Category Archives: Capitol Hill Updates

SENATOR CRUZ STATEMENT ON VOTE AGAINST SO-CALLED RESPECT FOR MARRIAGE ACT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) made the following comments after voting against the so-called Respect for Marriage Act: “The so-called Respect for Marriage Act is going to set the stage for the Biden IRS to target people of faith, and in particular, to deny tax exempt status to churches, charities, universities, and […]

Rep. Roy draws line on leftist agenda items in defense bill

WASHINGTON—On Tuesday, Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21), joined by Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Bob Good (VA-05), and Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) formally called on the Democrat and Republican leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees to, “address the concerns of the American people regarding their military,” and “prioritize the promotion of a lethal military […]

Weekly House of Representatives’ Schedule 11/28/22

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 28TH MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH On Monday, no votes are expected in the House. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH 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. 2521 – DOULA for VA Act of 2022, as amended (Sponsored […]

Senator Rubio, Colleagues Call Out Biden Administration’s Disinformation Campaign

Despite the Biden Administration’s claim that plans to create a “Disinformation Governance Board” were off the table, recent reporting suggests that the board’s underlying mission has continued in private. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Ted Cruz (R-TX) sent a […]

Rep. Roy, Sen. Rubio release report exposing Biden’s ‘sustained assault’ on America’s military

WASHINGTON— On Monday, Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a detailed report exposing how the Biden Administration is deliberately weaking our nation’s military by injecting woke, anti-American ideology into it. “Our military’s singular purpose is to “provide for the common defense” of our nation,” wrote Rep. Roy and Sen. Rubio in […]

CONGRESSMAN SCALISE AND VAN DUYNE: REPUBLICANS HAVE A PLAN TO LOWER YOUR GAS AND ENERGY COSTS

WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) have co-authored an op-ed for the Houston Chronicle highlighting how the Biden Administration’s extreme climate policies and war on American energy have raised the price of gasoline and electricity, making it more expensive for the average American to fuel their car and heat and […]

Senator Lankford, Colleagues Push to Stop Government Spending on Woke Military Programs

WASHINGTON, DC – While Russian aggression, Chinese belligerence, and other threats jeopardize international stability, the Biden Administration devotes valuable taxpayer funding and resources to woke diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the US Department of Defense (DoD). As part of this effort, the administration has created a Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) position within the DoD. […]

Sen. Marshall Introduces Bill to Sustain the Long-Term Viability of the Domestic Fertilizer Industry

(Washington, D.C., November 18, 2022) – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. today announced introduction of the Fertilizer Stewardship, Utilization, Sustainability, Technology, Access, Innovation, and Nourishment (Fertilizer SUSTAIN) Act to strengthen our domestic fertilizer industry and ensure that American growers have access to the crop nutrients they need to grow the food that is relied upon by the United […]

Stefanik: “I’m Honored to Earn Support From My Colleagues to Continue Serving as House Republican Conference Chair”

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik received overwhelming support to serve a second term as the House Republican Conference Chairwoman. Following the conference elections, Stefanik joined the newly-elected leadership team to preview House Republicans’ plan to fulfill our Commitment to America in the 118th Congress. Read her full remarks below: I’m honored to earn […]