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Originally appeared in the Daily Wire When I arrived in the United States Senate in 2011, the Republican Leader would often paraphrase George Washington who referred to the Senate as the saucer beneath a cup of tea. Just like a saucer cools the tea, the “World’s Greatest Deliberative Body” was uniquely designed to cool the political […]

WASHINGTON – Today, the House Judiciary Committee advanced legislation from Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) to combat Chinese Communist Party (CCP) espionage and intellectual property (IP) theft. The bicameral Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from the CCP Act passed out of committee by a vote of 14–9, clearing the way for a full House vote. “The CCP is waging economic warfare by spying on and stealing American innovation. This bill puts an end to their years of theft and espionage and defends the businesses that power our economy,” said Rep. Gooden.   The bill, which passed

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, March 26th, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) released the following statement after voting YES on H.R. 8029, the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act, to end the partial shutdown and ensure national security agencies and personnel are fully funded. Today’s vote marks the third time House Republicans have voted to fully fund DHS. “DHS has now gone over 40 days without funding because Senate Democrats refuse to stop blocking it,” said Davidson. “Democrats are protecting illegal immigrants at the expense of our national security, TSA agents, Coast Guard person

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced two pieces of bipartisan legislation to invest in critically needed initiatives that help Americans experiencing mental health crises. As a rising number of Americans struggle with their mental health, the Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act and the 9-8-8 Connect Act would provide federal funding to organizations in our communities that are already working to support people in crisis and in recovery.  “Tens of millions of Americans have either suffered a mental health crisis or know a close loved one who has,” sai

This makes the third time this year that House Republicans have voted for and passed legislation to fund TSA, the United States Coast Guard, and FEMA.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two bipartisan bills led by U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) to strengthen federal oversight and improve safety at federal buildings passed the House unanimously this week. Both measures now head to the Senate.

Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed bipartisan legislation, H.R. 3447, the Chip Security Act, introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI). This legislation passed by a unanimous vote of 42-0. The Chip Security Act requires advanced chip manufacturers to implement technical security measures to detect and prevent smuggling to unauthorized countries and end-users. This legislation responds to ongoing reports of AI chips being smuggled into China, where they are used to power state-controlled AI projects. Despite current export controls, smuggling networks and front companies c

WASHINGTON, DC–Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced that their bipartisan legislation, HR 7386, the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act, unanimously advanced out of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce with favorable consideration. The legislation would reauthorize FirstNet, a nationwide, preemptive broadband network used exclusively by first responders during emergencies and disaster response. Created by Congress following the attacks of September 11, 2001, to address critical gaps in public safety communications, First

Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.) introduced the Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility (EBITDA) Act. The legislation builds on the Working Families Tax Cuts Act’s—also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill—pro-growth policy by restoring globally competitive interest deductibility standards and unleashing domestic investment for U.S.-headquartered companies. Companion legislation is being introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.).   “As it currently stands, our tax code is penalizing American businesses for growing — when a manufacturer borrows

Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement on the continued refusal of congressional Republicans to fund the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): "It is maddening that my Republican colleagues continue to hold the paychecks of our hardworking TSA agents hostage. For 41 days, Republicans have refu

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced new legislation to crack down on often-times corrupt prediction markets.  Raskin and Merkley’s STOP Corrupt Bets Act responds to the recent explosion of prediction markets, which now offer event contracts on everything from elections to sports and acts of war. The bicameral bill would ban prediction market betting on elections, government actions, sports and military actions. These areas are not commodities and have little-to-no value in helping business investments. Initially, event contracts were c

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22), alongside Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-3), and Nikema Williams (GA-5), introduced a House resolution recognizing March 26, 2026, as Equal Pay Day—the date marking how far into the new year women must work to earn what men earned in 2025 alone. The resolution raises awareness of the persistent gender wage gap and its impact on women and families, while reaffirming Congress’s commitment to equal pay for equal work. “Equal pay is not just about fairness—it’s about economic security and opportunity,” said Rep. Frank

Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced the House companion to Senator Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) Competition and Openness in Markets to Promote Efficiency, Transparency, and Enhanced Affordability (COMPETE) Act, legislation to expand access to affordable health insurance options for families and small businesses. The legislation would restore and expand access to Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance (STLDI) plans, allowing them to be offered for up to 12 months with guaranteed renewal options. These reforms aim to provide Americans with more flexibility and lower-cost alternatives to pl

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA), alongside Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), and Emilia Sykes (D-OH), led a bipartisan letter urging Congressional appropriators to provide essential funding to make healthy food and good nutrition a core pillar of America’s healthcare system as part of the FY 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies funding bill. In the letter to Chairman Robert Aderholt (R-AL) and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), the bipartisan coalition emphasized the urgent need to address diet-related disease and ris

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Subcommittee Chairman Dave Joyce (OH-14) questioned Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Scott Kupor on the Administration’s spending plan for the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and its priorities for FY 2027. The hearing also covered the role OPM plays with respect to federal human resource policy, employee healthcare and […] The post Joyce Holds Hearing with Office of Personnel Management Director Kupor appeared first on Dave Joyce.

Releases nearly 2,000 pages of Biden HHS records, including communications about COVID-19 vaccine adverse events WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), revealing yet another instance of the Biden administration’s failure […]