Troy E. Nehls
U.S. Representative · TX-22 · Republican
Statements and posts
104 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Voted for Water Resources Development Act of 2026, supporting Texas water infrastructure projects.
“on the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 415-9.”
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House T&I Committee Passes Nehls' Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act
House committee advanced bill to streamline FAA certification for advanced air mobility aircraft.
“I am proud the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed my bipartisan legislation to strengthen American leadership in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)”
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House passed Nehls' bill honoring law enforcement officers and raising awareness of their service.
“I am proud that the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed my bipartisan legislation to honor our brave law enforcement officers and raise public awareness of their service”
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National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 309, the National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act. I thank Chairman Westerman for his support and his work on this. Congressman Panetta and more than 120 Members--120 of us--all came together in this…
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Introduced bipartisan legislation to make motor vehicle collision fraud a federal crime.
“Bad actors across the country are deliberately causing, staging and fabricating car wrecks and filing phony insurance claims, and it’s the hardworking American families who end up paying the price with high insurance rates”
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Remembering Frank Beard of Zz Top
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my friend, a true Texas legend, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and the heartbeat of ZZ Top for more than 50 years, Frank Beard. Frank passed away on August 17, 2026, in Richmond, Texas, at his ranch, surrounded by his family. He is now reunited with ZZ Top's…
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Praised Trump administration policies for spurring $2.3 billion manufacturing investment in Houston.
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Praised Senate committee passage of aviation modernization bills.
“I applaud the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s passage of two pieces of legislation, which I’m proud to lead in the House of Representatives, that usher in the next generation of aerospace innovation, from supersonic flight to Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)”
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Praised House committee passage of bill honoring law enforcement officers.
“Day in and day out, our nation’s law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to protect and defend our communities”
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Voted to advance Water Resources Development Act of 2026 supporting Texas infrastructure projects.
“I proudly voted to pass the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which invests in our nation’s infrastructure, boosts our economy, and gives the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers the tools it needs to build and maintain critical infrastructure projects across the United States”
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Criticized gambling tax increase in One Big Beautiful Bill Act and called for reform.
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes to Send Second Reconciliation Package to President Trump’s Desk
Voted to pass Secure America Act providing funding for ICE and border security.
“While Democrats continue to fight to defund law enforcement and abolish ICE, my Republican colleagues and I stand united in ensuring that ICE officers and Border Patrol Agents have the support they need to keep America safe.”
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Secures $1.5 Million to Support Texas Rice Producers
Secured $1.5 million for Texas A&M rice pest research and management project.
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Opened hearing on challenges facing rural air service and airport infrastructure.
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Introduced bill to strengthen federal law combating human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children.
“The exploitation of children will not be tolerated in the United States. My legislation aims to dismantle the demand side of trafficking while strengthening protections for minors.”
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Led Republican letter to FBI Director urging action against cyberattacks targeting American hospitals.
“We must do everything in our power to protect our hospital systems and healthcare providers from cyberattacks, which jeopardize patients’ lives and cost healthcare systems millions of dollars.”
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Introduced bill to modernize FAA aircraft maintenance documentation systems.
“Much like our nation’s air traffic control system, which is outdated and antiquated, the current system for filing an FAA Form 337 is stuck in the past.”
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes to Advance BUILD America 250 Act
Voted to advance surface transportation bill with railway safety amendment.
“I’m extremely proud of the diligent work our committee has done to write the BUILD America 250 Act”
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Promoted legislation to raise commercial pilot mandatory retirement age from 65 to 67.
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Participated in press conference honoring law enforcement officers during National Police Week.
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls in The Washington Reporter: The men and women in blue deserve our support
Wrote op-ed supporting law enforcement and promoting bipartisan police support legislation.
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House Passes Nehls’ Save Our Shrimpers Act
Announced House passage of Save Our Shrimpers Act to restrict foreign shrimp subsidies.
“For far too long, foreign shrimp has flooded our markets while U.S. tax dollars have been used to subsidize overseas shrimp operations, which are putting our domestic shrimpers out of business”
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Reps. Nehls, Deluzio, and Sens. Coons and Hawley Introduce the Railroad Retirement Fairness Act
Introduced bipartisan bill to eliminate outdated railroad retirement benefit reduction provisions.
“Retired railroad employees shouldn’t be penalized for continuing to work after their retirement to supplement their income or to stay active in their communities”
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House Passes Nehls’ Bill to Allow for Supersonic Flight Over the United States
Announced House passage of bill to allow supersonic flight over the United States.
“Today, the House passed my bill, which ensures the United States doesn’t fall behind our foreign adversaries in aviation innovation”
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls in Flying Magazine: Clearing America’s Runway for the Future of Aviation
Promoted bipartisan legislation to enhance FAA transparency in aircraft certification for advanced air mobility.
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