Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) last night voted in support of the FY2021 Omnibus Appropriations Bill that includes many key Olson victories for Texas. Included in the bill was Olson’s DSH Cuts and Delays Act, which provides a critical delay in scheduled cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments for three years and allows hospitals to stay open and continue caring for our most vulnerable citizens. The bill also includes two critical priorities Olson fought for on the energy […]
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Olson Fights To Reduce Healthcare Costs
Washington, DC – Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today acted to reform medical mitigation laws by voting for H.R. 1215, the Protecting Access to Care Act. This bill will reduce healthcare costs and provide better access to care for patients. It passed the House by a vote of 218 to 210. “Time and time again, Obamacare’s destructive and costly policies continue to hurt Americans,” Rep. Pete Olson said. “The pricy risk of being sued for medical […]
Olson Acts To Expand Veterans Healthcare Options
Washington, DC – Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today acted to expand veterans healthcare options by voting for H.R. 2372, the Veterans Equal Treatment Ensures Relief and Access Now (VETERAN) Act. This bill will provide eligible veterans with the choice to get financial support for a private plan instead of enrolling in healthcare by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It unanimously passed the House this afternoon. “I’m pleased the VA has upheld its promise to […]
Olson Acts To Hold Va Employees Accountable
Washington, DC – Today Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) acted to hold the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees accountable for their actions and to protect whistleblowers by voting for S. 1094, the Department of Veterans Affairs and Whistleblower Protection Act. This bill passed the House by a vote 368 to 55. “Accountability and protection for whistleblowing are critical to ensuring the VA provides quality care to America’s heroes,” Rep. Pete Olson said. “We made a […]
Olson Acts To Provide Needed Banking Reforms
Washington, DC – Today Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) acted to provide needed relief for Main Street by voting for H.R. 10, the Financial CHOICE Act. This bill will repeal and replace the destructive policies in the Dodd-Frank Act that have hurt community banks and limited the ability of entrepreneurs to access needed capital to start a business and create jobs. “Since the destructive Dodd-Frank bill passed in 2010, countless small businesses and community banks have […]
Olson Helps Launch Artifical Intelligence Caucus
Rep. Pete Olson (TX) today joined with his Democrat counterpart Rep. John Delaney (MD) to launch the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Caucus for the 115th Congress. The goal of the caucus is to inform policymakers of the technological, economic and social impacts of advances in AI and to ensure that rapid innovation in AI and related fields benefits Americans as fully as possible. The AI Caucus will bring together experts from academia, government and the private […]
Olson Praises Senate Confirmation Of Gorsuch For Supreme Court
Washington, DC – Today Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) released the following statement on the Senate confirming Judge Neil Gorsuch for US Supreme Court Justice: “When Justice Antonin Scalia passed last year, America lost a true conservative champion. I was pleased President Trump nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to takeover Justice Scalia’s seat. Judge Gorsuch is incredibly qualified and has a sterling reputation of respecting the Constitution and the rule of law. His background and experience are […]
Olson Invites High School Students To Apply For Youth Advisory Council
Washington, DC – Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) invites TX-22 high school juniors and seniors to apply to participate in his Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC). Through CYAC, Olson gains insight from students and encourages them to work hard to accomplish their academic goals. “This Youth Advisory Council allows students to better understand the inner workings in government and interact with local industry leaders,” Rep. Pete Olson said. “These high school students are our future leaders […]
Olson To Attend India House Candle Light Vigil
Washington, DC – Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) will attend a candle light vigil in honor of Srinivas Kuchibhotla, an Indian engineer who was shot and killed in Kansas in a hate crime for his ethnicity. The vigil will honor the life of Kuchibhotla and condemn this and other instances of racially motivated violence that have taken place across the country. What: India House Candle Light Vigil Date: Sunday, March 12, 2017 When: 11:00 a.m. DST […]
Olson Acts To Support Our Military With Defense Bill
Washington, DC – Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today acted to provide critical support to our military by voting in support of H.R. 1301, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. This bill funds critical national security needs, including military operations and readiness programs, as well as health and quality-of-life programs for our troops and military families. The bill passed by a vote of 371-48. “Our military men and women go above and beyond to protect the […]