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The House will vote on the FY16 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 2577). The bill, commonly referred to at T-HUD, provides $55.3 billion in discretionary budget authority, which is a $1.5 billion increase above the current funding.

The Senate voted on the motion to table (i.e. kill) an amendment introduced by Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank.

An amendment offered by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) to the FY 16 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 2577) would save $155 million by eliminating funding for the Essential Air Services (EAS) program.

Public Opposition to Export-Import Bank

"YES" on Buck Amendment to Fund Federal Firearm Restoration

"YES" on McClintock Amendment to Eliminate Essential Air Services (EAS) Program

Washington - As the Senate continues debate on the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016 (H.R. 1735), rumors persist that Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) will try to attach an amendment to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank. Heritage Action released the following statement from chief executive officer Michael A. Needham: "The Export-Import Bank plays no role in protecting our national security...

"NO" on Transportation, Housing, Urban Development Appropriations (H.R. 2577)

The Transportation Empowerment Act (S. 1541), introduced by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), would turn back control of the federal highway program (including transit) to the states by incrementally decreasing the federal gas tax and the size of the federal program, and in turn empower the states to fund and manage their transportation programs and priorities—not those of Washington bureaucrats or influential lobbyists.

The Transportation Empowerment Act (H.R. 2716), introduced by Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), would turn back control of the federal highway program (including transit) to the states by incrementally decreasing the federal gas tax and the size of the federal program, and in turn empower the states to fund and manage their transportation programs and priorities—not those of Washington bureaucrats or influential lobbyists.

"NO" on the Trade Act of 2015 (H.R. 1314)

"YES" on Motion to Table Kirk Export-Import Bank Amendment

Washington - This week, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) introduced the Transportation Empowerment Act (H.R.2716), which will put states back in the driver's seat by returning funding and decision-making to those outside of Washington. Heritage Action released the following statement from chief executive officer Michael A. Needham: "The Transportation Empowerment Act is an innovative, long-term solution to our nation's broken and outdated highway funding system. Consolidating...

Today, Heritage Action and dozens of conservatives groups sent a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to oppose the newly introduced Remote Transactions Parity Act (RTPA), the newest name for the Internet sales tax. The letter says, in part, "[T]he bill would create a decidedly "unlevel" playing field between brick-and-mortar and online sales. Brick-and-mortar sales across the country are governed by a simple rule that allows the business to collect sales...

The First Amendment Defense Act (S. 1598), introduced by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), would prevent the federal government from discriminating against any individual or group, whether nonprofit or for-profit, based on their beliefs that marriage is the union of a man and woman or that sexual relations are reserved for marriage. That protection would extend to tax policy, employment, licensing, accreditation, contracting and grants.

The First Amendment Defense Act (H.R. 2802), introduced by Rep. Raul Labrador (R-ID), would prevent the federal government from discriminating against any individual or group, whether nonprofit or for-profit, based on their beliefs that marriage is the union of a man and woman or that sexual relations are reserved for marriage. That protection would extend to tax policy, employment, licensing, accreditation, contracting and grants.

Washington -- Today, Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) introduced the Premium Reduction and Insurance Market Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 2819). The bill would not renew Obamacare subsidies, instead it would eliminate the law's costly mandates and regulations in the aftermath of a favorable Supreme Court ruling in the King v. Burwell case. Heritage Action released the following statement from chief executive officer Michael A. Needham: "As Obamacare unravels, our goal...

Washington -- Last night, the House Rules Committee reported a rule that would allow the House to vote today on a bill to grant President Obama fast-track authority, also known at Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). While the bill does not contain the ineffective Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program, Republican leaders made clear they will ensure the "President can sign [TAA] into law." They even acknowledged "It's a little bit of...

CO-SPONSORSHIP of the First Amendment Defense Act (H.R. 2802)

CO-SPONSORSHIP of the First Amendment Defense Act (S. 1598)