Brandon Gill

To prohibit the enforcement of certain contractual clauses that restrict disclosure of sexual abuse of minors, and for other purposes.

in committee

EQUALS Act of 2025

introduced

Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act

introduced

“Mr. GILL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the late Brenda Gormley and to honor her 24 years of distinguished public service to Denton County, Texas. Her commitment to emergency preparedness and volunteer training strengthened Denton County and North Texas, leaving a lasting legacy. Brenda's involvement in emergency preparedness began in 2005 when she was introduced to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) during a visit to the Highland Village Fire Department. What started as a simple inquiry quickly turned into a lifelong passion. She served as a CERT manager and instructor, earning recognition as a Texas CERT Master Instructor. After Hurricane Katrina, Brenda served as a shelter manager and helped establish the Denton County CERT program at the request of Assistant Chief Roland Asebedo. Starting with fewer than a dozen volunteers, she grew the program into one of the most respected in Texas, expanding it to more than 500 background-checked, active members who received free, hands-on training open to all Denton County residents. Under Brenda's dedicated leadership, Denton County's Citizen Corps Council received the National Award for Outstanding Citizen Corps Council in 2009. She served as Secretary of the Denton County VOAD Citizen Corps Council and as Past Chair of the North Central Texas Regional Citizen Corps Council, helping implement, expand, and sustain Citizen Corps programs regionally and statewide. Brenda's significant contributions to community preparedness and public service were recognized by Governor Greg Abbott at the state level and President Barack Obama nationally. Brenda also helped develop the G517 CERT Master Instructor curriculum and the G417 CERT refresher curriculum for Texas. In 2011, she was honored as the first recipient of the Jack Colley Citizen Corps Leadership Award for her exceptional leadership and service. She further enhanced Denton County CERT by creating specialized response teams, often called upon to assist first responders. Mr. Speaker, Brenda Gormley embodied the true spirit of public service and neighbors helping neighbors. I request my colleagues to join me in honoring her extraordinary dedication and contributions to the safety and security of her neighbors in Denton County and across Texas. Our sincere condolences go to her family, friends, and colleagues. [[Page E27]] ____________________”

2026-01-12 · Government Reform

“Mr. GILL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to present to you the Global Medical Response (GMR) Stars of Life award recipients for 2025. A proud member of the American Ambulance Association (AAA), GMR is a leader in emergency medical services across the country--providing care to communities and residents of all walks of life. The AAA created the Stars of Life program to celebrate the contributions of ambulance professionals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in service to their communities and the EMS profession. By honoring the contributions of these heroes, the Stars of Life program also highlights the critical role EMS plays in our healthcare infrastructure. The opportunities to save lives--whether it's someone who suffered a cardiac arrest following a motor vehicle incident in Evansville, [[Page E1034]] Indiana, or a 12-day old infant who stopped breathing in Clackamas, Oregon--are the situations for which EMS professionals train and prepare. But we should also honor the everyday professionalism, skill, and commitment to doing what is right for the patient that is at the forefront of everything emergency medical responders do, both on duty and off. By putting their own lives on the line every time they answer the call for help, EMS professionals are heroes in their local communities, even if some are too humble to see themselves that way. I thank all first responders for answering the call and I thank the 2025 GMR Stars of Life award recipients for providing care to the world at a moment's notice. I include in the Record the following Global Medical Response's 2025 Stars of Life Award Recipients: Carlos Bautista, Base Aviation Manager, Fixed Wing Pilot, EagleMed, Dodge City, Kansas; Chris Crawford, Paramedic, Field Training Officer, American Medical Response, Portland, Oregon; Nathanael Day, Flight Nurse, Paramedic, EagleMed, Dodge City, Kansas; Rudy Drago, Dispatch Lead, AMR River Medical, Lake Havasu City, Arizona; Aaron Durette, Paramedic, Field Training Officer, American Medical Response, West Hartford, Connecticut; Arianne Emling, Flight Nurse, Base Clinical Lead, Air Evac Lifeteam, Marion, Illinois; Jimi Estrada-Velazquez, Paramedic, American Medical Response, Riverside, California; Marc Flores, Flight Paramedic, Air Evac Lifeteam, Abilene, Texas; Kenny Glimmee, Flight Paramedic, REACH Air Medical Services, Alpine, California; Aaron Goodloe, Paramedic, American Medical Response, Kansas City, Kansas; Dylan Graves, Lead Paramedic, Field Training Officer, Clackamas County, Oregon; Terry Gray, EMT, Crew Chief, American Medical Response, Seattle, Washington; Julie Humes, Flight Nurse, Air Evac Lifeteam, Macomb, Illinois; Joseph Ketcham, Paramedic Supervisor, MedicWest, Las Vegas, Nevada; PJ Lowe, Advanced EMT, American Medical Response, Jackson; Mississippi; Matt Magiera, Paramedic, Medstar EMS, Summerdale, Alabama; Beau McFarlin, Flight Paramedic, Air Evac Lifeteam, Marion, Illinois; Alexander Megquier, Paramedic, American Medical Response, West Hartford, Connecticut; Douglas Milks, Paramedic, American Medical Response, Buffalo, New York; Magen Morris, Paramedic, Special Events Administrative Supervisor, MedicWest, Las Vegas, Nevada; Holly Nasello, Paramedic, Life Line, Prescott, Arizona; Trey Phillips, Flight Nurse, Paramedic, Air Evac Lifeteam, Snellville, Georgia; Rick Pringle, Paramedic, Field Training Office, AMR Temple EMS, Temple, Texas; Julie Purick, Critical Care Paramedic, American Medical Response, Rochester, New York; LeAnn Riley, Emergency Dispatcher, 911 Call Taker, American Medical Response, Modesto, California; Ryan Rizen, Clinical Education Manager, American Medical Response, Evansville, Indiana; Samantha Sabol, Paramedic, Field Training Officer, AMR Temple EMS, Temple, Texas; Missy Satterfield, Flight Nurse, Paramedic, Air Evac Lifeteam, Abilene, Texas; Morgan Stanley, EMT, American Medical Response, Independence, Missouri; Talitha Crowe, EMT, AMR Temple EMS, Temple, Texas; Dustin Wilson, Paramedic, American Medical Response, Stockton, California; and Brannen Zilka, Paramedic, American Medical Response, Concord, California. ____________________”

2025-11-04 · Healthcare

“Mr. GILL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend Mr. Ray Fletcher of Cooke County, Texas, for a lifetime of devoted service to our nation, The Great State of Texas, and his local community. Mr. Fletcher first answered the call to serve when he joined the United States Air Force in 1981, where he trained and served as a Nuclear Weapons Specialist. Over the course of an honorable 22-year military career, he rose to the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, exemplifying leadership, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the security of our country. He retired from active duty in 2003, but his public service was far from over. Immediately upon retirement, Mr. Fletcher began his second career in direct service to the people of Cooke County as the Emergency Manager and Fire Marshal. In this role, which he held for an additional 22 years, he became a cornerstone of public safety and emergency preparedness in North Texas. Mr. Fletcher led Cooke County through seven federally declared disasters, investigated over 400 fires, and oversaw numerous other critical incidents that required his seasoned judgment and calm leadership. Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Fletcher was instrumental in coordinating the Individual Safe Room Grant Program, a vital initiative that led to the installation of 425 storm shelters across Cooke County. His foresight and dedication undoubtedly made Cooke County a safer place for all who call it home. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Ray Fletcher's contributions to his country and community reflect the very best of American values. I am proud to represent such a distinguished citizen in the 26th Congressional District of Texas. On behalf of a grateful community, I thank him for his selfless service and wish him continued happiness in his well- earned retirement.”

2025-07-02 · Veterans