Category Archives: Capitol Hill Updates

Rep. Chip Roy calls on Speaker McCarthy to reform pandemic response legislation

WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, Representative Chip Roy (R-TX-21) led 18 of his colleagues in calling on Speaker McCarthy to take up serious reforms to the public health system to protect the American people from federal overreach during the next pandemic through the reauthorization of so-called “must pass” Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA). “The federal […]

Senator Lankford, Congressman Brecheen Demand Investigation into COVID Relief Going to Planned Parenthood

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and Representative Josh Brecheen (R-OK) led their colleagues in the Senate and House in a letter to Inspector General (IG) for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Christi Grimm regarding more than $20 million in Provider Relief Funds (PRF) issued to Planned Parenthood under the Coronavirus […]

Congressman Chip Roy and Sen. Mike Lee fight to reform higher education

WASHINGTON, DC — On Thursday, Representative Chip Roy (R-TX-21) and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Higher Education Reform Opportunity (HERO) Act  to reform the federal government’s involvement in higher education and student loans. Representative Roy said,“Higher ‘education’ in America has largely become a crony government-supported credentialing racket more interested in political indoctrination than pursuing truth or preparing Americans […]

U.S. Senator Marshall Proposes One Flag For All Act Amendment to NDAA

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall offered his bill, the One Flag For All Act, as an amendment to the NDAA. Senator Marshall’s amendment would prohibit any flag other than the American flag to be flown, draped or displayed on federal buildings, with certain exceptions. Senator Marshall introduced this  legislation in June, following the breach of U.S. Flag […]

Congressman Mike Johnson Leads Hearing on Harmful Effects of “Gender-Affirming Care” for Children

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, led a hearing on “The Dangers and Due Process Violations of ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ for Children.” The hearing examined motivations for the rapid increase in the use of these treatments on children and highlighted the ongoing, […]

Senate passes Kennedy-backed bipartisan resolution reaffirming U.S. support for Israel

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today applauded the Senate’s passage of S. Con. Res. 14, a resolution to reaffirm the U.S.’ support for Israel. “The rise in antisemitic and anti-Israel sentiments from members of Congress is disgraceful. Israel is a friend to America, and I am glad to […]

Senate Minority Leader McConnell: Historic Inflation – “That’s Bidenomics In Action”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Bidenomics: “The Biden Administration has been working overtime to sell the American people a fantasy. The President would like working families who have struggled under two years of soaring inflation to believe their refrain that […]

REP. RALPH NORMAN INTRODUCES THE BUSINESS OVER ACTIVISTS ACT

Washington, D.C. – On July 14th, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) introduced H.R. 4655, the Businesses Over Activists Act, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from compelling the inclusion or discussion of shareholders proposals or proxy or consent solicitation materials. It aims to limit the SEC’s […]

Congressman Mike Johnson to Lead Hearing on The Dangers and Due Process Violations of ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ for Children

WASHINGTON — Congressman Mike Johnson, Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, will hold a hearing on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The hearing, “The Dangers and Due Process Violations of ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ for Children,” will examine and expose how children are being coerced by adults in positions of authority […]

Weekly House of Representatives’ Schedule 7/24/23

WEEK OF JULY 24TH MONDAY, JULY 24TH On Monday, the House will meet at 11:00 a.m. in pro forma session. TUESDAY, JULY 25TH On Tuesday, 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. […]