(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 4, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) announced earlier this week the launch of the Congressional Student Leadership Program (CSLP) for high school students in Texas’ 4th District. The Program aims to teach students about the role of the federal government and functions of a congressional office while allowing them to engage […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 13, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) legislation to reverse Constitutional erosion and stop overreach by administrative agencies passed the U.S. House of Representatives today by a vote of 240 to 171. The Separation of Powers Restoration Act (SOPRA) of 2016 (H.R. 4768) seeks to restore three co-equal branches of government by abolishing the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 30, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) led 111 House colleagues last week in calling for clarification on compliance dates for the EPA’s sweeping energy regulations issued last August. This effort comes on the heels of the Supreme Court’s February decision to push pause on the implementation of the so-called “Clean Power […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 21, 2016) In the wake of the terror attack in Orlando, Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted last week to strengthen the military’s ability to combat terrorist threats posed by groups like ISIS, as a part of his ongoing commitment to providing for the common defense. Specifically, Ratcliffe voted for and the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 21,2016) In the wake of the terror attack in Orlando, Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted last week to strengthen the military’s ability to combat terrorist threats posed by groups like ISIS, as a part of his ongoing commitment to providing for the common defense. Specifically, Ratcliffe voted for and the House […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 24, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) recently announced Brooke Austin of Royse City High School as one of the runners-up in the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. The winners were selected by a panel of judges who assessed submissions from high school students all across the 18 counties in Texas’ Fourth District. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 12, 2016) Congressman John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) formally honored Rockwall High School student, Chris Daniels, Monday for accepting his appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Daniels, who was nominated to the academy by Ratcliffe, is one of just eight students from the Fourth District of Texas to accept an appointment to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 3, 2016) In wake of his recent landslide re-election victory in the Texas Primary Election 2016, Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) looks to continue focusing on three important initiatives in his second term: supporting local law enforcement, reining in federal government and strengthening national security. With several tragic events having taken place […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2016) The office of Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) hosted a roundtable on Thursday, April 28, for congressional staffers across North Texas focused on improving constituent services for veterans. Representatives from 10 congressional offices in North Texas (both Republican and Democrat) attended, as did representatives from the offices of both U.S. […]
Texas Right to Life and National Right to Life throw full support behind Ratcliffe’s re-election (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 8, 2016) Texas Right to Life and National Right to Life have endorsed Congressman John Ratcliffe for re-election. Ratcliffe is grateful for the recognition of his unwavering commitment to protecting life. “The right to life, an inalienable […]