Outgoing Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas stated that the Republican party has "delivered significantly" but still needs to "finish the job" as the midterm elections approach. Roy, who will depart the U.S. House of Representatives at the end of his current term, reflected on the GOP's accomplishments and future outlook in a Sept. 9, 2026, interview with Fox News Digital.
Roy pointed to the tax provisions enacted under President Donald Trump's administration as a key achievement. He also highlighted the situation at the nation's border as a primary example of Republican success, asserting that the party has "shut down the flow across the border" through law enforcement.
He specifically cited the "Laken Riley Act," named after a woman murdered in 2024 by an individual with a prior illegal entry and parole history, as a legislative success. "We've done so much that frankly, it kinda gets lost in a lot of the noise," Roy remarked.
Looking towards the upcoming elections, Roy emphasized the need for Republican unity. "We need to unite with a singular vision about where we wanna take the country if we wanna be... rewarded in November... and then frankly looking ahead to 2028," he said.
Despite acknowledging that Congress has "fallen short" on some objectives, Roy expressed optimism about the GOP's chances in the midterms. "I think right now Republicans are staring at barely holding onto the Senate and slightly losing the house, but I still think we can win the house," he stated.
Roy suggested that Republicans should reconvene after the elections to continue their legislative work. "Obviously I'm not campaigning. So I'm thinking a lot about what we could do with another reconciliation package or what we might be able to do in the lame duck or in January, when I'm not in office," he said.
In a recent post on X, Roy shared his philosophy on government funding, stating, "Government does not fund anything. It takes money from people under force of law and distributes it to other people very inefficiently and usually tyrannically." He further criticized government intervention in childcare, linking it to unaffordability and dependence, and advocating for individual independence.
A White House official, responding to reports about a potential Trump administration proposal for childcare subsidies for stay-at-home parents, stated on Thursday that "the Trump administration has not announced any such proposal. Until and unless it does, any discussion about potential policies is baseless speculation."
Regarding his own future political aspirations, Roy indicated that his path is "up to God" and the people of Texas, adding that he feels a "calling for service" and is focused on addressing significant national problems.