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.

California Law Allowing Private Residents to Sue Gunmakers Takes Effect

California's new regulations give private citizens ability to sue anyone who imports, distributes, manufactures, or sells assault firearms, homemade weapons, ghost guns, or .50 BMP rifles.

Critics: Democrats’ Push for Puerto Rico Statehood a Bad Idea

House of Representatives passed the “Puerto Rico Status Act” in mid-Dec, led by Rep. Raúl Grijalva. The symbolic bill could be brought up again in the new Congress.
Steve Scalise

Scalise Reveals First Legislation for Republican House, Vows ‘Bold Agenda’

Rep. Steve Scalise revealed list of legislation he will bring up for Republicans to consider on the House floor when they assume control of the lower chamber.
Biden Signing Executive Order

GOP-Controlled State Legislatures Weigh ‘Constitutionality’ of Presidential Executive Orders

Rep. Brian Seitz is sponsoring a bill that would require state lawmakers to scrutinize and, potentially disregard, some presidential executive orders.
Department of Health and Human Services

Millions of Americans Set to Be Removed From Medicaid After Passage of Omnibus Bill

Millions of U.S. citizens who enrolled in Medicaid insurance program during COVID-19 pandemic could lose coverage due to passage of omnibus spending bill.

A Deeper Dive Into $16 Billion in Omnibus Earmarks

4,000+ page, $1.7 trillion “omnibus” government funding bill Biden has vowed to sign into law includes around $16 billion in pet projects known as “earmarks”.

Full List: How Senators Voted on the $1.8 Trillion Omnibus Package

The Senate on Dec. 22 passed a mammoth $1.8 trillion spending package in a bipartisan vote. See how each senator voted below. Senators that voted for the bill: Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)Sen....

Senate Passes $1.8 Trillion Spending Bill, Rejects Saving Title 42

Crucial last-minute decisions by senators resulted in decisive 68–29 vote to approve controversial $1.85 trillion omnibus spending bill keeping government open.

Donald J. Trump: Vote NO! on the Omnibus Spending Bill

Every single Republican should vote no on the ludacris, unacceptable 1.7 trillion-dollar omnibus spending bill. it's a disaster for our country, and it also...
Capitol on the Fifty Dollar Bill

House GOP To Senate GOP

We inform you that if any omnibus passes in remaining days of Congress, we will oppose and whip opposition to any legislative priority of those who vote for bill.

Incoming House Oversight Chairman: ‘Imperative’ to Stop Omnibus Spending Bill

Rep. James Comer is urging Senate counterparts to reject $1.85 trillion omnibus spending bill to strengthen GOP’s oversight authority for the next Congress.

Congress Unveils Sweeping ‘Omnibus’ Funding Bill With $1.7 Trillion Price Tag

Lawmakers unveiled legislative text of huge $1.7 trillion “omnibus” government funding bill for all of fiscal year 2023, with apparent wins for both parties.