In Memory of the Sandy Hook Elementary Victims

Our prayers go out to the victims and their families.

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In Memory of the Sandy Hook Elementary Victims

Our prayers go out to the victims and their families.

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Congressman Poe visits HEB Pharmacy in Atascocita.

During the visit, the Pharmacists demonstrated how they electronically fill prescriptions.

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Congressman Poe with Veteran Jim Hoffman

Jim Hoffman was a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He stopped by the office to speak to Congressman Poe about issues affecting veterans.

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Congressman Poe attends Eagle Scout award ceremony

Congressman Poe gave Spencer Goodman his Eagle Scout award.

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Congressman Poe attends Best Buy Grand Opening in Houston

Congressman Poe spoke about Best Buy helping the community by donating money and technology. He also presented a certificate to them for their grand opening.

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Congressman Poe visits with Leadership Lake Houston members

During his visit, Congressman Poe spoke about the day and the life of a congressman.

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Congressman Poe's visits to Iraq and Afghanistan

Thanks to each and every one of you that has served our country yesterday, today and tomorrow.

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Congressman Poe's visits to Iraq and Afghanistan

Thanks to each and every one of you that has served our country yesterday, today and tomorrow.

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Congressman Poe's visits to Iraq and Afghanistan

Thanks to each and every one of you that has served our country yesterday, today and tomorrow.

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SPENDING ANONYMOUS

WASHINGTON, January 1 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, It’s New Year’s Day 2013. What an excellent time for Congress to make at least one New Year’s resolution. Congress is addicted to spending money. Maybe Congress should join Spending Anonymous. Here is the 12-step plan: One, Congress should admit it’s addicted...

GOING OFF THE FISCAL CLIFF WITH POCKETS FULL OF SOMEONE ELSE'S MONEY

WASHINGTON, December 31 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, ``We don't have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven't taxed enough; we have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much.'' That was Ronald Reagan in 1982. President Reagan went on to lead America out of a recession, but history...

PULSE OF TEXAS--MIKE: ``CANNOT HAVE COOKIES WITHOUT THE MILK''

WASHINGTON, December 30 - Mr. Speaker, ``Can't have cookies without the milk. Tax reform and spending cuts, not one without the other.'' That was a comment on my Facebook page from Mike in Texas. The American people get it. Why doesn't the government? Because Washington is addicted to spending...

LET U.S. MARINE JON HAMMAR GO

WASHINGTON, December 19 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, Twenty seven year-old Marine Corps veteran Jon Hammar honorably served two tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. While he was on Active Duty, Hammar’s battalion was hit very hard in Fallujah, and 13 of his fellow Marines were killed...

NO WASHINGTON PERMIT REQUIRED

WASHINGTON, December 20 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, The United States State Department has haughtily told Israel not to build homes in East Jerusalem. It might upset the Palestinians, sayeth the State Department. It might even hurt their feelings. The United States has no business telling Israel or any...

THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL CHILDREN

WASHINGTON, December 18 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH Madam Speaker, There is nothing more Americana than the image of happy children at school during the Christmas season. Last week, that Norman Rockwell picture was stolen by the murders of our greatest natural resource, our children. Here are photos of 23...

POE HAILS HOUSE PASSAGE OF THE SAFER ACT

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House unanimously passed the Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting (SAFER) Act of 2012. This bipartisan bill originally introduced by Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX) and Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) in the House and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) in... Read more

POE VOTES NO ON AMERICAN TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 2012

WASHINGTON, DC - Tonight the House voted on "American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012". I voted "no" because this so-called 'deal' is toxic for American families and small businesses. Make no mistake about it: this bill is not intended to pay down the deficit. It is just... Read more

POE HAILS PASSAGE OF THE FOREIGN AID TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) issued the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3159, the Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act which passed the House unanimously with bipartisan support. This bill would require the President to establish—and the heads of federal agencies to implement—measurable goals,... Read more

HOUSE PASSES FRANK BUCKLES WWI MEMORIAL ACT

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the House unanimously passed H.R. 6364, the bipartisan Frank Buckles WWI Memorial Act. The bill was introduced by Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX) along with Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC). This legislation (1) establishes a commission to commemorate the... Read more

STATEMENT ON PEARL HARBOR

“December 7, 1941, a date that will live in infamy,'' were words spoken by President Franklin D. Roosevelt that became forever embedded in the hearts and minds of patriots across our land, igniting and launching a nation into the fiery trenches of battle. Those of that Greatest... Read more

HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE PASSES FRANK BUCKLES WWI MEMORIAL ACT

WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, the House Natural Resources Committee passed H.R. 6364, the Frank Buckles WWI Memorial Act, by unanimous consent. The bill was introduced by Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX) along with Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC). This bipartisan legislation would (1) establish a... Read more

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In Memoriam

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"The problem with Socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money."

~Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

"Texas has yet to learn submission to any oppression, come from what source it may."

~Sam Houston

“The last thing you want to do is raise taxes in the middle of a recession because that would take more demand out of the economy and put business in...

~President Obama