By the office of Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner

For almost a century, Washington has recognized the value of incentivizing charitable giving through our tax code. Americans rely on charities to provide a safety net for the hungry and poor, crisis relief, and health care. Nonprofits are also vital to our economy, generating $1.1 trillion every year in the form of jobs and services. These charities rely heavily on private donors.

By the office of Congressman Ken Calvert

Today[April 10, 2013], Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) released the following statement regarding President Obama's Fiscal Year 2014 Budget:

By Congressman Jim Bridenstine

The so-called "Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013" will not accomplish its objectives, but it will certainly infringe on our 2nd Amendment rights and make criminals out of law abiding citizens. Many objections have been raised and more will be said after the legislation is actually presented in the Senate. Consider just one example.

By the office of Congressman Marsha Blackburn

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today [April 3, 2013] sent a letter to Planned Parenthood in response to their advocacy in support of post-birth abortion before the Florida state legislature. Video of the disturbing exchange between the Planned Parenthood lobbyist and several Florida state legislators can be seen here. Congressman Blackburn sponsored the first pro-life bill of the 113th Congress – the Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act (H.R. 61) – to stop taxpayer money from going to big, profitable abortion businesses.

By Congressman Ed Whitfield

With spring officially here, many Kentuckians will soon be spending more time doing the outdoor activities they love. For those living along the Cumberland River, this will almost certainly include boating and fishing.

By the office of Congressman Joe Barton

Gov. Rick Perry, Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. Ted Cruz held a roundtable followed by a press conference to discuss the flexibility needed by states to enact meaningful reforms to the existing, broken Medicaid program. They were joined by Congressmen Joe Barton and Michael C. Burgess, M.D., Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst, Texas Health and Human Services Commissioner Kyle Janek, as well as the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF). Several Texas lawmakers and groups also joined in support of reforming the current Medicaid system and providing flexibility.

By the office of Senator Ron Johnson

Senator Ron Johnson (WI), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Financial and Contracting and Oversight today [March 26, 2013] announced the release of the first installment of his Victims of Government project. The series will perform oversight of the cost and impact of unnecessary, ineffective, and excessive federal regulations. Johnson also invited anyone who has been dealing with excess regulation to submit their stories on his Senate website.

By the office of Congressman Trey Radel

By the office of Congressman Ted Yoho

Congressman Ted Yoho (FL-03) announced today [March 19, 2013] on the House floor his first piece of legislation, called the TRUST (Trust Returned to the United States Taxpayer) Act. This bill would amend current law so that any Member of Congress who commits any felony, for any reason, would forfeit the taxpayer-funded portion of his or her pension.

By Senator Rand Paul

A few weeks ago in this column, I expressed my support and outlined some of my ideas in the immigration reform area. I am committed to the idea that we should be doing something. I titled that essay "Trust but Verify," alluding to the old Reagan doctrine that if you are going to make a deal, you have to make sure both ends of the bargain are upheld.

By the office of U.S. Representative Martha Roby

U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) reacted to President Obama’s nomination of Thomas Perez to Labor Secretary Monday, calling the move troubling given the need for workforce policies that promote job growth.

By Congressman Ted Poe

Christians are under attack in the Muslim nation, Pakistan. Christians live in fear of being persecuted because of their faith. They can also face life in prison or even death if convicted of insulting Islam.

By the office of Congressman Joe Barton

Republican Study Committee Chairman Steve Scalise and RSC Energy Task Force Chair Joe Barton today introduced a House Resolution opposing efforts by Washington liberals to install a nationwide carbon tax.

By the office of Congressman John Mica

Congressman John L. Mica (Winter Park, FL), Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, today announced the sale of the Georgetown Heating Plant complex that will net taxpayers $19.5 million. After ten years of sitting on this asset, GSA is finally disposing of this valuable real estate. Multiple hearings have focused on the disgraceful management of this property and efforts to stop the bleeding of taxpayer dollars.  This comes at a critical time as the Nation is on the verge of record deficits and sequestration that may cut back important services.

By the office of Congressman Louie Gohmert

Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today[March 6, 2013] regarding a letter he sent to the White House requesting that President Obama put a halt to his golf trips until White House tours resume: