Congressman Troy E. Nehls shares condolences and legislative update following Doug LaMalfa’s passing

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls representing Texas%27 22nd Congressional District - Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls representing Texas%27 22nd Congressional District - Official U.S. House headshot
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Congressman Troy E. Nehls, who has served multiple terms in Congress after winning elections in 2020, 2022, and 2024, shared his condolences and legislative updates on social media this week.

On January 6, 2026, Nehls expressed his sorrow over the death of a fellow lawmaker: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa. @RepLaMalfa served with me on @TransportGOP. He was a dedicated public servant committed to serving his constituents and our country. Please join me in praying for his family and loved ones.”

The following day, January 7, Nehls posted about advancements in aviation safety: “612 antiquated radar systems are being replaced to keep our skies safe. This was all made possible by the One Big Beautiful Bill! We are moving forward to updating our air traffic control system to keep America moving! https://t.co/Xuf3B8fkUj” He also included a separate post linking additional information: “https://t.co/IKShwP3qpv”.

Troy E. Nehls has maintained his seat in Congress through several election cycles. In 2020 he defeated Sri Preston Kulkarni with 51.5% of the vote; in 2022 he won against Jamie Jordan with a margin of nearly two-to-one; and in 2024 he prevailed over Marquette Greene-Scott with more than sixty percent of the vote.

Doug LaMalfa, mentioned by Nehls as a colleague on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (@TransportGOP), was recognized for his commitment to public service.



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