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Sessions and Mfume request GAO review of DOD's vetting system issues

Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce Chairman Pete Sessions and Ranking Member Kweisi Mfume have taken steps to address ongoing issues with the Department of Defense's personnel vetting practices.

By Waco Reporter | Dec 16, 2024

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Congressman Sessions opposes funding resolution excluding aid for farmers

In Washington, DC, Congressman Pete Sessions has expressed his concern regarding the exclusion of economic aid for farmers and ranchers in the upcoming government funding Continuing Resolution.

By Waco Reporter | Dec 14, 2024

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Pete Sessions addresses USPS efficiency and DOD audit failures

By Waco Reporter | Dec 12, 2024

U.S Congressman Pete Sessions discusses USPS efficiency improvements and DOD audit failures in recent tweets dated December 10-12, 2024.

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Pete Sessions reflects on Pearl Harbor anniversary and local sports achievements

By Waco Reporter | Dec 10, 2024

U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions shared reflections on historical events and current affairs through social media posts dated December 7-10, 2024.

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Pete Sessions engages public via social media and prepares for congressional collaboration

By Waco Reporter | Dec 6, 2024

Congressman Pete Sessions recently shared updates through tweets about upcoming public engagements and his ongoing legislative collaborations.

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Pete Sessions shares initiatives and meetings via social media

By Waco Reporter | Dec 6, 2024

U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions uses social media to update constituents on government initiatives and collaborations with key figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as part of efforts by the House DOGE Caucus on December 6th, 2024

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Pete Sessions discusses fintech advancements and key meetings in recent tweets

By Waco Reporter | Dec 5, 2024

Congressman Pete Sessions recently addressed fintech's transformative role in financial services while emphasizing user protection.

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Pete Sessions discusses DOGE Caucus and local events in recent tweets

By Waco Reporter | Nov 25, 2024

In recent social media posts dated between November 22 and November 25, Pete Sessions highlights efforts to expand the DOGE Caucus and shares experiences from local sporting events while expressing concerns over marijuana legalization measures...

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Pete Sessions engages with students and comments on ICC's actions

By Waco Reporter | Nov 22, 2024

Congressman Pete Sessions discussed educational engagement at McLennan Community College and criticized ICC's actions against Israeli leaders in tweets dated November 21-22, 2024.

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Sessions and Bean launch new caucus focused on government efficiency

By Waco Reporter | Nov 20, 2024

Congressmen Pete Sessions and Aaron Bean have announced the formation of the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus.

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Congressman Sessions to honor veteran commendation recipients in Huntsville

By Waco Reporter | Nov 7, 2024

Congressman Pete Sessions is set to honor three recipients of the 2024 Congressional Veteran Commendation in Huntsville on November 8.

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Congressman Sessions to honor veterans with commendation awards

By Waco Reporter | Nov 6, 2024

Congressman Pete Sessions will recognize the 2024 recipients of the Congressional Veterans Commendation on Thursday, November 7.

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Texas Forestry Association honors Congressman Sessions as Legislator of the Year

By Waco Reporter | Oct 24, 2024

Congressman Pete Sessions, representing Texas's 17th district, has been recognized by the Texas Forestry Association (TFA) as the "Legislator of the Year."

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Congressman Sessions to honor local veterans with commendation awards

By Waco Reporter | Oct 10, 2024

Congressman Sessions is set to honor the 2024 Heart of Texas recipients of the Congressional Veterans Commendation on October 11 at the Lee Lockwood Library in Waco, Texas.

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Sessions leads effort to advance Building Chips in America Act

By Waco Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

Last week, Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) led a letter with many of his Texas colleagues requesting that S. 2228, the Building Chips in America Act, be brought to the House floor. After passing the Senate with unanimous consent, S. 2228 cleared the House today. This legislation aims to meet United States economic and national security goals and bring chip manufacturing back to American soil. The bill clears bureaucratic roadblocks for semiconductor industry grant recipients by streamlining NEPA regulations.

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Federal funding secured for Baylor University's ARKTOS Research Center

By Waco Reporter | Sep 20, 2024

Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) announced that the Arctic Acclimatization & Sleep Optimization (ARKTOS) Research Center at Baylor University has received federal funding under the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024. Congressman Sessions sponsored this Congressional Community Project. The funds will support the development of rapid acclimatization protocols and technologies, human-machine teaming, and group dynamics in multi-stressor arctic environments. The project's purpose is to solidify the dominance of the United States military in...

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Sessions' MANAGER Act passes committee markup

By Waco Reporter | Sep 18, 2024

Legislation introduced by Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) has successfully passed out of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee markup. The bill, known as the "Manager Attitudes and Notions According to Government Employee Responses Act," or the "MANAGER Act," amends the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS), administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), to include specific questions for federal agency managers. These questions aim to provide insight into the views of agency management in order to identify and resolve issues affecting...

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Congressman Sessions mourns local philanthropist Stan C. Parker

By Waco Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

WACO – Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) released a statement today in memory of Stan Parker of the Stan C. Parker Foundation.

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Congressman Pete Sessions to host town hall meeting in Jewett

By Waco Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) invites members of the press and public to join him for a town hall meeting on Tuesday, August 20 at the Jewett Civic Center.

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Federal funding secured for expansion of Baylor University's materials science program

By Waco Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) announced today that Baylor University's Materials Science and Engineering Program has secured federal funding under the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024. The funding, which Congressman Sessions sponsored as a Congressional Community Project, will support the acquisition of materials testing and characterization equipment for installation at the Baylor Materials Testing and Characterization Core Facility (MTAC).