Troy Nehls U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 22nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Troy Nehls U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 22nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Congressman Troy E. Nehls, representing Texas' 22nd district, has recently taken to social media to express his views on key legislative matters and personnel appointments. His statements reflect his commitment to bipartisan efforts and support for fellow veterans.
On December 12, 2024, Congressman Nehls addressed the opposition to the JUDGES Act, describing it as "childish foot stomping" by colleagues across the aisle. He emphasized the importance of passing this bipartisan bill and urged President Biden to support it. The full tweet can be accessed here.
Later that day, at 18:40 UTC, Nehls expressed his support for Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense. He stated that he was proud to join over 30 veteran colleagues in backing Hegseth's confirmation. The tweet is available here.
In a subsequent post on December 12 at 22:34 UTC, Nehls highlighted the progress of the JUDGES Act through Congress. He noted its unanimous passage in the Senate and bipartisan approval in the House but lamented President Biden's threat to veto it. Nehls called on the President to sign the legislation into law. This statement can be viewed here.