Grayson Times

Rep. Pat Fallon, who represents Texas’ 4th district in the U.S. Congress, has voiced concerns and suggestions about U.S. healthcare spending and national security through a series of tweets. Rep. Fallon has served in Congress since 2021, taking over from John Ratcliffe, and has previously served in the Texas legislature.

On April 12, 2025, Rep. Fallon highlighted the high per-capita healthcare spending in the United States. He advocated for a preventative approach to healthcare, suggesting it would reduce costs and prevent illness, tweeting, “America spends more on healthcare per-capita than anywhere in the world. Spending more time finding ways to be preventative will not only keep Americans from getting sick, but would lessen the costs of healthcare as a nation.”

In a tweet posted on April 13, 2025, Rep. Fallon emphasized the need to secure supply chains in the United States, particularly by avoiding the use of Chinese electronics. He stated, “Deterring China in the Indo-Pacific means making sure our supply chains are safe here at home,” adding that the federal government should ensure that they are not utilizing Chinese electronics. The tweet can be accessed here.

Later that day, Rep. Fallon posted about the strategic military balance in the Indo-Pacific region. Citing a numerical advantage of Chinese forces over the U.S. Navy, he expressed the urgency of enhancing U.S. domestic shipbuilding capabilities: “Chinese forces currently hold a 4:1 advantage in the Indo-Pacific compared to the US Navy. If we want to deter and counter China, it's critical we get our domestic shipbuilding capacity up to speed.” The full tweet is available here.

Rep. Fallon's remarks highlight his focus on both national security and domestic policy, reflecting his legislative background. Rep. Fallon, born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, now resides in Frisco. He is a University of Notre Dame alumnus, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree.