Today, Congressman Mike Conaway (R-TX) made the following comments following Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns unveiling of the Administration's farm bill proposals: “Today the Administration unveiled their farm bill proposals that were based on information gathered by the Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns. USDA’s 52 Farm Bill Forums were held across the country this past year. While I appreciate the Administration bringing ideas to the table, Congress will draft language and direct fundi...
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The Midland Fire Department has received a grant for $169,100 from the 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The grant will provide direct assistance to the city of Midland. “Congress recognizes the importance first responders’ play in keeping our communities safe. Fire Act Grants are vital to our nation’s fire departments and we will continue to work closely with the fire service community to help meet their needs,” said Conaway....
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The Brownwood Fire Department has received a grant for $39,033 from the 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The grant will provide direct assistance to the city of Brownwood. “Congress recognizes the importance first responders’ play in keeping our communities safe. Fire Act Grants are vital to our nation’s fire departments and we will continue to work closely with the fire service community to help meet their needs,” said Conaw...
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Tonight, U.S. Representative Mike Conaway sat amongst his colleagues as President Bush gave his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. The President addressed the major issues facing our country and discussed a domestic agenda for America, including energy, health care, spending reform, education and immigration. He also spoke of his international agenda, including: the War on Terror, Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and ways to strengthen our military. Congressman Conawa...
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Last week, Congressman Mike Conaway (R-TX) was appointed to serve on the Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI). The Republican Policy Committee is an important means for every member of the Republican Conference to develop sound ideas into sound legislation. "The Policy Committee is an excellent place to engage in thoughtful debate with the hope of developing sound legislation that reaches across party lines and ideological spectrums,” said Conaway. “I am fully co...
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Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6, the “Clean Energy Act of 2007”. Congressman Conaway voted against this deeply flawed legislation, which contains tax increases and directly increases the cost of domestic energy production. Conaway offered two amendments to H.R. 6, which were not considered under the closed rule. “In 1998 and 1999, the Clinton Administration entered into legally-binding contracts with energy companies,” said Conaway. “This was an exchanged promise, and the Unite...
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Yesterday, Congressman Mike Conaway (R-TX) proposed two amendments to H.R. 6, the “Clean Energy Act of 2007,” which is slated to be voted on in the House of Representatives on Friday, January 19, 2007. In an effort to fix this deeply flawed legislation, Conaway’s first amendment states that H.R.6 shall not take effect until after the Secretary of Energy and Secretary of Interior have determined that it will NOT result in decreased investment in domestic natural gas or crude oil production or dec...
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Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on H.R. 2: The Fair Minimum Wage Act 2007. H.R. 2 would raise the minimum wage by $2.10 over 2 years without helping ease the burden this would have on our small businesses. “Small businesses are the lifeblood of the economy and employ a large percentage of our workforce,” said Rep. Conaway, a CPA and small businessman. “This legislation, if enacted without offsetting at least some of the costs to small business, will endanger the jobs of low-in...
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Today, Congressman Conaway made the following statement on the passage of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act (H.R. 3): “There are still many ethical questions regarding stem cell research that are unanswered. I want to encourage the search for crucial all-purpose stem cells, from sources other than embryos, for life-saving research. It is vital that this research be carried out in a way that respects the sanctity of life. It is important that we not sacrifice life for science.” Last year, Co...
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The first order of legislative business was to consider H. Res. 6, which will adopt the House Rules for the 110th Congress. The House of Representatives is not a continuing body; it must reconstitute itself at the beginning of every new Congress, which requires the adoption of rules to govern the House.
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