Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, who represents Texas’ 24th district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of tweets on May 13, 2026, addressing federal Medicaid fraud, law enforcement recognition during Police Week, and border security legislation.
In her first tweet at 18:04 UTC, Van Duyne praised the current administration’s efforts to address fraud in federal Medicaid funding. She wrote, “So glad we finally have an Administration that is taking on the vast fraud in federal Medicaid funding! @VP Vance and his @WHFraudTF are leaving no stone unturned! “
Later that day at 19:14 UTC, she acknowledged Secretary Mullin’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security and expressed gratitude for law enforcement officers. Her tweet stated, “It’s always great to see my friend @SecMullinDHS! This Police Week, we’re reminded of the incredible men and women who wear the badge. Secretary Mullin is doing a tremendous job leading the way at @DHSgov – thank you to all the brave officers and agents who work every day to”
At 21:26 UTC on May 13, Van Duyne addressed border security by referencing H.Res.50 and advocating for stronger state authority regarding immigration policy. She tweeted, “The Constitution is clear: states do not have to be passive victims of a failed federal government. My Texas Republican colleagues and I are urging Congress to pass H.Res.50 and ensure the Lone Star State is never again subjected to the open-border lawlessness we endured for”
Beth Van Duyne has served as U.S. Representative for Texas’s 24th District since replacing Kenny Marchant in 2021 (https://ballotpedia.org/Beth_Van_Duyne). Born in Ithaca, New York in 1970 and currently residing in Irving at age 52, she has won multiple elections since entering Congress (https://ballotpedia.org/Beth_Van_Duyne). In recent years she defeated Sam Eppler in 2024 with over sixty percent of the vote; Jan McDowell in 2022; and Candace Valenzuela in a close race in 2020.
