Congressman Menefee Joins the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus

Joined Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus as associate member.

“Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the nation. The strength and resilience of our many cultures, including our Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, are woven into the fabric of our district. I’m proud to join the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.”

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Congressman Menefee’s Statement on Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Lawsuit Against Harris County During Early Voting

Criticized Texas Attorney General's lawsuit against Harris County during early voting.

“Ken Paxton filed this lawsuit in the final days of voting because he wants to stop Houstonians from going to the polls. He’s whining about ads that do nothing more than tell neighbors when to vote and where to get information about voting.”

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Congressman Menefee Hosts Election Security Discussion with Rep. Joe Morelle, Outlines Efforts to Protect Voters Ahead of Election Day

Rep. Menefee hosted a discussion on election security and voter protection ahead of midterm elections.

“What I'm hearing most from folks here on the ground is, 'Do y'all have a plan?'”

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Congressman Christian D. Menefee to Host Virtual Discussion with Rep. Joe Morelle on Election Security and Protecting Voting Rights

Rep. Menefee hosted a virtual discussion on election security and voting rights protection.

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Congressman Menefee Backs Legislation to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors

Announced support for domestic violence prevention and services legislation.

“We need to do everything in our power to improve safety around survivors and their families, and stop this violence from ever happening in the first place”

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Congressman Christian Menefee Hosts First-Ever Telephone Town Hall with Hundreds of Houston Constituents

Hosted telephone town hall with hundreds of Houston constituents to discuss local issues.

“Hearing directly from the folks I represent is the most important part of my job”

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Congressman Menefee To Host Telephone Town Hall

Announced telephone town hall to discuss constituent concerns and federal agency assistance.

“Hearing directly from the folks I represent is the most important part of my job”

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Congressman Menefee Announces Major Constituent Casework Milestone

Announced casework team closed over 500 constituent cases in eight months.

“Helping constituents navigate the bureaucracy of the federal government and alleviating their hardships is my top priority”

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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.

“My heart breaks for the two families in Houston who are forced to bury their sons instead of watching them walk the graduation stage. One a student at Westfield, one a student at Westbury. Both with bright futures ahead of them. Both were Black young students who should have had decades left to live.”

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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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Honoring the 150th Anniversary of Prairie View A&m University

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Prairie View A&M University, on the occasion of its 150th anniversary celebration for its outstanding contributions to higher education. Prairie View A&M began as an Agricultural and Mechanical College for the ``colored youth'' with just 8 students. Today, it…

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Congressman Menefee Urges Texans to Check Registration Amid Voter Suspense List Status

Urged Texas voters to verify registration ahead of November election deadline.

“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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Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States to Require That the Supreme Court of the United States Be Composed of Nine Justices

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this constitutional amendment that would lock the number of Supreme Court Justices at nine. The more I listen to this debate, the more it is abundantly clear to me that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have no desire to use the power that was given…

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Rep. Menefee Pushes for Nuclear Energy Investments in Houston

Highlighted Houston's role in advanced nuclear energy development during House subcommittee hearing.

“Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors.”

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Giving Voice to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Principles

Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Jackson for setting this up and for shining a light on such an important issue. Mr. Speaker, President Trump has spent more than a year promising that he would make life more affordable for Americans, but when he took office, instead of lowering grocery bills, rent,…

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Congressman Menefee Highlights Work Across TX-18 During August Work Period

Highlighted constituent meetings and community engagement during August work period.

“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

Announced acceptance of military academy nominations from Texas's 18th Congressional District.

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Congressman Menefee Statement on Days-Long Power Outage in Rose Plaza Apartment Complex

Criticized days-long power outage at Houston apartment complex and offered constituent assistance.

“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.”

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Congressman Menefee Hears from Houstonians Struggling Under Republicans' Rising Cost Agenda

Held community roundtable on rising cost of living and economic challenges.

“Everywhere I go, I hear the same thing: groceries cost more, rent is higher, electric bills keep climbing, and families are stretched thinner than ever”

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Congressman Menefee: Killing Minority Business Programs Hurts Every Houstonian

Criticized federal court ruling striking down Houston's minority and women-owned business program.

“This ruling is yet another step by far-right activists, like the lawyers who filed this case, fighting to erase every tool minority and women business owners use to compete on a level playing field”

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Rep. Menefee Joins Congressional Leaders in Houston to Demand Answers in the Killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Held congressional hearing in Houston examining ICE's fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.

“Throughout your career, you've worked on thousands of cases involving local law enforcement, correct?”

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Congressman Menefee Presses Trump Administration on False CHIPS Claims and AI Data Centers' Impact on Texas

Questioned Trump administration official on false CHIPS claims and AI data center impacts.

“Unleashing the Golden Age of Science: Examining the Priorities of the FY2027 Research and Technology Enterprise”

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Rep. Menefee Joins Reps. Casar and Crockett in Demanding Investigation of ICE Murdering Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Demanded investigation into ICE shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.

“They write that DHS OIG must maintain and preserve all available evidence and that it must”

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