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Rep. Jackson Introduces Legislation to Defund the "Disinformation Governance Board" at DHS

By Amarillo Gazette Report | Sep 20, 2023

On September 14, Representatives Ronny Jackson (TX-13), August Pfluger (TX-11), and Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14) reintroduced legislation to defund the Biden Administration’s “Disinformation Governance Board” at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This legislation will prohibit the DHS from forming another disinformation board and seeks to redirect the agency to refocus its priorities on homeland security, not controlling what they deem as "disinformation."

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Announcement: Staff Office Hours

By Amarillo Gazette Report | Aug 29, 2023

On August 24, the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced upcoming mobile office hours for next week in Canadian, Iowa Park, Dalhart, and Vernon hosted by congressional staff. Constituents are encouraged to attend if they are needing assistance with a federal agency or to learn more about the office's services. Please bring all documentation if you require assistance with a federal agency case.No appointment is necessary. Additional questions should be directed to Congressman Jackson’s Amarillo office at (806) 641-5600.

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Rep. Jackson to Host Legislative Town Hall in Amarillo

By Amarillo Gazette Report | Aug 22, 2023

On August 16, the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that Congressman Jackson will host a town hall in Amarillo on Tuesday, August 22. Jackson will offer introductory remarks and take questions from constituents. The event is open to the public and it is encouraged that you RSVP. Constituents can RSVP using the QR code on the flyer or by clicking here.

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Amarillo events for September 2023

By Amarillo Gazette Report | Aug 18, 2023

Storytime for kids under 5 will be followed by an exciting craft or animal experience.

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Rep. Jackson and Rep. Arrington to Host Farm Bill Listening Session

By Amarillo Gazette Report | Aug 14, 2023

On August 9, the Offices of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) and Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced an upcoming Farm Bill listening session in Canyon, Texas on Wednesday, August 16. Those interested in attending and offering comments (limited to 2 minutes) should click here to register ahead of time. Please note that registering in advance does not guarantee an opportunity to speak, however an attempt will be made to accommodate all speaking requests.

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Rep. Jackson Introduces Legislation to Ban Official Government Tiktok Accounts

By Amarillo Gazette Report | Aug 8, 2023

On August 4, Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX-13) introduced the Government Off TikTok Act to prohibit Federal Government officials from maintaining official accounts on TikTok. The bill also emphasizes that TikTok is a proven national security threat to the United States and that no U.S. Official should be posting about official business through a media outlet controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

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Amarillo events – August 2023

By Amarillo Gazette Report | Jul 19, 2023

There will be live music at Amarillo Botanical Gardens, located at 1400 Streit Drive in Amarillo, every Thursday throughout the summer.

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Rep. Jackson Secures Wins for Tx-13 as Fy24 NDAA Passes the House

By Amarillo Gazette Report | Jul 19, 2023

On July 14, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) issued the following statement in response to the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act’s (NDAA) passage in the U.S. House of Representatives. Due to Jackson’s efforts, countless provisions were included in the bill that will ensure substantial benefits for Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, and the thriving defense-focused workforce within Texas' Thirteenth Congressional District.

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Rep. Jackson Speaks on Amendment to Repeal the Department of Defense’s Illegal and Immoral Abortion Policy

By Amarillo Gazette Report | Jul 18, 2023

On July 13, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in support of his amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. Jackson’s amendment would repeal the Department of Defense’s illegal and immoral abortion policy and prohibit any similar policies from being enacted in the future. The text of Jackson’s amendment can be found here.

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Rep. Jackson Secures Major Victories for Tx-13 in Fiscal Year 2024’s NDAA

By Amarillo Gazette Report | Jul 2, 2023

On June 22, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) championed Texas’ defense priorities during the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. Jackson issued the following statement in support of the legislation, which passed out of committee by a vote of 58-1. The NDAA is expected to be considered on the House Floor in the coming weeks.

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Rep. Jackson Visits Aftermath Of Perryton Tornado Disaster

By Amarillo Gazette Report | Jun 25, 2023

On June 16, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) released the following statement after visiting Perryton, TX after a tornado struck the town on June 15, 2023.

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Amarillo events for July

By Amarillo Gazette Report | Jun 20, 2023

Amarillo events for July

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Announcement: Staff Office Hours

By Amarillo Gazette Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 8, the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced upcoming mobile office hours next week in Borger, Electra, Krum, Pampa, Henrietta, and Alvord hosted by congressional staff.

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Rep. Jackson Demands Blinken Release 2021 Afghanistan Dissent Cable

By Amarillo Gazette Report | Jun 2, 2023

On May 25, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) released the following statement demanding that Secretary Blinken immediately release the State Department’s July 2021 Dissent Channel cable on the Afghanistan withdrawal to every Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

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Rep. Jackson Applauds Scotus Ruling In Sackett V. EPA

By Amarillo Gazette Report | Jun 1, 2023

On May 25, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in favor of the Sackett family in Sackett v. EPA.

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Rep. Jackson Introduces Legislation Demanding Va Remove All Restrictive Covid Policies

By Amarillo Gazette Report | May 28, 2023

On May 24, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced a bill demanding that the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) immediately rescind all unnecessary policies and procedures related exclusively to COVID-19. While the public health emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic ended on May 11, 2023, VA facilities around the country are still maintaining guidance related to the pandemic, including mask requirements and social distancing.

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Statements Of Support For H.R.3419, The Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, And Rapid Response Act Of 2023

By Amarillo Gazette Report | May 27, 2023

Congressman Don Bacon: “We need to ensure that African Swine Fever, which has not reached the U.S. yet does not come here, and the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention Act Enhancement Act will help with that,” said Rep. Bacon. “The Swine Fever has been detected in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, and could cost the U.S. Swine industry, which Nebraska is a part of, $50 billion over ten years.”

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Rep. Jackson Introduces Bill To Safeguard Agricultural Supply Chain Against Foreign Animal Diseases

By Amarillo Gazette Report | May 26, 2023

On May 17, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced H.R.3419, the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2023 to make critical investments for the agriculture industry to help prevent, respond to, and mitigate foreign animal diseases. Jackson introduced this legislation along with Representatives Angie Craig (MN-2), Jim Costa (CA-21), Don Bacon (NE-2), and Don Davis (NC-1).

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Rep. Jackson Leads Gop Colleagues Demanding Pres. Biden Immediately Takes Cognitive Test

By Amarillo Gazette Report | May 18, 2023

On May 11, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) led his colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden and Physician to the President, calling on the President to take a cognitive test immediately, or renounce his bid for re-election in 2024. Jackson’s letter comes after the President’s recent announcement to seek re-election in 2024 despite the obvious showing of cognitive decline over the past two and a half years.

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Rep. Jackson Announces 2023 Service Academy Appointments From Tx-13

By Amarillo Gazette Report | May 11, 2023

On May 5, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that seven students from Texas’ 13th Congressional District received appointments to three U.S. Service Academies.