Press Releases · Nov 28, 2018 · Welfare

TANF Reauthorization Moving Backwards on Work Requirements

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...

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Blog Articles · Nov 28, 2018 · Social Issues

The First Step Act: Frequently Asked Questions

Background The goal of the First Step Act, commonly known as the Prison Reform Bill, is to improve public safety by reducing the high...

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Press Releases · Nov 27, 2018 · Agriculture , Welfare

Farm Bill Without Work Requirements is a Non-Starter

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...

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Press Releases · Nov 16, 2018 · Regulation

Heritage Action Congratulates Mike Johnson on RSC Election

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...

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Blog Articles · Nov 7, 2018 · Budget and Spending, Defense and National Security, Education, Healthcare, Immigration, Infrastructure, Social Issues, Taxes

Memo: Divided Government is an Opportunity to Forge Consensus Around 2020 Agenda

Democratic control of the House and Republican gains in the Senate could mean very little legislative progress for the next two years. This gridlock...

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Blog Articles · Oct 11, 2018 · Agriculture , Budget and Spending, Defense and National Security, Immigration, Regulation , Social Issues, Taxes, Welfare

Conservative Opportunities in the 2018 Lame Duck

What is a Lame Duck session of Congress? A Lame Duck session of Congress occurs after an election and before the start of a...

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