By: Committee on Oversight and Reform Press Release
WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), Committee on House Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member Mike Bost (R-Ill.), and a group of Republican lawmakers today wrote Archivist of the United States David Ferriero regarding the massive delays veterans and their families are encountering… Read more »
Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) expressed his dismay that Vice President Kamala Harris would come to Wisconsin while still not having toured the Mexican border.
“For Kamala Harris to spend one more day not at the border is to send the message to the Mexican drug cartels and potential illegal immigrants around the world that the United States does not care about our immigration… Read more »
By: Congresswoman Katie Porter Press Release
Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would make it easier for older Americans to age in place. The Homecare for Seniors Act, which was introduced with Congressman Don Bacon (NE-2), changes the law to allow older adults to use funds from their health savings accounts (HSAs) for homecare.
“For… Read more »
By: Congressman Greg Murphy Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (KS) introduced the Abortion Providers Loan Elimination (APLE) Act, which requires Planned Parenthood affiliates to return the $80 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans they illegally applied for and received. It would also… Read more »
Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement after voting no on H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act, which would make Washington, DC the 51st state. The following statement is based on Grothman’s April 22 speech during floor debate of H.R. 51.
“DC statehood is a ridiculous idea that would have shocked our forefathers,” said Grothman. “It’s a government… Read more »
By: Congressman Mike Johnson Press Release
WASHINGTON, April 22, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) led a series of Republican speeches yesterday evening on the House floor on Biden’s Border Crisis and the partisan Democrat “infrastructure” proposal.
“When President Biden was inaugurated, the American people will remember, he called for unity,” Johnson said.… Read more »
By: Congressman Peter Welch Press Release
WASHINGTON – Representatives Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), and Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today re-introduced bipartisan legislation that requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take enforcement action against manufacturers labeling non-dairy products as dairy.
The DAIRY PRIDE… Read more »
By: Congresswoman Debbie Lesko Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate April 18, 2022, as National Amateur Radio Operators Day to recognize the important contributions amateur radio operators have made to our nation.
“Throughout history, amateur radio operators have provided invaluable services to… Read more »
By: Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-7) introduced the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2021. The bill prohibits organizations that perform abortions from receiving federal funding.
“Expecting taxpayers to foot the bill for a procedure many find morally reprehensible is callous, at best. This legislation… Read more »
By: Suzanne Monyak & Caroline Simon (Roll Call)
It’s not an ordinary sight — a group of sitting Republican senators, including Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham, dressed in tactical gear, floating along the Rio Grande in a boat armed with machine guns.
But lately, scenes of lawmakers at the southern border have become a common occurrence, as a steady stream of them… Read more »
