Ben Lieberman discusses sustainability of proposed energy policies
By Press Release | Apr 24, 2024
Ben Lieberman is a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) where he works on energy and environmental policy. He was counsel to the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce and worked for the Heritage Foundation.
Coach Joe Kennedy Shares Insights on First Amendment Battle Over Post-Game Prayer
By Press Release | Mar 25, 2024
Joe Kennedy is a former Washington high school football coach who was fired after praying in the middle of the field after a football game.
Study Highlights Risks of AI in Military Decision-Making
By Press Release | Mar 8, 2024
A study conducted by researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Stanford University has underscored the potential perils and complexities associated with incorporating autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) systems into military and diplomatic strategies.
From Fentanyl to COVID-19: Anthony Ruggiero Calls for Accountability
By Press Release | Aug 8, 2023
Anthony Ruggiero is a Senior Director of the Nonproliferation and Biodefense Program as well as Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Why is the government taking our land?
By Press Release | Jun 14, 2023
As one of his first actions in office, President Biden signed an Executive Order calling for at least 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters to be conserved by 2030. This program, commonly referred to as 30x30, was launched without Congressional or Constitutional authority, leading to immediate and justified outcry against the federal overreach.
Rep. Burchett reintroduces Fentanyl Trafficker Elimination Act
By Press Release | May 16, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 11, 2023) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) reintroduced the Fentanyl Trafficker Elimination Act.
Margaret Byfield: A Candid Look at the Struggle for Property Rights in a Land Dominated by Federal Ownership
By Press Release | Apr 28, 2023
Margaret Byfield is Executive Director of the American Stewards for Liberty. The organization focuses on property rights issues.
McClain: Chinese criminal organizations 'have captured the money laundering business for the cartels'
By Press Release | Apr 27, 2023
Chinese Money Laundering Organizations that help cartels hide their money do it faster, cheaper, and better than before, McClain said.
America First Policy Institute Releases Report on China and U.S. Agricultural Land: Tracking State Legislative Responses
By Press Release | Apr 17, 2023
Washington, D.C. - The America First Policy Institute today released a report on the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) acquisition of U.S. agricultural land and the state legislative strategies to resist it.
President Biden taps New York State judge to lead Justice Department’s SMART Office
By Press Release | Jan 26, 2023
Office of Justice Programs Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Amy L. Solomon announced today that President Biden has appointed Judge Helena Heath of Queens, New York, as Director of the Office of Justice Programs’ Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking Office. Her appointment is effective Monday, January 30.
Chair Rodgers applauds passage of H.R. 22 to prevent the sale of SPR Oil to China
By Press Release | Jan 12, 2023
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 22, the Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act, out of the House by a bipartisan vote of 331-97.
GOP 1/6 appointees release report on Capitol security failure
By Press Release | Dec 29, 2022
Today, Representatives Jim Banks, Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan, Troy Nehls, Kelly Armstrong and House Administration Committee Ranking Member Rodney Davis released a report on their investigation into the security failure at the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
OJP announces the inaugural class of Reaching Rural Fellows
By Press Release | Dec 23, 2022
The Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance announced the 67 fellows selected to participate in the inaugural class of the Reaching Rural: Advancing Collaborative Solutions initiative.
U.S. jail population increased while prison population decreased in 2021
By Press Release | Dec 23, 2022
The Bureau of Justice Statistics is announcing the release of statistical tables on Jail Inmates in 2021 and Prisoners in 2021. Of note, the two incarcerated populations diverged in 2021, with the number of persons held in local jails increasing by 16% from 2020, while the number of persons in prison decreased 1%. Both populations decreased from 2019 to 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
BJS releases third-party report, Survey of State Criminal History Information Systems, 2020
By Press Release | Dec 23, 2022
The Bureau of Justice Statistics, a division of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, today released Survey of State Criminal History Information Systems, 2020.
Rep. Banks, Bucshon release statement on call with Air Force Inspector General investigating Politico leak
By Press Release | Oct 26, 2022
Today, House Armed Services Committee Member Jim Banks and Congressman Larry Bucshon released the following statement following a call with Air Force Inspector General Lt. Gen. Stephen Davis regarding the Air Force Personnel Center’s illegal release of Indiana 1st Congressional District candidate USAF Lieutenant Colonel Jennifer-Ruth Green’s confidential personnel records.Said Rep. Banks and Rep. Bucshon: “On yesterday’s call, the Air Force took full responsibility for improperly releasing Lt Col Green’s confidential personnel records to an opposition research firm just weeks before the midterm election.
Rep. Banks on Biden’s national security strategy
By Press Release | Oct 14, 2022
Today, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies and Information Systems Jim Banks released the following statement in response to the Biden administration’s National Security Strategy
In letter, Cruz, Graham raise prospect of impeachment for DHS Secretary Mayorkas
By Press Release | Oct 14, 2022
Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) have sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas calling out his failure to enforce immigration law and address the drug and human trafficking crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border as “a gross dereliction of duty and a violation of your oath of office.”
Rogers: Biden's national security strategy is not based in reality
By Press Release | Oct 13, 2022
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Biden administration’s National Security Strategy on Oct. 13.
Abbott designates Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations
By Press Release | Sep 23, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations and instructing the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to take immediate action to keep Texans safe amid the growing national fentanyl crisis.
