Texas' 13th Congressional District
Recent News About Texas' 13th Congressional District
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Announcement: Staff Office Hours
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
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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Rep. Jackson and Rep. Arrington to Host Farm Bill Listening Session
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
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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Rep. Jackson Secures Wins for Tx-13 as Fy24 NDAA Passes the House
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
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
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
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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Announcement: Staff Office Hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Reps. Jackson, Gonzalez Introduce Legislation To Protect Small Businesses From Burdensome Climate Regulations
On May 2, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) and Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) introduced the Scope 3 Act, a bill that would block the Biden administration’s efforts to require publicly traded companies to disclose greenhouse-gas emissions in their value chains (Scope 3 emissions).