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"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.
WASHINGTON — Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Vice Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Summer Lee, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, and Rep.
WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement after news that a passenger plane, American Eagle Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided midair with an Army helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport last night.
“I first want to express my deepest condolences to all the families and friends who have been impacted by last night’s tragedy. My heart is with you right now.