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.

Harvard CAPS Harris Poll

Do you favor or oppose a $1.5 to $2 trillion dollar social spending bill?

Do you favor or oppose a $1.5 to $2 trillion dollar social spending bill that would be financed by increasing the deficit and tax increases?

Dems Block Lankford Amendment To ‘Not Agree’ To $450,000 Payments To Separated Families

At today's Senate Homeland Committee hearing, Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) proposed an amendment to block awarding families separated at the border $450,000. The amendment...
Heritage Action For America

Heritage Action Applauds Georgia Legislators on Passage of Georgia Voting Bill

Washington, DC — Heritage Action for America, a national conservative grassroots organization, released a statement from Executive Director Jessica Anderson applauding the Georgia legislature for...
Matt Gaetz

House Democrats Block Bill to Approve Keystone XL Pipeline, Promote ‘American Energy Independence From...

Legislation promoting U.S. energy independence from Russia has been blocked by House Democrats. House Republicans introduced the “American Independence from Russian Energy Act” on Feb. 28, a measure meant...
America First Policy Institute

FACT SHEET: The Kigali Amendment—More Hot Air

U.S. Senate to vote on ratification of Kigali Amendment, a 2016 UN climate change treaty targeting refrigerants essential to air conditioning and refrigeration.

House GOP Unveils Debt Limit Bill, Proposes $1.5 Trillion Debt Ceiling Increase

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on April 19 unveiled legislation to increase nation’s debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion or until March 31, 2024, whichever comes first.
NOT Buffy Wicks Assembly Member

Buffy Wicks Wants to Force Businesses to Mandate Vaccines in California

Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks (Oakland) is looking to make a name for herself in the California legislature. Despite the deadline for introduction of new legislation...
The U.S. Capitol building on May 15, 2024.

Senate Again Blocks Border Bill With Support Lost From Both Parties

The U.S. Senate on May 23 again rejected a proposed border bill as the issue continues to dominate voters’ concerns ahead of the 2024 election.
Stop The Spread Report

Stop The Spread: How The Build Back Better Agenda Seeks To Replicate Washington State’s...

Executive Summary One of the most expensive elements of President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda, which congressional Democrats are seeking to pass unilaterally via...

Texas abortion ban to take effect Wednesday; pro-aborts seeking last-minute block

As of 12:00 a.m., the Texas Heartbeat Act is in effect. The Supreme Court has not ruled on abortionists’ request to block the policy....

Florida Judge Says Governor’s ‘Stop Woke Act’ Can Go Forward

Judge Walker ruled Florida can enforce “Stop Woke Act”—but did not rule on constitutionality, nor piece affecting colleges and universities.
Senator Rand Paul

Dr. Rand Paul Reintroduces Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) reintroduced the Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act. This legislation provides state governors with the power...