Press Releases
Rep. Chip Roy released the following statement Thursday afternoon regarding his vote on H.R. 2534 - Insider Trading Prohibition Act:
Today, I voted against legislation regarding insider trading laws because it accomplishes very little, yet in what it does do, it is troublingly vague to the point of being constitutionally questionable and empowers the SEC to exempt companies from insider training.
Rep. Roy Statement on Urgency of H.R. 1175, the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2019
Rep. Chip Roy released the following statement Tuesday evening:
The news that President Trump is poised to declare certain dangerous Mexican drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations is a huge development in taking on the absolute evil they perpetrate on Americans, our friends in Mexico, and migrants seeking a better life.
Rep. Chip Roy released the following statement Tuesday evening:
Today I went down to the House floor and objected to a House Rule being adopted by unanimous consent. This Rule would have set up consideration of the continuing resolution (CR) from Friday, Nov. 22 through December 20. Why did I object? I'm tired of the people of this body carrying out these "swamp tactics."
For Immediate Release: November 12, 2019 |
Rep. Chip Roy released the following statement Monday regarding Veterans Day:
"As a proud member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, it is important to me that our men and women in uniform have a clear mission, the tools to carry it out, and robust care when they get home.
On Veterans Day, we take time to reflect on the selfless commitment our men and women in uniform give to the United States of America, our values, and our way of life. Our service men and women deserve our full support and our unwavering gratitude.
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.