Every day an American is held abroad is a lifetime, and it’s why Congress and the Administration must stand united in demanding the Syrian regime’s release of Austin Tice. I remain committed to using all avenues to get Austin back home. allred.house.gov/media/press-re…

Texas is home to the brightest research and talent. That's why I'm proud that Rice University has been awarded $18 million from ARPA-H to deliver progress on new technologies to battle cancer. This will help save lives and further solidify our state as a leader in health care.

It's National Black Business Month, and we recognize that when black-owned businesses thrive, our economy thrives. That's why I was proud to help pass legislation to strengthen the USMBDA , which helps the growth and competitiveness of Black Businesses around the country.

Happy #WomensEqualityDay! Today marks the adoption of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote. As we recognize the 104th anniversary of that important milestone, we rededicate to the important work still ahead.

I can help folks cut red tape and get answers. Gilberis from Dallas had issues receiving his tax return, so I filed an inquiry with the IRS. Soon after, Gilberis got the $12,035 tax return he was owed. If you need help with a federal agency, I can help. allred.house.gov/media/casework…

Today marks the 61st anniversary of the #MarchOnWashington when thousands of Americans came together in support of civil rights and economic freedom. May we continue fighting to protect their call for democracy and equality.

Our airports are a key driver of economic growth in Dallas and across Texas. I championed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to deliver for our region, and I'm proud DFW Airport has received $272 million and Dallas Love Field Airport has received $49 million for upgrades.

Dr. Richard Benson has shown deep commitment to UT Dallas during his time as president, positioning us as a leader in research and innovation. I'm proud of the work we’ve done together for UTD and wish President Benson great luck in his next endeavors. news.utdallas.edu/campus-communi…

When we work together we can do big things for Texas. I was proud to deliver funding for semiconductor workforce development at UT Dallas last year, making UTD a sectoral partner with Texas Instruments. Now, they'll both benefit from this CHIPS investment. spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/south-texas…

Happy Labor Day to all of the hard-working people across North Texas. As a former union member, I know how important the labor movement has been to our success as a nation, and I am as committed as ever to ensuring we grow the middle class and our economy works for everyone.

It’s never been more important that Texas women have access to the reproductive care they need including abortion and birth control. I'm proudly working alongside Pro-Choice Caucus to protect a woman’s ability to make their own health care decisions.

Too many North Texas families have been hurt by youth substance abuse. ONDCP has awarded McKinney $625,000 for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program to help our local communities prevent youth drug use. We must keep working together to keep our communities safe & save lives.