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Congressman Ellzey Co-Sponsors Legislation Against Taxpayer-Funded Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants

Yesterday, Congressman Ellzey joined forces with Representative August Pfluger to co-sponsor a significant piece of legislation designed to safeguard American taxpayers' funds. The legislation, introduced in collaboration with Representative Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), employs the Congressional Review Act to overturn President Biden’s decision to allocate taxpayer subsidies for illegal immigrants' healthcare.

By East Central Texas News | May 9, 2024

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Congressman Ellzey Joins Leader Scalise’s Offshore Energy Tour

In a recent offshore energy tour, Congressman Ellzey joined House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and several colleagues to explore the Chevron Anchor Platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The tour aimed to gain insights into energy production in the region and its implications for the nation's energy security.During the visit, Congressman Ellzey expressed his observations, stating, "Throughout our visit, we delved into the intricacies of energy exploration and production in this region. It was an eye-opening experience that shed light on the critical role the Gulf plays in our...

By East Central Texas News | Apr 24, 2024

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Congressman Ellzey Co-Sponsors H.R. 5403 – CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act

By East Central Texas News | Mar 26, 2024

WASHINGTON – On March 26, 2024, Congressman Ellzey joined Majority Whip Tom Emmer in co-sponsoring the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, as reported on . The legislation aims to prevent Federal Reserve banks from offering products or services directly to individuals, maintaining accounts for individuals, or issuing a central bank digital currency to individuals, whether directly or indirectly. Furthermore, it prohibits the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee from employing a central bank digital currency for monetary...

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Congressman Ellzey Appointed to Defense Appropriations Subcommittee

By East Central Texas News | Mar 15, 2024

WASHINGTON — In a recent announcement, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger revealed that Rep. Jake Ellzey from Texas will be transitioning to the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. This move comes in preparation for the Committee's hearings on the President's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request.Expressing her confidence in the appointment, Chairwoman Granger stated, “I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Jake Ellzey - Congressman from the great state of Texas - to the Defense Subcommittee. A former fighter pilot with 20 years of experience in the...

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Congressman Ellzey Status Report 3/11/2024

By East Central Texas News | Mar 11, 2024

Mar 11 2024In recent legislative actions, Congressman Ellzey and the House of Representatives have made significant strides in various areas. The congressman's office released a status report detailing the latest developments:The House passed H.R. 7511, known as the Laken Riley Act, which focuses on immigration enforcement. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security detain aliens charged with theft offenses until they can be removed from the country. This initiative stems from the tragic case of Laken Riley's alleged killer.Another notable achievement...

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Congressman Ellzey Criticizes President Biden's State of the Union Address

By East Central Texas News | Mar 8, 2024

Congressman Ellzey Criticizes President Biden's State of the Union AddressIn a statement released on March 8, 2024, Congressman Ellzey expressed his views on President Biden's recent State of the Union Address. Ellzey highlighted the historical significance of the State of the Union Address, stating, "The State of the Union Address is a sacred tradition in our country dating back to 1790 when President George Washington addressed Congress for the first time."The Congressman criticized President Biden for failing to use the address to unite the country, stating, "Instead...

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House Passes the Consolidated Appropriations Act

By East Central Texas News | Mar 7, 2024

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives has approved the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, H. Res. 1061, in a significant move that impacts various sectors. The bill, passed on March 6th, allocates funds for several key areas, including Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Transportation.Among the notable aspects of the Consolidated Appropriations Act are substantial budget cuts across different government...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Anderson County rise or fall in 2021?

By East Central Texas News | Mar 2, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Anderson County received $2.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Freestone County

By East Central Texas News | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Freestone County received $4.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Henderson County in 2021

By East Central Texas News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Henderson County received $2.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Rep. Bell receives campaign donation from billionaire ‘family friendly drag show’ supporter

By East Central Texas News | Feb 28, 2024

Rep. Gregory Keith Bell received a $70,608.82 donation from HEB grocery tycoon Charles Butt’s Education PAC after voting against school choice.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Limestone County in 2021

By East Central Texas News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Limestone County received $6.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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House Passes H.R. 6591 – the Encouraging Success Act

By East Central Texas News | Feb 28, 2024

In a recent legislative move, Congressman Ellzey, along with his colleagues, has successfully passed H.R. 6591 – the Encouraging Success Act. The bill aims to address issues within the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program, specifically focusing on the asset threshold that can impact small businesses' ability to compete in the market.Congressman Ellzey highlighted the significance of the bill by stating, "This bill helps solve this situation and encourages the success of small businesses by compelling the SBA Administrator to review the qualification caps with...

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Freestone County farmers in 2021 reached $1,443,781

By East Central Texas News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms in Freestone County received $1,443,781 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Navarro County rise or fall in 2021?

By East Central Texas News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Navarro County received $5.9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Anderson County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By East Central Texas News | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Anderson County received $954,471 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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670 Limestone County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By East Central Texas News | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Limestone County received $2,084,734 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Kaufman County receive in 2021?

By East Central Texas News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Kaufman County received $7,006,908 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Navarro County farmers in 2021 reached $2,987,561

By East Central Texas News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Navarro County received $2,987,561 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Henderson County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By East Central Texas News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Henderson County received $2,123,093 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.