Legislative Watch

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Another Day in D.C., Another Amnesty Deal Attempt for Illegal Immigrants

Whenever Washington politicians tell you that a new, 250-page bipartisan immigration bill isn’t amnesty, it’s probably amnesty. And sure enough, the “Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation t...

2026-05-08

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Federal Support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees: An Overview

September 16, 2024 – May 8, 2026IN12421 Maternal mortality is considered asentinel health event—one that can signal the overall health status and the broader quality or effectiveness of a nation...

2026-05-08

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Legislation considered under suspension of the Rules of the House of Representatives during the week of May 11, 2026

The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives announces bills that will be considered under suspension of the rules in that chamber. CBO estimates the effects of those bills on direct spending a...

2026-05-07

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Why Is the Teachers’ Union Targeting ICE, Not Education?

Randi Weingarten is using mafia tactics to bully Target into denouncing immigration enforcement by ICE. As president of the American Federation of Teachers—which holds at least 7 percent of Target sto...

2026-05-08

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The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015: Expiring Provisions

April 8, 2025 – May 8, 2026IF12959 A decade ago, Congress authorized a cybersecurity information sharing structure that allows the federal government to collect and disseminate threat information,...

2026-05-08

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Never Forget: It Was Trump Who Sunk Starmer’s Chagos Surrender

Donald Trump’s foreign policy record keeps getting stronger.For decades, the British-owned Chagos archipelago—specifically the joint U.S./U.K. base on the largest island, Diego Garcia—has been a key o...

2026-05-07

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Hazardous Fuels and Wildfire Mitigation: Background and Congressional Considerations

September 2, 2025 – May 8, 2026R48779 Hazardous fuelsare combustible vegetation that accumulates on the landscape, presenting a latent threat of starting and spreading wildfires that resist contro...

2026-05-08

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The Cost of Growing Up: Why Gen Z Feels Priced Out of the American Dream

The milestones associated with adulthood—buying a home, paying off student debt, and starting a family—have become dramatically more difficult to achieve. The issue is not that younger generations rej...

2026-05-07

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Roger Scruton Was Right About the War on Patriotism

As America approaches its 250th birthday, one might expect to see a nation eager to celebrate its inheritance. Instead, American pride has fallen to new lows, and the reason runs deeper than politics....

2026-05-07

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Mamdani’s “Tax First, Think Later” Budget Plan

In the wise words of Margaret Thatcher, “The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money”—and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has taken just four months to prove t...

2026-05-07

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The Smithsonian’s 250th Failure

We are two months away from the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence—a paramount event worthy of celebration. Sadly, the Smithsonian Institution is reluctant to honor Am...

2026-05-07

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May Day Politics Come to Classrooms

Chicago Public Schools has struck adealwith the city’s teachers’ union that turns students into political props. On May 1, a regular school day, children will participate in rallies and civic lessons ...

2026-05-07

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Blue States’ Wealth Tax Trap Would Crush American’s Prosperity

The left claims to support affordability but often backs tax hikes on families and businesses. While intended to fund social programs and aid vulnerable groups, these policies tend to raise prices and...

2026-05-07

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Japan’s Easing of Arms Exports Is a Defense Game Changer

The defense industrial base of the Western world is faltering under tremendous strain. But thanks to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, it’s about to get a desperately needed injection of reinfor...

2026-05-07

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Congressional Nominations to U.S. Service Academies: Candidate Qualifications and Noncongressional Nominating Authorities

Members of Congress are authorized by law to nominate candidates for appointment to four U.S. service academies. These schools are theU.S. Military Academy(USMA);U.S. Naval Academy(USNA);U.S. Air Forc...

2026-05-08

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Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery: A Primer

In response to some disasters, Congress has provided supplemental funding for long-term disaster recovery and other related purposes under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program's statut...

2026-05-08

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China’s Economy: Current Trends and Issues

October 19, 2020 – May 8, 2026IF11667 The government of the People's Republic of China (PRC or China) is targeting China's per capita gross domestic product (GDP) to reach that of a middle-income ...

2026-05-08

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Congressional Nominations to U.S. Service Academies: Member Office Management Considerations

Members of Congress are authorized by law to nominate candidates for appointment to four U.S. service academies: theU.S. Military Academy(USMA);U.S. Naval Academy(USNA);U.S. Air Force Academy(USAFA); ...

2026-05-08

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Energy Leasing and Agreement Authorities on Tribal Lands: In Brief

August 2, 2023 – May 8, 2026R47640 The United States is a major producer of many forms of energy. It produces energy from fossil fuels such as oil, natural gas, and coal, as well as from renewable...

2026-05-08

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Current Foreign-Born Population by State and Congressional District

The United States in 2024 was home to an estimated 50.2 million foreign-born individuals, who lived in every state and congressional district. This report provides a snapshot of recent U.S. Census Bur...

2026-05-08