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.

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House Overwhelmingly Passes 1st Ever US Bill to Punish CCP’s Forced Organ Harvesting

House overwhelmingly passed a bill to punish communist China for its forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience, the first nonsymbolic legislative.
Rep. Chip Roy introduced the BEAT CHINA Act on Oct. 20, 2021.

EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Chip Roy to Roll Out Bill Aimed at Cutting Manufacturing Reliance on...

Group of Republicans led by Rep. Chip Roy is to introduce a bill aimed at bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. and restoring economic independence from China.

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.

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.

Colorado Democrats Introduce 3 New Gun-Control Bills After Boulder Shooting

Democrats in Colorado’s legislature have introduced three new gun-control measures in recent days after the mass shooting at a Boulder supermarket that left 10 dead. “There’s nothing we can do to...

Senate Democrats block Kennedy bill to crack down on fentanyl trafficking and protect American...

Sen. John Kennedy attempted to pass his Fairness in Fentanyl Sentencing Act to crack down on fentanyl trafficking. Senate Democrats blocked the bill.

California’s AB-2826: Gender Neutral Retail Departments For Children

An act to add Part 2.57 (commencing with Section 55.7) to Division 1 of the Civil Code, relating to civil rights. AB 2826: Gender neutral...
The Justice Act by Senator Tim Scott

JUSTICE Act Reaches 47 Cosponsors, Video Explainer Released

WASHINGTON – Following his introduction of the JUSTICE Act last Wednesday, U.S. Senator Tim Scott released a video in which he explains the contents of...
Marriage

Senate Moves Closer to Passing ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ That Critics Say Threatens Religious...

Senate Dems and 12 Republicans stepped toward final passage of “Respect for Marriage Act” that will seriously damage freedom of religious practice and expression.
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.
National Institutes of Health

Rand, Roy Proposal Would Split NIH Into 3 Institutes With Senate-Confirmed Chiefs

NIH would be divided into 3 divisions with presidentially appointed leaders serving time-limited terms under legislation introduced in Congress by Paul and Roy.

House GOP Introduces Bills to Combat Critical Race Theory

Two bills will be introduced to counter critical race theory at the federal level, Rep. Dan Bishop (R-N.C.) announced with some GOP House members at a press...