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July 16, 2026

Heavy rainfall continues to impact communities across the Texas Hill Country, with significant flooding reported throughout the Guadalupe, Pedernales, Llano, and Nueces river basins and their tributaries.

As of this morning, more than 80 water rescues had been conducted, with additional rescues underway. First responders continue working around the clock to protect lives and assist affected communities.

July 16, 2026

My office has received numerous inquiries from residents of Blanco and surrounding communities regarding the closure of the Blanco Post Office and disruptions to postal services. In response, my office immediately contacted senior leadership at the United States Postal Service (USPS) for information and sent an official letter of inquiry to the Postmaster General. I was able to speak with USPS senior leadership at the national and state level, where I expressed the frustrations of the Blanco community and pressed them to remedy the postal disruptions expeditiously.

July 14, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) introduced the Illegal Alien Patient Reporting Act, legislation requiring hospitals that receive federal health care funding to ask patients, or their representatives, to indicate on admission or registration forms whether the patient is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, present in the United States on a valid visa, or lawfully present in the country.

July 13, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) sent a letter to his House and Senate Republican colleagues outlining what Republicans must do before the end of the 119th Congress.

The Daily Signal wrote an exclusive story on the letter, which you can read here.

July 9, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Following the Supreme Court’s recent egregious ruling on birthright citizenship, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) sent a letter to the Trump Administration seeking answers on the number of legal immigrants who have come into our country since the start of 2025. 

July 4, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) released the following statement marking one year since the devastating July 4, 2025 floods that claimed more than 100 lives in Kerr and Kendall Counties and forever changed the Texas Hill Country.

June 30, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after voting against the rule to proceed on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). 

June 30, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court’s ruling on birthright citizenship in Trump v. Barbara.

“The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Roberts, failed the American people, the Constitution, and the rule of law today—not to mention the national security of the United States. 

June 30, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 7757 - KIDS Act

"While I voted against H.R. 7757 – KIDS Act, I appreciate the continued efforts to improve this legislation as we work to protect children from online exploitation, targeting, and abuse. 

June 15, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio asking the Department to encourage Mexico to fast-track approval of the NovoFly to contain the New World Screwworm (NWS). 

The letter comes as reports have indicated that the Mexican government is causing frustration and strain on the international partnership’s ability to beat back the Screwworm.

Read the full letter here.