U.S. Congressman LOUIE GOHMERT: Proudly Serving the First District of Texas

 

Press Releases

  • Gohmert’s Statement on USPS Saturday Mail Delivery
    Feb 6, 2013 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Postal Service’s announcement that they will stop delivering mail on Saturdays: “This decision made by the United States Postal Service to stop delivering mail on Saturdays is just another example of protecting bureaucrat... More
  • Rep. Louie Gohmert’s Statement on the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
    Jan 22, 2013 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today on the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade: "The gift of life is a precious, sacred blessing. It is heartbreaking that approximately 1.2 million innocent lives have been lost per year for the past 40 years since Roe v. Wade. It is my pray... More
  • Gohmert’s Statement on President’s Debt Ceiling Press Conference
    Jan 16, 2013 - Today, Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement regarding President Obama’s press conference about raising the debt limit: “Once again this country is facing a fiscal challenge as a result of President Obama’s reckless fiscal policy. The President says that this country ‘must pay ... More
  • Gohmert’s Reaction to President Obama’s Gun Proposals
    Jan 16, 2013 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today concerning President Obama’s sweeping gun proposals which include banning the sale of certain guns and preventing the ability of a homeowner under attack to protect his family from felons who do not heed restrictions on guns or magazi... More
  • Gohmert Votes Against Senate Deal That Does Not Cut Spending
    Jan 2, 2013 - Today, Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) issued the following statement regarding his vote against the “Fiscal Cliff” Deal drafted by the Senate: “The biggest problem Washington has is massive overspending. Unfortunately, the pork-laden Senate bill passed by a majority of Democrats in the House Tuesday nig... More
  • Gohmert Mourns Those Killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School
    Dec 14, 2012 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today regarding the heartless shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School today: “There are no words to describe the sheer horror and unbearable pain felt today. Our hearts mourn and break for the families of those injured and heartlessly kill... More
  • Gohmert Discusses Effect of Looming Fiscal Cliff
    Dec 14, 2012 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) issued the following statement concerning the looming fiscal cliff and the effect that higher taxes will have on all east Texans: “It appears fairly clear that the President believes the conventional DC wisdom that if there is no agreement regarding the fiscal ledge, then ... More
  • Gohmert: Paying Our Fair Share
    Dec 3, 2012 - Since he first took office in 2008, President Barack Obama has been relentless in his cry for all Americans to pay their “fair share” of taxes, without ever once giving the specifics of a tax plan that would truly create a “fair share” tax system. Here’s a novel idea: let’s take the President at his... More
  • Rep. Louie Gohmert Statement on Obama Administration Middle East Policies
    Nov 30, 2012 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today concerning his comments about President Obama’s Middle East policy: “I do not believe the President is intentionally doing anything to endanger America’s fight against terrorism. But, when you get bad advice, you formulate bad policy.... More
  • Gohmert Honors our Veterans on Veterans Day
    Nov 11, 2012 - Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement honoring those who have sacrificed their lives and have placed their lives on the line for this great nation: “Today we celebrate those who have served this country honorably in the United States Military. The brave men and women, who stoo... More