118th Congress
Today, Congressman Keith Self introduced the Foreign Automobile Industry Restriction on Electric Vehicle Tax Credits (FAIR-EV Tax Credits) Act. This bill would prevent our foreign adversaries from receiving tax credits intended for Electric Vehicles as permitted in the Democrat-led Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Currently, Chinese companies are partnering with American companies to take advantage of these tax credits, thereby strengthening China at the expense of American taxpayers.
Each year, I have the honor of hosting a district-wide Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for middle school and high school students. This competition encourages participants to learn to code and looks to inspire them to pursue careers in computer science.
The Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC) is a leadership opportunity for high school students in the 3rd Congressional District of Texas to participate in an interactive learning experience and develop leadership skills. Participation in the Congressional Youth Advisory Council offers students a unique opportunity to learn about the federal government, discuss public policy, and work with their federal representative while serving their community.
The Congressional Award is the United States Congress’ award for young Americans. It is non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive. The program is open to all 14- to 24-year-olds and participants earn Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional Award Certificates and Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional Award Medals. Participants may register at 13 1/2 years old and are eligible to submit for the award at age 14. Gold Medals are presented at an annual ceremony every summer in Washington, D.C.
The Congressional Award focus on four areas:
Congressman Keith Self is introducing a bill that renames the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Plano, Texas, the ‘‘U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic.”
The debt ceiling bill should be titled the Sleight of Hand Spending Bill.
(May 23, 2023 – Washington, D.C.) Congressman Keith Self hosted a reception on Sunday May 21, in Allen, Texas where he extended his heartfelt congratulations to 26 exceptional students from the Third Congressional District of Texas who have received appointments to all four military academies.
(April 28, 2023 – Washington, D.C.) Congressman Keith Self led a letter to President Biden, along with 39 other Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, admonishing the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s latest rule that assesses fees on people with good credit to subsidize those with poor credit.
(April 28, 2023 – Washington, D.C.) Congressman Keith Self led a letter to President Biden, along with 32 other members of the U.S. House of Representatives, expressing concern about the administration’s proposed rule promoting electric vehicles (EVs).
(April 25, 2023 – Washington, D.C.) Congressman Keith Self announces the grand opening of a new district office in McKinney, Texas, with a ribbon cutting ceremony to take place on May 2nd.