Press Releases

Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) spoke today at a House Freedom Caucus press conference and on the House Floor and warned of the dangers of the Democrats’ radical Equality Act (H.R.5): “You don’t have to take our word for it. Let me just read this from page 25 of the bill: The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 shall not provide a claim concerning, or a defense to a claim under, a covered title, ... Read more »

Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) issued the following statement on the passing of talk radio legend, Rush Limbaugh: Today our country mourns the loss of America’s anchorman, and a true patriot, Rush Limbaugh. Americans have been blessed to have had 32 wonderful years of stellar analysis, commentary and wit from Rush, and his legacy will undoubtedly live on. He single-handedly transformed talk radio and ... Read more »

Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) issued the following statement on his bill, H.R. 811, which would require President Biden and the Executive branch to abide by executive orders that impose dictatorial mandates on the American people: "For far too long, Washington elites have lived by the mantra, “do as I say, not as I do.” "Only hours after signing a totalitarian and unconstitutional executive order man... Read more »

Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) has issued the following statement on the accusation he broke new House Rule on metal detectors: "This should come as no surprise, but Democrats are making up the rules as they go. "For weeks, I have complied with Speaker Pelosi’s unconstitutional metal detector policy. "Yesterday, after complying with the metal detector screening, I was allowed to enter the House sessio... Read more »

Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement regarding the lawsuit filed against the Vice President: “The 2020 presidential election was one we'd expect to see in a banana republic, not the United States of America. In fact, the rampant fraud and unconstitutional actions that took place were so egregious that seven contested states-- Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, New Mexico, Ne... Read more »

**For Immediate Release** December 23, 2020 Contact: Lauren McLaughlin Lauren.McLaughlin@mail.house.gov CJWC Members Celebrate President Trump’s Pardons for the Biden Four Members of the Congressional Justice for Warriors Caucus released the following statements in light of the wonderful news of President Trump’s pardons for U.S. veterans and former government security contractors Dustin Heard, E... Read more »

Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) has released a video announcing the winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for Texas' First District. Please click HERE to watch the announcement. Thank you to all the students who participated and to the teachers who trained and prepared them. Read more »

Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement about Texas' Supreme Court Election Lawsuit: “As exhibited by the thousands of sworn affidavits, blatant constitutional violations, and numerous electronic and mathematical analyses displaying the statistical impossibilities of a Biden win, it is quite clear that this race was stolen from President Trump and the tens of millions o... Read more »

Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement regarding the vote to confirm Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States: “Amy Coney Barrett has shown herself to be an intellectually stellar, exceedingly fair-minded, and impressively equitable judge. Her sterling and unblemished character will serve as an invaluable asset on the U.S. Supreme Court. Justi... Read more »

Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today on being presented the “Guardian of Small Business Award” by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB): “Small and independent business owners are truly the backbone of our economy. They are vital to ensure free market success. Thankfully, there are organizations like the NFIB that work tirelessly to promote the ... Read more »