Troy E. Nehls
Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, Nehls has a recorded vote on 60 laws that passed, and 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.
The tally counts votes on passage. 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law is listed apart.
This record covers laws that passed. Votes on bills that did not become law are not included yet.
The record in plain language
Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 60 came to a recorded vote on passage in the House while Nehls is a member. On 1 more, the recorded House vote is on a resolution. Nehls votes Yes on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 in the House. The rest passed the House by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.
Nehls votes Yes on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the HALT Fentanyl Act; the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar); the Epstein Files Transparency Act; the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026; the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law; the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act; and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.
On funding the government, Nehls votes Yes on the March 2025 full-year funding law; the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown; the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA; the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies; and the September 2026 funding extension.
Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the House in that time. Nehls votes to cancel 22 and against cancelling 0, and did not vote on 2. The rules Nehls votes to cancel come from: Interior: Bureau of Land Management (7), Environmental Protection Agency (5), Energy (3), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2), District of Columbia government (1), Treasury: Comptroller of the Currency (1), Interior: National Park Service (1), Treasury: Internal Revenue Service (1) and Interior: Ocean Energy Management (1).
Nehls votes the same way as most House Republicans on all 53 of these Yes and No votes.
Nehls did not vote on Alaska's Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition Act, the law that extends again the surveillance authority that lets intelligence agencies collect the communications of foreigners abroad from U.S. providers without individual warrants, the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, the Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act, the Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025 and the law that cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for tankless gas water heaters, and 1 more in the list below.
Votes on laws that passed
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Requires the federal prison system to act on sexual harassment and assault of its staff by incarcerated people.
Adds College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, to the places where federal court can sit.
Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.
Lets farmers and ranchers get emergency conservation money up front after a disaster, instead of paying first and waiting for reimbursement.
A package of housing measures intended to increase the supply of homes.
Allows phone emergency alerts to be sent when a shark attack happens nearby.
Gives the Department of Homeland Security extra money for border and immigration enforcement, in seven amounts that add up to $69.545 billion.
Authorizes a major VA medical facility project in St. Louis, Missouri.
Gives certain licensed hydropower projects more time to start construction.
Sets deadlines for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to process mortgage paperwork for homes and businesses on tribal land.
Cancels a federal order that had closed about 225,000 acres of national forest in northeastern Minnesota, near the Boundary Waters, to new mining leases for 20 years.
Cancels a District of Columbia law that changed how D.C.'s income and business taxes follow federal tax rules.
Full-year fiscal 2026 funding for a further group of federal agencies.
Full-year fiscal 2026 funding for the Commerce and Justice Departments, science agencies, energy and water programs, the Interior Department and the EPA.
Renews the Congressional Award program, which recognizes young people for service and achievement.
When the IRS postpones a tax deadline after a disaster, the time allowed to claim a refund is now extended to match.
Requires federal agencies to publish digital maps of the rules for boating and fishing on federal waterways.
Protects 40 acres at the Wounded Knee massacre site as land owned by the Oglala Sioux and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribes.
The annual defense policy law.
Restores federal payments to rural counties with national forest land, which pay for schools and roads.
Cancels a land agency decision that limited oil and gas leasing on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Cancels a land agency plan for northeastern Wyoming that ended new federal coal leasing in the Buffalo area.
Cancels a land agency plan for central Alaska that set aside large areas for conservation and limited development.
Cancels a land agency plan for federal lands in North Dakota that limited where coal, oil and gas could be leased.
Cancels a land agency plan for eastern Montana that ended new federal coal leasing in the Miles City area.
Cancels a land agency plan that limited oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
Renews federal programs for preventing and treating opioid addiction and supporting recovery.
Raises the special pension paid to Medal of Honor recipients.
Requires the Justice Department to publish its unclassified records on Jeffrey Epstein in a searchable form within 30 days.
Ends the 43-day government shutdown of fall 2025.
Renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas for Jocelyn Nungaray.
Creates the first federal rules for payment stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar).
Permanently places fentanyl-related substances in the most restricted drug category, which carries the strictest criminal penalties, and eases registration for researchers who study them.
Renames the Salem Maritime site in Massachusetts a National Historical Park and orders a study of expanding its boundary.
Cancels an EPA rule that had stopped certain large sources of toxic air pollution from being moved into a less strictly regulated category.
Cancels a bank regulator's rule that changed how proposed bank mergers are reviewed, restoring the earlier, faster process.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California set stricter smog-pollution limits for heavy-duty truck engines.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California phase out sales of new gasoline-only cars by 2035.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California require truck makers to sell a rising share of zero-emission trucks.
Cancels an EPA rule that tightened limits on toxic air emissions from tire manufacturing plants.
Cancels a National Park Service rule that restricted where off-road vehicles could drive in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Makes it a federal crime to publish intimate images of a person without consent, including AI-generated ones, and requires online platforms to remove them within 48 hours of a victim's request.
Cancels a rule that would have put the largest digital payment apps under the consumer bureau's regular supervision.
Cancels a consumer bureau rule that would have limited overdraft fees at the largest banks and credit unions.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for commercial refrigerators and freezers.
Cancels an Energy Department rule on how appliance makers certify, label and report the energy use of their products.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for walk-in coolers and freezers used by stores and restaurants.
Cancels an IRS rule that would have required decentralized finance platforms to report their customers' digital asset sales the way stockbrokers do.
Funds the federal government through September 30, 2025, mostly at the prior year's levels, with more for defense and less for non-defense programs.
Cancels a rule that required offshore oil and gas leaseholders to submit archaeological surveys of the seabed before drilling.
Requires immigration authorities to detain non-citizens without legal status who are charged with, arrested for or convicted of theft-related crimes, assaulting a police officer, or crimes causing death or serious injury.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 9 laws and 2 executive orders.
From the official record
Statements from the official record: Not checked yet. A statement appears here after a person reviews our account of the law or order it is about.
From this member’s press releases
From a secondary sourceThese are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.
19 excerpts
- Leading the World in Supersonic FlightJuly 22, 2026
“On June 6, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order entitled “Leading the World in Supersonic Flight,” which directs the FAA to lift the U.S. ban on supersonic flight by repealing outdated FAA regulations and establishing updated noise-based standards. The SAM Act codifies President Trump’s executive order.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJune 30, 2026
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) penned an op-ed in the Washington Examiner, calling for reform to a specific tax code change made by H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which imposed a tax increase on Americans who gamble by reducing the amount of losses they can deduct from 100 percent to 90 percent. In the”
- Secure America ActJune 9, 2026
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes to Send Second Reconciliation Package to President Trump’s Desk
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting “YES” to pass S.2, the Secure America Act, which would provide robust funding for federal law enforcement, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and support the Trump Administration’s efforts to secure our nation’s borders:”
- Leading the World in Supersonic FlightMarch 24, 2026
House Passes Nehls’ Bill to Allow for Supersonic Flight Over the United States
“On June 6, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order entitled “Leading the World in Supersonic Flight,” which directs the FAA to lift the ban on supersonic flight by repealing outdated FAA regulations and establishing updated noise-based standards. The SAM Act, which codifies President Trump’s executive order, passed the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on December 18, 2025.”
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026January 23, 2026
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Secures $2 Million for Sugar Land Regional Airport Runway Improvement Project
“WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) voted “YES” to pass H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which includes $2 million in federal funding for the Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) Runway Improvement Project. Specifically, this funding will be used to rehabilitate SGR’s Runway 17-35, which in its current form, poses significant safety concerns for pilots, passengers, and”
- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026January 12, 2026
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes “YES” to Secure $3.25 Million for Projects in TX-22
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) voted “YES” to pass H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026, which includes $3.25 million in funding for projects in the 22nd Congressional District of Texas, including the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Oyster Research, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone”
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- Leading the World in Supersonic FlightDecember 18, 2025
House T&I Committee Passes Nehls’ Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
“On June 6, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order entitled, “Leading the World in Supersonic Flight,” which directs the FAA to lift the U.S. ban on supersonic flight by repealing outdated FAA regulations and establishing updated noise-based standards. The SAM Act codifies President Trump’s executive order.”
- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026December 10, 2025
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes “YES” to Pass FY2026, DRONE Act of 2025
“WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting “YES” to pass S.1071, the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, which included H.R. 1058, the Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation Congressman Nehls championed with Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46):”
- Medal of Honor ActNovember 7, 2025
“WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after his bill, H.R. 695, the Medal of Honor Act, passed the United States Senate:”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJuly 3, 2025
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes YES to Send One Big Beautiful Bill Act to President Trump’s Desk
“WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting “YES” to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act:”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJune 25, 2025
“Further, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s portion of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes a $12.5 billion investment in our ATC system. This investment provides a significant down payment to modernize the system and make our ATC system the envy of the world.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMay 28, 2025
“WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) penned an op-ed in The Bay City Tribune discussing why he voted “YES” to pass H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which delivers the largest deficit reduction in nearly 30 years, secures and sustains Medicaid for America’s most vulnerable, makes necessary investments in our nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system, provides”
- Keeping Men Out of Women's SportsMay 28, 2025
“In November 2024, the American people overwhelmingly voted in favor of President Donald J. Trump’s America First agenda: secure borders, keeping men out of women’s sports, a booming economy, peace through strength, and unleashing American energy. On the campaign trail, President Trump made promises to the American people, and he’s keeping them.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMay 22, 2025
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes to Pass the One Big, Beautiful Bill
“WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting “YES” to pass H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act:”
- FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024April 8, 2025
Chairman Nehls Statement from Hearing on Airport Infrastructure
“That’s why this committee included robust funding and reforms for airport projects in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. Specifically, the FAA bill increased AIP funding to $4 billion annually, added flexibility to the use of AIP funds, contained comprehensive environmental streamlining reform to expand the number of projects categorically excluded from NEPA reviews, and cut bureaucratic red tape to”
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025March 11, 2025
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes to Avoid Government Shutdown and Support President Trump’s Agenda
“WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) issued the following statement following the passage of H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, which keeps the government open, allows President Donald Trump and his administration to continue to identify waste, fraud, and abuse of American’s hard-earned tax dollars, and gives Congress time to focus on delivering President Trump’s”
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes to Avoid Government Shutdown and Support President Trump’s Agenda
“WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) issued the following statement following the passage of H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, which keeps the government open, allows President Donald Trump and his administration to continue to identify waste, fraud, and abuse of American’s hard-earned tax dollars, and gives Congress time to focus on delivering President Trump’s”
- Medal of Honor ActFebruary 26, 2025
House Passes Nehls’ Bill to Increase Pension for Medal of Honor Recipients
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced that his bill, H.R. 695, the Medal of Honor Act, passed the United States House of Representatives unanimously. Congressman Chris Pappas joined Congressman Nehls in introducing this bill in the 118 th and 119 th Congress.”
- FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024January 14, 2025
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Named Chairman of T&I Subcommittee on Aviation
“As Chairman, I will ensure the FAA implements the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 effectively and efficiently and dig deeper into aviation issues. At such a critical time for our nation’s aviation industry, I look forward to working with Chairman Graves and my colleagues to advance policies that promote safety and improve efficiency within America’s aviation industry.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 11 spending items this member requested, $10,721,115 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matagorda County | Public Law 119-37 | Sargent Community Center-- Disaster Point of DistributionRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | TX | $1,875,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston | Public Law 119-37 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Capital Improvement Project in Wharton CountyRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | TX | $346,115 |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service | Public Law 119-74 | Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Oyster ResearchDOC · NOAA--CZM | None printed | $1,250,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Public Law 119-74 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarDOJ · OJP--Byrn e | None printed | $500,000 |
| Ft. Bend County Women's Center | Public Law 119-74 | Ft. Bend County Women's CenterDOJ · OJP--Byrn e | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| Child Advocates Ft. Bend County | Public Law 119-74 | Child Advocates of Ft. Bend County (CAFB)DOJ · OJP--Byrn e | None printed | $500,000 |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service | Public Law 119-74 | Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Oyster ResearchDOC · NOAA--CZM | None printed | $1,250,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Public Law 119-74 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $500,000 |
| Ft. Bend County Women's Center | Public Law 119-74 | Ft. Bend County Women's CenterDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| Child Advocates Ft. Bend County | Public Law 119-74 | Child Advocates of Ft. Bend County (CAFB)DOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $500,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Sugar Land | Public Law 119-75 | Sugar Land Regional Airport Runway Improvement Project (SGR)Department of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | TX | $2,000,000 |
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