WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Members of Congress joined a unique group of industry executives, state officials, technical experts, and NGOs to kick off the National Enhanced Oil Recovery Initiative (The EOR Initiative) on Capitol Hill. After the event, Congressman Conaway said, “Necessity drives innovation and the National Enhanced Oil Recovery Initiative is behind the innovation that fully utilizes our resources, and decreases our dependence on foreign oil.” The EOR Initiative includes key lea...
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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Mike Conaway (R-TX) supported passage of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 (H.R. 2219). After voting, Congressman Conaway issued the following statement: “The 2012 Department of Defense Appropriations Act provides the necessary funding to support our troops both at home and abroad,” said Congressman Conaway. The constant challenges and threats abroad require our service members’ undivided attention. This means our service members cannot afford...
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted an amendment from Mike Conaway (R-Texas) and Congressmen Bill Flores (R-Texas) repealing Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. The amendment states that no funds shall be made available to enforce Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Early this year, nearly identical legislation was included in the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations and Agriculture App...
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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rogers, Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference recognized Congressman Mike Conaway (R-TX) for winning the Bronze bracket of the 2011 GOP New Media Challenge. Upon receiving the recognition, Conaway said, “I am honored to have won this award. New Media has become an integral part of communicating with constituents in a timely and concise manner. Constituents can now track my voting, comments and the latest news almost instantly.” Last ye...
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Washington, DC – Congressman Mike Conaway (R-TX), member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced today that he has sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta regarding the inadequate accounting of federal funds at the Department of Defense. “With this letter I hope to retain continuity as Secretary Gates departs DoD and Secretary Panetta arrives. This issue must remain a top priority to all leadership at the Pentagon,” said Congressman Conaway. Testifying before the Senate Arme...
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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Mike Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement ahead of President Obama’s speech on a potential drawdown in Afghanistan. “I remain steadfast in my support for our troops in Afghanistan and the progress they have made on the ground. The 2009 surge was successful in halting the Taliban and increasing stability in the region. We should listen to Secretary Gates and General Petraeus and maintain a strong combat presence until such a time as we can turn over se...
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Washington, DC – Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 Congressman Mike Conaway will host a town hall meeting with constituents in Mason, Texas from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. to listen to local residents’ concerns and answer questions regarding current issues in Congress. Who: Congressman Mike Conaway What: Town Hall Meeting When: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Where: Richard P. Eckert Civic Center 1024 McKinley Avenue Mason, Texas For more information, please contact Nancy Watson in Congressman Cona...
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Washington, DC – Today, General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee Chairman Mike Conaway issued the following statement regarding H.R. 2112, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies.
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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Mike Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement as the House of Representatives considered legislation to raise the debt ceiling without any spending cuts or budget reforms. The Obama Administration, along with over 100 Democrats, have called for a vote on such a debt ceiling increase. "Washington spending is out control and this country is on the path to financial ruin," said Congressman Conaway. "Tonight I voted against President Obama's request for a cle...
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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Mike Conaway (TX-11) supported passage of the fiscal year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1540). This legislation provides our men and women in uniform the funding necessary to continue their mission of keeping America safe.
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