Congressman K. Michael Conaway (R-Texas) issued the followed statement regarding Gov. Perry’s announcement that he will activate the Texas National Guard to help stop the flow of illegal migrants: “President Obama should follow Gov. Perry’s example and send National Guard members down to Texas’s border with Mexico to help stem the tide of illegal immigration. While I was meeting with Border Patrol agents near McAllen on July 18th, the agents said if Guard members could take care of some tasks, t...
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Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Chairman K. Michael Conaway called on the Agriculture Department to implement the Actual Production History adjustment in 2015. The adjustment was part of the 2014 Farm Bill and allows farmers to prevent harvest years that are affected by severe weather from having a negative impact on the calculations determining their crop insurance coverage. "There are farmers and ranchers who have experienced severe drought for three years," Congr...
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Congressman K. Michael Conaway sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and Department of Health and Human Services Committee Secretary Sylvia Burwell in which he called on them to show leadership in addressing the border crisis. Congressman Conaway also told them that he would oppose any effort to relocate the illegal aliens to the 11th District of Texas. "I am deeply alarmed by the crisis on our southern border and the Administration’s efforts to transfer these children to ...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman K. Michael Conaway (R-Texas) issued the following statement about the tragic explosion in Comanche this morning “It breaks my heart for the Comanche community to have to go through this. What should have been a day of celebration tomorrow will now be a somber day for the community. Suzanne and my thoughts and prayers are with the families of those killed or injured and with the entire Comanche Community.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman K. Michael Conaway (R-Texas) issued the followed statement on passage of the Customer Protection and End User Relief Act: American agricultural producers, utilities, and other businesses rely on commodities and derivatives markets to serve their customers and compete in a global marketplace. The Customer Protection and End User Relief Act protects them from costly bureaucratic overreach. It also significantly reduces the damage a failed Futures Commission Merchant...
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The House Armed Services Committee approved an amendment that I offered to FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act that would require the Department of Defense to award Purple Hearts to soldiers killed in the 2009 Fort Hood shootings. I offered this amendment on behalf of Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) and Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX25), who are not on the Committee. The amendment awards the Purple Heart to service members who are victims of an attack that was inspired or motivated by a...
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Rep. K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement on approval of his amendments eliminating biofuel requirements to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act: “Today the House Armed Services Committee approved several amendments that I offered to FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act that would eliminate requirements that the Department of Defense purchase biofuels or develop its own biofuels. “It is foolish to require the military to purchase biofuels that are far more expen...
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Congressman K. Michael Conaway (R-Texas) issued the followed statement regarding the passage of a budget bill: “Today the House of Representatives passed a budget that would provide a better future for my grandchildren and yours. This budget encourages the entrepreneurial spirit that defines America. It does not raise taxes and would balance in 10 years. It also addresses the long term solvency of Medicare and Social Security. The longer we fail to act on this issue, the more painful the necessa...
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Congressman K. Michael Conaway (R-Texas) issued the followed statement regarding the House Agriculture Committee’s passage of the Customer Protection and End User Relief Act: “True to its name, the Customer Protection and End User Relief Act makes important progress in protecting Main Street. We strengthen safeguards against another Futures Commission Merchant (FCM), like MF Global, misusing customer funds and significantly reduce the damage a failed FCM can inflict on its customers. We also pro...
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“For millions of Americas, investing remains a path to prosperity and financial security. Our markets are the most robust and innovative markets in the world. They support unparalleled capital formation and critical risk mitigation tools that help grow businesses and create jobs. Market participants are best equipped to determine what role high frequency trading should continue to play. Americans should be wary of an overreaction by Congress or regulators, who may choose to act because of headli...
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