Category Archives: Capitol Hill Updates

Speaker Johnson Statement on Six Months Since October 7th Attack

WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson released the following statement marking six months since the October 7th Hamas-led terror attack in Israel. “Six months ago today, Israelis suffered unspeakable violence and terror. The slaughter of innocent lives by Hamas will forever be etched in the memory of our Jewish brothers and sisters, and I join Americans across the country […]

Senators Graham, Gillibrand, Britt, Collins, Blumenthal, Ernst Introduce Resolution Calling For Investigation Into Oct. 7 Sexual Violence

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York), Katie Britt (R-Alabama), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut), and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) have introduced a Senate resolution calling on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to open a formal investigation into the acts of sexual violence and sexual torture committed during and […]

Sen. Rick Scott & Sen. Mike Lee Introduce Bill to Close the Gate on CBP One App Use

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the ongoing invasion at the southern border and the Biden administration’s decision to validate the CBP One Mobile App as an acceptable form of identification for air travel into and across the United States, Senator Rick Scott and Senator Mike Lee introduced the Verifying that all Aliens have Legitimate Identification Documents (VALID) Act. This […]

Scalise, Johnson, McCaul Statement on Negotiations to Free Hostages Held by Hamas

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) issued the following statement on renewed negotiations to release the hostages still held by Hamas following its brutal October 7th attack:“It is despicable that Hamas continues to hold over 130 innocent civilians hostage, including American citizens, […]

SENATOR LANKFORD SOUNDS THE ALARM ON FUNDING BILL: OFFERS AMENDMENTS TO STOP FUNDING FOR BORDER NATIONAL SECURITY RISK AND LATE-TERM ABORTION

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) spoke on the Senate floor this evening to discuss the two amendments he has introduced to the FY 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which the Senate is set to vote on in the coming days to avert a partial shutdown. The first amendment is on an issue Lankford has raised for […]

Weekly House of Representatives’ Schedule 3/18/24

WEEK OF MARCH 18TH MONDAY, MARCH 18TH On Monday, the House is not in session. TUESDAY, MARCH 19TH 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. 6306 – Embassy Construction Integrity Act […]

Senator McConnell Defends Israeli Democracy And Sovereignty

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Israel: “The Jewish state of Israel deserves an ally that acts like one. “The people of Israel, at home and in captivity, deserve America’s support. “And Israel’s unity government and security cabinet deserve the deference befitting a […]

Senator Rick Scott on CPI Report: Biden’s Inflation Continues Hurting Florida Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Following the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Senator Rick Scott released the below statement highlighting the need to implement substantive fiscal reforms to end the ongoing inflation crisis fueled by the Biden administration’s reckless tax-and-spend agenda. February’s CPI data shows that there has been a […]

Weekly House of Representatives’ Schedule 3/11/24

WEEK OF MARCH 11TH MONDAY, MARCH 11TH 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. 6277 – FASTA Reform Act of 2023 (Sponsored by Rep. Perry / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) H. […]

LANKFORD ON NEWSMAX PUSHES BACK ON BIDEN ADMIN’S ATTEMPT TO UNDERCUT ISRAEL IN FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator James Lankford (R-OK), co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Abraham Accords Caucus, joined Newsline on Newsmax to push back on President Joe Biden’s plan to announce a port in Gaza for humanitarian aid during the State of the Union. Following the terrorist attacks in Israel, Lankford spoke on the Senate floor and during a Senate Republican press conference in […]