(HEATH, TX – Feb. 1, 2019) Friends, family, community members, and dignitaries gathered last night at Hidden Creek for a public event honoring Ed Thatcher’s service to the citizens of Heath. Former Heath Mayor Brian Berry opened the tribute with kind words about Thatcher, who served as Heath’s City Manager for 14 years. In honor […]
(WASHINGTON – Jan. 17, 2019) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s Congressional Student Leadership Program (CSLP) kicked off yesterday for high school sophomores and juniors across Texas’ 4th District for the 2018-2019 school year. This marks the third year of the program, which has expanded to include four physical meeting locations in Rockwall, Mount Pleasant, Texarkana and Sherman. The […]
Will continue service on House Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Ethics Committees (WASHINGTON – Jan. 30, 2019) Republican leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives today announced the appointment of Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) to serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI). “Protecting the safety and security of our fellow citizens is the preeminent […]
(Dec. 5, 2018) Today marks the national day of mourning for former President George H. W. Bush, who passed away last week at the age of 94. But as we mourn his loss, we should also celebrate his distinguished service to our country. President Bush’s public service began many years before he became the 41st […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2018) Congressman John Ratcliffe issued the following statement upon winning reelection to the 4th Congressional District of Texas. The Associated Press called the race with Ratcliffe leading 75% to 23%. “It is the privilege of my lifetime to represent the Fourth District of Texas in Congress. I’m incredibly grateful for the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 28, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe recently toured the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy (GBCCA) where he learned about programs offered by Rockwall ISD and met with students and staff. The tour was led by Alison Belliveau, principal of GBCCA, and Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal. “I was grateful for the chance […]
(WASHINGTON – Sept. 29, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted yesterday for the passage of the Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018 (H.R. 6760) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill safeguards the policies in the Tax Cuts and Job Act signed by President Trump last year, which will help unleash further […]
(WASHINGTON – Sept. 24, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) invited high school sophomores and juniors in Texas’ 4th District today to apply for the 2018-2019 Congressional Student Leadership Program (CSLP). This marks the third year of the program. “I launched the CSLP to give young folks an opportunity to learn about the role of the federal […]
(July 17, 2017) WASHINGTON – Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) congratulated Rockwall native, Emma Bishop, today for her successful completion of a congressional internship in his Washington office this summer. Bishop graduated from Rockwall High School in 2017 and will enter her sophomore year at The University of Texas at Dallas in the fall. Rep. John Ratcliffe […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 1, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) announced the 2018 Rising Lone Star winner from Rockwall County. The recipient was Molly Kate Evans from Rockwall High School. “Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders, and the Rising Lone Star program gives us the opportunity to showcase young folks who’ve distinguished themselves on the fast track […]