Grayson Times

Rep. Pat Fallon, representing Texas’ 4th district in the U.S. Congress since 2021, has expressed concerns regarding national security and regulatory inefficiencies through his recent posts. With a background in politics that includes service in the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate, Fallon has highlighted specific issues regarding defense, industry, and governmental oversight.

In a post dated April 11, 2025, Fallon emphasized the necessity to restore the United States' defense industrial base to effectively counteract threats, particularly from Communist China. He stated, "We need to restore our defense industrial base up if we are to deter and counter Communist China's aggression. Our national security depends upon getting our domestic shipbuilding capacity up to speed."

On April 12, 2025, Fallon expressed criticism towards the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its enforcement actions. He questioned the effectiveness of the agency's responses when discovering illegal product sales at retail shops. Fallon remarked, "Want to know what happens when the FDA finds out a shop is selling illegal products? They send a sharply worded letter that'll be ignored, and stores will continue selling illicit goods. I'm dumbfounded by the lack of action and accountability from the FDA. This MUST change."

Fallon also addressed economic and security concerns arising from the disparity in commercial shipbuilding capabilities between China and the United States. He highlighted this issue in another April 12, 2025 post, mentioning that China dominates over half of the global commercial shipbuilding industry, compared to the U.S.'s share of just 0.1%. Fallon expressed, "This imbalance isn’t just economic—it’s a threat to our national security. We must reestablish serious domestic production now."

Fallon’s political career began after his graduation from the University of Notre Dame with a BA. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, he currently resides in Frisco and succeeded John Ratcliffe in the U.S. Congress. His policy focus is heavily influenced by his background and ongoing involvement in national defense and regulatory matters.