Press Releases
WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement in response to Congressman Gerry Connolly’s announcement that he will not seek re-election and will step down as Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee as he undergoes treatment for cancer.
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) issued the following statement on the recent actions by the Trump Department of Homeland Security’s Dallas ICE office effectuating the removal of roughly 200 individuals to El Salvador without having been given due process.
"I am heartbroken to learn of yet another shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School—nearly one year after the last.
My prayers are with the students, teachers, and families who are once again forced to live through this nightmare. No child should fear for their life at school. No teacher should have to barricade a classroom door. Let me be clear: this is not normal. This is not acceptable. Guns do not belong in our schools. Every student deserves to learn in a safe environment.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), along with 9 Democratic Members of Congress representing districts across the state of Texas, sent a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahan demanding the Department of Education (“Department”) reverse its decision to close the Regional Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) located in Dallas Texas.
WASHINGTON — Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Democratic Vice Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after a U.S. District Court judge ordered multiple government agencies (Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the Department of Interior, Department of Treasury, and the Department of Veterans Affairs) to immediately re-hire federal employees and workers who were unlawfully fired by Elon Musk and DOGE.
WASHINGTON — Passing a budget is the most important function of the Congress and any legislative body. In the Texas House, I voted against the budget when it did not serve the interests of Texans and the working-class. In Congress, I have supported the budget when it aligned with the needs of our country and when it met the moment. Sadly, the current funding bill championed by Republicans is a slap in the face to hard working Americans, our military and Veterans, and the middle-class.
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) joined Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) in introducing the Delivering For Rural Seniors Act. Rep. Crockett originally introduced the Delivering for Rural Seniors Act, alongside Republican Rep. Molinaro in the 118th Congress.
WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement in response to the firing of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General C.Q. Brown.
WASHINGTON — Today, February 6, 2025, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) joined Representatives Adriano Espaillat, Sylvia Garcia, Chuy Garcia, Susan Bonamici, Don Beyer, Pramila Jayapal, and Delia Ramirez in introducing the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act—legislation that codifies commonsense protections for immigrant communities against immigration enforcement officers at sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, and religious institutions without prior approval and exigent circumstances.
WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's Executive Order placing sweeping 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, as well as 10% tariffs on goods from China.