Category Archives: Capitol Hill Updates

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 […]

Senator McConnell: Democrats Trying to Diminish Parents’ Roles and Parents’ Rights

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on Wednesday on the Senate floor regarding parents’ rights: “Last week, President Biden offered a particularly candid look at his view of education in America. Speaking at an award ceremony for public school teachers, he remarked that, ‘they’re not somebody else’s […]

SENATOR CRUZ MOTION ON ‘NECESSARY’ IRAN TERRORISM SANCTIONS OVERWHELMINGLY PASSES SENATE 87-13

Bipartisan vote happens after Cruz concludes speech: “If you support terrorism sanctions on the IRGC you should vote yes. If you want to lift those sanctions you should vote no.”   WASHINGTON, D.C. – By a vote of 86-12, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a motion introduced by Senator Cruz which stated that terrorism sanctions […]

Senator Blackburn On Breitbart: If Democrats Can’t Force Their Agenda Through Legislatively, They Will Attack The Courts

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) called out the Democrats’ blatant attempt to use the media to attack the integrity of the Supreme Court after a leaked opinion revealed the Court may overturn Roe v. Wade. When The Left Doesn’t Get Their Way, They Use the Media to Attack The Courts   “We have to protect the institutions…this is what the Democrats […]

Senator McConnell: “An Attack on the Independence of the Supreme Court”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement Tuesday regarding the lawless attack on the independence of the Supreme Court: “Last night’s stunning breach was an attack on the independence of the Supreme Court. By every indication, this was yet another escalation in the radical left’s ongoing campaign to […]