U.S. Congressman LOUIE GOHMERT: Proudly Serving the First District of Texas

 

Press Releases

  • Gohmert's Statement on Gosnell Abortion Trial Verdict
    May 13, 2013 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement regarding the guilty verdict reached in the Philadelphia abortionist trial: "The verdict in the Gosnell case certainly sounds appropriate based upon the evidence we've seen. Pro-life and pro-abortion supporters agree in their stances agains... More
  • Gohmert Praises Baseline Reform Act of 2013
    May 9, 2013 - Yesterday, the House Budget Committee, chaired by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) introduced the Woodall-Gohmert “Baseline Reform Act of 2013.” This bill, originally introduced by Reps. Gohmert (R-TX) and Woodall (R-GA) is designed to cut wasteful government spending by eliminating automatic increases in ever... More
  • Rep. Louie Gohmert Speaks Out on President Obama’s Trip to Texas
    May 9, 2013 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today regarding President Obama’s trip to Texas to promote job growth: “Despite the Obama Administration’s failed policies and damage done to the nation's economy, I was delighted that President Obama was traveling to Texas so he could lear... More
  • Gohmert’s Statement on Benghazi Whistleblower Hearing
    May 8, 2013 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today regarding the Benghazi Whistleblower hearings in the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee: “This hearing on Capitol Hill today is not only important, it is absolutely critical. The valiant whistleblowers’ testimonies shed l... More
  • Gohmert Named First Vice-President of The Texas State Society
    Apr 24, 2013 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) was ratified by the general membership last night as the first Vice-President of The Texas State Society of Washington, D.C. He issued the following statement expressing his deep gratitude for the election and anticipation for the coming year: “It is such an honor to serve... More
  • Gohmert’s Statement on President Obama’s Budget
    Apr 10, 2013 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today concerning President Obama’s late budget that will place more debt and higher taxes on the American people: “We are in a very grave economic situation because of the bloated government and massive overspending. Now, two months after t... More
  • Gohmert’s Statement on the Tyler Air Traffic Control Tower Closure
    Mar 22, 2013 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today after learning about the decision to close the air traffic control tower at the Tyler Pounds Regional Airport: “This decision made by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to close the air traffic control tower at the Tyler Pounds... More
  • Gohmert Awarded the 2013 Freedom Works “Freedom Fighter Award”
    Mar 20, 2013 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) was recently awarded with Freedom Works’ second annual “Freedom Fighter Award.” This award is given to members of the House and Senate who consistently vote in defense of economic freedom. “Freedom Works is a powerful voice in America for principles of liberty giving rise ... More
  • Gohmert Asks President to Voluntarily Suspend Golf Outings
    Mar 6, 2013 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today regarding a letter he sent to the White House requesting that President Obama put a halt to his golf trips until White House tours resume: “It is not only disappointing, it is discouraging that the Obama Administration has decided to ... More
  • Gohmert’s Statement on President Obama’s Sequester Press Conference
    Mar 1, 2013 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today concerning President Obama’s press conference on the sequester and funding cuts: “Every single hardworking American taxpayer had a 2% tax increase on January 1st with the payroll tax increase President Obama wanted. Now, the Obama adm... More