMENT ON DOMESTIC DRONE HEARING

WASHINGTON, D.C.—This morning, Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) issued the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee hearing titled: “Eyes in the Sky: The Domestic Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems.” “This morning’s hearing on the topic of domestic drones demonstrated the growing bipartisan consensus that Congress needs to... Read more

CONGRESSMAN TED POE MEETS WITH CONSUL GENERAL P. HARISH

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) met with Consul General P. Harish to discuss bilateral relations with India. “India is an important trading partner, friend and ally of the United States,” said Poe. “I enjoyed talking with Consul General Harish about the economic opportunities that... Read more

CONGRESSMAN TED POE MEETS WITH DIRECTOR GENERAL STEVE C. HSIA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) met with Director General Steve C. Hsia to discuss bilateral relations with Taiwan. “I am pleased to welcome Director General Steve C. Hsia to the Houston community,” said Poe. “As Taiwan works toward leading peacemaking efforts in the... Read more

CONGRESSMAN POE VOTES TO REPEAL OBAMACARE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Ted Poe voted in support of H.R. 45, a bill to repeal Obamacare (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act). “Obamacare is a train wreck for America,” said Poe. “The President’s nationalized health care system is not about care; it’s about control. It... Read more

CONGRESSMAN POE INTRODUCES THE “FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION ACT OF 2013”

WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) introduced H.R. 1962, the Free Flow of Information Act of 2013. This bill would protect reporters from being compelled to reveal their confidential news sources in federal court proceedings. Specifically, the bill would maintain the free flow of information to... Read more

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In Memoriam

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"I shall never surrender or retreat. Victory or Death."

~Col. William Barrett Travis. Commander of the Alamo 1836

“With the venerable remains of our worthy companions as witnesses, I invite you to declare to the entire world, “Texas shall be free and independent or we shall perish in the glorious combat.”’

~Capt. Juan Seguin, Texas Army. As he buried the ashes of the Alamo Defenders.

“If I knew my death would assure the liberation of Texas, I would not live another hour.”

~Lorenzo de Zavala. First Vice President of the Republic of Texas.