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Heritage Action Supports Sen. Steve Daines’ Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success (JOBS) Act
Blog: Dec 06, 2018
In 1996, President Clinton signed into law a historic bipartisan accomplishment for the American people: welfare reform. The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 replaced the unsuccessful Aid to Families with Dependent Children program (AFDC) with a block grant program called Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
TANF Reauthorization Moving Backwards on Work Requirements
Press: Nov 28, 2018
Washington—After reports surfaced that Chairman Mike Conaway (R-Texas) and Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) are dropping work requirements for food stamp recipients contained in the House Farm Bill, it now appears Congressional Republicans are doubling down on the same approach in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Reauthorization. Contrary to
The First Step Act: Frequently Asked Questions
Blog: Nov 28, 2018
Background The goal of the First Step Act, commonly known as the Prison Reform Bill, is to improve public safety by reducing the high recidivism rates that currently exist in America. This would be accomplished by implementing rehabilitation programs specifically designed to lower the chances that a federal inmate will
Farm Bill Without Work Requirements is a Non-Starter
Press: Nov 27, 2018
Washington—According to news reports, Chairman Mike Conaway (R-Texas) and Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) are considering dropping work requirements for food stamp recipients contained in the House Farm Bill and expanding a loophole that would allow subsidies to go to individuals without any requirement they actually step foot on the farm
Heritage Action Congratulates Mike Johnson on RSC Election
Press: Nov 16, 2018
Washington—This morning, members of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) elected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as the committee's chairman for the 116th Congress. Heritage Action released the following statement from Executive Director Tim Chapman During his first session in Congress, Congressman Johnson led serious legislative efforts to advance conservative policy priorities
Memo: Divided Government is an Opportunity to Forge Consensus Around 2020 Agenda
Blog: Nov 07, 2018
Democratic control of the House and Republican gains in the Senate could mean very little legislative progress for the next two years. This gridlock must be seen by Republicans as an opportunity to build a national consensus around a specific policy agenda designed to bring together a majority of the
Conservative Opportunities in the 2018 Lame Duck
Blog: Oct 11, 2018
What is a Lame Duck session of Congress? A Lame Duck session of Congress occurs after an election and before the start of a new Congressional session. This year’s lame duck will take place between November 7th and January 3rd. Why does a Lame Duck session of Congress matter this
Heritage Action Releases Television Ads for Nine Targeted Districts in the 2018 Midterm Election
Press: Oct 10, 2018
Washington—Today Heritage Action for America began its first television ad buy of the 2018 midterm elections. This $1.1 million ad buy will run in 9 congressional districts across the country. Heritage Action will help secure the conservative vote with a 4-week ad campaign on Fox News Channel in all
Heritage Action Praises Confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
Press: Oct 06, 2018
Washington—Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed D.C. Circuit Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be an associate justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. Judge Kavanaugh is a supremely qualified candidate who is widely respected by his colleagues on the bench and will, based on his 12-year record, faithfully uphold
Cromnibus Betrays Regular Order and Shuts Down Conservative Policy
Press: Sep 13, 2018
Washington—Today the House will vote on a conference report on a minibus that includes Energy-Water, Military Construction-VA, and Legislative Branch spending measures. According to news reports, House and Senate party leaders have also struck a deal on a Defense and Labor-HHS-Education conference report which will include a continuing resolution funding
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