Press Releases

“President Biden is not an emperor or king. He cannot continue to limit the rights and freedoms of Americans in violation of the Constitution using executive orders or unclear OSHA rules that are not based upon a legislative directive. “Biden is creating a two-tiered society that punishes the poor and vulnerable most of all. Americans fear losing their jobs, their homes, and their ability to send ... Read more »

Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) issued the following statement today in response to the false and unsourced reports regarding the events that unfolded on January 6th. "No one in my office, including me, participated in the planning of the rally or in any criminal activity on January 6. We did not attend or participate at all. However, I am extremely interested to find out who, besides the FBI operative... Read more »

“Today, I am introducing the Stop Wasting our Money on Palaces (SWAMP) Act to help protect present and future taxpayers from increasingly burdensome federal government spending. “Our federal bureaucracy is so bloated that we have an estimated 120,000 to 400,000 buildings nationwide. Federal bureaucrats have no real idea how many buildings the American people own and that is obnoxious—it is unaccep... Read more »

9/11 enraged and pained me like all Americans. But unlike many of my peers, the events of 9/11 aren’t what compelled me to join the military. For me, I found myself working as an accountant in a cubical post Col.lege. From my cubical one day in 2004, I was able to watch the Marines moving through the city of Fallujah on the news. At the center of this violent attack, was the unit V18. Watching tho... Read more »

Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) led the following letter to the U.S. Marine Corps Commandant in support of Lt. Col Stuart Scheller. He was joined by 32 of his colleagues in calling for the release of Lt. Col. Scheller from pretrial confinement. General David H. Berger Commandant of the Marine Corps Headquarters, US Marine Corps 3000 Marine Corps, Pentagon Washington, DC 20350-3000 Major General David J... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement as to why he did not vote on the Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5305 – Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act: "Today I was unable to vote on the Continuing Resolution due to being at an important hearing outside of the District of Columbia on behalf of a highly decorated... Read more »

“This year marks 20 years since the 9/11 attacks; a day that forever changed the lives of those who lived through it and those worldwide who watched in horror as the barbarity unfolded on our television screens. Today is a day to solemnly remember those 2,977 innocent Americans who lost their lives simply because they went to work or boarded a plane. “They were murdered by terrorists who embodied... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Army Veteran Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement on the Biden Administration’s disastrous failures in Afghanistan: "On the 20th anniversary of 9-11, the Biden administration will have disgracefully prevented our military from protecting Americans abroad, figuratively bowing before the very bloodthirsty organization that instigated 9-11. The Obama-Bid... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement calling for President Biden to resign following the tragic deaths of U.S. Service Members in Afghanistan: “The tragedy that happened today at the Kabul airport was completely avoidable. The President had the power to prevent this attack but refused to listen to the people that knew how it could be avoided. He tr... Read more »

***MEDIA ADVISORY*** TOMORROW: Reps. Gohmert, Gaetz, Gosar, and Greene to Hold Press Conference at DOJ Demanding Answers on Treatment of January 6th Prisoners Washington, D.C. – TOMORROW: On Tuesday, July 27th, at 1:00 p.m. ET, U.S. Representatives Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), and Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14) will hold a press conference outside the U.S. Departm... Read more »