U.S. Legislation

U.S. Legislation & Analysis on TheThinkingConservative.com includes information on bills, acts and more from both the U.S. House and Senate.

Lankford/Schumer/McConnell/Biden Border Bill (H.R. 815)

Senator Lee Releases “Dirty Dozen” Disasters in So-Called “Border Deal”

H.R. 815, the proposed border deal, will not secure our border. Passing it into law would worsen the border crisis and Sen. Lee tells us the reasons why.
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 offers NO Tax Relief

GOP Tax Relief Bill in Name Only

91.5% of the money claimed as tax relief for workers and families will instead go to expanding welfare, primarily for those who are barely working, if at all.
Money Magnet

The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act: Light on Tax Relief and...

Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act weakens welfare work requirements and continues a long-standing push to dress up welfare benefits as “tax relief.”
House Committee on Homeland Security meets to mark up articles of impeachment against DHS's Mayorkas in D.C. on Jan. 30, 2024.

Articles of Impeachment for Mayorkas Advance to House Floor

Lower chamber of Congress will vote on Biden appointee’s status in office ‘as soon as possible’ according to Speaker Mike Johnson. All 18 Republican members...

Speaker Johnson Rejects Pending Border Deal: Illegal Crossings ‘Must Be ZERO’

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has made clear where House Republicans will draw the line on any agreement dealing with the border: allowing illegal crossings.

Oklahoma GOP Censures Sen. James Lankford Over Border Deal

OK Republicans censured Sen. James Lankford saying cease and desist jeopardizing the security and liberty of the people of Oklahoma and of these United States”.

Republican Bill Seeks to Defund World Economic Forum and Block ‘Reset On Our Way...

Republicans bill would prohibit American tax dollars from funding WEF, a transnational organization whose goals are misguided, elitist, and “anti-American.”

Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on “Swatting” Crimes

Senators introduced Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act, which expands the federal criminal hoax statute to specifically prohibit “swatting” hoaxes.

Schumer, Johnson Unveil Another Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

Senator Schumer and House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled text of another stopgap funding bill set to go to floor this week ahead of a key shutdown deadline.

Democrats Bring Bill to Prohibit Armed Citizen Militias

Democrat lawmakers are advancing legislation intended to prevent privately organized paramilitary and militia group activities within the United States.

GOP Senators Introduce Bill to Boost Transparency on US Spending in China

Sens. Rick Scott, Ted Budd, and Mike Braun introduced legislation calling for increased transparency from fed. gov. regarding funds flowing to Chinese companies in China.

Congress Leaders Reach $1.59 Trillion Deal on Spending Levels in Bid to Avert Government...

Speaker Johnson announced he'd reached a deal with Senate Democrats and the White House on top-line spending numbers, key in race to avert government shutdown.