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Washington—This morning, the Senate voted to confirm Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Heritage Action released the following statement from Chief Executive Officer Michael A. Needham: "Republicans campaigned on nominating and confirming justices to the Supreme Court in the mold of the late Justice Antonin Scalia. President Trump made good on his campaign promise when he nominated Judge Gorsuch. And today, Senator McConnell and...

Washington—Last month, House Republican leaders unveiled the American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628), which failed to repeal the regulatory architecture of Obamacare that is responsible for the rising cost of health care. Over the past 52 days, conservatives have worked in good faith to elevate and address serious concerns with the AHCA. A draft amendment, the product of weeks-long negotiations by Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-N.J.) and Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.)...

Heritage Action's CEO Mike Needham said the proposed MacArthur-Meadows Amendment to the AHCA "advances the debate and raises key issues for the Senate to consider as the effort to repeal Obamacare moves forward." This amendment, which is the product of weeks-long negotiations by Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-N.J.) and Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), is an important step forward in rolling back the Title I regulations of Obamacare because it would allow...

In response to the housing collapse and financial crisis of 2007-08, Congress rushed to pass the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act under the guise of "consumer protection." But instead of addressing the root causes of the financial crisis, such as the government's reckless efforts to expand housing affordability and implied guarantees to bail out large financial institutions, Dodd-Frank empowers the very regulatory establishment which created the...

This week, the House and Senate will consider the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (H.R. 244), a 1,665-page omnibus spending package that would fund the federal government through September 30, 2017. The Heritage Foundation explains that while the bill, which was released publicly at 2 AM Monday morning, “does make progress” on some issues, “it woefully fails the test of fiscal responsibility and does not advance important conservative policies.”

This week, the House and Senate will consider the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (H.R. 244), a 1,665-page omnibus spending package that would fund the federal government through September 30, 2017. The Heritage Foundation explains that while the bill, which was released publicly at 2 AM Monday morning, “does make progress” on some issues, “it woefully fails the test of fiscal responsibility and does not advance important conservative policies.”

This week, the House and Senate will consider the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (H.R. 244), a 1,665-page omnibus spending package that would fund the federal government through September 30, 2017. The Heritage Foundation explains that while the bill, which was released publicly at 2 AM Monday morning, "does make progress" on some issues, "it woefully fails the test of fiscal responsibility and does not advance important conservative policies."

Washington—This afternoon, the House passed an amended version of the American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628), 217 to 213. Heritage Action key voted against the original version of the bill, which failed to repeal the regulatory architecture of Obamacare that is responsible for the rising cost of health care. Last month, Heritage Action withdrew its key vote after House Republican leaders accepted the MacArthur-Meadows Amendment, which would allow states to...

Last month, Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) and Sen. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) introduced the Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2017 (H.R. 1881 & S. 811). This legislation would prohibit the federal government, and state governments who receive certain federal funding, from discriminating against a child welfare service provider that serves families and children according to their "sincerely held religious beliefs or moral convictions." Child welfare providers, including private and faith-based...

Earlier this year, Rep. Mark Walker (R-N.C.) and Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) introduced the Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success (A-PLUS) Act (H.R. 719 & S. 221). This legislation would allow states to opt out of programs that fall under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)—formerly known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB)—and repurpose those federal funds on a consolidated basis "to advance the educational policy of the State." During...

Earlier this year, Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) and Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the Agency Accountability Act of 2017 (H.R. 850 & S. 299). This legislation would restore Congress' power of the purse found in Article I of the Constitution over unelected federal bureaucrats by requiring "any agency that receives a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds from a settlement" to "deposit such amount in the general fund of the Treasury."...

Washington—Earlier today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 2-1 to revisit the the 2015 Open Internet Order that imposed what The Heritage Foundation describes as "1930s-era regulations on internet providers." The Obama-era rule brought internet service providers under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934, which was originally intended to provide detailed oversight of telephone companies. Today's vote will allow a new comment period on "restor[ing] the internet to...

Washington—This morning, the Trump Administration unveiled its FY 2018 budget proposal called "A New Foundation for American Greatness." The budget includes $3.6 trillion in spending reductions while prioritizing much-needed defense funding. And while the budget does not include much-needed structural reforms to Medicare and Social Security's retirement program, it does offer reforms to other mandatory programs. Heritage Action released the following statement from Chief Executive Officer Michael A. Needham: "Budgets...

The Employee Rights Act (H.R. 2723), introduced by Rep. Phil Roe (R-Tenn.), would protect workers from union pressure by putting power in the hands of employees and making union leaders more accountable to their members. As the Heritage Foundation notes, if union bosses “were angels, such changes would be unnecessary” but “since they are not” new protections are necessary.

Washington—According to reports, House Republicans plan to remove language repealing the so-called Durbin Amendment from the Financial CHOICE Act (H.R. 10). The Durbin Amendment was a last minute addition to the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial overhaul that established a cap on debit card swipe fees that banks charge to retailers. According to numerous economic studies, including the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, big box retailers have pocketed the savings at the...

This month, Rep. Phil Roe (R-Tenn.) introduced the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 2723). This legislation would protect workers from union pressure by putting power in the hands of employees and making union leaders more accountable to their members. As the Heritage Foundation notes, if union bosses "were angels, such changes would be unnecessary" but "since they are not" new protections are necessary. Heritage explains the legislation would guarantee employees the...

Washington—President Trump is set to announce his decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement today, following through on a key campaign promise. Heritage Action released the following statement from Chief Executive Officer Michael A. Needham: "President Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris Agreement is the right course of action. By not succumbing to pressure from special interests and cosmopolitan elites, the president demonstrated he is truly committed...

This Thursday, the House is scheduled to vote on the Financial CHOICE (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumers, and Entrepreneurs) Act (H.R. 10), introduced by Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX). The bill would repeal or replace some of the worst provisions established by the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

The Welfare Reform and Upward Mobility Act (H.R. 2832 & S. 1290), introduced by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), would help reduce poverty and government dependency, increase self-sufficiency, restore families, and strengthen the effective and popular work requirements on means-tested welfare programs that have been gutted by the Obama administration.

This Thursday, the House is scheduled to vote on the Financial CHOICE (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumers, and Entrepreneurs) Act (H.R. 10), introduced by Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas). The bill would repeal or replace some of the worst provisions established by the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.