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.

Mitch McConnell on Democrats and the Filibuster

Democrats ‘Thundering’ Against Filibuster They Used Just Last Week: McConnell

Senate Minority Leader  (R-Ky.) blasted Democrats for their inconsistent attitudes toward the filibuster during the opening rounds of debate on two federal elections bills that Democrats...

Senate Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

Measure to keep government funded through Feb. 18 The U.S. Senate voted to pass an emergency legislation late Thursday to avoid a short-term government shutdown and would...

Congresswoman Proposes Bill to Make It Illegal for Children to Be Exposed to Drag...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she introduced a bill that would make it illegal for children to be exposed to drag queen performances.
Seal of the Governor of the State of California

New California Sex Law Passes

On Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new California sex law that would give judges a say on whether to list someone as...
Steve Bannon and Boris Epstein on War Room

CBO Score On Massive Spending Bill Will Be Disastrous

Bannon and Epshteyn talk about the desperate efforts of Pelosi to pass the socialist spending bill and the RINO-supported infrastructure bill in the House.

House Passes Measure Blocking China From Buying US Farmland

A bipartisan House majority has overwhelmingly passed a measure to keep Chinese investment out of U.S. land vital for producing renewable energy.
Senator Rand Paul

Rand Paul to Introduce Amendments to Senate Gun Bill

Sen. Rand Paul will put forward amendments to Senate gun bill hammered out between Reps and Dems over weeks of closed-door negotiations.
Federal Bureau of Investigation

FBI Director: Ban Encryption to Counter Domestic Extremism

FBI Director Christopher Wray said on Sept. 21 that restrictions on encrypted chat services are needed to combat domestic terrorism—a claim that has been disputed...

California Expands Medi-Cal to Adults 50 and Older, Regardless of Immigration Status

California extending Medi-Cal health care coverage to more than 185,000 residents 50 years and older, regardless of immigration status, May 1.

Sen. Paul Delays Vote on $40 Billion Ukraine Package, Calls for Spending Oversight

Sen. Rand Paul delayed Senate’s vote to pass $40 billion aid package for Ukraine providing military and economic assistance amid conflict with Russia.

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.
United States Congress

H.R. 7617 – Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and...

The H.R. 7617 bill provides FY2021 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies including Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services...