Austin News

Rep. Chip Roy, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 21st district, has been vocal on various issues through his press office's social media posts. On February 20, 2025, a series of tweets highlighted his legislative efforts and reactions to national matters.

In a tweet posted at 14:19 UTC on February 20, Rep. Chip Roy announced the reintroduction of a bill aimed at removing liability protections for vaccine manufacturers. The tweet stated: "A bill reintroduced on Tuesday by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) would tear away that special shield from liability so people harmed by the shots can receive compensation."

Later that day, at 14:40 UTC, another tweet addressed concerns about foreign criminals entering the United States to commit burglaries. The message emphasized Rep. Roy's commitment to closing legal loopholes in immigration laws: "Chilean criminals are entering the U.S. to burglarize Americans across the country.Rep. Roy is working to close the loopholes in our legal immigration system to prevent foreign criminals from entering."

Finally, at 19:45 UTC on February 20, Rep. Roy expressed satisfaction over Kash Patel's confirmation as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation by the Senate after significant delays: " REP. ROY STATEMENT ON KASH PATEL CONFIRMATION I am pleased that — after too much delay — the Senate has confirmed Kash Patel today as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.Americans across the country have lost faith in the bureau's ability to fulfill its…"