Congressman Christian D. Menefee

3 Feb

I’m incredibly honored to have been sworn in yesterday to represent Texas’s 18th congressional district, and to have my wife Kaitlyn by my side. I stand on the incredible legacy built by this district, and today I’m ready to get to work.

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I've heard from a lot of voters, campaign staff, and volunteers who are concerned about the shenanigans Trump may try to pull to undermine next week’s election and challenge the results afterward.

menefee.house.govElection Security Event With Rep. MorelleImage or you can click here:

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I'm hosting a Zoom discussion tomorrow with Rep. Joe Morelle, who is leading House Democrats’ election security efforts, to talk about how we're preparing for all of this. We'll also have a live Q&A, so you'll have a chance to get your questions answered directly! menefee.house.gov/electionsecu...

Houston, make a plan to vote! Early Voting: October 19–30 Election Day: November 3 Check your voter registration, find your polling location, and bring an accepted photo ID. Visit VoteTexas.gov for everything you need to know. Your vote matters!

washingtonpost.comTrump officials ask Supreme Court to let border security project resume in national parkThe move comes after an injunction blocking construction on a more than 500-mile stretch in and around Big Bend National Park in Texas.

Republicans and Democrats across Texas agree that a border wall in Big Bend is a terrible idea. It would waste taxpayer dollars, destroy fragile ecosystems, threaten wildlife, and increase the risk of dangerous flash flooding that puts communities at risk. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Trump’s war in Iran is driving up prices at the gas pump, and hardworking families are feeling it. Months into this war, Americans are still waiting for a clear plan to bring it to an end. Democrats have repeatedly voted to stop the fighting, but Republicans have refused to support those efforts.

Had a GREAT time visiting Coolxdad at E.W. Cullen Middle School! Through their CoolxKids Community Enrichment Hub, they’re empowering fathers, supporting our young people, and building stronger Houston families.

Domestic violence has taken the lives of 160 Texans in the last year, leaving 223 children without one or both parents. Harris County had the highest number of intimate partner homicides in the state.

menefee.house.govCongressman Menefee Backs Legislation to Protect Domestic Violence SurvivorsHOUSTON, TX — Today, Congressman Christian D. Menefee (TX-18) announced his support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026 and the National Domestic Violence Awareness ...

These numbers are heartbreaking, and we have work to do. This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I’m proud to support legislation that strengthens protections for survivors, expands access to emergency shelters, and invests in preventing abuse before it happens.

To learn more visit: menefee.house.gov/media/press-...

Prices keep rising, families are struggling, and Trump and Republicans act like everything is fine. They promised lower costs. Americans are fed up and don't deserve this nonsense.

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🚨 BREAKING: Inflation comes in HOT. September inflation surged to 3.7% year over year, with core inflation also exceeding forecasts. Prices jumped 0.6% in just ONE MONTH. Meanwhile, real earnings fell 0.5% in September.

Join me LIVE as I answer your questions about what's happening in Houston, the work I'm doing in D.C., and everything in between! Tune in at menefee.house.gov/live or call 833-380-0657. Hope you can join us!

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TOMORROW NIGHT!! Join me for my first-ever telephone town hall! I’ll be sharing updates on the work I’m doing for Houston, answering YOUR questions, and hearing directly from you about the issues that matter most. Register now and submit your questions: Menefee.House.Gov/Townhall

bit.lyFederal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of a criminal investigation, AP sources sayFederal agents have searched Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home as part of a criminal investigation. That's according to people familiar with the matter.

A vile abuse of power. Trump has attacked @repilhan.bsky.social for years. Now he’s using the federal government against a sitting member of Congress three weeks before an election.

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BREAKING: Federal agents searched Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of a criminal investigation, AP sources say.

No president should weaponize the government against political enemies. This president has done so time and again, and the Republicans who control Congress just sit back and let it happen. I stand with Ilhan.

Proud to join Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan and Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen Turner for the 6th Annual Walter Moses Burton Breakfast.

We honored Walter Moses Burton, Fort Bend County’s first Black sheriff and tax collector, who also served in the Texas Senate. His legacy reminds us why representation matters at every level of government. We must honor those who paved the way and keep opening doors for future generations.

Join me for my first ever Telephone Town Hall! I want to hear from YOU! Menefee.house.gov/townhall Be sure to spread the word to your family, friends, and group chats! Can't wait!

dmagazine.comOpal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Turns 100Opal Lee, the Fort Worth activist who helped make Juneteenth a national holiday, celebrates her 100th birthday today, October 7, 2026.

Happy birthday, Ms. Opal Lee! 🎉 Juneteenth was born right here in Texas, in Galveston, on June 19, 1865. Ms. Opal spent decades making sure the rest of America knew the story of freedom that began in our state. Today, we celebrate the Grandmother of Juneteenth. www.dmagazine.com/publications...

For years, this community has asked for a place where students could sing, dance, act, play, and create, a stage where their creativity can thrive. Congratulations to Aldine ISD on breaking ground on the Aldine ISD Education & Performing Arts Center (EdPAC)!

Our students are our future, and we must continue investing in the spaces where they can learn, grow, and dream big.

stylemagazine.comMenefee Marks Eight Months in Office With More Than 500 Constituent Cases ClosedCongressman Christian D. Menefee marks eight months in office with more than 500 constituent cases closed and over $1 million in recovered or delayed funds.

After more than 330 days without representation, TX-18 is back at work. 500+ cases closed. $1 million recovered for constituents. And we’re just getting started. Need help with a federal agency? Call 713-655-0050 or visit Menefee.House.Gov. stylemagazine.com/news/2026/oc...

59 years ago today, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first Black justice on the United States Supreme Court. As a Black lawyer, his legacy means a lot to me.

He paved the way for generations of us to walk into courtrooms, practice law, and use it to fight for our communities. Today, we honor a giant who opened doors for so many of us.

It was an honor to sit down in Houston with Lonnie Ali, a dedicated philanthropist and the widow of the late Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali left his mark on our city, from his historic fights at the Astrodome to his stand against the Vietnam War.

We talked about the Muhammad Ali Index, which measures compassion in cities across the world. And Lonnie's work to carry Muhammad's legacy forward by bringing people together and encouraging us to care for our neighbors. Grateful to Lonnie for the conversation and for continuing the Champ's legacy.

Our Military Service Academy nomination deadline is quickly approaching! If you’re a TX-18 student interested in attending a U.S. service academy, Friday, October 2nd is the deadline to submit your nomination application through my office. Learn more and apply at menefee.house.gov/services/mil...

menefee.house.govWhat to Expect When You Go to the Polls/ Qué Esperarar Al Ir A VotarWhat to Expect When You Go to the Polls

Election Day is less than 6 weeks away! 🗳️ Free, fair, and secure elections are the foundation of our democracy. Our website has helpful info on what to expect when you go to the polls: menefee.house.gov/what-to-expect-when-you-go-to-the-polls-que-esperarar-al-ir-a-votar

Saddened to hear of the passing of former State Representative Garnet Coleman. He was an institution in both Houston and at the Capitol in Austin.

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Rest in power to a phenomenal public servant. www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Saddened to hear of the passing of former State Representative Garnet Coleman. He was an institution in both Houston and at the Capitol in Austin.

A public servant who knew exactly which levers of power to pull to get stuff done for his community, and he did so every time the doors of the Capitol opened. A leader who fought so that every Texan could have a roof over their head, good health care, and a quality education.

Fox News asked me about those $5,000 checks Trump has promised, so I gave them the truth: You’re not getting them. Trump can keep making promises he can’t deliver. I’m going to keep telling folks the truth.

Need a passport? My office is hosting a Passport Fair this Saturday, September 26, from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Mickey Leland Federal Building. 📍1919 Smith St., Houston, TX 77002

Appointments are required! To schedule in advance, call 1-877-487-2778, press #6, and ask for the “Special Weekend Event in Houston.” We look forward to helping you with your passport needs.

21 Sept

Just months after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was murdered by an ICE agent right here in Houston, we’re hearing reports of another ICE shooting in Austin. That’s unacceptable. ICE has shown us time and again that we cannot simply take their word for what happened. They have no credibility.

21 Sept

We need an independent investigation immediately. We need the full facts about what happened.

@oversightdemocrats.bsky.social

21 Sept

Wishing a reflective and peaceful Yom Kippur to our Jewish neighbors in Houston and across the country.

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19 Sept

"The Trump family has turned the presidency into a side hustle." Watch @menefee.house.gov name names while he calls out the Trump administration's rampant corruption. Oversight Dems will hold them accountable.

17 Sept

Trump is in the White House while his family is cashing in, and Americans are getting crushed by the cost of groceries, gas, & rent. I serve on the @oversightdemocrats.bsky.social Committee. My job is to follow the money, expose the corruption, and hold them accountable. And I’ll continue to do so.

17 Sept

Republicans canceled votes AGAIN. For everyone else in this country, when you have a job to do, you’re expected to show up and get it done. Congress should be no different. The American people sent us here to work. Republicans keep canceling votes instead. It’s pathetic.

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Houston es la mejor ciudad del mundo gracias a la gente que la llama hogar.

Houston no sería Houston sin nuestras comunidades hispanas y latinas. Desde el East End hasta cada rincón de nuestra ciudad, generaciones de familias han ayudado a construir la cultura, los negocios, los vecindarios y el espíritu que hacen de Houston un lugar tan especial.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Houston is the greatest city in the world because of the people who call it home. Houston would not be Houston without our Hispanic and Latino communities.

From the East End to neighborhoods across our city, generations of families have helped build the culture, businesses, neighborhoods, and spirit that make Houston special.

14 Sept

President Obama wore a tan suit, and Republicans acted like the sky was falling. Now, Trump and his family are making billions from shady business deals while he sits in the White House, and Republicans in Congress suddenly have nothing to say.

14 Sept

The hypocrisy could not be more obvious. @oversightdemocrats.bsky.social and I will keep calling it out.