Judiciary

Grassley, Smith introduce bicameral legislation to crackdown on frivolous federal lawsuits

Frivolous lawsuits that clutter the legal system and cost businesses billions would be curbed under bicameral legislation introduced by U.S.…

7 years ago

Bipartisan Calvert bill would uphold Americans with Disabilities Act values while cracking down on frivolous lawsuits

Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) would relieve the financial burden on small businesses complying with the…

7 years ago

Walters seeks common ground to advance women’s issues in leadership role on caucus

As the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary, a bipartisan group of women members aim…

7 years ago

Portman introduces bipartisan bill to help human trafficking survivors

Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) would enable victims of human trafficking to petition courts to have…

7 years ago

Wagner, Noem, Paulsen lead bipartisan measure to help human trafficking survivors

Victims of human trafficking would be allowed to petition courts to have their criminal records cleared under bipartisan legislation led…

7 years ago

Measure led by Burr to spur action on civil rights era crimes signed into law

Legislation to reauthorize legislation encouraging the Justice Department to investigate civil rights era cold cases led by U.S. Sen. Richard…

7 years ago

Republican contingent unhappy with veto of ambush election block

A contingent of Republican leaders led by House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) spoke out against President Obama's vetoing of…

9 years ago

Roberts: Dietary Guidelines panel’s report politicized

After Friday’s release of the 2015 report from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS) assailed the…

9 years ago

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