Press Releases
Rep. Chip Roy released the following statement Wednesday regarding TX-21 native Master Sgt. Matthew Williams receiving the Medal of Honor:
Rep. Chip Roy, Member of House VA Committee, Statement on Committee's Embarrassing Legislation Mark-up Today
"The VA Committee met today to mark-up – or amend and then vote on – 10 pieces of legislation on issues ranging from how we allow our Gold Star Families to be treated, the GI bill and benefits use, veterans suicide, veterans childcare, and 2nd amendment protections.
Rep. Chip Roy released the following statement Sunday evening regarding the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi:
I'm glad al-Baghdadi is dead. And we believe we followed it up with killing the voice of ISIS, Abu Hassan al-Muhajir, spokesman of the Islamic State. America should continue sending the message to our enemies that no matter where you hide, we will rout you out, we will find you, and we will ensure that justice is served.
October 23, 2019
The Honorable William P. Barr The Honorable Dr. Francis S. Collins
Attorney General of the United States Director
Department of Justice National Institutes of Health
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW 9000 Rockville Pike
Washington, DC 20530 Bethesda, MD 20892
WASHINGTON -- Congratulations to my friend and former colleague Victoria Coates on her new role as Deputy White House National Security Adviser. I was privileged to work with her during my tenure working as Chief of Staff for Senator Ted Cruz, where she served as National Security Adviser.
Victoria brings a wealth of knowledge and foreign policy experience to the Administration. Our nation is in great hands with Victoria helping craft policy and long-term vision abroad. I have every confidence in her and her successes yet to come.
Congressman Roy is looking forward to meeting with constituents at the 11th Street Cowboy Bar for Wednesday Steak Night.
This event is free and open to all constituents of the 21st Congressional District who RSVP to the event. The only limitation to attendance will be the listed fire code for the room which will be factored into the total RSVP allowed.
When: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Location: 11th Street Cowboy Bar 3017 11th St. Bandera, TX 78003
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
WASHINGTON--Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) sent the following letter to the Mayor of Austin regarding the city of Austin's new policy allowing homeless people to sleep and camp in public spaces:
September 30, 2019
Mr. Steve Adler
Mayor
City of Austin
301 West 2nd Street, 2nd Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
WASHINGTON--Rep. Chip Roy published the following op-ed in The Hill Wednesday afternoon:
WASHINGTON--Rep. Chip Roy released the following statement Thursday regarding H.R. 4378, "Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2020, and for other purposes."
Today, we passed a short-term CR designed to time out right before Thanksgiving to maximize pressure to rack up more debt.
WASHINGTON—Rep. Chip Roy released the following statement Wednesday regarding the Trump administration's movement of funds to construct fencing and infrastructure along the southern border:
I am pleased to see today that the 21st Congressional District, and its numerous important military installations including Fort Sam Houston and the Army Futures Command, is not directly impacted by the effort of the administration to secure border funding from future DOD projects.