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Texas U.S. Representative District 17

U.S. Representative: Two-year term. One of 38 members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas. With the U.S. Senate, the House of Representatives makes laws; raises revenues, appropriates federal funds and manages the federal debt; regulates commerce among states and with other nations; declares war and maintains and regulates the military; establishes the federal court system and defines federal crimes; and directs the census every ten years. The House has the exclusive power to impeach federal officers, including the President. Current annual salary: $175,000

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    Pete Sessions
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

Qualification: What training, experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?

Healthcare: What steps should Congress take, if any, to ensure that healthcare is effective, affordable, and accessible for all Americans?

Democracy: WWhat does Congress need to do, if anything, to protect our democracy and restore faith in our institutions?

Immigration: What steps should Congress take, if any, to assure that the U.S. immigration system is both effective and humane?

Balance of Power: What does Congress need to do, if anything, to preserve the Constitution’s checks and balances to keep the government accountable to the people?

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