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This week, the Senate will consider H.R. 1319, a massive $1.9 trillion stimulus package that does little to address the ongoing pandemic directly. For nearly a year, conservatives have insisted that any COVID relief should be targeted and temporary without bailing out wasteful governments. This bill has missed the mark on all points.

The Save Democracy Act (H.R. 322/S. 459), introduced by Representative Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.), would make common-sense, targeted reforms to federal election laws to reduce fraud and restore Americans’ confidence in our election system while respecting states’ sovereignty in the process.

The Save Democracy Act (H.R. 322/S. 459), introduced by Representative Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.), would make common-sense, targeted reforms to federal election laws to reduce fraud and restore Americans’ confidence in our election system while respecting states’ sovereignty in the process.

Washington — Today, the national grassroots conservative group Heritage Action for America announced a $500,000 ad campaign in West Virginia and Arizona to oppose the confirmation of Xavier Becerra to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The campaign includes TV ads and digital ads.“Sens. Mark Kelly, Kyrsten Sinema, and Joe Manchin are critical senators in opposing the extreme agenda of Biden’s HHS nominee, Xavier Becerra,” said Heritage...

Washington, DC — Heritage Action for America, a national grassroots conservative organization, today launched its first-ever state advocacy campaign to secure and strengthen state election systems, with an initial investment of $10 million and a commitment to devote whatever funding it takes to accomplish its goals.“Free and fair elections are the bedrock of democracy, and secure elections are important to every American, said Jessica Anderson, executive director of Heritage Action...

Washington, DC — Heritage Action for America released a statement from executive director Jessica Anderson applauding Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds for signing a new election integrity bill into law today. By enacting this critical election integrity bill, Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa legislature have made Iowa one of the states leading the charge to secure our nation’s election. After a year of unprecedented challenges to the integrity of our states’...

This week, the House will vote on H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act. This legislation would require universal background checks for all firearm sales, including private sales, with specific exceptions. This is a misguided effort, as universal background checks would do little to prevent violence and would only make it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to purchase, own, carry, and use a firearm.

The Senate is soon expected to vote on the confirmation of Xavier Becerra to be Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). President Biden announced on December 7, 2020, that he would nominate Becerra to the post. He currently serves as Attorney General for the state of California and previously spent 24 years in the House of Representatives.

This week, the House will vote on H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. While many Americans acknowledge our immigration system needs to be reformed to ensure it meets the needs of U.S. interests, this proposal is not only not a solution, it is a step in the wrong direction. For starters, this bill would grant amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants without doing anything to reform our broken immigration...

This week, in the midst of a historic border crisis that includes thousands of unaccompanied alien children, the House will vote on H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act. This legislation would codify and expand amnesty granted by the Obama administration’s unconstitutional Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program by allowing so-called Dreamers (illegal aliens who came to the U.S. before the age of 18) and those illegally present...

Washington, DC—Heritage Action for America today released a statement from executive director Jessica Anderson responding to the House Republican Conference’s vote on congressional earmarks:Earmarks are a wasteful, swampy practice that no conservative should support. Using taxpayer dollars for pet projects and political favors in home districts incentivizes abuse and pork-barrel spending, and has no place in Congress.In addition to being bad policy, earmarks are bad politics. They would help consolidate...

Washington, DC — Heritage Action for America, a national conservative grassroots organization, today announced an effort to strengthen Georgia’s election laws and restore voter confidence in the state, including a $600,000 TV ad buy, digital advertising, and a grassroots advocacy initiative. “Fair and free elections are the bedrock of democracy, and every Georgian has the right to know their vote is secure,” said Jessica Anderson, executive director of Heritage Action...

Washington, DC — Yesterday, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed into law a bill to strengthen Arizona's election laws and promote election security. This bill features policy recommendations issued by The Heritage Foundation and was presented to the Arizona state legislature by Heritage Action Sentinel Ron Ludders.HB 2054 will increase the accuracy of state voter rolls by mandating the Secretary of State compare death records with voter registrations and remove deceased...

To download a PDF version, click here. H.R. 1: The Corrupt Politicians Act H.R. 1 would force American taxpayers to fund career politicians’ campaigns, undermine election security, and cancel local and state laws. TOP TAKEAWAYS H.R. 1 would use taxpayer dollars to fund career politicians’ campaigns and let them use the money to cover their personal expenses while they run for office. Democrats want to cancel states’ voter ID laws...

The Senate is soon expected to vote on the confirmation of Vanita Gupta to be Associate Attorney General, the number three position at the Department of Justice. President Biden announced on January 7, 2021, that he would nominate Gupta to the post. She is currently President and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and previously served as Acting Assistant Attorney General and head of the U.S...

Washington, DC — Heritage Action for America released the following statement from Executive Director Jessica Anderson responding to today’s Senate Rules Committee hearing on S. 1:Today proved what conservatives have known for two years: the so-called “For the People Act” is really the Corrupt Politicians Act. In today’s hearing, the Left misled the public on what S. 1 would actually do while smearing conservative activists in the process. False claims...

The Combating Racist Training in the Military Act (S. 968/ H.R. 3134), introduced by Sen. Tom Cotton (R–Ark.) and Rep. Dan Bishop (R–N.C.) would prohibit the Armed Forces and their service academies from promoting racist theories—which the bill defines as teachings that state any race is superior or inferior to another—and the teaching of theories that state the United States or its founding are fundamentally racist.

Washington, DC — Heritage Action for America, a national conservative grassroots organization, today announced a TV ad campaign with an initial budget of $725,000 calling on Senator Mark Kelly and Senator Kyrsten Sinema to oppose S. 1, the misnamed “For the People Act.” “S. 1 should be called the Corrupt Politicians Act as it would force American taxpayers to fund career politicians’ campaigns, undermine election security, and cancel Arizona’s own...

In response to growing concerns that President Biden will seek to take unilateral action to restrict Americans’ right to bear arms, Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas) recently introduced H.R. 1534, the Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act. This legislation would prohibit President Biden and any future President from declaring a national emergency to enact gun control. Additionally, the bill would prevent the government from prohibiting “the manufacturing, sale...

Click here to download a PDF version.Democrats Support Election Security Until They Don’t After spending years arguing for more election security, Democrats are pushing legislation that would decimate the safeguards we currently have. DEMOCRATS DEMANDED ELECTION SECURITY FOR YEARS In recent years, Democrats have repeatedly emphasized the importance of election security.Sen. Chuck Schumer repeatedly demanded that the Senate act on election security. In the lead up to the 2020 election...