Madam Speaker, yet again, I am sitting here in an empty Chamber late at night. People have gone home to campaign. I understand that it is campaign season. But while some are preparing for elections, American families are preparing for another trip to the grocery store, are filling up their cars, are paying their mortgages and their rent, and are looking at their utility bills. A lot of Americans are asking a simple question: Why are things so expensive? Why is life so hard to afford? Inflation, lower than it was 2 years ago, is still built on the back of the massive inflation after COVID.
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Chip Roy
Representative · Texas · Republican
Chip Roy
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Recent comments in the House
I am not sure what greater cause we can have than to stand up for life as Members of this great deliberative body, the people's House here in the United States House of Representatives. As we all know, and as the gentleman referred to, in the Declaration, it affirms that all people are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights. Obviously, the pursuit of happiness is one of those, but so are life and liberty. These things are at the core of who we are as people, as Americans.
I am proud of the legislation that we put forward. Let me say that again to my colleagues on the other side of the aisle: I am proud of the legislation that we put forward. It is, in fact, good legislation. Let's back up 1 minute and talk about the problem. Right here, according to data I have got right now, 11,000 trades totaling between $600 million and $900 million of legislators over the last year. We have got one Member, a Democrat, $79 million of 406 trades; one man, a Republican, $75 million on 1,000 trades. A Democrat, $55 million on 3,923 trades.
Biography
Chip Roy, a former federal prosecutor, represents Texas’s 21st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, first elected in 2018. Known for his focus on limited government and fiscal responsibility, Roy prioritizes border security and healthcare reform. He has introduced legislation to curb executive emergency powers and serves on the House Judiciary and Rules Committees. Roy’s assertive approach and commitment to procedural transparency shape his work on behalf of Central Texas constituents.
Education
- J.D., University of Texas, Austin, TX2003
- M.S., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA1995
- B.S., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA1994
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2019–PresentRepresented Texas's 21st congressional district for 4 terms.
Policy Focus
International Affairs18%
Government Operations and Politics8%
Armed Forces and National Security7%
Education7%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Chip Roy's record in Congress.
Border Security Advocacy
Introduced the Border Security for America Act to increase resources and personnel at the U.S.-Mexico border.
COVID-19 Relief Oversight
Led efforts to scrutinize and improve transparency in federal COVID-19 relief spending and pandemic response.
National Debt Awareness
Sponsored the No Budget, No Pay Act to hold Congress accountable for passing a federal budget on time.
Veterans Affairs Reform
Supported legislation to expand health care access and benefits for veterans, including the VA MISSION Act.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Rules
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- House Committee on the Budget
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