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.

Senate Democrats Near Passage on Health and Climate Bill After Overnight ‘Vote-a-Rama’

Democrats drove their election-year economic package toward Senate approval and debated a smaller measure than one that was proposed by Biden.

Conservatives Wary of Bill to Increase Civics and History Lessons in US Schools

Lessons taught children today are values we live tomorrow when they run the world, so there is a battle over who determines the curriculum.

So-Called Inflation Reduction Act Would Make Stagflation Worse

Unfortunately, the “Inflation Reduction Act” doubles down on the same irresponsible fiscal policy that has caused inflation.

Inflation Reduction Act Includes $30 Billion for Nuclear Reactors at Risk of Shutdown

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will help to finance struggling nuclear reactors and could save dozens of them from being shut down early.

House Passes ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Along Party Lines, Likely Doomed in the Senate

The House of Representatives on July 29 passed legislation that would ban so-called “assault weapons” and high-capacity magazines.

Manchin Says Deal Reached With Schumer on New BBB Bill Over Energy, Taxes, Health...

Sen. Manchin announced he reached deal with Chuck Schumer on energy, taxes, and health care to advance Build Back Better (BBB) bill.
American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act 

Tenney Introduces American Confidence in Elections Act to Protect our Elections

Rep. Claudia Tenney introduced the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act with Rep Rodney Davis to restore faith in American elections.

House Democrats Block Legislative Amendment to Prevent US Oil Sales to China

House Dems blocked Republican effort to prevent Biden admin from selling oil from the U.S. strategic reserve to entities with ties to CCP.

House Democrats Block Resolution Condemning Attacks on Pro-Life Centers, Churches

Democrat counterparts blocked a Republican resolution aimed to condemn wave of violence and vandalism targeting pro-life groups and churches.
The Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act

Tenney Backs Bill to Stop Biden’s Federal Election Takeover Plans

Rep. Tenney introduced Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act, preventing Biden from turning federal agencies into voting operations for Dems.

House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Backed by 47 Republicans

U.S. House passed Respect for Marriage Act codifying same-sex marriage into U.S. law, with 47 House Republicans backing the legislation.
U.S. Department of Defense

Congress Grants Pentagon $58 Billion More Than Requested: DOD Report

US lawmakers granted Department of Defense more money than the Pentagon requested in fiscal 2022 defense budget, Pentagon report shows.