TX · DISTRICT 17

Pete Sessions

RepublicanTexasCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source ↗

What they said 4

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (4)Campaign (2)In office (2)

While serving · 9/17/2026

Economy, taxes & work Civil rights & justice

Modernize the AbilityOne procurement program

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Pete Sessions supports the American Procurement Improvement Act, which he introduced with Congressman Steny Hoyer. The bill would update the law governing AbilityOne and federal procurement while preserving the program’s mission of expanding employment opportunities for people who are blind or have significant disabilities. Sessions says the changes would support career advancement and strengthen accountability to taxpayers.

Context: The release does not specify the bill’s detailed procurement changes or accountability measures.

While serving · legislative priority · 2/25/2026

Agriculture & food Economy, taxes & work

Create voluntary Agriculture Freedom Zones with targeted tax incentives

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Pete Sessions is advancing legislation to establish nationwide Agriculture Freedom Zones, a voluntary federal framework intended to protect productive farmland while directing large-scale development toward less suitable areas. The proposed framework would use federal tax incentives—including capital-gains tax deferrals, reduced long-term investment rates, and tax-free appreciation for extended holdings—to encourage projects such as data centers and renewable energy facilities to locate on marginal lands, brownfields, arid regions, or areas with existing infrastructure. Sessions says the goal is to protect food-producing land while supporting innovation and economic growth.

Context: The federal bill is forthcoming; the framework and incentives are proposed, not enacted.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Education

Promote parental involvement and protect parental rights

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Sessions says Republicans will promote parental involvement and educational opportunity, and oppose laws that take away parental rights. The statement follows criticism of school curricula and outside organizations, but does not specify a particular curriculum rule or law.

Context: The page does not identify specific laws or describe how these policies would be carried out.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Immigration

Restore construction of the southern border wall

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Pete Sessions supports restoring construction of the southern border wall as part of his American First policies, with the stated goal of safeguarding the American people. He says addressing the immigration crisis involves more than building the wall, and links the surge of people crossing the border to what he calls President Biden’s failure of duty. He also calls for Congress and the White House to agree on a plan and legislation to reform immigration policies.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.