In a blow to bipartisanship, Democrats today advanced H.R. 3992, the Protect Older Job Applicants Act; H.R. 729, the Strength in Diversity Act; H.R. 730, the Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act; and, H.R. 2119, the Family Violence Prevention and Service Improvement Act of 2021 through Committee.Education and Labor CommitteeRepublican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) gave the following statement in response to the … Continue reading These three Democrat bills threaten US economy and religious freedom
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U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), along with Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) released a joint statement on Thursday in response to Democrats’ partisan spending package. “Our nation is nearing $30 trillion in debt. There … Continue reading Sen. Paul and Colleagues slam partisan spending bill: America needs to invest in infrastructure without out of control spending
Top Republican leaders in the House of Representatives joined Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (R-NC) in outlining their concerns regarding the Biden administration’s intention to undo the Trump administration’s Navigable Waters Protection Rule. The Biden administration’s recent announcement signaled its intent to revise the definition of the “waters of the United … Continue reading House GOP sounds alarm on Biden WOTUS national land grab scheme
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) applauded the 4th Circuit Court’s decision recognizing the right of law-abiding 18- to 20-year-olds’ to own a handgun. Of the ruling, Senator Lummis said, “The Second Amendment is a constitutional right. There is no reason a law-abiding 18-year-old adult should be denied that right solely based on their age. If we trust … Continue reading Lummis praises court decision upholding handgun ownership for adults under 21
Yesterday evening, Senate Democrats announced they had reached a topline agreement of $3.5 trillion for a massive tax and spending plan. House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement: “This is nothing more than a bait-and-switch. Joe Biden proposed $4 trillion in new reconciliation spending then claimed he would seek common ground … Continue reading Budget leader rips $3.5 trillion spending spree
Opening Statement of Ranking Member Frank Lucas at Investigations & Oversight Hearing on COVID-19 Origins:Thank you, Chairman Foster for holding today’s hearing. And thank you to our witnesses for your participation. While this Committee has held a handful of hearings over the last 18 months examining the role of the scientific community in combatting COVID-19, … Continue reading Top House member launches hearing into origin of COVID-19
House Committee on Oversight and Reform Republicans, led by Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) and Representative Fred Keller (R-Pa.), wrote Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) calling for a hearing on the records request backlog at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration’s (NARA) National Personnel Records Center (NRPC). The backlog is affecting veterans and their families … Continue reading House members demand hearing on vet records backlog
Subcommittee on Environment Ranking Member Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) and Representatives Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) and Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.) today wrote to Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm raising concerns that Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Kelly Speakes-Backman, may be using her position to advance the interests of the Energy Storage Association where she … Continue reading Investigation requested into Biden Energy appointee using position to benefit former employer
Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Ms. Su as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Labor: "The global pandemic and forced shutdowns have upended businesses, workers, and jobs. It is more important than ever for the Department of Labor leadership to … Continue reading House member blasts radical Biden Labor boss
The full House Appropriations Committee met to consider the fiscal year 2022 appropriations bills for the subcommittees on Defense and Homeland Security. Committee Republicans were unable to support the bills due to the total spending level and controversial policy provisions that are in the bills.In an effort to fight for the necessary funds for the … Continue reading Congressmembers reveal waste and abuse in Defense and Homeland Security bills
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