Congressman Pete Olson

Representing the 22nd District of Texas

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December 15, 2014 News

Washington, DC –Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX) testified last week before the House Judiciary Committee about his bill H.R. 5138, Our Communities, Our Choice Act. Olson's bill would give communities a voice in the federal decision making process on where to host Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs) crossing our southern border through Mexico.

December 12, 2014 Press Release
December 8, 2014 Press Release

Washington, DC –Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX) today strongly condemned reports that President Obama is considering sanctions on America's close friend and ally Israel.

December 4, 2014 Op-Ed

The Hill

EPA Must Not Hemper Energy Boom
By Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX)

December 3, 2014 News

Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX) today announced that he has been selected by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) to serve on the Communications and Technology Subcommittee in the 114th Congress under Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR).

November 26, 2014 Press Release

Washington, DC – Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX) today admonished the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for proposing a new National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone dramatically lower than the current standard of 75 parts per billion (ppb).

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November 20, 2014 Press Release

Washington, DC – Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX) tonight issued the following statement in strong opposition to President Obama's proposal to unilaterally grant legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants through Executive Order:

November 19, 2014 Press Release

Washington, DC – Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX) today announced that he has been selected by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Energy and Power Subcommittee under Chairman Ed Whitfield (R-KY).

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November 17, 2014 Op-Ed
As political pundits continue to divine what this election cycle means for America, Congress must get to work. Harry Reid may try one last ditch attempt to ram through some job killing, anti-growth bills as he departs as Senate Majority Leader, but the House will fight him every step of the way.
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November 14, 2014 Press Release

Washington, DC â€“ Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today voted again to immediately authorize construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, which would bring North American oil from Canada into the US and to our refineries in Texas. The bill passed the House by a vote of 252 – 161and will now head to the Senate for consideration.

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