Last week, I participated in a hearing with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to examine the growing concerns surrounding Americans’ genetic data in light of 23andMe’s recent bankruptcy filing.
As personal DNA data becomes more accessible and commercially valuable, we must ensure it is not vulnerable to misuse, exploitation, or sale to foreign adversaries. The privacy of genetic information isn’t just a consumer protection issue; it has serious national security and biomedical research implications.
The Oversight Committee held a second hearing this week with Govs. Kathy Hochul, Tim Walz, and J.B. Pritzker to examine the dangerous consequences sanctuary state policies. Sanctuary states are anything but sanctuaries. They jeopardize public safety and endanger both American citizens and illegal immigrants.
More than 300,000 children are unaccounted for due to the Biden Administration’s open border policies and the “hospitality” of sanctuary cities and states. Please see here to watch my conversation with these governors.
Congressional Baseball Game
On Wednesday evening, Members of Congress took the field at Nationals Park for the annual Congressional Baseball Game, a summer tradition that brings both parties together for a good cause.
Republicans secured a decisive 13–2 victory over the Democrats, extending our winning streak to five consecutive years. Beyond the scoreboard, this year’s game was a record-breaking success, drawing the largest crowd in the event’s history with around 31,000 attendees.
Even more importantly, the game raised an incredible $2.8 million for local charities, supporting children and families across the D.C. area. It was a great night for baseball, and I already can’t wait for next year.
Waco Chamber of Commerce
It was a pleasure to welcome members of the Waco Chamber of Commerce to the nation’s capital this week. These business and community leaders are the backbone of our region’s economy, and their work continues to make Waco a dynamic place to live and work.
I’m always grateful for the opportunity to hear directly from constituents and stakeholders about how Washington can serve them more effectively. Representing my hometown of Waco in Congress is a responsibility I carry with deep pride.
Graphic packaging
On Wednesday, I met with the President and CEO of Graphic Packaging to discuss their investment in Waco and the bright future of American manufacturing. Their recent $1.2 billion investment in a state-of-the-art facility is a testament to the strength of our region’s workforce, infrastructure, and community support.
Waco continues to position itself as a hub for innovation, thanks to its robust pipeline of skilled workers coming out of our local high schools and top-tier technical colleges. Companies like Graphic Packaging recognize that Waco offers not only economic opportunities, but also a high quality of life for families and employees.
Legislation of the Week
• HR 2096 — Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act.
I voted yes on this bill to restore due process protections, collective bargaining rights, and fair disciplinary procedures for officers of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. As crime remains elevated in our nation’s capital, this legislation is essential to improving officer recruitment, morale, and public safety across Washington, D.C.
• HR 884 — To Prohibit Non-Citizen Voting in D.C.
This commonsense bill repeals the District’s 2022 law that allowed non-citizens to vote in local elections. I voted yes to affirm a basic principle of our democracy: voting in American elections is a right reserved for American citizens.
• S 331 — HALT Fentanyl Act.
I voted yes to make permanent the Schedule I classification for fentanyl-related substances, ensuring law enforcement has the tools to crack down on traffickers. This legislation also improves research pathways into fentanyl analogues to support public health and better combat the opioid crisis.
• HR 2056 — District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act.
I voted yes on this bill to prohibit D.C. from enforcing sanctuary city policies that defy federal immigration law. It mandates compliance with ICE detainer requests and DHS notifications to help protect public safety and uphold the rule of law in our nation’s capital.
• HR 4 — Rescissions Act of 2025.
Proud to vote yes on HR 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, of which I am a co-sponsor. This bill delivers $9.4 billion in targeted cuts to restore fiscal discipline to Washington. This legislation reclaims unspent and unobligated federal funds from recent appropriations, including wasteful initiatives tied to DEI grants, Green New Deal pilot programs, and unnecessary foreign aid.
Pete Sessions represents District 17, which includes Trinity County, in the U.S. House of Representatives.
