To address the nation’s job skills gap, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH) recently offered a bipartisan bill that would provide federal tax incentives to encourage more businesses to hire apprentices. The Leveraging and Energizing America’s Apprenticeship Programs (LEAP) Act, H.R. Read more…
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) recently joined fellow members of Congress to sign a discharge petition to force a vote on a broadly supported bipartisan bill that would ensure America’s first responders and teachers receive their full Social Security benefits. Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) on Sept. 30 sponsored a discharge petition signed by almost two dozen of his colleagues on both sides of the aisle that would force a vote on his bipartisan bill, the Social Security Fairness Act Read more…
Republican members of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee want to know if a Pennsylvania railcar contract with a Chinese state-owned company complies with federal Buy America requirements. Specifically, T&I Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) and U.S. Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) on July 15 filed a motion with the House Clerk to place his bill, the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, on the Consensus Calendar to force a vote on the measure. H.R. 82, which Rep. Read more…
U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) led 11 Republicans, including the entire New York GOP congressional delegation, in urging U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee leadership to mark up bipartisan legislation that would ensure sufficient funding for the World Trade Center Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) led a bipartisan contingent of 10 of his colleagues in urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen its recently proposed opioid disposal rule. “Safe opioid disposal saves lives by cutting off a key Read more…
U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH) led more than 60 Republican lawmakers in requesting that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) help solve the nationwide shortage of qualified drivers holding commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) in the motor fuels distribution industry. “The Read more…
President Joe Biden on June 15 signed into law a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) to designate the United States Post Office facility at 200 East Main Street in Maroa, Ill., as the Jeremy L. Ridlen Read more…
U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) on Wednesday led 31 of his Republican colleagues in introducing legislation that would require the Biden administration to reverse its regulatory agenda, which they say has created barriers for domestic agriculture production. Rep. Thompson Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) recently introduced two bills that would require unemployed, able-bodied, childless adults to work or volunteer no less than 20 hours per week to continue receiving their Medicaid or Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP) benefits. “If Read more…
To ensure America’s military veterans might effectively compete in the current housing market, U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and a bipartisan contingent of more than 60 lawmakers urged the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve its mortgage loan process. “Our nation’s Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) continues to work toward building an efficient Farm Credit System that promotes constituents’ access to credit, despite the U.S. House Agriculture Committee last week not advancing his bipartisan legislation that would prevent over-regulating of the Read more…
After U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) and more than 50 of his Republican colleagues supported delaying President Joe Biden’s repeal of the public health authority known as Title 42, a federal judge in Louisiana on Monday temporarily blocked the Biden Read more…
U.S. Reps. Sam Graves (R-MO) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) said the Biden administration’s new Carbon Reduction Program and guidance released on April 21 go against the intent of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and will discourage road and highway expansion Read more…
U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (R-IL) and Peter Meijer (R-MI) joined 75 of their congressional colleagues in requesting that the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) provide vehicle escort services to the Honor Flight Network, a national network of independent hubs Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) recently joined more than 30 of his Republican colleagues in requesting that President Joe Biden quickly nominate individuals to fill the vacant positions of Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Read more…
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) broadband programs must give priority to the truly unserved communities that most need connectivity, urged U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) and a bipartisan contingent of lawmakers in a March 29 letter sent to USDA Secretary Read more…
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) recently cosponsored a bill that would prohibit new federal rules or regulations from being enacted that would decrease production of domestic oil, gas or biofuels; increase gas prices; or negatively impact domestic energy production, domestic Read more…
U.S. Reps. Peter Meijer (R-MI) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) introduced a GOP-led bill that would ensure full accountability and oversight of infrastructure spending authorized by the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act. “Our country’s infrastructure needs are extensive, but the cost Read more…
To help fight the opioid overdose problem among teenagers and young adults, U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) on March 21 sponsored bipartisan legislation that would amend a federal grant program to allow school districts to train school resource officers, security Read more…
The United States must immediately stop funding four Russian labs that conduct controversial animal experiments, said U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and five of her Republican colleagues. “As Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, the United States and other nations Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) on March 8 sponsored a bipartisan bill that would establish a rural manufacturing forgivable loan program to incentivize new investments and jobs in rural America. “The past few years have shown us just how important Read more…
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) on Feb. 24 met with law enforcement officers from Florida’s 16th District to discuss the nationwide rise in crime against police and other first responders. “Our brave law enforcement officers put their lives on the Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) recently led 89 GOP original cosponsors in introducing legislation that would make certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent for individuals, families and small businesses. Rep. Davis sponsored the Protecting Family and Read more…
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) on Feb. 15 led 18 Republicans in introducing legislation that would amend current federal law to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from requiring taxpayers to provide biometric information. “Too often we have seen the Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) on Feb. 7 introduced the Equal Access to Therapeutics Act, which seeks to deter practices that restrict access to potentially life-saving treatments for patients with COVID-19. H.R. 6625 would prohibit the Secretary of Health and Read more…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently extended the comment period for a proposed rule seeking to further regulate the oil and gas industry, but the 16-day extension isn’t enough, according to U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) and a bicameral contingent Read more…
U.S. Sens. Steve Daines (R-MT), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and Mitt Romney (R-UT) this week introduced a Republican-led bill that would allow pregnant moms to claim the Child Tax Credit for their unborn children. “Expecting parents begin providing and preparing for Read more…
A bipartisan resolution recently introduced by U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) recognizes National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) Week. House Resolution 886, sponsored on Jan. 25 by U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), recognizes the contributions of CRNAs and “their critical Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) joined 37 other Republican cosponsors of a bill that would sanction Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Federation for increasing aggression in Eastern Europe. “Russia is on the verge of invading Ukraine, and since Read more…
To modernize and improve the nation’s supply chain system during the ongoing pandemic, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) this week relaunched the bipartisan Congressional Supply Chain Caucus. “It’s my hope that this caucus can identify and collaborate on bipartisan solutions Read more…
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) is supporting bipartisan legislation that would require a report on establishing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) preclearance facilities in Taiwan and other Indo-Pacific countries. The Taiwan Preclearance Act, H.R. 6212, which Rep. Fitzpatrick cosponsored Read more…
A Biden administration proposal to restore an Obama-era regulation to redefine “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act would negatively impact rural America and the nation’s agriculture industry, according to U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL). “I’m Read more…
U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) led his Republican committee colleagues in urging the Biden administration to halt regulatory actions that could kill infrastructure projects. “Although the administration is handing out an unprecedented amount Read more…
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) on Nov. 18 sponsored a bipartisan bill that would extend the authorization of financial assistance through 2038 for the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area (ALNHA) located in central Illinois. The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) has introduced a bipartisan bill that would jumpstart and expand a key federal farm program with an additional $3.5 million in annual funding. The congressman introduced the Veteran and Beginning Farmer Assistance Act, H.R. 6003, Read more…
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) aims to increase the number of participants in America’s skilled trade apprenticeship programs. The Leveraging and Energizing America’s Apprenticeship Programs (LEAP) Act, H.R. 5972, which Rep. Davis introduced on Nov. 15 Read more…
In an effort to make prescription medications more affordable for patients, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) this week introduced the bipartisan bill Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act. Known as the HELP Copays Act, H.R. 5801, the legislation would prohibit Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) and U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) recently joined fellow Republicans in their chambers seeking to determine if the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is using federal law enforcement to intervene in local education matters. “It Read more…
The majority of the U.S. House of Representatives now supports the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act of 2021, which is sponsored by U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL). “It’s great to see a majority of my colleagues in the House cosponsor Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) recently introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill to extend the use of grant funds made to shuttered venue operators around the country that continue to experience delays and challenges associated with the ongoing pandemic. Specifically, Rep. Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) recently introduced a bipartisan bill that would help improve transparency in college student financial aid. “Making the financing of higher education more transparent is vital to making college more affordable and accessible,” Rep. Davis said Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL), ranking member of the U.S. House Administration Committee, on Oct. 4 launched a whistleblower webpage for officers and security personnel charged with protecting the United States Capitol. “This committee has a responsibility to the men Read more…
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) helped lead a bipartisan group of more than 50 lawmakers in urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to lift its suspension of canine imports from 113 countries. “I am committed to working Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) and 21 fellow Republicans urged President Joe Biden to uphold the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). “We are deeply disappointed by the rumors that indicate your administration is reversing course on its promises as it relates Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) recently introduced legislation to help America’s transportation industry reduce fuel emissions on certain trucks. “We can reduce fuel consumption and emissions in the transportation industry without enacting costly environmental mandates on American companies and workers,” Read more…
A bipartisan amendment offered by U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) to expand access to broadband funding in America’s underserved areas recently received approval from the U.S. House of Representatives. “The pandemic has shown us that there are huge disparities in Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers in calling on the U.S. House Armed Services Committee to reject an expanded military draft registration, particularly one that would include women. Specifically, Rep. Davis and his colleagues Read more…
Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) to ensure that authorizations issued by the U.S. Transportation Secretary to foreign air carriers do not undermine labor rights or standards received approval on July 28 from the U.S. House Transportation Read more…