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The Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 (H.R. 5199), introduced by Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), will allow parents of military-dependent children to establish voluntary Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to pay for whatever educational service works best for their children. Similarly to how veterans receive federal funding through the G.I. bill to attend any college he or she chooses, this legislation provides federal funding directly to military parents...

Washington—After months of delay, the United States Senate confirmed Russ Vought, former vice president at Heritage Action, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget at the White House. Heritage Action released the following statement from Chief Executive Officer Michael A. Needham: “Congratulations to a great friend and true American patriot. Russ is the personification of servant leadership, and his commitment to conservative principles should give us...

The Senate voted on the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155), introduced by Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho). This bill provides targeted exemptions for smaller banks from various Dodd-Frank regulations put in place after the housing market collapse and financial crisis in 2008.

The federal sugar program is the poster child for central planning in agriculture. While other farm subsidy programs are also in dire need of major reforms, Congress has generally moved these programs away from outdated attempts to directly control the supply of commodities. However, the federal sugar program is an outlier by maintaining this type of excessive government intervention. In fact, the federal sugar program is literally designed to reduce...

The Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 (H.R. 5199), introduced by Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), will allow parents of military-dependent children to establish voluntary Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to pay for whatever educational service works best for their children. Similarly to how veterans receive federal funding through the G.I. bill to attend any college he or she chooses, this legislation provides federal funding directly to military parents...

Background Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) will soon introduce legislation to allow children of active duty military parents to establish military Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) entitled “The Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018” (H.R. 5199). If passed, this proposal would transition a small portion of funding from a federal program known as the Impact Aid program into ESAs for children from military families. A military family could then...

To: Interested Parties From: Heritage Action for America Date: March 7, 2018 Subject: Internet Sales Tax Would Undermine Tax Cut Message “If you look at the rise in the generic ballot over the past six weeks, it corresponds almost directly to the rise in approval of the tax package,” said Josh Holmes, former chief of staff and campaign manager to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). The uptick in public...

Dear Members of Congress: On behalf of our organizations and the millions of American taxpayers we represent, we write to express our strong opposition to taxpayer bailouts for private health insurance companies. We especially oppose including such bailouts in any upcoming spending bills. Proposed “solutions” to Obamacare’s rising costs, such as providing new federal funding for risk mitigation programs (like “reinsurance” and “invisible high-risk pools”) or cost-sharing reduction subsidies are...

State of Play President Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports. The President cited trade deficits (with countries who export steel to the U.S.) and support for domestic steel producers as the two reasons behind new tariffs. This decision will have more serious negative economic effects than targeted and temporary tariffs enacted in the past due to its broad and...

The First Amendment Defense Act (S. 2525), introduced by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) with 21 original co-sponsors, would prevent the federal government from discriminating against any individual or group, whether nonprofit or for-profit, based on their definition of marriage or beliefs about premarital sex. That protection would extend to tax policy, employment, licensing, accreditation, contracting, and grants. Importantly, the bill would also create a cause of action in federal court...

Washington—On Wednesday, congressional leaders finally released an omnibus spending measure to fund the federal government through the remainder of the fiscal year. As The Heritage Foundation noted, the “2,232 page omnibus was largely crafted behind closed doors by a handful of Congressional power brokers and will be voted on almost immediately, providing an insufficient amount of time for thorough debate and constructive amendment.” The bill pairs a much-needed increase in...

The House voted on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 4). This bill authorizes FAA programs through fiscal year 2023 to the tune of $110 billion, and increases spending, regulation at the request of certain industry interests, and trade barriers.

The Senate voted to confirm Mike Pompeo for Secretary of State. As The Heritage Foundation noted, Pompeo’s clear-eyed understanding of the threats America faces today, as well as his firm commitment to U.S. alliances, make him an excellent choice for the post.

Dear Members of Congress: On behalf of our organizations and the millions of American families we represent, we write to express our strong support for the Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 (H.R. 5199), introduced by Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.). If signed into law, this legislation would allow parents of military-connected children to establish voluntary Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to pay for whatever educational service works best...

Background Passed in 1974, the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act establishes a process for cancelling unnecessary funding to executive branch agencies. Under this law, the president may withhold and permanently cancel funding to executive branch agencies passed into law by Congress. This is accomplished only if Congress approves of the president’s special message that includes rescissions specifying the “amount of budget authority” to be rescinded, as well as “all...

Washington—This morning, Heritage Action sent a letter to Chairman John McCain (R-Ariz.), Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-Texas), Ranking Member Jack Reed (D-R.I.), and Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-Wash.) on behalf of thousands of military-connected families seeking choice and opportunity in education. Those individuals called on Congress to pass Rep. Jim Banks' (R-Ind.) Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 (H.R. 5199). Heritage Action released the following statement from Chief...

The Honorable John McCain Chairman, Senate Armed Services Committee U.S. Senate 218 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Mac Thornberry Chairman, House Armed Services Committee U.S. House of Representatives 2208 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Jack Reed Ranking Member, Senate Armed Services Committee U.S. Senate 728 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Adam Smith Ranking Member, House Armed Services...

Washington—This afternoon, Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) announced Michael A. Needham would serve as his next chief of staff: “Mike brings a wealth of policy, political, and management experience that will greatly complement our office’s mission of serving the people of Florida and leading the effort to modernize the conservative movement in the 21st century. Mike understands and shares these goals, and I look forward to his contributions.” Needham is the...

This week, the Senate is expected to vote on the nomination of current CIA Director Mike Pompeo to serve as secretary of state. As The Heritage Foundation noted, Pompeo’s clear-eyed understanding of the threats America faces today, as well as his firm commitment to U.S. alliances, make him an excellent choice for the post.