WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott released the below statement after Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said a vehicle mileage tax is under consideration to fund Biden’s massive infrastructure plan, which could cost as much as $4 trillion in American taxpayer dollars. Senator Scott asked Secretary Buttigieg in his January nominee hearing about tax increases, and he admitted he’s open to raising the […]
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today introduced legislation, the Secure and Protect Act of 2021, to reform broken policies and stop abuse of our asylum laws. The problem has been exacerbated by President Biden, who in one of his first actions upon taking office, eliminated the ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy implemented by President Trump which […]
‘We cannot afford to go further down this road. We should be finding ways to rebuild trust. Not destroy it further. But that’s exactly what a partisan power grab would guarantee. And that’s what S. 1 is all about.’ March 24, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today at the […]
What’s Important CDC Finds Virtual School Places Hardships on Parents and Students & Eases Social Distancing Requirements: Last week, the CDC released a survey showing virtual school places stress on both parents and children and poses risks to their mental health and well-being. It also announced new guidance easing social distancing requirements at schools. Both add to the mounting evidence that schools must […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on the Biden Administration immigration policies, which are creating a crisis at our southern border. “It is clear to me the Biden Administration has lost control of the border. Under its current leadership, it doesn’t have either the will or capability to fix the […]
FRIDAY, MARCH 19TH On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. One Minute Speeches H.R. 1868 – To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. John Yarmuth / Budget Committee) Postponed Suspension […]
TALKS TO MICHAEL BERRY, MARIA BARTIROMO, AND MARGARET CHADBOURN WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) this week appeared on ‘The Michael Berry Show,’ ‘Fox News Primetime‘ with Maria Bartiromo, and spoke with Spectrum News’s Margaret Chadbourn about the crisis on the southern border and Democrats’ radical H.R.1 bill. He also addressed The Washington Post’s correction of […]
THURSDAY, MARCH 18TH On Thursday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Last votes expected: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. One Minute Speeches H.R. 6 – American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard / Judiciary […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republican Whip and Select Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Scalise (R-La.) opened the Select Subcommittee’s hearing criticizing committee Democrats for not holding any hearings during some of the most critical months of the COVID-19 pandemic, only to return from their hiatus just to try to sell Speaker Pelosi’s Payoff to Progressives Act. Whip Scalise emphasized […]
Senators seek Government Accountability Office (GAO) ruling on infringement of Congress’s constitutional power of the purse WASHINGTON, DC – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joined 39 Republican senators, led by Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, to send a letter to GAO Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro highlighting President […]