Austin News

Rep. Chip Roy, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 21st district, shared a series of tweets on March 26, 2025, addressing various issues ranging from immigration policies to government spending. Known for his strong stance on conservative values, Rep. Roy's statements reflect his legislative priorities and criticisms of current governmental practices.

In a tweet posted at 13:59 UTC, Rep. Roy expressed concerns about public safety and immigration enforcement, stating that "Murderers, fentanyl traffickers, and child abusers ARE WALKING on America’s streets." He criticized sanctuary cities for protecting these individuals from deportation and emphasized that "EVERY criminal alien must be deported."

Later that day at 15:11 UTC, Rep. Roy discussed the SAVE Act, highlighting its provisions related to voter registration processes amid name changes. He asserted that "NO ONE will be left unable to register to vote due to a name change." Additionally, he accused opponents of the bill of wanting illegal immigrants to vote.

At 16:07 UTC, Rep. Roy addressed fiscal responsibility in government spending by criticizing Congress's role in funding certain programs. He stated "Congress is the problem. We've been funding this stuff." He referenced an amendment proposed to cut USAID funding significantly over a year ago.