Legislative Activity

This resolution expresses strong support for diplomatic efforts to ensure Mexico fulfills its annual water delivery obligations to the United States under the 1944 treaty concerning the Colorado, Tijuana, and Rio Grande Rivers. It highlights the negative impact of Mexico's current practice of delaying deliveries until the end of five-year cycles, which causes shortages for South Texas farmers. The bill encourages the Administration to secure timely deliveries and pursue new agreements for a guaranteed minimum annual water transfer.

The VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025 mandates the addition of a disclaimer on standard mortgage applications, informing applicants who indicate military service that they may qualify for a VA Home Loan. This ensures veterans and service members are immediately directed to explore their VA loan eligibility when applying for a mortgage. The bill also requires the GAO to study the effectiveness of this new disclaimer requirement among lenders.

The SPEAK Act of 2025 directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue updated guidance on ensuring meaningful language access during telehealth services. This guidance must establish best practices for incorporating interpreters, improving access to technology, and providing multilingual patient materials for individuals with limited English proficiency. The goal is to ensure equitable care delivery across virtual health platforms.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office Building." The legislation ensures that all official records and documents reflect this new memorial name for the building.

The "Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025" ensures that U.S. Border Patrol agents and Customs and Border Protection officers are paid during any government shutdown in fiscal year 2025. The bill appropriates the necessary funds to cover the salaries and expenses of these essential employees, guaranteeing they continue to receive paychecks even when the government is shut down.

This bill condemns the Government of Mexico for its failure to meet its annual water delivery obligations to the United States, as stipulated in the treaty governing the use of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers, and the Rio Grande.

The Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to prepare a report for the House and Senate Agriculture Committees. This report will outline USDA programs and authorities available to support Texas agricultural producers facing economic losses because of Mexico's failure to deliver water as required by the 1944 Water Treaty. The report must be submitted within 180 days.

The "Southern Border Farmers and Ranchers Protection Act" establishes a Southern Border Initiative within the Food Security Act of 1985. This initiative directs the Secretary to provide payments to agricultural producers in specific Texas counties along the southern border. These payments will support conservation practices aimed at repairing damage to agricultural land and infrastructure, addressing natural resource issues in the region with contracts lasting one year.

The Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act requires a review of the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program to assess its effectiveness, benefits, and burdens on cattle producers. The review will also look at treatment methods and fund allocation. Following the review, a report will be submitted to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees with recommendations for program improvements, particularly focusing on reducing compliance burdens for cattle producers.

The "Honor Inauguration Day Act" mandates that the American flag be flown at its highest peak on each Presidential Inauguration Day. This act emphasizes the importance of elections and celebrating the peaceful transition of power. This requirement is to be upheld regardless of any conflicting laws.