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One of Congress’s most important responsibilities each year is passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Last week, the House passed the Fiscal Year 2027 NDAA, a bill that supports our service members, strengthens our national security, and ensures our military remains ready to meet the challenges of an increasingly dangerous world.
Washington, D.C.- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives took the first step in passing their third reconciliation bill of the 119th Congress. This concurrent resolution instructs three committees: the Committee on House Administration, the Armed Services Committee, and the Agriculture Committee to draft legislative text to secure America’s elections and support our troops and farmers. Congresswoman Bice serves on the House Administration Committee and has supported voter ID and the Save Act both in committee and on the House floor.
Washington D.C.- Today, the House passed the Stop Insider Trading Act, legislation to strengthen transparency and accountability in Congress. This legislation prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependent children from purchasing individual stocks and establishes additional public disclosure requirements for stock sales.
Congresswoman Bice issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Bice supported a continuing resolution to fund government through December 4, 2026. Importantly, this funding maintains Republican spending levels and priorities of the Trump Administration. Congresswoman Bice serves on the House Appropriations Committee, which successfully passed all twelve bills through regular order out of committee.
Congresswoman Bice issued the following statement:
As a mother, I understand the challenges working families face. I was fortunate to have paid leave when my daughters were born, but many American families do not have access to this benefit. Too many parents are forced to choose between caring for a newborn and earning a paycheck. That is a choice no family should have to make.
This week, Americans across the country will celebrate Independence Day, one of our nation’s most meaningful holidays. This year is especially significant as we continue celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
Elections are underway in states across the country. As voters head to the polls, it serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring that only American citizens vote in American elections. Put simply, Americans need confidence that our elections are fair, safe, and secure.
Over the last few years, we have seen an alarming rise in government fraud in states throughout the country. These scams have been prevalent in Medicaid, home health centers, government contracts, and even in federal agencies. In states like Minnesota and Ohio, these schemes have gone undetected, costing taxpayers millions of dollars. The average taxpayer loses between $1,000 and $3,000 to these types of shams each year. Every dollar lost to a scam is a dollar taken from hardworking taxpayers and diverted away from the people these programs were created to serve.
Washington, D.C.- Today, the U.S. House passed the Senate’s reconciliation bill which would fully fund Customs and Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement through the end of President Trump’s Administration. This legislation heads to the White House to be signed into law.
Washington, D.C. – The Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act recently passed the House Appropriations Committee.
Congresswoman Bice, the Vice Chair of the subcommittee, issued the following statement: