Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, who represents Texas’ 24th district in the U.S. Congress, posted on her official Twitter account about recent developments impacting both national fraud prevention and local economic opportunities.
On May 4, 2026, Van Duyne praised federal efforts to combat pandemic-related fraud, writing: “A 19-month pandemic fraud scheme taken down by @DOLOIG and the @VP’s task force! Let’s keep up the good work.” She credited the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General and the Vice President’s task force for their roles in ending the scheme.
Later that day, Van Duyne highlighted North Texas’ upcoming role as a host city for the FIFA World Cup. In a tweet dated May 4, she stated: “The FIFA World Cup is almost here – and we’re hosting right here in Dallas and the economic opportunity for North Texas small businesses is massive. Fans from across the country and around the world will be flocking to North Texas, meaning packed restaurants, full hotels, and” She followed this with a link to additional information: “https://t.co/Y1D2T2EhgK”.
Beth Van Duyne has served in Congress since 2021 after replacing Kenny Marchant. She was born in Ithaca, New York in 1970 and currently resides in Irving at age 52. Her tenure includes election victories over Candace Valenzuela in 2020 (48.8% to 47.5%), Jan McDowell in 2022 (59.7% to 40.3%), and Sam Eppler in 2024 (60.3% to 39.7%).
Dallas’ selection as a host city for the FIFA World Cup is expected to bring significant economic activity to North Texas businesses due to increased tourism and hospitality demand.
