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Rep. Marchant Presiding Over House Floor Speech on Jon Hammar
2012-12-21
I had the opportunity to preside over the House floor when House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairwoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen gave a speech on Marine veteran Jon Hammar's false imprisonment in a Mexican j...
Rep. Marchant speech on Medicare ID Theft Prevention Act
2012-12-21
This is my floor speech on HR 1509, the Medicare Identity Theft Prevention Act, which directs the Dept. of HHS to establish cost-effective procedures to ensure that a Social Security number is not dis...
Rep. Kenny Marchant honors Rep. Ralph Hall
2012-11-28
Giving a floor speech honoring my friend and colleague, Congressman Ralph Hall, who became the oldest member to cast a vote in the House of Representatives.
2012 Veterans Fair Hosted by Congressman Marchant
2012-11-08
We had another successful Veterans Fair this year with hundreds of veterans receiving assistance and aid from over 30 organizations.
Congressman Marchant on Tax Reform and the Tax Treatment of Capital Gains
2012-10-02
In a Joint House Ways and Means - Senate Finance Committee hearing on "Tax Reform and the Tax Treatment of Capital Gains," Congressman Marchant asked the panel about the capital gains rate and its imp...
Rep. Marchant on Securing the Future of the SSDI Program
2012-09-17
In a Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee hearing on "Securing the Future of the Social Security Disability Insurance Program," Congressman Marchant asked witnesses about reforming SSDI so that...
Rep. Marchant on IRS implementation of Obamacare pt2
2012-09-13
In a Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee hearing on the "Internal Revenue Service's Implementation and Administration of the Democrats' Health Care Law," Congressman Marchant questioned witnesses on...
Rep. Marchant on IRS implementation of Obamacare pt1
2012-09-13
In a Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee hearing on the "Internal Revenue Service's Implementation and Administration of the Democrats' Health Care Law," Congressman Marchant questioned Steven T. Mi...
Congressman Marchant on Direct Deposit of Social Security Benefits and fraud
2012-09-12
In a Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee hearing on "Direct Deposit of Social Security Benefits," Congressman Marchant focused his questioning of the witnesses to pilot programs and the potent...
Congressman Marchant | 2012 Recess in Review
2012-09-11
Congressman Marchant spent the recess meeting with constituents, hosting round table discussions with small businesses, and speaking throughout the 24th District.
Congressman Marchant Town Hall in Bedford, TX
2012-08-31
US Congressman Kenny Marchant hosted a Town Hall Meeting in Bedford, TX on August 28, 2012. The video clip highlights a few responses the Congressman made regarding current issues in Washington.
Bernard Jezercak -- Veterans History Project from Congressman Marchant
2012-08-10
Technical Sergeant Jezercak was one of the few surviving members of the Merrill's Marauders whose actions earned him the Silver Star and Bronze Star.
Congressman Marchant presides over consideration and passage of HR 5986
2012-08-03
Congressman Marchant presides over floor debate and passage of a Way and Means trade bill.
Congressman Marchant urges passage of HR 8 Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act
2012-08-02
This legislation would extend current tax rates for 1 year.
Congressman Marchant on Public Charity Compliance Issues
2012-07-26
In a Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee hearing on "Public Charity Organizational Issues, Unrelated Business Income Tax, and the Revised Form 990," Congressman Marchant discussed with witnesses com...
Congressman Marchant floor speech supporting HR 459 Federal Reserve Transparency Act
2012-07-25
Congressman Marchant on Tax Reform and the US Manufacturing Sector
2012-07-20
In a Ways and Means hearing on "Tax Reform and the US Manufacturing Sector," Congressman Marchant talked about the importance of keeping taxes low for manufacturers in the 24th District. He also talke...
Floor speech supporting HR 6079, the Repeal of Obamacare Act
2012-07-11
Congressman Marchant on Ramifications of the Supreme Court's Ruling on Obamacare
2012-07-11
In a Ways and Means hearing on the "Tax Ramifications of the Supreme Court's Ruling on the Democrats' Health Care Law," Congressman Marchant noted the importance of the Court striking down (7-2) the M...
Congressman Marchant on granting Russia PNTR, part 1
2012-06-21
In a Ways and Means hearing on granting Russia Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR), Congressman Marchant asked the witnesses how it would affect Texas businesses that currently have direct investm...
Congressman Marchant on granting Russia PNTR, part 2
2012-06-21
In a Ways and Means hearing on granting Russia Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR), Congressman Marchant discussed with a panel of witnesses from the private sector how a PNTR would affect America...
Congressman Marchant on expiring tax provisions
2012-06-11
In a Ways and Means hearing on expiring tax provisions, Congressman Marchant discussed with the witness panel about what methods and criteria Congress should be using to analyze the impact of a subsid...
Congressman Marchant on Tax-Exempt Organizations
2012-05-17
In a Ways and Means hearing on tax-exempt organizations, Congressman Marchant discussed with witness Bruce Hopkins of Polsinelli Shughart about the sudden upsurge in IRS paperwork specifically require...
Congressman Kenny Marchant on Social Security
2012-05-14
In a Ways and Means hearing on the Social Security Administration's Information Technology, Congressman Marchant discussed with the witnesses how to assure the agency's IT system, supporting more than...
Congressman Marchant on Identity Theft and Tax Fraud.wmv
2012-05-10
In a Ways and Means hearing on identity theft and tax fraud, Congressman Marchant shared a constituent's concern of a neighboring business being a drop off location for fraudulent tax returns. Congres...
Testimonial from 24th District Constituent - Ron and Lisa
2012-05-07
Testimonial from 24th District Constituent - MaryLib Saleh
2012-05-07
Testimonial from 24th District Constituent - Larry
2012-05-07
Testimonial from 24th District Constituent - John
2012-05-07
Testimonial from 24th District Constituent - Homer
2012-05-07
Testimonial from 24th District Constituent - Ernest and Lois
2012-05-07
Testimonial from 24th District Constituent - Elizabeth
2012-05-07
Congressman Marchant on the Impact of ObamaCare.wmv
2012-04-26
In 2011, a provision of the President's health care law took effect banning the use of tax-advantaged health care accounts for the purchase of over-the-counter medication. This equates to roughly a $5...
Congressman Marchant on tax reform and tax-favored retirement accounts
2012-04-18
During a Ways and Means subcommittee hearing on tax reform, Congressman Marchant asked the witnesses to address if lowering the top marginal rate to 25 percent would affect the progressivity of retire...
Congressman Marchant on Social Security Disability Insurance.wmv
2012-03-21
During a Ways and Means subcommittee hearing on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Congressman Marchant asked the witnesses to address constituents' concerns for the trust fund's solvency du...
Congressman Marchant questions HHS Sec. Sebelius on Medicaid.
2012-02-28
Congressman Marchant on the President's budget proposal and reforming the tax code
2012-02-16
In a February 15th Ways and Means hearing on the President's budget proposal, Congressman Kenny Marchant asked Treasury Sec. Tim Geithner about the President's position on reforming the tax code. Geit...
Congressman Marchant on the International Tax Reform Discussion Draft
2011-11-18
In a November 17th Ways and Means hearing focused on international tax reform, Congressman Marchant asked the panel about how some expenses would be treated under a territorial system.
Congressman Marchant during a hearing on the small business health insurance tax credit
2011-11-17
In a November 15th Ways and Means Committee hearing, Congressman Marchant questioned witnesses Honorable J. Russell George, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, and Ms. Sarah Ingram, Com...
Congressman Marchant's floor speech urging passage of the Balanced Budget Amendment
2011-11-17
Congressman Marchant calls for passage of the Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution.
2011 Veterans Fair Hosted by Congressman Marchant
2011-11-11
Congressman Kenny Marchant on the US-China Economic Relationship
2011-10-26
In an October 25th Ways and Means hearing on the US-China Economic Relationship, Congresman Marchant asked the two witnesses how intervening in the value of the Chinese currency would affect exports c...
Congressman Marchant's Floor Speech on the LEGAL Act.wmv
2011-10-14
Congressman Marchant calls for support of his bill, the LEGAL Act which would require, as a condition for all federally made, insured, or guaranteed mortgages, that the borrower be verified under the ...
Congressman Marchant Supports the Three Free Trade Agreements.mp4
2011-10-13
On October 12, 2011, Congressman Marchant gave a floor speech in support of the free trade deals with Panama, Colombia, and South Korea. According to the US Department of Commerce, exports of manufact...
Congressman Marchant's statement at the Ways and Means mark-up on three free trade agreements.wmv
2011-10-06
This hearing took place on October 5, 2011. The free trade agreements were approved by the committee: Colombia 24-12, Panama 33-3, and South Korea 31-5.
Congressman Kenny Marchant on energy tax policy and reform.wmv
2011-09-26
In a recent Ways and Means hearing on energy tax reform, I shared what I've been hearing from my constituents -- that you want government out of the business of subsidies. I've heard your disapproval ...
Congressman Marchant Supports Balanced Budget Amendment.wmv
2011-09-14
Congressman Marchant gave a floor speech on September 14, 2011, commending the Texas legislature for passing a resolution requesting that Congress pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution ...
Congressman Kenny Marchant on tax reform & consumption-based tax systems
2011-07-28
In a July 26th Ways and Means hearing on tax reform and consumption-based tax systems, I asked witness, Dr. Laurence Kotlikoff of Boston University, to break down how the fair tax will affect average ...
24th District Service Academy Sendoff Ceremony 2011
2011-07-06
This summer, Congressman Marchant hosted a send-off ceremony to honor local students accepted to the nation's esteemed military service academies. marchant.house.gov
Congressman Marchant on Social Security Finances.wmv
2011-06-24
In a June 23rd subcommittee hearing on social security, I asked the witness, Alex Brill of the American Enterprise Institute, if either of the current proposals before Congress to alter employers' fed...
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