United States Congressman Jake Ellzey

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Jake graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy. He lives with his wife Shelby and their 2 children in Ellis County.

Jake is a commercial airline pilot based out of Dallas-Fort Worth. He previously served as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy and was appointed as commissioner on the Texas Veterans Commission by Governor Rick Perry.

Jake is a US representative in Congressional District 6. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his 2nd term.

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Opposes high-speed rail projects in Texas.

Support reducing regulations on businesses.

Supports the export and trading of American goods.

- Opposes high-speed rail projects in Texas.
- Support reducing regulations on businesses.
- Opposes "foolish DEI initiatives."
- Supports cutting funding for the IRS.
- Supports the export and trading of American goods.

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Healthcare

Said, "We must stop the efforts at forcing teachers to comply with radical indoctrination and get the focus back on education."

- Said, "We must stop the efforts at forcing teachers to comply with radical indoctrination and get the focus back on education."

Education

As of September 7, 2024, Jake Ellzey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Believes in maintaining election integrity.

As a US representative, co-sponsored the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require proof of citizenship for voter registration.

- Believes in maintaining election integrity.
- As a US representative, co-sponsored the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require proof of citizenship for voter registration.

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Opposes the Afghanistan withdrawal by "the Biden-Harris White House."

Supports a ban on land purchases by China.

Prioritizes supporting Israel and recognizing Jerusalem as their official capital.

- Opposes the Afghanistan withdrawal by "the Biden-Harris White House."
- Supports a ban on land purchases by China.
- Prioritizes supporting Israel and recognizing Jerusalem as their official capital.

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Jake Ellzey

Jake Ellzey is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He lives with his wife Shelby and their two children on ten acres in Ellis County.

Jake Ellzey is a commercial airline pilot based out of DFW. He previously served as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy and was appointed as Commissioner on the Texas Veterans Commission by Governor Rick Perry.

Jake Ellzey was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to serve as Commissioner on the Texas Veterans Commission.

Believes parents should supervise their children’s online activities.

Supports a strong military presence, including the deployment of aircraft carriers.

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Texas currently has 36 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. To hold this office, a candidate must be a legal resident of Texas for at least seven years before their election. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.