Pete Olson

Olson Provides Rescue Support for Local Responders Through Access to Critical Military High Water Rescue Vehicles for Texas

Rep. Pete Olson

Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) recently acted to provide critical funding for our military and Texas first responders by voting in support of H.R. 6395, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021. This legislation authorizes vital funding for the Department of Defense to provide our military the resources they need to successfully defend our nation. It also includes critical resources to help first responders perform high water rescues during high flood events in the Texas […]

Trump Administration Issues Artificial Intelligence Guidance Following Olson, DelBene Urging

Rep. Pete Olson

Representatives Pete Olson (TX-22), Co-Chair of the House Artificial Intelligence (AI) Caucus, and Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Co-Chair of the Women’s High Tech Coalition, today applauded the White House for releasing guidance that outlines a government-wide approach to how federal agencies can implement AI systems to ensure they are safe and trustworthy. In August, Olson and DelBene led a bipartisan letter to the administration demanding the release of this critical information on AI this year. The guidance is vital […]

Olson Announces Congressional App Challenge Winner From Missouri City

Rep. Pete Olson Congratulates Tavishi on Winning the App Challenge

Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today announced that Tavishi Sinha from Missouri City, TX is the TX-22 winner of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge. Sinha is a seventh grader at Quail Valley Middle School. She developed an app to help a national non-profit, Teens Helping Seniors, simplify their grocery delivery process in efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19. Shina’s app will now be displayed at the U.S. Capitol Building as well as on the House […]

Olson Invites Small Businesses To Join His Advisory Council

Rep. Pete Olson

Washington, DC –Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) invites TX-22 small businesses to apply to join his Small Business Advisory Council (SBAC). The goal of this Council is to advise Olson on federal policy issues that impact the small business community. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and our communities,” said Rep. Pete Olson. “The representatives on this advisory council will provide me with a direct line to our small business community and allow me to better represent […]

Olson Helps Launch Moldova Caucus

Rep. Pete Olson

Washington, DC – Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today joined with his Democrat counterpart, Rep. David Price (NC-04) to launch the Congressional Moldova Caucus for the 115th Congress. This caucus will create a dialogue about the importance of US/Moldova relations, Moldova’s role in European security and in energy across Eastern Europe. “Moldova’s efforts to foster democracy have promoted peace and stability in Europe, strengthening international partnerships,” Rep. Pete Olson said. “Their position at the edges of NATO has played a […]

Olson Acts To Help Our Military Protect The Homeland

Rep. Pete Olson

Washington, DC –Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today acted to support our troops by voting in support of H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act. This bill begins to rebuild and reform our military by including billions in additional funds to begin to close the dangerous readiness gaps our troops are facing. It also gives our troops their biggest pay raise in eight years. The bill passed with a vote of a vote of 344-81. “Today we took […]

Olson Applauds Senate Action On Ozone Bill

Rep. Pete Olson

Washington, DC – Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today issued the following statement in response to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on S. 263, the companion to his bill H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act: “Our national trend is moving in the right direction to lower emissions and improve air quality. As we continue these efforts, we must balance this goal with available technology and states’ ability to meet new levels. The […]

Olson for Congress Posts Historic 1st Quarter Fundraising Results and Retains Well Over a Half Million for Re-election Campaign

Rep. Pete Olson

Announces Early Re-election Endorsements from Elected Officials The Pete Olson for Congress campaign reported to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) its strongest ever first quarter financial report for a non-election year, retaining more than $530,000 to support the Congressman’s re-election to the 22nd District.  The campaign also announced key early endorsements from local elected officials who value Olson’s service and conservative leadership. “Nancy and I are humbled by the broad and deep support the peop le […]

Olson, Capito, Flake, Manchin, Flores, Latta Reintroduce Ozone Bill

Rep. Pete Olson

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) were joined today by Representatives Pete Olson (R-Texas), Bill Flores (R-Texas) and Bob Latta (R-Ohio) in reintroducing the Ozone Standards Implementation Act in the 115th Congress. This legislation, which was introduced in both the House and Senate, would update how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) addresses ozone requirements in the Clean Air Act. Currently, the EPA must review national […]