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Sam Johnson: U.S. Congressman, Third District of Texas

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  • House passes bill to help North Texas water supply
    Sep 12, 2012 - On Monday, the House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 6007, the North Texas Zebra Mussel Barrier Act of 2012, with the support of U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-03). Sponsored by Rep. Ralph Hall (R-TX), this bill would allow the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and the Greater Tex... More
  • Sam Johnson Responds to President’s State of the Union Address
    Jan 25, 2012 - On the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-03) responded to the President’s State of the Union by demanding immediate legislative action by the Senate and White House. Johnson represents portions of Dallas and Collin Counties. Click here for video of Rep. Joh... More
  • Sam Johnson hounds IRS to increase gas mileage rate
    Mar 15, 2011 - Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) took to the floor of the U.S. House to call on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to increase the 2011 gas mileage rate deduction and to advocate a comprehensive all-of-the-above strategy to reduce the pain at the pump. This marks Johnson’s second... More
  • Small Business Thanks Congressman Sam Johnson for Efforts to Curb Impact of Rising Gas Prices
    Mar 10, 2011 - The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading small-business association, extended thanks today to Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-03) for his efforts to increase the Internal Revenue Service 2011 gas mileage rates. In a letter to IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman, Congressman Joh... More
  • Sam Johnson stands up for small businesses
    Mar 9, 2011 - Last night Ways and Means Committee Member U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to increase the 2011 gas mileage rates due to higher travel costs brought on by surging gas prices. Since the IRS announced the 2011 rates, weekly regular convention... More
  • Letter to IRS Commissioner Douglas H Shulman
    Mar 8, 2011 - March 8, 2011 Mr. Douglas H. Shulman Commissioner Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20224 Dear Commissioner Shulman: Since the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the 2011 optional standard mileage rates, weekly retail gasoline prices have increased by nearly... More