Press Releases
WASHINGTON--Rep. Chip Roy released the following statement Thursday August 15, 2019:
Democrat Reps Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib should have come with the rest of the U.S. delegation to Israel. Over 70 of us met together on a bipartisan basis and had independent visits with Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the leadership of the Palestinian Authority.
WASHINGTON--Rep. Chip Roy released the following statement Thursday August 15, 2019:
WASHINGTON--Rep. Chip Roy released the following statement Monday August 12, 2019:
Carrah and I rejoice with the Vargas family that justice for Jared was finally served when his murderer was found guilty in San Antonio today. But as parents, our hearts are heavy because no parent should endure what Jared's parents and family have suffered. It's been a tremendous blessing to get to know the Vargas family and our thoughts and prayers are with them today.
WASHINGTON--Rep. Chip Roy released the following statement Monday regarding attacks on multiple Immigration and Customs Enforcement Offices in San Antonio:
The targeted attack on ICE offices in San Antonio is deeply disturbing. I am glad to see the FBI has launched an investigation into the shooting which took place early this morning across the street from my district office. While I am relieved that no one was injured, we must make clear that these continued violent attacks on law enforcement will not be tolerated.
WASHINGTON—Rep. Chip Roy released the following statement Tuesday regarding the Senate's vote to confirm Brantley Starr to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Dallas:
I was thrilled to see my colleagues in the Senate vote to confirm my good friend Brantley Starr as the next District Judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Dallas.
Rep. Chip Roy released the following statement Monday morning on the appointment of Rep. John Ratcliffe to become the next Director of National Intelligence:
I am thrilled to see that President Donald Trump is appointing my friend and colleague John Ratcliffe to become the next Director of National Intelligence. A patriot with the track record to prove it, John has served his country with honor for decades and I have no doubt our nation is in good hands with him at the helm of the Office of National Intelligence.
WASHINGTON--Rep. Chip Roy, along with 33 Republican House members, sent the following letter to Speaker Pelosi Thursday afternoon:
It was at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas, in 1962 when John F. Kennedy stood before the American people and boldly declared, "We choose to go to the moon."
Rep. Chip Roy released the following statement Friday regarding his votes on Use of Force:
"Today I voted along with 250 of my colleagues on an amendment that prohibits unauthorized offensive military force in or against Iran without Congress first acting.