June 6 was Naloxone Awareness Day, a day to recognize the life-saving power of naloxone and the urgent need to confront our nation’s drug epidemic. This initiative was started by friends of my wife Karen and me, David and Jackie Siegel, in memory of their daughter, Victoria, who tragically passed away from an overdose in 2015.
Naloxone is a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save lives. I commend the Siegels and Victoria’s Voice Foundation for their tireless advocacy and leadership in raising awareness and expanding access to this critical tool. Their work is making a meaningful difference in the fight to protect young lives across our country.
Life Month
Last Tuesday, I met with a pastor from Waco to discuss my support for designating June as Life Month. This initiative serves as an important reminder that every life is valuable and worthy of protection. As a nation, we must stand for the dignity and sanctity of life, not as a political issue, but as a moral one.
Subcommittee on Government Operations
My subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing to continue our bipartisan work in examining fraud within the Department of Defense, a $10.8 billion dollar problem that puts taxpayer dollars and the safety of our service members at risk.
With the DOD spending more than $1 trillion a year, even a small percentage lost to fraud has serious consequences.
Oversight Committee Hearing on AI in Government
On Thursday, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing about the critical role artificial intelligence can play in improving efficiency and safeguarding taxpayer dollars. AI is already reshaping how we prevent fraud and modernize government operations.
The future of good governance depends on continued innovation.
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting with members of the Sam Houston State University chapter of American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. They shared valuable insights on preparing the next generation of educators.
Our teachers are on the frontlines of shaping the future of our country, and it’s critical that they receive a strong foundation themselves. SHSU is leading the way in teacher education, and I was grateful to hear directly from these dedicated educators.
Legislation of the Week
• HR 2483: Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
I voted yes on this critical legislation to reauthorize federal opioid and substance use disorder programs through FY2030. It expands access to treatment, housing assistance, provider training, and recovery services, especially for mothers and youth battling addiction.
• HR 2931: Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act
This bill requires the Small Business Administration to relocate offices out of sanctuary cities and prohibits placing future offices in jurisdictions that ignore federal immigration law. I voted yes to ensure our federal resources are operating in full compliance with the law.
• HR 2987: CEASE Act of 2025
To prevent market oversaturation and strengthen oversight, this bill caps the number of Small Business Lending Companies under the SBA’s loan program at 16. I proudly voted yes to protect small businesses from unchecked lending practices.
• HR 2966: American Entrepreneurs First Act
I voted yes on this legislation to ensure SBA loans are reserved for U.S. citizens, nationals, and lawful permanent residents. It responsibly excludes individuals without permanent legal status — including DACA recipients and asylum seekers — from receiving taxpayer-backed loans.
Pete Sessions represents District 17, which includes Trinity County, in the U.S. House of Representatives.
