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119th Congress

April 29, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Christian D. Menefee (TX‑18) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s 6–3 ruling in Callais v. Louisiana, which struck down Louisiana’s congressional map.

“Today, the Supreme Court of the United States delivered a devastating blow to American democracy and to Black and Brown voters across the country. This ruling weakens critical protections under the Voting Rights Act and undermines decades of progress toward fair and equal representation.


April 28, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Christian D. Menefee (TX-18) urged Congress and federal leaders to protect critical weather and climate research funding, warning that proposed cuts from the Trump Administration could leave Houston more vulnerable to catastrophic flooding and severe storms.

Over the last decade, Houston area communities have endured seven federally declared disasters.


April 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Christian D. Menefee (TX-18) spoke out against President Donald Trump’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 NASA budget during a Hearing by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.

The Trump budget proposal would cut NASA’s funding by 23 percent and slash science funding by nearly half. Rep. Menefee warned the cuts would hit Houston’s economy hard and weaken America’s position in space.


Community Project Funding Requests (Fiscal Year 2027)

  1. Coaching and Relationship Management Curriculum for Youth Justice Systems
  2. Enhancing Digital Accessibility and Data Integration of the Houston Forensic Science Center Through Strategic Digitization
  3. Advanced Screening Technology for Correctional Safety
  4. Wallisville Outfall Project
  5. OST/Almeda Corridors Redevelopment Authority – TIRZ #7
  6. Pro-Vision Academy

CASEWORKER

Location: Houston, Texas 

Reports To: District Director & Deputy Chief of Staff 

About the Office

Congressman Christian Menefee represents Texas's 18th Congressional District, which includes much of North Houston and parts of Humble. We are looking for a talented, community-driven individual to help us do that work on the ground.


FIELD REPRESENTATIVE / DISTRICT SCHEDULER

Location: Houston, Texas

Reports To: District Director & Deputy Chief of Staff / Director of Operations

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Field Representative / District Digital Associate

Location: Houston, Texas 

Reports To: District Director & Deputy Chief of Staff / Communications Director

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April 1, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Christian D. Menefee (TX-18) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order today imposing new federal restrictions on mail-in voting.

“President Trump’s executive order is not about election integrity. It is about making it harder for Americans to vote.


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March 27, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Christian D. Menefee (TX-18) released the following statement as House Republican leadership continues to block a vote on TSA funding.