WEEK OF MARCH 15TH MONDAY, MARCH 15TH On Monday, no votes are expected in the House. TUESDAY, MARCH 16TH On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. 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: 1) H.R. 1799 – PPP Extension […]
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At today’s House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) told Secretary of State Antony Blinken that he was “deeply concerned” over Biden’s response to egregious and ongoing human rights abuses in China. The following are excerpts of Smith’s questions to Secretary Blinken. To watch the exchange, click here or video clip below. Excerpts: […]
TOPLINE: Through promises of amnesty and open borders, the Biden Administration has created an out-of-control surge of illegal immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. President Biden and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas refuse to take responsibility for their actions and acknowledge the reality of the situation. Will House Democrats support these reckless policies that are creating a massive humanitarian […]
THURSDAY, MARCH 11TH On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. First and last votes: 9:15 a.m. One Minute Speeches Complete Consideration of H.R. 8 – Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 (Sponsored by Rep. Mike Thompson / Judiciary Committee) The Rule provides for no further general or amendment debate. Complete Consideration of H.R. 1446 – […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) expressed his deep disappointment that Americans will be, for the first time in 44 years, now forced to pay for abortions with federal taxpayer dollars in the Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill that is being considered in the House today. He offered these comments this morning in a […]
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10TH On Wednesday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Last votes expected 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. One Minute Speeches Concurring in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1319 – America Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Two Hours of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. John Yarmuth […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), Republican Conference Secretary Richard Hudson (R-N.C.), House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) at today’s leadership press stakeout to blast House Democrats’ misguided policies that put the needs of American families last. Whip Scalise outlined Republican priorities […]
TUESDAY, MARCH 9TH On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: TBD. One Minute Speeches H.R. 842 – Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 (Sponsored by Rep. Bobby Scott / Education and Labor Committee) The Rule provides for one hour […]
WASHINGTON — On Monday, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21), along with Committee Ranking Members Jim Jordan (OH-4), Rodney Davis (IL-13), and James Comer (KY-01) sent a letter to the National Council of State Legislatures urging members to enact safeguards to guarantee that only legitimate votes are cast and counted in future elections. “Republicans in Congress sought to highlight […]
WEEK OF MARCH 8TH MONDAY, MARCH 8TH On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. 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: 1) H.R. 485 – Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (Sponsored by Rep. Bobby Scott / Education and […]