Rockwall native appointed to U.S. Military Academy

Rockwall native appointed to U.S. Military Academy

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 22, 2017) The Rockwall Republican Men’s Club welcomed Congressman John Ratcliffe to honor a Rockwall student who was appointed to the United States Military Academy. Nathaniel Peek, son of Rockwall County Treasurer David Peek, underwent a meticulous application process for an opportunity Ratcliffe said few Americans have the honor to receive. […]

Rockwall student wins 2017 Congressional Art Competition

Rockwall student wins 2017 Congressional Art Competition

ROCKWALL, TX — May 22, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) announced today the grand prize winner of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition: Brittany Ables of Rockwall High School. Her artwork was selected by a panel of judges who assessed submissions from high school students all across the 18 counties in Texas’ 4th District. The Congressional […]

Rep. Ratcliffe statement on the dismissal of FBI Director James Comey

Rep. Ratcliffe statement on the dismissal of FBI Director James Comey

(WASHINGTON – May 11, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement in response to the dismissal of FBI Director James Comey: “I had the opportunity to work together with Director Comey during my time as a U.S. Attorney in the Bush administration, and again in my oversight role for the Federal Bureau of […]

Rep. Ratcliffe upholds promise to repeal Obamacare

Rep. Ratcliffe upholds promise to repeal Obamacare

(WASHINGTON – May 4, 2017)  Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted Thursday for the American Health Care Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives to repeal Obamacare and implement conservative health care reforms in its place. He released the following statement following the bill’s passage: “Today I kept the promise I made to the people […]

Ratcliffe cybercrime-fighting bill gains traction in Senate

Ratcliffe cybercrime-fighting bill gains traction in Senate

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 26, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017 gained traction in the Senate earlier this month when Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein introduced companion legislation. The Senate companion bill was cosponsored by senators Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) […]

Local dentist aids veteran in need, receives John Ratcliffe Lone Star Award

Local dentist aids veteran in need, receives John Ratcliffe Lone Star Award

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2017) Six months ago Tom Galli – a local retired Army civil engineer and cancer survivor – came into the general practitioner’s office for his annual physical, when he noticed something wrong with the nurse performing his checkup. She had been the nurse in charge of his care 13 years […]

Rep. Ratcliffe statement on Syria

Rep. Ratcliffe statement on Syria

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 7, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement on the U.S. military strikes in Syria: “The Assad regime’s horrific attack on innocent civilians earlier this week was in complete defiance of international law barring the use of chemical weapons. I applaud President Trump for his decision to call for […]

Rep. Ratcliffe bill advances to combat child exploitation

Rep. Ratcliffe bill advances to combat child exploitation

(ROCKWALL, TX — April, 5, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) bill to combat child exploitation was approved Wednesday by the House Judiciary Committee. The Strengthening Children’s Safety Act of 2017 (H.R. 1842), which aims to close loopholes in the federal laws that punish sex offenders, was passed by voice vote. “There are few things more […]

Rep. Ratcliffe chairs hearing to assess DHS’s efforts to secure federal networks

Rep. Ratcliffe chairs hearing to assess DHS’s efforts to secure federal networks

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 29, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) chaired a House Homeland Security Committee cybersecurity subcommittee hearing yesterday to examine the status of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) ongoing efforts to secure federal networks. The hearing included witnesses from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Government Accountability Office and the […]

Rep. Ratcliffe on meeting with President Trump to discuss repealing and replacing Obamacare

Rep. Ratcliffe on meeting with President Trump to discuss repealing and replacing Obamacare

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 17, 2017) Rep. Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement on his meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss repealing and replacing Obamacare: “It’s no secret that Obamacare is an unmitigated disaster that is collapsing right in front of us, and I couldn’t agree more with President Trump that repealing it is […]