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Rep. Pat Fallon Introduces National Coordination Center and Commercial Cyber Capabilities Codification Act

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) is proud to introduce the National Coordination Center and Commercial Cyber Capabilities Coordination Act, which would codify into law the Trump Administration’s existing Executive Order 14390 and National Security Presidential Memorandum 15.

“I’m proud to introduce legislation to codify President Trump’s March 6, 2026, EO establishing the National Coordination Center (NCC),” commented Rep. Pat Fallon. “This bill would ensure that the NCC, a joint effort between DOJ and DHS, continues to aggressively go after cartels, foreign gangs, and transnational criminal organizations using all available law enforcement capabilities.”

“The White House also recently released a memorandum that builds on the aforementioned EO by establishing a program that allows private sector companies to work on behalf of and with the U.S. government to proactively detect and address cyber attacks on U.S. companies and critical sectors. This bill seeks to codify this as well. We must ensure that the NCC can leverage America’s private sector excellence and employ the latest technology to take out cyber adversaries as quickly as possible and significantly expand our cyber-digital defense industrial base.”

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Rep. Fallon Leads Letter to GAO

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Last month, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) led a letter to Acting Comptroller Brown requesting that the Government Accountability Office conduct a comprehensive evaluation of four programs relating to the protection of bulk sensitive biological data from foreign adversaries. This request requires a preliminary report as well as a full evaluation upon completion of the evaluation. Rep. Fallon was joined on this letter by Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ).

Rep. Fallon further highlights the threats posed to our sensitive data in his recent op-ed published in the National Interest.

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Rep. Fallon's Ensuring Federal Purchasing Efficiency Act Passes the House

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the House passed the Ensuring Federal Purchasing Efficiency Act introduced by Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04). This bill requires the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to adjust certain acquisition-related dollar thresholds for inflation every three years instead of every five years.

“Our House majority promised the American people that we would work to make the federal government more streamlined and efficient,” commented Rep. Pat Fallon. “It’s our duty to deliver on this promise to the American taxpayer, which is why I’m glad to join my House colleagues in passing my Ensuring Federal Purchasing Efficiency Act, which would afford the federal government the ability to make more frequent inflation-related adjustments with regard to acquiring goods and services. This would help the federal government save taxpayer dollars spent on administrative costs and clean up the procurement policies that hamper small businesses that deal with federal agencies. The federal government must have a better handle on how it spends taxpayer dollars, and my bill is a strong step forward towards increasing bureaucratic efficiency.”

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Rep. Fallon's Fraud Resolution Passes the House

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the House passed H.Res.1335 introduced by Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04). This resolution affirms the House of Representatives’ commitment to government-wide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms to ensure the prosperity of the United States. It also expresses the sense of the House that federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.

“For years, Democrats at all levels of government have turned a blind eye to the rampant fraud in government programs,” said Rep. Fallon. “This isn’t always an accident, and it’s often intentional. Federal programs are in dire need of reform to confirm beneficiaries’ eligibility and halt the flow of hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars each year to criminal fraudsters. My colleagues and I on the House Oversight Committee have a duty to hold the folks stealing from the hardworking American taxpayer accountable. We will not relent.”

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Rep. Fallon Statement in Response to HASC Passage of FY27 NDAA

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the House Armed Services Committee’s 44-12 vote in favor of passing the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, Military Personnel Subcommittee Chairman, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) commented:

“The United States is at a critical juncture in history. With the ever-looming threats posed by near-peer adversaries, we must ensure that our military has the resources and support necessary to defend our nation and American interests. For this reason, I am proud to join my colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee in passing the FY27 NDAA. This critical piece of legislation strengthens our defense industrial base, invests in key technologies, and secures our supply chains while taking great strides to deliver on President Trump’s historic $1.5 trillion defense budget.”

“As Chairman of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, I will always prioritize our military’s greatest resource–the men and women in uniform who dedicate their lives to defending our nation. The FY27 NDAA focuses on improving servicemember quality of life, including a seven percent pay raise and authorizing additional resources to recruiters to maintain the remarkable turnaround we have seen in recent years regarding recruitment and retention levels. This package dedicates much-needed funding to ensuring that the American warfighter has the support needed to prevail on the battlefield of today and tomorrow.”

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Fallon Statement on the Military Personnel Print of the FY27 NDAA

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. – Military Personnel (MLP) Subcommittee Chairman Pat Fallon (R-TX) delivered the following remarks on the Military Personnel Print at the Full Committee Markup of the Chairman's Mark of H.R. 8800, the FY27 NDAA.

"The Military Personnel print was developed in a bipartisan manner and includes member priorities focused on taking care of service members and their families to ensure we have the most capable and ready fighting force in the world."

Chairman Fallon's Statement as Prepared for Delivery:

The Military Personnel print was developed in a bipartisan manner and includes member priorities focused on taking care of service members and their families to ensure we have the most capable and ready fighting force in the world.

To double down on historic recruiting numbers, we increased the end strengths for all military services: providing the services space to add the needed warfighters and enablers to address rising threats around the world.

We paid particular attention to military medicine this year to improve quality and access for our service members and their families. The bill increases the pool of eligible nurses who can now start their careers at Military Treatment Facilities, requires DHA to hire the needed personnel at the proper wage to fill our hospitals and clinics, and authorizes hospital commanders at remote installations to hire medical personnel directly--without going through the layers of bureaucracy--to get the doctors and nurses where they need to be, when they need to be.

We also increased access to dental care for certain junior enlisted National Guard and children under twelve at on-post dental clinics. And continuing our focus on Military Healthcare, we continue to support research into cutting-edge medical technology to care for our servicemembers and their families with a particular focus on combat medicine and trauma. Also, we continue the effort to reform civilian hiring, focusing on a skills-based workforce rather than credentialism, and making a concerted effort to get young tech talent into DoD.

Lastly, I want to acknowledge the committee staff’s efforts: Mr. David Giachetti, Ms. Hannah Kaufman, Ms. Ellie Bender, Ms. Alexandria Evers, Ms. Ilka Regino, and Ms. Michaela Reardo.

They have all worked tirelessly and always in a bipartisan manner to develop the subcommittee print.

Rep. Fallon Introduces Espionage Prevention Act

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) introduced the Espionage Prevention Act (EPA), which would establish intelligence community funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with certain entities in the People's Republic of China.

"America's national security secrets should never be handed over to Communist China, yet far too many of our colleges and universities are actively partnering with concerning Chinese entities while taking American taxpayer dollars from the Intelligence Community," Rep. Fallon commented. "We can no longer provide funding to institutions that are helping our greatest adversary steal our research, recruit our talent, and undermine our country from within. It is common sense to put American security first and stop funding espionage on our own soil."

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Rep. Fallon Leads 2A Letter to Secretary Driscoll

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) led a letter to Secretary Driscoll requesting that the Department of the Army immediately finalize and implement a rule allowing law-abiding citizens to carry firearms on land managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in accordance with state laws.

As reported by the Daily Caller, Rep. Fallon commented: "Public lands form a complicated patchwork of jurisdictions with invisible boundaries that Americans cross every day. While the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management respect our Second Amendment rights, USACE lands remain an outdated exception. Finalizing this long-proposed rule is critical to align with state law and restore full constitutional protections on USACE lakes, trails, and campsites. American citizens deserve to exercise their God-given Second Amendment rights without arbitrary federal restrictions."

This letter was signed by 23 additional members and was supported by Gun Owners of America and the National Rifle Association.

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Rep. Fallon Seeks to be Next Chairman of House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) today announced he is seeking the position of Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for the 120th Congress.

In a letter to the Steering Committee, Rep. Fallon highlighted the need for continued strong, decisive leadership to counter threats to American institutions and advance President Trump’s agenda.

“As the 120th Congress is organized and committee assignments are finalized, the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform must continue to align with President Trump in advancing his agenda and priorities, an agenda affirmed by the results of the 2024 Presidential Election,” Rep. Fallon stated. “I have seen firsthand how vital, strong, and decisive leadership can push back on the left’s woke agenda. Chairman Comer has embodied that standard in both tone and execution. If selected, I will be the Committee leader who will defend American ideals through rigorous oversight, unwavering accountability, and a steadfast commitment to the Constitution.”

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Rep. Fallon Leads Letter Asking that CVDs on Fertilizer be Reconsidered

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) led a letter urging the U.S. International Trade Commission to reconsider the implemented countervailing duty on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. Rep. Fallon was joined on this letter by 31 other representatives.

As reported in The Washington Reporter, Rep. Fallon commented:

“The US International Trade Commission should immediately reconsider the countervailing duties, put in place by the Biden Admin, on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. Our corn, soybean, and wheat growers depend on affordable fertilizer to grow healthy, high-yielding crops, but these duties have cost American farmers billions since being implemented in 2021. This burdensome policy hurts the very individuals who feed our nation. It is time we put our farmers first and get this reversed.”

Supporting organizations include National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, USA Rice, Texas Corn Producers, & Texas Farm Bureau.

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