Press Releases

Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement regarding the sickening news that the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) beheaded an American journalist, James Foley: “The American people have witnessed again another glimpse of the brutality of radical Islam, in this case the ISIS terror group. These evil people and their despicable, inhuman atrocities cry out for countries desirin... Read more »

Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement showing unwavering support for Israel after a ceasefire was rejected by Hamas: “The existence and safety of the nation of Israel is critical to the safety and existence of the United States and those who love true freedom. Israel’s support for human rights is more consistent with the position of the United States than any other nation in ... Read more »

Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement in response to a request from The Arab American Institute regarding the heinous murder of Mohammed Abu Khdeir: “The loss of any innocent life is absolutely tragic. Our hearts break for any family who loses a loved one, regardless of who they are, which obviously includes Palestinians or Israelis. The reason the Israeli kidnappings and dea... Read more »

U.S. Representatives Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) and Bill Flores (R-Texas) have introduced legislation that provides incentives to find former IRS director Lois Lerner’s missing emails. "It seems that each time the IRS has evidence that will either prove with certainty its guilt or innocence, the evidence disappears which both common sense and the law indicate the evidence such as emails must have pro... Read more »

Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) along with Reps. Bill Flores (R-TX) and Mike Pompeo (R-KS), filed the House companion measure to Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) bill to prohibit Guantanamo transfers. If passed, this bill would temporarily halt further transfers or releases for detainees at Guantanamo Bay until the Obama Administration can justify the benefits of this prisoner exchange. “The release of the five d... Read more »

Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement in memory the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion: “Today we remember those who lost their lives taking the fight to the enemies of liberty by retaking the coastal areas of France. Young Americans, most of whom were teenagers, gave their last full measure of devotion on the battlefield 70 years ago today. They were fighting for the Uni... Read more »

Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement on the Obama Administration’s decision to mandate a 30 percent cut in carbon emissions at fossil fuel-burning power plants by 2030: “President Obama’s plan to combat global warming is a actually a plan that will ultimately shut down power plants and cause air conditioning bills to 'necessarily skyrocket' as he promised when he was a candi... Read more »

Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement on the Palestinian unity government of Fatah and Hamas: "The Palestinian unity of both the Fatah and Hamas governments is more than troubling; it has very deadly implications for any Israeli who simply wants to live in peace. This unity of these two Palestinian rival groups will eliminate a distraction from the hatred of Israelis and the ... Read more »

Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement on Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki’s resignation today: “More and more we are seeing instances like the Phoenix VA hospital, where 1,600 veterans waited for more than a year for first time appointments with primary-care physicians and sometimes more than 200 days for referrals to specialists. Sorrowfully, as a result, an estimate... Read more »

Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today celebrating and honoring the significance of Memorial Day: “Today we honor those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. These brave patriots answered their country’s call with honor, and paid with their 'last full measure of devotion.' In the face of danger’s snare, they fought with dignity, devotion, ... Read more »