Newsletter - The Hill Report: Week of October 5 - 9, 2015

Statement

As a father, I have always strongly believed that every effort should be made to preserve and protect the sanctity of all precious human life. Since the troubling Planned Parenthood videos were released the House of Representatives has held numerous hearings to investigate this disturbing matter. While these hearings have been extensive and informative, more questions than answers have arisen, which is why the House swiftly acted this week to establish a select panel to thoroughly examine the allegations surrounding these barbaric videos. I proudly voted to establish this panel because I believe North Texans and Americans deserve to know the truth.

Legislation Passed in the House
Creating Jobs, Lowering Gas Prices, and Increasing Energy Security
The United States is the largest producer of petroleum and natural gas, yet outdated regulations -- such as the crude oil export ban -- hold our economy back from reaping the benefits that would come from being a key energy supplier to the world. I proudly voted for H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions, to create jobs, lower gas prices for American families, and strengthen our nation's energy security.

Voting to Ease Regulations for Homebuyers
On Wednesday the House voted on legislation to ease regulations for homebuyers. I was pleased to support H.R. 3192, the Homebuyers Assistance Act, to create a temporary safe harbor period from enforcement of a new rule imposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This hold-harmless period will allow the CFPB to work with homebuyers to address these implementation hurdles without burdening American homebuyers with inefficient federal regulations.

Developing Native American Energy
On Thursday the House voted to level the playing field for Native American tribes who wish to develop their own natural resources. H.R. 538, the Native American Energy Act, addresses the federal government's onerous overregulation of Indiana lands by streamlining regulations to empower tribes to develop more of their own natural resources. This bill will help create jobs and increase our nation's energy supply, and I was pleased to support it.

Meeting with North Texans
Tuesday morning I was delighted to sit down with Jorge Baldor, the Founder of the Latino Center for Leadership Development in Dallas and Miguel Solis, the President of the Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees. I was pleased to learn more about their many initiatives, especially their new Latino partnership program with Southern Methodist University. I believe this will be a wonderful educational program and I am pleased to have such wonderful young leaders in the 32nd Congressional District.

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