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The federal government should be attentive to providing resources that support veterans' needs as they transition from active duty. I commit my efforts in Congress to ensure our former servicemen and women receive care and benefits that reflect the country’s appreciation for their sacrifice. Some of my efforts include: H.R. 8736  – GUARD VA Benefits Act | This bill imposes criminal penalties and/or fines on individuals for soliciting, contracting for, charging, or receiving any unauthorized fee or compensation with respect to the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of any claim for Department of Veterans Affairs benefits.  H.R. 6659  – Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act | This bill updates policies and procedures related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances. H.R. 3363  – VA Canine Reporting Act of 2023 | This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the average time it took to provide a veteran with a service or guide dog in the prior year. The report must also include legislative recommendations to reduce such wait time.","source_url":"https://sessions.house.gov/veterans-issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Healthcare","detail":"As costs skyrocket and choices plummet, it is evident our healthcare system is not adequately serving the American people. Furthermore, years of greater federal government involvement have been far less than a course correction. Congress must reorient its one-size-fits-all approach. In Congress, I will continue to advocate for policies that focus on patient-centered, market-based solutions that lower costs and increase options. Some of my efforts include: H.R. 7258  - Health Care Equality and Modernization Act of 2022 | This bill repeals the requirement for large employers to offer affordable coverage to full-time employees. H.R.  2474  – Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act | This bill increases Medicare payments to physicians to keep up with inflation.  H.R. 3129  – Healthcare Fairness for ALL Act | Ensure health care fairness and affordability for all Americans through universal access to equitable health insurance tax credits, reformed health savings accounts, and strengthened consumer protections, and for other purpose.","source_url":"https://sessions.house.gov/healthcare","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"More on Healthcare","detail":"Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Year 2025 2024 2023 December 2025 Date Title 12/18/25 Congressman Sessions Co-Leads Letter to President Trump Strongly Urging Him to Reject Marijuana Rescheduling May 2023 Date Title 5/9/23 Sessions Introduces Health Care Fairness for All Act, H.R. 3129 January 2023 Date Title 1/20/23 Protecting Human Life 1/11/23 The Precious Value of Life Energy Independence Veterans Free Enterprise Healthcare Government Accountability Border Security Law Enforcement Office Locations","source_url":"https://sessions.house.gov/healthcare","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"Border Security","detail":"One of our federal government’s few enumerated powers includes providing for the general welfare of the United States. Well-maintained borders are necessary to fulfill that duty. Due to the lack of enforcement on our border, our nation is amid a nationwide drug and humanitarian crisis. As the lead Texan on the House Committee of Government Oversight and Reform, I will hold those who are responsible for border security accountable and support border enforcement agencies. Some of the legislation I have championed includes: H.R. 6740  – Border Tunnel Task Force Act | This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish border tunnel task forces in jurisdictions in which such task forces can contribute to border security missions. H.R. 5857  – No IDs for Illegals Act | Prohibits the use of federal funds from being used to establish or otherwise support the Secure Docket Card Program through ICE or any similar program within the Department of Homeland Security H.R. 6383  – To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from implementing or enforcing a remain in Texas policy | Prevents DHS from implementing a remain in Texas policy” that forces illegal immigrants to remain in Texas as they await their asylum hearings","source_url":"https://sessions.house.gov/border-security","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Border Security","detail":"One of our federal government’s few enumerated powers includes providing for the general welfare of the United States. Well-maintained borders are necessary to fulfill that duty. Due to the lack of enforcement on our border, our nation is amid a nationwide drug and humanitarian crisis. As the lead Texan on the House Committee of Government Oversight and Reform, I will hold those who are responsible for border security accountable and support border enforcement agencies. Some of the legislation I have championed includes: H.R. 6740  – Border Tunnel Task Force Act | This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish border tunnel task forces in jurisdictions in which such task forces can contribute to border security missions. H.R. 5857  – No IDs for Illegals Act | Prohibits the use of federal funds from being used to establish or otherwise support the Secure Docket Card Program through ICE or any similar program within the Department of Homeland Security H.R. 6383  – To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from implementing or enforcing a remain in Texas policy | Prevents DHS from implementing a remain in Texas policy” that forces illegal immigrants to remain in Texas as they await their asylum hearings","source_url":"https://sessions.house.gov/border-security","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"More on Border Security","detail":"Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Year 2023 December 2023 Date Title 12/8/23 Congressman Sessions Leads Call for Urgent GAO Update on Surging Illegal Immigration & Crime Statistics January 2023 Date Title 1/19/23 Congressman Sessions Selected to Serve on Oversight & Accountability and Financial Services Committees Energy Independence Veterans Free Enterprise Healthcare Government Accountability Border Security Law Enforcement Office Locations","source_url":"https://sessions.house.gov/border-security","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"SECURITY","detail":"Please note that electronic communication, particularly e-mail, is not necessarily secure against interception. Please  do not  send sensitive data (e.g., Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers) by e-mail or web forms.","source_url":"https://sessions.house.gov/privacy-policy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"SECURITY","detail":"Please note that electronic communication, particularly e-mail, is not necessarily secure against interception. 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This was one of the first crypto-friendly laws enacted in the 119th Congress. Vote recorded via House roll call.","source_url":"https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/roll071.xml","source_date":"2025-03-11"},{"topic":"Cryptocurrency","stance":"Voted YES on SJ Res 28, repealing the CFPB rule that would have regulated digital payment apps (Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, crypto wallets) as \"larger participants\" (Bill: sjres28-119)","detail":"S.J.Res.28 disapproves the CFPB rule on \"General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications,\" which would have required digital payment apps — including crypto wallets — to register with and be supervised by the CFPB. Passed the House 215-206.","source_url":"https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/roll095.xml","source_date":"2025-02-12"},{"topic":"Cryptocurrency","stance":"Co-sponsored the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (HR 1919), prohibiting the Federal Reserve from issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency directly to individuals (Bill: hr1919-119)","detail":"The CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (HR 1919) prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) directly to individuals, preventing government surveillance of every financial transaction. 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