Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week:
Armed Services
On Tuesday, February 6, the Quality of Life panel, led by U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), held a hearing to receive testimony from other members of Congress on their perspective regarding military quality of life issues. This hearing comes as the panel prepares its… Read more »
The Office of House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding the Leader’s treatment for multiple myeloma:
“Leader Scalise has successfully completed his autologous stem cell treatment and has been medically cleared to resume travel. He is in complete remission and will be returning to Washington next week for votes. He is thankful for his… Read more »
Today, Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman Stefanik released the following statement regarding the Special Counsel report:
“The Special Counsel’s finding that President Biden ‘willfully retained and disclosed classified materials’ and engaged in practices that ‘present serious risks to national security’ is deeply disturbing.
“Not only does it… Read more »
Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today:
Ensuring All Americans Have Access to Quality Healthcare
Quality-adjusted life years, or QALYs, is a metric used in determining whether a medical treatment is cost-effective enough to be covered by the federal government that devalues treatments for seniors, disabled Americans, and those with chronic illnesses.
Over 70… Read more »
Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today:
Impeaching Secretary Mayorkas for Violating Immigration Laws and Failing the American People
As the Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas has one core obligation: To protect our homeland. Unfortunately, throughout his tenure, Secretary Mayorkas has failed miserably at his job of keeping our country safe and our border… Read more »
Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox News’ Fox & Friends to discuss the Senate open borders bill and the impeachment vote of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. Leader Scalise emphasized that President Biden holds the executive power to reverse the border crisis he created, but continues to shift blame. Leader Scalise also highlighted… Read more »
Today, Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman Stefanik released the following statement regarding the Senate’s immigration bill:
“House Republicans oppose the Senate immigration bill because it fails in every policy area needed to secure our border and would actually incentivize more illegal immigration.
“Among its many flaws, the bill expands work… Read more »
Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week:
Armed Services
On Tuesday, February 6, the Quality of Life panel will hold a Member Day hearing.
On Wednesday, February 7, the Subcommittee on Readiness will hold a hearing called "State of DoD Housing and Aging Infrastructure."
Education and the Workforce
On Tuesday,… Read more »
Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor this week:
Impeaching Secretary Mayorkas for Violating Immigration Laws and Failing the American People
As the Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas has one core obligation: To protect our homeland. Unfortunately, throughout his tenure, Secretary Mayorkas has failed miserably at his job of keeping our country safe and our border… Read more »
Last night, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network’s Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street to discuss President Biden’s reckless decision to halt LNG projects and continue to welcome illegal migrants into our country. Leader Scalise continued to emphasize the failures at the southern border at the hands of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, and… Read more »