Committee Assignments: Schiff, Swalwell, Griffith
The 118th Congress is underway, and committee assignments for the term are just about finalized. A process that is usually pretty routine, committee assignments have … Read the rest
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Griffith and Latta Lead HALT Fentanyl Act
Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) introduced the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act. Currently, fentanyl and fentanyl analogues … Read the rest
WOTUS is Baaackk!!!
On January 18th, the Federal Register officially published the Biden Administration’s final Waters of the United States, or WOTUS, rule. The rule was immediately met … Read the rest
AEP Raised Rates for Customers Again. Why?
This winter, heating bills across the country are expected to increase by 17% – the highest cost in more than a decade. According to the … Read the rest
It’s About the Rules
If our first week back showed us anything, it’s that a republic based on democratic principles can be messy. While it may not always look … Read the rest
Griffith Fights For and Gets Agreement on House Rules Changes
Congressman Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on securing an agreement on House Rules changes for the 118th Congress:
“The legislative process in Congress is … Read the rest
Santa Through the Years
Christmas is a time of tradition and ritual, both religious and secular.
For Christians like myself, it is a time to celebrate the birth of … Read the rest
Say What?
You may not have heard of the company Microvast Holdings before, but you’ve certainly heard of the People’s Republic of China – controlled by the … Read the rest
The IRS and Big Tech are Watching You
When asked why he robbed banks, Willie Sutton, the notorious 1930s fugitive, famously retorted, “Because that’s where the money is.” Democrats in Congress took this … Read the rest
Return to the Basics
Unfortunately, our legislative process in Congress is broken and I submit it must be changed by going back to the basics.
With the 117th Congress … Read the rest
Senators urge USDA to update dog breeding standards
Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and 21 Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to … Read the rest
A Thanksgiving Tribute to the Turkey
Thanksgiving is a time when many guests gather around the dinner table and feast as part of the day’s activities. Another regular Thanksgiving guest, however, … Read the rest