NRCC Statement on Congressman Blake Farenthold’s Resignation

WASHINGTON – NRCC Chairman Steve Stivers released the following statement regarding TX-27 Congressman Blake Farenthold’s resignation:

“I thank Blake Farenthold for his service in Congress,” said NRCC Chairman Steve Stivers.

“I hope Blake is true to his word and pays back the $84,000 of taxpayer money he used as a settlement. As I have said repeatedly, Congress must hold ourselves to a higher standard and regain the trust of the American people.”

“I’m confident we’ll have a Republican in this seat come November.”