Statements and posts
12 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Texas Delegation Urges Selection of Texas to Host U.S. Space Academy
Texas delegation urged selection of Texas to host U.S. Space Academy.
United States Space Academy LocationScience, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read
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RELEASE: Congressman Cloud Demands Accountability from ATF on Firearm Registry
Demanded ATF accountability on firearm registry practices and record-keeping procedures.
“any system of registration of firearms, firearm owners, or firearms transactions.”
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Feds Hold 1.4-Billion-Gun Records on Americans, Congressman Asks Trump to Protect Privacy
Sent letter to Trump urging action on ATF's centralized gun records database.
“No one in their right mind can look at ATF’s digital, searchable 1.4 billion record database of firearm transactions and tell me that isn’t a gun registry.”
Privacy and SurveillanceAI-read
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Announced $51 million federal investment for rural Texas chronic disease prevention programs.
“President Trump understands that every American deserves high-quality healthcare, no matter where they live.”
HealthAI-read
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LA Homelessness Fraud Cases Expose Deeper Problem than Stolen Millions, Oversight Hawk Warns
Criticized federal homelessness programs for rewarding administrators rather than helping people.
“The only people really getting upward mobility in these programs, it would seem, is the people running the programs.”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Nuclear Engineering International Anew US partnership focused on small modular reactor (SMR) technology for maritime applications has been launched by US Secretary of Transportation Sean P Duffy with the Port of Corpus Christi in Texas.
“Small modular reactors have the potential to reshape America’s maritime sector, lower shipping costs, and bolster our supply chains.”
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Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Coming to Victoria
Don Brubaker | August 25th, 2026 Freedom 250, is bringing one of its traveling Mobile Museums, known as “Freedom Trucks,” to Victoria, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the nation’s history through an interactive exhibit…
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Victoria Advocate Marks 180 Years of Journalism with Congressional Recognition
Jakob Gurley | August 12th, 2026 The Victoria Advocate is marking 180 years of serving the Crossroads, a milestone recognized by Congressman Michael Cloud with an entry in the Congressional Record honoring the newspaper’s history and…
“Really excited to be here, just wanted to stop by and congratulate you all for really carrying on a legacy.”
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Congress Members Introduce Bills to Support Corpus Christi Army Depot
Bills in Congress could benefit Corpus Christi Army Depot Corpus Christi Caller Times Olivia Garrett | August 10th, 2026 Three members of the U.S. Congress representing the Coastal Bend have joined to introduce a bill to improve funding…
“The DEPOTS Act is a commonsense flexibility for a real problem.”
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Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) introduced two House companion bills to improve oversight and financial management of Department of War (DoW) depots and arsenals: The Defense Expenditure Planning for Optimizing Throughput and Sustainment…
“The DEPOTS Act is a commonsense flexibility for a real problem. Depots shouldn’t face the adverse effects alone due to mission changes by the Department of War and Congress.”
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RELEASE: Congressman Cloud Introduces the Permanent CBDC Ban Act
Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) introduced the Permanent CBDC Ban Act, legislation that would permanently prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing or creating a Central Bank Digital Currency.
“A Central Bank Digital Currency is the ultimate tool of surveillance and control. It is antithetical to the values of liberty and financial freedom that define this nation.”
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The Smithsonian Has Lost Sight of America
The Smithsonian Has Lost Sight of America | Opinion Hon. Michael Cloud | August 2nd, 2026 The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, welcoming visitors from every state and country to its doors, free of…
“the entirety of the Americas, not just our part of North America.”