Community Journalism for the TX·AR·OK·LA Region
Pittsburg, Texas – Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) issued the following statement following his tour of UT Health Pittsburg: “We are taking great strides to ensure that East Texans have access to quality health care. UT Health Pittsburg CEO, Guy Cayo, and his professional staff have worked toward this goal with great diligence, said Congressman Moran. “I would like […]
More than 70 bills have been signed into law since the 2023 Regular Session began and several more are now making their way to the Governor’s desk. In the 6th week of the session, the House passed bills addressing mental health access, payment to our county jails, teacher retirement, and voter input on tax measures. […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) issued the following statement after introducing the Information Security Investment Act: “With recent reports describing the difficulties of high-level elected officials handling certain classified documents, it is imperative that we take additional steps to ensure that the confidential information of this country does not fall into the hands of […]
On the 5th week of the Regular Session, the House passed legislation addressing substance abuse, teen pregnancy, public assistance, and transportation. The House passed HB1144. This bill creates the Arkansas Family Treatment Specialty Court Act. The bill states that there is a critical need for judicial intervention and support for effective treatment programs to reduce the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address: “The American people deserve transparency and accountability from the government at all levels. While I am disappointed, I am not surprised by President Biden’s unwillingness to admit that the path he has taken our nation […]
In the 4th week of the 2023 Regular Session, the House passed bills impacting taxes, healthcare, education, and criminal justice. Tax related bills that passed the House this week included HB1026 and HB1143. HB1026 prohibits local governments from enacting an income tax. HB1143 defines “homestead” for purposes of property tax exemption for disabled veterans, surviving spouses, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) introduced his first piece of legislation, the Border Security Investment Act. The Border Security Investment Act establishes a dedicated source of funding to fix the crisis along our southern border and perpetually maintain the highest level of border security. If passed into law, it would place a […]
On the third week of the 2023 Regular Session, the House passed legislation that could impact everything from car tags to the start of the school year. HB1150 which would extend the time period Arkansans have to register a vehicle. This bill would give Arkansans 60 days from the purchase date of the car or […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, The U.S. House of Representatives passed three small business bills: H.R. 399 (Passed by Voice), H.R. 400 (Passed by Vote of 411-13), and H.R. 449 (Passed by Voice). Below is a brief overview of each piece of legislation. H.R. 399, Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act – sponsored by Reps. Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Carter (LA-02), […]
TYLER, Texas – Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) released the following statement after he was granted a waiver from the Steering Committee, allowing him the unique opportunity to serve on a third House Committee – the Committee on Education and the Workforce: “The Committee on Education and the Workforce ensures that the freedoms and liberties given to […]
