WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House adopted the budget resolution. “Today’s final adoption of the budget resolution reflects both chambers’ collective commitment to enacting President Trump’s full agenda as quickly as possible to fulfill our promises to the American people. “By clearing this critical hurdle, House committees can now work in […]
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“[T]he American people called for a new direction this past November, and the Trump administration and the Republican majorities in Congress have wasted no time getting to work to provide relief from burdensome regulations, especially when it comes to energy.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the […]
WEEK OF MARCH 31 MONDAY, MARCH 31 On Monday, the House will meet at noon for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: H.R. 1234 – To direct the Librarian of Congress to promote the more cost-effective, efficient, and expanded availability […]
Landmark legislation would put a stop to unconstitutional judicial overreach WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today introduced the Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025 (JRCA). The bill would limit federal court orders to parties directly before the court – ending the practice of universal injunctions and clarifying the constitutional role of the judicial branch. […]
WEEK OF MARCH 24 MONDAY, MARCH 24 On Monday, the House will meet at noon for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: H.R. 359 – Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025 (Sponsored by Rep. Obernolte / Science, Space, and Technology Committee) […]
The Senate concludes a historic commencement of the 119th Congress following ten consecutive weeks of voting, representing the longest continuous stretch in more than 15 years. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has marked the completion of the Senate’s historic ten-week voting streak, the longest continuous stretch in over 15 years. The productive and […]
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate approved legislation to fund the government while finding savings and supporting our national defense. “The reason we need a CR is because Senator Schumer refused to bring any of the individual appropriations bills, which were approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee, to […]
WASHINGTON – Last night, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control of the Gaza Strip. It was introduced by U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut), Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Jackie Rosen (D-Nevada), Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania). “I am very pleased […]
“No poison pill riders… no cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security… no cuts to veterans’ benefits. It’s all a lie.” WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed House Republicans’ clean 6-month continuing resolution (CR) and Congressional Democrats’ attempt to force a government shutdown. “Here’s the bottom line. If […]
WEEK OF MARCH 10TH MONDAY, MARCH 10TH On Monday, the House will meet at noon for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: H.R. 495 – Subterranean Border Defense Act (Sponsored by Rep. Crane / Homeland Security Committee) H.R. 706 – DHS […]