Author Archives: Gary Gore

Senators Scott, Graham Lead Amicus Brief on Kerr v. Planned Parenthood

WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) led an amicus brief requesting that the Supreme Court take up Robert Kerr, SC Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) v. Planned Parenthood and Julie Edwards.    “Amid conversations surrounding right to life, I urge the Supreme Court to make it clear that Congress has […]

South Carolina Republicans, 100+ Members of Congress Urge SCOTUS to Take Up Case to Delist Planned Parenthood as SC Medicaid Provider

Washington, D.C.— The eight Republican Members of Congress from South Carolina (Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott; Representatives Joe Wilson, Jeff Duncan, Tom Rice, Ralph Norman, William Timmons, and Nancy Mace) filed an “amicus curaie” (or “friend of the Court”) brief, asking the Supreme Court to take up the Kerr v. Edwards case. The case centers on South Carolina’s decision […]

Congressman Steve Scalise: THE PANDEMIC RESPONSE REPORT

What’s Important  Scalise, Comer, Biggs Lead Call for CDC Oversight Hearing: House Republican Whip and Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Ranking Member Steve Scalise (R-La.), House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), and Representative Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), along with Republican lawmakers on both panels, called for an oversight hearing to examine the U.S. […]

Weekly House of Representatives’ Schedule 5/16/22

WEEK OF MAY 16TH \MONDAY, MAY 16TH On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. 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: 1) H.R. 6873 – Bombing Prevention Act of 2022, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Tom Malinowski / Homeland Security […]

House Republicans Introduce Resolution Condemning Intimidation Tactics of Pro-Abortion Activists

Resolution follows violence, vandalism, and intimidation tactics by abortion activists nationwide WASHINGTON, May 12, 2022 — 40 Republican Members of Congress led by House Republican Conference Vice Chairman Mike Johnson (LA-04) today introduced a congressional resolution condemning the intimidation tactics used by pro-abortion activists. The resolution follows a recent nationwide spate of violence, property damage, threats, trespassing, […]

Sen. Johnson Votes Against Democrats’ Radical Abortion Legislation

WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after voting against advancing the Democrats’ radical abortion on demand legislation. This bill would allow abortions without any meaningful restrictions and block pro-life laws around the country. “Democrat elected officials and the radical left have proven they are the extremists on the profound moral […]

Senator Cornyn: Schumer’s Radical Abortion-on-Demand Bill Still Has Bipartisan Opposition

“This radical pro-abortion bill that Senator Schumer has set for a vote on tomorrow allows for abortions at any point during a woman’s pregnancy up until the time of delivery.” “As shocking as this legislation is, it’s not entirely new. It already failed to pass the Senate once this year. It couldn’t even earn the […]

Sen. Rick Scott in the Wall Street Journal: Democrats: When Do You Think Life Begins?

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott wrote an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal slamming Democrats’ extremist push for abortion until birth and refusal to answer a simple question: when do they believe life begins? In the op-ed, Senator Rick Scott wrote, “I have a simple question for Democrats: When do you believe life begins? … Put […]

Congressman Zeldin: Biden willing to enter a nuclear deal with Iran that’s even worse than original 2015 pact

There are many in the Biden administration who view reaching a nuclear deal with Iran as a legacy item dating back to their time in the Obama administration and appear willing to throw the United States into a pact with Iran that is even worse than the original Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) from […]

Weekly House of Representatives’ Schedule 5/9/22

WEEK OF MAY 9TH MONDAY, MAY 9TH On Monday, no votes are expected in the House. TUESDAY, MAY 10TH On Tuesday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 847 – Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act, as amended (Sponsored by […]