Press Releases

As first reported by Fox News, Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) led 17 of his colleagues in the introduction of the American Safety and Fairness Through Expedited Removal (SAFER) Act. This legislation would provide CBP another tool to counter Biden’s border crisis by restoring expedited removal. Specifically, this bill would:  Rescind the rule that… Read more »

Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) and his colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee have worked tirelessly on this legislation. Congressman Fallon had 20 initiatives added in the final bill. Those provisions include: HMMWV ABS/ESC… Read more »

As first reported by The Hill, yesterday, Congressmen Pat Fallon (TX-04), Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) and Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced the Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act of 2022. This legislation would put in place a robust mechanism to hold the Russian Federation accountable for the countless human rights abuses it… Read more »

As first reported by Military Times, earlier today, Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) led 19 of his colleagues in a letter to President Biden and Secretary Austin. The letter demands answers on the impact that Joe Biden’s student loan cancellation program will have on the military’s ability to effectively recruit. The Representatives specifically asked: … Read more »

Earlier today, Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) led 6 of his colleagues in a letter to President Biden. The letter addresses the release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) that was sent to China, among other nations. China received nearly a million barrels of taxpayer-funded emergency oil from the SPR and continues to grow its reserves.  Co-Signers:… Read more »

Earlier today, Representatives Pat Fallon (TX-04), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the Investing in American Defense Technologies Act, which would establish a federal public-private partnership to invest in defense-centric small businesses. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation would… Read more »

Earlier today, Congressmen Pat Fallon (TX-04) and Jim Himes (CT-04) introduced the Container Missile Notification Act. Right now, federal law requires that Congress is notified when Russia deploys or transfers of Club-K container missile systems. This legislation would amend The Intelligence Authorization Act for FY16 to require the federal government to… Read more »

Earlier today, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down a decision that would overturn Roe V. Wade, by a vote of 6-3. Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) issued the following statement: “Today marks a huge win for life and an even bigger win for the United States of America. During my time in public office, I have committed myself to always fight for the sanctity of… Read more »

Last night, Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) and his colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee, passed the National Defense Authorization Act. Congressman Fallon had several initiatives added in the final bill. Those included: Additional $183 million for Lifesaving HMMWV ABS/ESC upgrades – which is largely applied to the work done at Red Rive Army… Read more »

As first reported by Fox News, earlier today, Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) introduced The Lone Star Reimbursement Act. This legislation would require the Department of Defense to reimburse the State of Texas for the costs of Operation Lone Star incurred in fiscal years 2021 and 2022.  This legislation is co-sponsored by Reps. Ronny… Read more »