Congressman Pete Sessions

Texas GOP Members Challenge National Energy Tax Policy at Texas Energy Summit in Houston

Four Republican Texas Members of Congress today jointly hosted a Texas Energy Summit in Houston to discuss with leading energy experts what the “Cap-and-Trade” National Energy Tax will mean for Texas jobs and Texas families. The “Cap-and-Trade” National Energy Tax will create an artificial market for greenhouse gas emissions, requiring industries to pay for the right to produce. As the nation’s top energy producer, Texas will be most affected by cap-and-trade through higher energy costs to consumers and significant job loss, especially in energy sectors. The House of Representatives passed the National Energy Tax on Friday, June 26. “The facts are clear: Nancy Pelosi’s National Energy Tax will kill Texas jobs, raise prices on hardworking families, and do little to clean up our environment,” stated Congressman Sessions.

Sessions Opposes Job-Killing National Energy Tax

U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions today released the following statement regarding the House of Representative’s approval of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s “Cap-and-Trade” National Energy Tax: “The facts are clear: Nancy Pelosi’s National Energy Tax will kill American jobs, raise prices on hardworking families, and do little to clean up our environment. Democrats’ answer to the worst recession in decades is a National Energy Tax that will eliminate over 4,000 jobs in my district and up to 311,000 jobs in my state. This is not the change Texans deserve. Congress’ top priority should be creating jobs and growing our economy by advancing American-made energy production and promoting cleaner, more energy-efficient resources and technologies," said Sessions.

Sessions Announces Texas Energy Summit in Houston, Texas

U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions today announced that he and three other Texas Members of Congress will host the Texas Energy Summit in Houston, Texas on July 1, 2009. The Texas Energy Summit will feature leading energy experts for a discussion on what the “Cap-and-Trade” National Energy Tax means for Texas jobs as well as what alternative energy solutions Congress should pass to lower energy prices and create energy independence. What: Texas Energy Summit When: Wednesday, July 1st 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Where: University of Houston Clear Lake Bayou Building, Garden Room (General Parking in Lot D) Participants: Robert Bradley – Institute for Energy Research Victor G. Carrillo – Texas Railroad Commissioner Pat French – Texas Alliance for Energy Producers Bob Kahn – Electric Reliability Council of Texas Congressman Joe Barton (TX-06) Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) Congressman Pete Olson (TX-22) Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-32) For more information, contact Congressman Pete Sessions’ office at 972.392.0505 or Congressman Pete Olson’s office at 281.486.1095.

• 

  The National Energy Tax (Cap and Trade)

  Congressman Sessions highlights the Democrats' National Energy Tax and the Republicans' all-of-the-above energy solution.
  
  

  ---

  
  
• 

  Taxing and Spending Americans' Money

  
  

  ---

  
  
• 

  Access to Emergency Medical Services Act

  Congressman Sessions delivers a speech at a press conference for HR 1188 - the Access to Emergency Medical Services Act
  
  

  ---

  
  
• 

  The DC Gun Ban Bill - Part 2

  Congressman Sessions delivers a speech on the DC Gun Ban Bill
  
  

  ---

  
  
• 

  The DC Gun Ban Bill - Part 1

  Congressman Sessions delivers a speech on the DC 2nd Amendment Bill
  
  

  ---

  
  
• 

  The House Energy Debates - September 18, 2008

  Congressman Sessions delivers a speech on Republicans' energy ideas on the US House floor
  
  

  ---

  
  
• 

  The House Energy Debates - September 23, 2008

  Congressman Sessions delivers a speech on the Democrats' Energy Bill and Republican energy ideas
  
  

  ---

  
  
• 

  The Democrats' Martial Law Rule

  Congressman Sessions delivers a speech on the Democrats' Martial Law Rule
  
  

  ---

  
  
• 

  The House Energy Debates - September 25, 2008

  Congressman Sessions delivers a speech on the floor of the US House of Representatives about the importance of considering energy legislation
  
  

  ---

  
  
• 

  The Democrats' First Version of the SCHIP Bill - Part 2

  Congressman Sessions delivers a speech on the Democrats' first SCHIP bill
  
  

  ---

  
  

Extension of Remarks Recognizing the Men and Women of the Armed Services and their Families

I rise today to recognize and commend the honorable service and devotion to duty of our men and women of the United States Armed Services. These men and women in uniform have put themselves in harms way – many having given the ultimate sacrifice – in defense of freedom and liberty at home and abroad. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my utmost thanks and appreciation to their selfless service and to wish them all the best in the years to come.

Affiliates in Action Forum on Persons with Down syndrome

This afternoon, I joined fellow chairs of the Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus Congressman Patrick Kennedy (RI), Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA) and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC) in welcoming the Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action (AIA), a national Down syndrome advocacy group. AIA is visiting Washington, DC this week for their annual AIA Conference – participants traveled from all over the country to advocate on behalf of Down syndrome. My co-chairs and I were honored to host a policy forum regarding the issues facing Down syndrome today.

Grand Opening for Frost Financial Center in Richardson

Today, I joined Frost Bank representatives and Richardson city leaders to mark the grand opening of the Frost Bank financial center in Richardson, Texas. Located at 700 E Campbell Road and 75/Central Expressway, the new Frost Bank center will offer personal and commercial banking services in Richardson and in the surrounding communities. As a Texas owned and operated business, Frost Bank has been a key player in the economic history of our state, championing economic development across our state and helping Texas families save and invest for the future.