Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) applauded the distribution of a $634,000,000 grant awarded to Texas by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Vice President Pence and the Administration’s Coronavirus Task Force assure that additional expertise and resources are available to the Texas Panhandle. 

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Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) called on U.S. Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar to fully utilize the Provider Relief Fund established by the CARES Act to allow enhanced support for rural health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This relief is the result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act, which Cong. Hurd fervently supported and advocated on behalf of.

Those programs include the TEXAS Grant Program, the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program, and the Tuition Equalization Grant Program.

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) guidance to unemployment claimants concerning their continued eligibility for unemployment benefits (UI) should they refuse rehire.

The Federal government has distributed more than 80 million stimulus checks through direct deposit or the mail and many of you have reached out to my office for information on the program.

The Governor sent a letter to FEMA asking the federal government to reverse their decision and provide much-needed assistance to local governments and non-profits for infrastructure and recovery efforts. 

The Constitution grants the federal government the power to regulate interstate commerce. That power does not include wholly intrastate species like the Bone Cave Harvestman that have no relationship to interstate commerce.

Following reports this week that more than 26 million Americans have filed for unemployment , U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Friday appeared on Fox Business’ “Varney & Co.” and Fox News’ “The Daily Briefing,” to talk about his priorities for re-opening the economy and safely getting the American people back to work. Excerpts of Sen. Cruz’s interviews are below.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has established six Senate working groups to discuss challenges the state will face in the next legislative session as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

Price gouging laws apply to any person or entity selling necessities, such as food, at an exorbitant or excessive price after a disaster has been declared by the Governor or the President.

The need for SNAP recipients to utilize online grocery delivery has never been more important because of the impact of COVID-19.

The funds will be used to support programs and services administered by the state’s 28 Area Agencies on Aging such as home delivered meals, help with household chores, assistance with groceries, and respite care or other services for family caregivers.

Rep. Brooks Landgraf is communicating with Governor Greg Abbott about ideas he has received from West Texans on how to reopen businesses and get back to work safely amid the Coronavirus outbreak.

 The district court’s injunction imposed limits on the transfer of inmates, required unrestricted access to face masks, hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies for each inmate, and imposed a plan for testing every single inmate for COVID-19.

The WH Task Force will advise and address the question of when our country should reopen the economy, a three-phase plan which will act as guidelines aimed at softening restrictions.

Men and women in law enforcement risk their lives every day as they continue to heroically serve the public during these trying times. They were told that hardened criminals would be released because they feared COVID-19 in prison and are now being told to criminalize anyone caught without wearing a mask.”