I had a great meeting today with the University of Houston’s Student Government Association. It was inspiring to connect with these young leaders.

On the floor this week, I spoke about a federal scientist fired by President Trump and Elon Musk. He said, “I have a PhD in biomedical engineering... Please protect these agencies.” In my district, the University of Houston faces frozen grants, creating uncertainty in cancer

I appreciate the EPA’s commitment to protecting the health and safety of our residents in Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens. The community meeting being held today, February 27, 2025, is an important opportunity to provide updates on the progress of the site cleanup, upcoming

Last week, I reintroduced the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, a bipartisan bill ensuring individuals in pretrial detention retain Medicaid access, addressing unjust gaps in healthcare coverage and reducing burdens on local governments.

The meeting today between President Trump and President Zelenskyy in the Oval Office was unprecedented and embarrassing. America is the most powerful nation in the world. The world looks to us as a leader. The President and Vice President’s actions were not a good reflection of

The sacrifices our veterans make in service to our country clearly do not matter to President Trump or billionaire Elon Musk. Firing nearly 6,000 veterans is unjustifiable.   Houston has the second-largest veteran population in the country, with over 300,000 veterans. In TX-18,

We could not have asked for better weather for this year’s RODEOHOUSTON parade in Downtown Houston. I was honored once again to ride along with my fellow Congressional colleagues Rep. Sylvia Garcia and U.S. Representative Al Green. It’s rodeo season y’all. 🐎🤠

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Tonight, I spoke with Reverend Al Sharpton about how President Trump has failed hardworking Americans by ignoring inflation and rising grocery prices. His administration has been hostile to federal workers, rolled back DEI initiatives, and prioritized tax breaks for the wealthy. We

Pausing military aid to Ukraine is pure insanity. This move only empowers Putin, hurts our ally, and undermines our national security. Ukraine is literally fighting for its survival, and cutting off support now is a betrayal of their trust and a gift to Russia.

Meet Angela Hernandez, my guest tonight at the Joint Address to Congress. She’s from the 18th district in Houston, Texas, and came to advocate for Medicaid services that are vital for her two-year-old daughter, Baislee, who has a rare genetic disorder. Medicaid covered the

I’m Angela Hernandez, and I’m honored to be Congressman Sylvester Turner’s guest for President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress. I am here to advocate for essential Medicaid services for my two-year-old daughter, Baislee, who is bravely facing a rare genetic disorder. Her

My message to the current administration for tonight’s State of the Union: “Don’t mess with Medicaid.” I am proud to have Angela Hernandez here from our Congressional district as my guest. She is representing and advocating for her daughter Baislee Garcia who has a rare genetic

Public Events This Upcoming Week to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of the Late Congressman, Former Houston Mayor, and Former Texas State Representative Sylvester Turner -To attend the funeral service: forms.gle/jY17KEaLRyCeqX… -To watch the service online: