This Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 that forever changed our lives, our nation and the world. We all remember exactly where we were, what we were doing, and the emotions of devastation, anger, resolve, uncertainty and unity that we felt. However, as time passes, pain eases, and […]
Category Archives: Capitol Hill Updates
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement on news that the Afghan Taliban has asserted leadership of the interim government of Afghanistan. “If you had any doubt of how ill-advised the Biden Administration decision to withdraw from Afghanistan was, all doubt should now be removed by the lineup of thugs […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott released the following statement slamming President Biden’s failed withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan that has not only shifted U.S. foreign and national security policy to a new low on fighting terrorism, but also empowered our enemies, like Communist China, which is strengthening ties with the Taliban. Senator Rick Scott said, “It […]
Proposals of this magnitude require the due diligence of hearings and a markup WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and his Senate Finance Committee Republicans are demanding a full, open markup to thoroughly and rigorously examine and debate any forthcoming reckless tax-and-spend proposals in the Finance Committee’s jurisdiction. While the legislation Democrats intend to introduce […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox Business Network’s Mornings with Maria to discuss how President Biden and Congressional Democrats are trying to exploit Hurricane Ida in order to push their unrelated $3.5 trillion tax-and-spending spree that will cause inflation to rise and decimate the United States’ energy independence. In addition, Whip Scalise […]
WASHINGTON— On Wednesday, Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement in response to the Texas Heartbeat Bill going into effect: I am even prouder than usual to be a Texan today. Early this morning, Texas became the first state in the nation to protect unborn children from abortion after they have a detectable heartbeat. But, […]
On August 31, U.S. Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) announced that they have filed a bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to require, with the concurrence of Israel, the creation of a US-Israel Operations-Technology Working Group. As both countries confront increasingly capable adversaries, this working group would help the […]
ASHLAND, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks regarding Afghanistan today at an event hosted by the Ashland Alliance – the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Agency for Boyd and Greenup Counties: “This was a disgraceful and disastrous departure that will allow the Taliban and Al Qaeda […]
Washington, D.C. – House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) held a press conference calling on House Democrats to address the crisis in Afghanistan and provide oversight of the president’s disastrous actions that have caused dangerous conditions on the ground and run the risk of leaving Americans behind in a Taliban stronghold. “To watch the president have […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel’s Fox & Friends to discuss President Biden’s incompetence and misplaced priorities as Americans remain stranded in Afghanistan. Whip Scalise slammed President Biden for spending his time pressuring Democrats to vote for trillions in tax and spending increases rather than working on getting Americans […]