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Senator Cornyn introduces bill to establish coastal recreation area

Sen. John Cornyn introduced S 5677, a bill to establish the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area as a unit of the National Park System to conserve and protect the Upper and Middle Texas Gulf Coast. The bill was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sen. John Cornyn, Sponsor

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Rep. Castro introduces bill to impose sanctions on West Bank and Gaza settlements

Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20) introduced H.R. 10642 on October 1, 2026. The bill would impose sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza.

Rep. Joaquin Castro, Introduced bill; Committee on Foreign Affairs, Referred to committee; Committee on the Judiciary, Referred to committee and 2 more

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Rep. Pfluger introduces bill on submarine cable landing and operation

Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX-11) introduced H.R. 10695, a bill to provide for certain requirements with respect to the landing and operation of submarine cables in the United States. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Rep. August Pfluger, U.S. Representative (R-TX-11), bill sponsor

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Rep. Van Duyne introduces H.R. 10643 on H-1B visa fraud

Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) introduced H.R. 10643, the H–1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act, on October 1, 2026. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Rep. Beth Van Duyne, U.S. Representative (R-TX-24), bill introducer

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Department of Defense shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone near El Paso

The Department of Defense mistakenly shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone over El Paso. Congress was briefed on the incident on Thursday.

Department of Defense, shot down the drone; Customs and Border Protection, operated the drone; Federal Aviation Administration, expanded flight restrictions and 4 more

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