Statements and posts
9 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Bipartisan Texas Delegation Unites Behind Bid to Bring U.S. Space Academy to Texas
Led bipartisan Texas delegation letter urging Space Academy location in Texas.
“Texas has the history, the infrastructure, and the workforce this Academy needs on day one.”
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Congressman Menefee's Statement on the Tragic Deaths of Two Houston High School Students
Condemned gun violence after two Houston high school students were killed in separate shootings.
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Congressman Menefee Announces $4.2 Million Grant Awarded to Texas Southern University
Announced $4.2 million federal grant to Texas Southern University.
“TSU is a cornerstone of opportunity in the 18th Congressional District. For generations, it has opened doors for students, strengthened our Houston community, and produced incredible leaders who have made their mark in Texas and across the country.”
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Reps. Menefee Carter, McIver, and Ruiz Champion the Equity in Research Act
Reintroduced Equity in Research Act to fund NSF grants for under-resourced institutions.
“The next lifesaving cure, groundbreaking technology, or scientific discovery could come from a researcher who simply has not been given the resources to pursue it. When we invest in more researchers, more institutions, and more ideas, we expand what is possible.”
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Congressman Menefee Urges Texans to Check Registration Amid Voter Suspense List Status
Congressman Christian D. Menefee (TX-18) is urging Texans to check their voter registration and make sure their addresses are up to date ahead of the October 5 registration deadline for the November 3, 2026, election.
“I represent the district of Barbara Jordan and Mickey Leland, and generations of Texans fought hard for the right to vote. We should never take that right for granted.”
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Rep. Menefee Pushes for Nuclear Energy Investments in Houston
Congressman Menefee focused on bringing more nuclear research, investments, and jobs to Houston as the country works to expand its advanced reactor capacity and meet growing demand for electricity.
“Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors.”
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Congressman Menefee Highlights Work Across TX-18 During August Work Period
As the August Work Period comes to a close, Congressman Christian D. Menefee (TX-18) released the following statement highlighting his work and meetings with constituents, community leaders, health care providers, and small businesses…
“As a first-term Member of Congress, it was a privilege to spend my first August Work Period back home in Houston, focused on what matters most to my work in Congress, the people of Texas’s 18th Congressional District.”
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Rep. Christian Menefee Accepting Military Academy Nominations
Congressman Christian Menefee is accepting applications for Military Academy Nominations from students in Texas’s 18th Congressional District.
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Congressman Menefee Statement on Days-Long Power Outage in Rose Plaza Apartment Complex
Today, Congressman Christian D. Menefee (TX-18) released the following statement regarding the days-long power outage at the Rose Plaza Apartment Complex in Houston’s Fifth Ward.
“What’s happening at Rose Plaza is completely unacceptable. In the middle of a Houston summer, families have now gone days without air conditioning and other basic necessities. That is dangerous, especially for our seniors and neighbors with health conditions. The property owner has a responsibility to keep residents…”