Rep. Chip Roy (R-Tex.)
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Recent News About Rep. Chip Roy (R-Tex.)
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Rep. Chip Roy Endorses Byron Donalds for Speaker of the House
Washington, DC - Representative Chip Roy of Texas has officially endorsed Byron Donalds from Florida for the position of Speaker of the House. In a statement released on Monday, Roy expressed his belief that Donalds is the strong leader that Republicans need.Roy has been vocal about the need for fundamental change in Washington since his election in 2018. He initially nominated Jim Jordan for Minority Leader, but now believes that Donalds is the candidate who can bring about the necessary transformation.Last January, Roy nominated Donalds for Speaker along with 19 other...
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Rep. Roy Condemns Hamas' Attacks on Israel
Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) has strongly condemned the recent attacks by Hamas on Israel, calling it a clear attack on the country. In a statement issued on Saturday morning, Rep. Roy expressed his unwavering support for Israel and emphasized the need for immediate action to defend the nation."This is a clear attack on Israel," Rep. Roy stated. "We must fully stand with Israel to defend itself and stand strong on the front lines of terrorism."Rep. Roy also highlighted the role of the Iranian regime in supporting the groups responsible for the attacks. He criticized President...
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Representative Chip Roy Endorses Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House
WASHINGTON, DC— In a statement issued on Friday, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) announced his endorsement of Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House of Representatives."The first thing I did as a Congressman-elect in November 2018 was nominate Jim Jordan for Minority Leader," Roy stated. "I supported him then because he is a friend and strong advocate for the conservative cause - and after serving with him, my support has only grown, and I proudly endorse him for Speaker of the House of Representatives."Highlighting the need for unity, Roy...
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Rep. Chip Roy Votes Against Measure Continuing Government Funding at Bloated Levels
WASHINGTON — Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) expressed his opposition to H.R. 5860, a measure that would extend government funding at bloated FY 2023 levels for 45 days without any cuts to the bureaucracy or provisions related to securing the southern border.In a statement, Roy criticized the bill, calling it a product of a fundamentally broken Congress that is unwilling to deliver real results for the American people. He highlighted his support for a bill passed just the day before, which extended government funding for 30 days while reducing the government bureaucracy by 30% and...
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Representative Chip Roy and Other GOP Legislators Caution U.S. Defense Secretary Against Sending Military Advisers to Ukraine
WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Chip Roy (R-TX-21), along with Senator JD Vance (R-OH) and Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL-1), have issued a warning to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, urging him not to deploy U.S. military advisers to Ukraine.In a letter addressed to Secretary Austin, Representative Roy expressed his concerns, stating, "I write to ask whether the U.S. government plans now, or in the future, to deploy an adviser mission to Ukraine, either U.S. direct hire personnel or contractors, whether under foreign affairs, military, or...
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Lawmakers Demand Full Accounting of U.S. Funding to Ukraine
WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Chip Roy (R-TX-21) along with Senator JD Vance (R-OH) and Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL-1) are demanding a full accounting of U.S. funding to Ukraine from Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor to President Biden. They are taking action following reports of major discrepancies between various Biden administration statements.The lawmakers wrote, “We write to provide you the opportunity to clarify your remarks and communicate clearly the total budgetary resources across all government departments provided for...
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Lawmakers Oppose Biden Administration's Request for Additional Funding for War in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a united front, Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) and Senator JD Vance (R-OH) have spearheaded a bipartisan effort, leading dozens of their colleagues, to oppose the Biden administration's current request for further funding for the ongoing war in Ukraine. The lawmakers are demanding transparency and accountability in how the funds already appropriated for Ukraine have been utilized.The lawmakers' message to the White House emphasizes the need for answers and clarity regarding the progress of the counteroffensive in Ukraine. Rep. Chip...
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Rep. Roy and Sen. Marshall demand the truth on COVID origins
Representative Chip Roy(R-TX-21) andSenator Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced legislation on Friday to require the Department of Health and Human Services to release their data on vaccine development, masks, COVID-19 origins and the pandemic at large.