Tim Powers, Chief of Staff to the Provost, Michael J. Hardy, Deputy Chief Government Relations Officer and Director of Federal Relations, Congressman Randy Weber (represents the Texas A&M at Galveston campus), Provost Alan Sams, and Dustin Bryant, Associate Vice Chair for Federal Relations for the Texas A&M University - System, at Congressman Weber's office in Washington, D.C., in February 2025.

Federal Relations Gallery

These moments capture Aggies in action with representatives of the federal government both in Washington, D.C. and at Texas A&M sites around the state of Texas —building relationships and representing the spirit of the university on the national stage.

Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon, Texas State Climatologist, Director of the Southern Regional Climate Center and Regents Professor of Atmospheric Sciences, offered his expertise to the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee on Environment, regarding the harnessing of innovative technologies to enhance weather forecasting for the protection of lives and property. Photo Credit to Adam Brown, Digital Manager, Committee on Science, Space and Technology. — Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon, Texas State Climatologist, Director of the Southern Regional Climate Center and Regents Professor of Atmospheric Sciences, offered his expertise to the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee on Environment, in July 2025, regarding the harnessing of innovative technologies to enhance weather forecasting for the protection of lives and property. He is pictured with other members of the panel and Congressman Scott Franklin (R-FL).

Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and General Mark A. Welsh III, President of Texas A&M University, speak at the Boeing Center in San Antonio for the Service Academy Send-Off event on Memorial Day 2025.

Col. Mike Fossum (TAMU-Galveston) standing behind Sen. Kelly (D-AZ), Rep. Garamendi (D-CA), Sen. Young (R-IN), and Rep. Kelly (R-MS) as Sen. Kelly introduces the SHIPS for America Act on April 30, 2025.

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) poses with students as part of the "SEC in DC" week in Washington, D.C in March 2025. — Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) poses with Aggie students as part of the "SEC in DC" week in Washington, D.C in March 2025.

Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-D) of HD 33 tours the latest Texas A&M - Fort Worth construction site. — Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX) tours the construction site of the Texas A&M Fort Worth Law and Education Building, set to open in Summer 2026.

Rep. De La Cruz staff at the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen. — Staff from the office of Congresswoman De La Cruz (R-TX) tour the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen.

Master of Finance students visit Washington, D.C. and are pictured with Rep. Pete Sessions on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. — A group of Master of Finance students pose with Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX) on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.

Michael Hardy with Rep. Ronnie Jackson at Texas A&M versus University of Arkansas football game. — Deputy Chief Government Relations Officer and Director of Federal Relations Michael J. Hardy and Congressman Ronnie Jackson (R-TX) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the Southwest Classic.

Michael Hardy with Rep. John Carter staffer Abby Brewington and her husband, Aramis, at the Taste of the South Gala. — Deputy Chief Government Relations Officer and Director of Federal Relations Michael J. Hardy attends the Taste of the South Gala with Abby Brewington, Legislative Assistant for Congressman John Carter (R-TX), and her husband Aramis.

Texas A&M Bush School Regents visit Washington, D.C. as part of their annual trip, and pose for a photo in the street at night. — Deputy Chief Government Relations Officer and Director of Federal Relations Michael J. Hardy visits with Regent Scholars from the George H.W. Bush School of Government and Public Service during their annual visit to Washington, D.C.