U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Friday September 29, 2023 ( 3 items ) |
Derrick Van Orden Cosponsors Pay Our Troops Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2023:
Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) cosponsored the Pay Our Troops Act. Introduced by Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02), the bipartisan bill ensures that members of the military and certain U.S. Department of Defense civilian employees and contractors are paid in the event of a government shutdown.
"I will not allow DC's dysfunction to undermine our national security and hurt military fam
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House Administration Committee Hosts Bipartisan Roundtable on Modernizing U.S. Copyright Office
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release:
Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25) hosted a bipartisan roundtable discussion on current U.S. Copyright Office modernization efforts.
Following the roundtable discussion, Chairman Steil and Ranking Member Morelle released the following statements:
"The U.S. Copyright Office plays a critical r
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Tiffany Amendment to Bar Sanctuary Cities From Receiving Federal Funds Passes U.S. House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, issued the following remarks on Sept. 28, 2023:
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Yesterday, Congressman Tom Tiffany's (WI-07) amendment to bar sanctuary cities from receiving federal funds was approved by the U.S. House and included in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act. Tiffany's amendment would prevent state and local governments who refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities from obtaining DHS funds.
This summer, it was reported
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