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.

Blackburn Introduces Legislation Requiring Familial DNA Testing At Southern Border

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) today re-introduced the End Child Trafficking Now Act, which would require a DNA test to determine the relationship between...
Rudy Giuliani on War Room

McConnell Is Negotiating Against Himself

Mayor Rudy Giuliani receives the plaudits of host Steve Bannon for his role as a steadfast supporter of Donald Trump, and then gives his...

Biden Signs Debt Ceiling Bill, Ending Monthslong Political Battle

Biden signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act on June 3, 2023, suspending the debt ceiling for 19 months and bringing a monthslong political battle to a close.

What’s Next After House Passes Debt Ceiling Deal

U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to suspend the nation’s debt limit through Jan. 1, 2025, despite opposition on both sides of aisle.

House Passes Debt Ceiling Bill in Bipartisan Vote, Moves to Senate

Members approved compromise in debt ceiling bill negotiated by Biden and McCarthy in bipartisan vote of 314 to 117, 46 Dems and 71 Republicans voted against bill.

Victoria Spartz: We should get our act together and start legislating for the people!

During House of Representatives Judiciary Markup Hearing, Victoria Spartz states we [Congress] should get our act together and start legislating for the people!
World Health Organization (WHO)

Congressman Biggs, Roy, and Norman Urge House Foreign Affairs Committee to Help Protect the...

Rep. Andy Biggs sent letter to McCaul and Meeks urging them to advance legislation to withdraw U.S. from WHO and prohibit U.S. funds for WHO organization.

Democrat Bill Would Pack Supreme Court to Lessen Conservative Influence

Senate Democrats unveiled bill that would pack Supreme Court, adding 4 seats beyond current 9 seats, to loss of the court’s current conservative majority.

ICYMI: Kennedy: Fentanyl dealers deserve punishments proportional to the poison they carry

Yesterday, Kennedy attempted to pass his Fairness in Fentanyl Sentencing Act to crack down on fentanyl trafficking and protect Louisiana communities. 

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.

ICYMI: Blackburn, Blumenthal Join CNN To Discuss Fight To Protect Kids Online

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal joined Jake Tapper on CNN’s The Lead to discuss their bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act.

House Passes GOP Debt Limit Bill, Boosting McCarthy’s Position in Standoff With Biden

The House of Representatives approved a Republican plan to temporarily raise the debt ceiling while cutting future spending with a vote of 217–215 on April 26.