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Americans elected Republicans to enact a pro-life agenda, yet Congress has done very little to protect life because of the Senate's 60-vote rule. Until this arcane rule is repealed, we can only change policy around the margins. We must do more to defend the unborn.
It's true, we have taken small steps to advance pro-life legislation, but we have taken a long stride through the appointment of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch. There is more work ahead!
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, the U.S. House passed S. 204 - the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017. Congressman Biggs, the sponsor of the House version, released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that S. 204 - the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017 would be considered by the House of Representatives this week. Congressman Biggs released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Biggs submitted two amendments to the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. One amendment focuses on allied contributions to international defense collaboration, and requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report to Congress that outlines the annual defense spending, military activities, and limitations of each mutual defense treaty ally and major non-NATO ally. Another amendment requires an outside auditor of the Department of Defense.
Congressman Biggs released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Donald Trump announced his plan to withhold taxpayer funds from health centers within the Title X Family Planning Grant Program where abortion is performed. This action enacts a clear line between health centers that perform abortions and those that exist wholly to serve the needs of men, women, and children. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On this date, one year ago, Robert Mueller was appointed Special Counsel of the investigation into Russian tampering with the 2016 election. Congressman Biggs, one of the earliest Members of Congress to call for Mueller's resignation, issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House passed the VA MISSION Act of 2018. Congressman Biggs voted for the legislation and issued the following statement:
James Comey's recent novel demonstrates that Comey let his ego undermine the Constitution he was sworn to defend.
Comey is upset that he was fired. He is angry with the public for having the audacity to elect Donald Trump as president. He wanted revenge, and he wrote a tell-all book (for profit) to teach Trump a lesson.
The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, on which we both serve, recently reviewed the National Science Foundation's (NSF) proposed budget for next year. It includes more than $6 billion for basic scientific research. NSF-funded research has laid the foundations for most of the technological breakthroughs that define the modern world: GPS, wireless communications, life-saving medicines and more.