Congressman Pete Olson

Representing the 22nd District of Texas

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February 3, 2016 Press Release

Today, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), along with U.S. Representatives Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), Pete Olson (R-TX), and Lamar Smith (R-TX), led a broad Congressional coalition filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Texas HB 2, which establishes standards for abortion providers and facilities.

February 2, 2016 Press Release

Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) today voted to protect Americans from Obamacare mandates and protect the unborn by blocking federal funds from being sent to Planned Parenthood. Olson voted to override President Obama’s veto of H.R. 3762, the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act.

February 1, 2016 Press Release

Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today announced that Marshall Foster of Manvel, TX has received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy for the fall of 2016. Foster is a senior at Glenda Dawson High School and a TX-22 resident. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Texas Boys State, an Eagle Scout, athlete and a strong community leader.

January 26, 2016 Press Release

Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today announced that Jordan Rapp of Katy, TX received an appointment to the U.S .Naval Academy for the fall of 2016. Rapp is a student at Houston Christian High School and a TX-22 resident.  He is ranked 7th in his class, an Eagle Scout, athlete and a strong community leader.

January 22, 2016 Press Release

Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today issued the following statement in support of today's annual March for Life in Washington, DC:

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January 20, 2016 Press Release

Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today issued the following statement in response to President Obama's veto of Congress’ resolution of disapproval of his controversial Waters of the US (WOTUS) regulation:

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January 12, 2016 Press Release

Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) tonight issued the following statement in reaction to President Obama's final State of the Union address:

"This speech was a concerted effort to establish the president’s legacy. He touted what he views as accomplishments, but most Americans view his actions as an end run around the Constitution.

January 7, 2016 Press Release

Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) today issued the following statement in response to the news that a group of militants attacked the Pathankot air base in the Punjab region of India:

January 6, 2016 Press Release

Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) today acted to protect Americans from Obamacare mandates and protect the unborn by blocking federal funds from being sent to Planned Parenthood. Olson voted for H.R. 3762, the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act.

January 5, 2016 Press Release

Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) today issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s announcement of executive orders restricting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners:

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