More than 300,000 Children unaccounted due to Biden’s open border policies & the “hospitality” of Sanctuary Cities
By Cong. Pete Sessions
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, I participated in a hearing with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to examine the growing concerns surrounding Americans’ genetic data in light of 23andMe’s recent bankruptcy filing. As personal DNA data becomes more accessible and commercially valuable, we must ensure it is not vulnerable to misuse, exploitation, or sale to foreign adversaries. The privacy of genetic information isn’t just a consumer protection issue; it has serious national security and biomedical research implications.
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Congressional Baseball GameOn Wednesday evening, Members of Congress took the field at Nationals Park for the annual Congressional Baseball Game, a summer tradition that brings both parties together for a good cause. Republicans secured a decisive 13–2 victory over the Democrats, extending our winning streak to five consecutive years.
Beyond the scoreboard, this year’s game was a record-breaking success, drawing the largest crowd in the event’s history with around 31,000 attendees. Even more importantly, the game raised an incredible $2.8 million for local charities, supporting children and families across the D.C. area. It was a great night for baseball, and I already can’t wait for next year!
Legislation of the Week
H.R. 2096 → Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act
I voted YES on this bill to restore due process protections, collective bargaining rights, and fair disciplinary procedures for officers of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. As crime remains elevated in our nation’s capital, this legislation is essential to improving officer recruitment, morale, and public safety across Washington, D.C.
H.R. 884 → To Prohibit Non-Citizen Voting in D.C.
This commonsense bill repeals the District’s 2022 law that allowed non-citizens to vote in local elections. I voted YES to affirm a basic principle of our democracy: voting in American elections is a right reserved for American citizens.
S. 331 → HALT Fentanyl Act
I voted YES to make permanent the Schedule I classification for fentanyl-related substances, ensuring law enforcement has the tools to crack down on traffickers. This legislation also improves research pathways into fentanyl analogues to support public health and better combat the opioid crisis.
H.R. 2056 → District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act
I voted YES on this bill to prohibit D.C. from enforcing sanctuary city policies that defy federal immigration law. It mandates compliance with ICE detainer requests and DHS notifications to help protect public safety and uphold the rule of law in our nation’s capital.
H.R. 4 → Rescissions Act of 2025
Proud to vote YES on H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, of which I am a co-sponsor. This bill delivers $9.4 billion in targeted cuts to restore fiscal discipline to Washington. This legislation reclaims unspent and unobligated federal funds from recent appropriations, including wasteful initiatives tied to DEI grants, Green New Deal pilot programs, and unnecessary foreign aid.
I voted YES on this bill to restore due process protections, collective bargaining rights, and fair disciplinary procedures for officers of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. As crime remains elevated in our nation’s capital, this legislation is essential to improving officer recruitment, morale, and public safety across Washington, D.C.
H.R. 884 → To Prohibit Non-Citizen Voting in D.C.
This commonsense bill repeals the District’s 2022 law that allowed non-citizens to vote in local elections. I voted YES to affirm a basic principle of our democracy: voting in American elections is a right reserved for American citizens.
S. 331 → HALT Fentanyl Act
I voted YES to make permanent the Schedule I classification for fentanyl-related substances, ensuring law enforcement has the tools to crack down on traffickers. This legislation also improves research pathways into fentanyl analogues to support public health and better combat the opioid crisis.
H.R. 2056 → District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act
I voted YES on this bill to prohibit D.C. from enforcing sanctuary city policies that defy federal immigration law. It mandates compliance with ICE detainer requests and DHS notifications to help protect public safety and uphold the rule of law in our nation’s capital.
H.R. 4 → Rescissions Act of 2025
Proud to vote YES on H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, of which I am a co-sponsor. This bill delivers $9.4 billion in targeted cuts to restore fiscal discipline to Washington. This legislation reclaims unspent and unobligated federal funds from recent appropriations, including wasteful initiatives tied to DEI grants, Green New Deal pilot programs, and unnecessary foreign aid.
Cong. Pete Sessions represents Texas' 17th Congressional District, and currently serves on the House Financial Services, and the House Oversight & Reform Committees. He chaired the House Rules Committee from 2013 to 2019, and is a former chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee.
