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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of February 2, 2026

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Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations   On Tuesday, February 3, the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies will hold an oversight hearing called "U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General."   Education &…

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of February 2, 2026

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Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor this week:   Blocking D.C. Council’s Attempt to Deny Residents Historic Tax Relief In December, the D.C. Council enacted the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 (D.C. Act A26–217). This legislation would decouple the D.C. local tax code from specific federal tax-related provisions –…

Scalise on Tim Walz: He’s a National Embarrassment

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Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss how the Trump Administration is making America safer, Tim Walz's failed leadership, and Senate Democrats' plan to shut down the government again. Additionally, Leader Scalise highlighted the benefits that hardworking Americans can expect from the Working Families…

Scalise Urges Democrats to Turn Down Anti-ICE Rhetoric, Highlights ICE’s Work to Remove Violent Criminals

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Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CBS News’ Face the Nation to discuss yesterday’s tragedy, the chaos unique to Minnesota because of their failed leaders, and the Trump Administration removing dangerous illegal aliens from our streets. Leader Scalise also urged Democrat leaders to turn down the rhetoric and encouraged local and state officials to work…

The Republican Recap: Week of January 19, 2026

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Here’s a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week:   Completing FY26 Government Funding With America First Appropriations Bills ✅ To take our final step in funding the government for FY26, House Republicans passed the last four appropriations bills, which further President Trump’s America First agenda. The Defense Appropriations…

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of January 19, 2026

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Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations   This week, the House passed H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 220-207 and H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which includes funding for the Defense; Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; and…

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Thursday, January 22, 2026

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Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today:   Completing FY26 Government Funding With America First Appropriations Bills House Republicans are on a mission to responsibly fund the federal government as we fight to cut spending and return to regular order. To take our final step in funding the government for FY26, we are bringing forward the last four appropriations bills,…

House Republican Leadership Statement on Fully Funding the America First Agenda

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Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain released the following joint statement after the House passed the remaining appropriations bills and concluded its work on FY26 appropriations: “Today, House Republicans completed another monumental achievement by completing Fiscal…

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today:   Supporting Women and Families that Choose Life Pregnancy centers are typically non-profit, faith-based organizations that provide services to protect the lives of both the mother and the child, such as treatments, education on parenting and prenatal care, ultrasounds, transportation and housing referrals, and resources like…

Scalise on President Trump Delivering on Promises: American People Appreciate

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Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) to tout the first 365 days of President Trump's presidency, highlighting his wins in energy production, peace around the world, lower costs, and economic growth. After four years of Joe Biden’s failures,…