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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It would take its place on the national mall alongside the World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War Memorials.
Friday, in an emotion-choked session, the House of Representatives took a giant step towards making the Global War on Terror Memorial a reality.
“When I cast this vote today, I will think about my close friends … who died 12 years ago today in Iraq,” Rep. Ruben Gallego said.
WASHINGTON — Targeting government regulations, the Republican-led House on Tuesday voted to nullify a rule that would let consumers join together to sue their banks or credit card companies rather than use an arbitrator to resolve a dispute.
The repeal resolution passed by a vote of 231-190, almost entirely along party lines.
Like President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Keith Rothfus, R-Sewickley, has put forth his own proposal for securing the border between the United States and Mexico, including outlining how the project should be funded.
Trump wants to build a wall between the nations that he insists Mexico will pay for.
In comparison, Rothfus, from the 12th Congressional District, introduced the Border Protection Fund Act last week.
In early June, I was honored to participate in a tax reform roundtable discussion with Congressman Keith Rothfus that was hosted by the Alle-Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] will travel as part of a congressional delegation August 6 – August 14 to meet with Israeli and Palestinian leaders. Rothfus will also travel throughout Israel to get a firsthand view of the security situation and learn more about Israeli strategic priorities. The delegation will take part in meetings with high-ranking officials on security challenges in the Middle East and the importance of a strong U.S.
Washington, D.C. – In addition to introducing his Border Protection Fund Act (H.R. 3526), Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] today announced his cosponsorship of Congressman Will Hurd’s Secure Miles with All Resources and Technology (SMART) Act, which will help ensure that the United States implements the most effective and fiscally-responsible strategy to secure our southern border.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] today introduced the Border Protection Fund Act (H.R. 3526). The bill would permit funds seized from drug cartels and traffickers through federal civil asset forfeiture to be used for border security measures, and for federal programs that combat the opioid epidemic. Congressman Collin Peterson [MN-07] is an original cosponsor of the legislation.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3219, the Make America Secure Appropriations Act. H.R. 3219 includes funding provisions from four appropriations bills – Defense, Legislative Branch, Military Construction/Veterans Affairs and Energy and Water. It fully funds a 2.4% military pay raise and $84.3 billion for research and development of new defense technology.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a “resolution of disapproval” to revoke a controversial new rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that bans companies from using mandatory arbitration clauses.
The House voted 231-190 on Tuesday, using authority provided under the Congressional Review Act to block the rule.
House Republicans moved Tuesday to rein in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, approving a legislative veto of a new rule that would have made it easier for people to join class-action lawsuits.
The 231-190 vote, which mostly followed party lines, marks the first time Congress has used its regulation review powers on a rule issued under President Trump, and if it clears the Senate, it’ll be the first time lawmakers have successfully challenged a sitting administration.