Category Archives: Capitol Hill Updates

Speaker Johnson: This Was Not a Speech For the Mainstream Media, This Was a Speech For the American People

WASHINGTON — Immediately following President Trump’s historic Joint Address to Congress, Speaker Johnson joined Fox News to offer reaction. “If [Democrats] are going to use a 77-year-old heckling Congressman as the face of their resistance, then bring it on,” Speaker Johnson said. “But we’re not going to tolerate that on the House floor. And I don’t think […]

Senate Majority Leader Thune: Democrats Vote Against Basic Protection for Women and Girls’ Sports

“I think it’s a huge disservice and incredibly unfair to girls and women across this country who have an opportunity to compete on a level playing field and then get chances to get college scholarships and everything that comes with that.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference […]

Weekly House of Representatives’ Schedule 3/3/25

WEEK OF MARCH 3RD MONDAY, MARCH 3RD 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. 1515  GOOD Act (Sponsored by Rep. Comer / Oversight and Accountability Committee) H.R. 872 – Federal Contractor […]

Senate Majority Leader Thune: Energy Security is National Security

“If Democrats acknowledge that we are rapidly approaching an energy crisis, they might have to actually consider the consequences of their energy plans.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, this afternoon we’re going to vote on a […]

Weekly House of Representatives’ Schedule 2/24/25

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24TH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH 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. 825 – Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act (Sponsored by Rep. Williams (TX) / Small Business Committee) H.R. […]

Senator Hoeven: Senate Passes FY25 Budget Resolution to Advance Border Security, Defense and American Energy Dominance

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate approved a Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget resolution, which provides a blueprint for a reconciliation bill to secure the border, revitalize the military and bolster U.S. energy production: “Passing this budget is an important step as we work to provide President Trump with […]

500 Days Later, Speaker Johnson Honors the Lives Lost in October 7th Terrorist Attack on Israel

WASHINGTON — On the 500-day anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack in Israel, Speaker Johnson released a statement honoring the lives lost and recommitting to the safety and security of America’s greatest ally in the Middle East. Speaker Johnson’s statement: “500 days ago, Hamas terrorists waged the deadliest assault on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. […]

Senate Majority Leader Thune on Budget Reconciliation: The Time to Act Is Now

Senate Budget Committee, under the leadership of Senator Graham – Chairman Graham – will move forward with a budget resolution that will address many of the topics that we think are of immediate concern to the American people and priorities of President Trump and his administration.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today […]

Weekly House of Representatives’ Schedule 2/10/25

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 10TH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 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. 224 – Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act (Sponsored by Rep. De La Cruz / Financial Services Committee) […]

Weekly House of Representatives’ Schedule 2/3/25

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 3RD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD On Monday, the House is not in session. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH 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. 42 – Alaska Native Settlement Trust […]