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Chairwoman McClain: January Jobs Report Blows Past Expectations

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WASHINGTON—House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) issued the following statement today on the latest U.S. jobs report, which revealed stronger-than-expected employment gains and a lower unemployment rate: “Today’s jobs report shows the U.S. economy continues to blow past expectations and deliver for hardworking Americans,” Chairwoman McClain said. “With 130,000 jobs added la...

House Republicans: Only American Citizens should decide American Elections

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WASHINGTON—House Republicans today passed the SAVE America Act, sponsored by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), legislation designed to protect the integrity of federal elections and restore public trust in the democratic process. The bill establishes nationwide requirements to ensure that only eligible American citizens can vote in federal elections. House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-M...

Chairwoman McClain Slams Democrats for Defending Illegal Criminals, Highlights GOP Tax Relief Delivering Bigger Paychecks for Seniors and Families

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WASHINGTON — House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) today criticized Democrats for prioritizing illegal immigrants over public safety and threatening to hold critical government funding—including FEMA, TSA, and the Coast Guard—hostage, while highlighting Republican-led tax relief delivering larger refunds and paychecks for American seniors, workers, and families. Chairwoman McC...

House Republicans Protect Working Families’ Paychecks by Blocking Tax Hike

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WASHINGTON—This week, House Republicans passed Rep. Brandon Gill’s (R-Texas) resolution, H.J. Res. 142, to stop a reckless District of Columbia policy that would raise taxes on working families by decoupling D.C.’s tax code from key federal tax relief provisions included in the Working Families Tax Cuts. House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Rep. Gill released the follo...

House Republicans Advance Bill to Secure America’s Supply Chains and Counter Foreign Influence

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WASHINGTON—Today, the House passed the Critical Mineral Dominance Act, legislation led by Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) to restore American leadership in critical mineral production, strengthen national security, and end the United States’ reliance on foreign nations. House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Rep. Stauber released the following statements: “America cannot sec...

House Republican Leadership Statement on Fully Funding the America First Agenda

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WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain released the following joint statement after the House passed the remaining appropriations bills and concluded its work on FY26 appropriations: “Today, House Republicans completed another monumental achievement by completing Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations — ...

One Year In: President Trump Delivers Results After Biden’s Failures

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WASHINGTON—House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) marked President Trump’s first year back in office, highlighting the sharp contrast between the failures of the Biden administration and the results delivered under President Trump. As prepared for delivery: Good morning! One year ago, President Trump returned to office and boy – are we ever living in a different world! Under Bi...

House Republicans Continue Reversing Biden Regulations Jeopardizing National Security

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WASHINGTON—Today, House Republicans voted to pass Rep. Pete Stauber’s (R-Minn.) resolution, H.J. Res. 140. This legislation reverses a Biden-era action withdrawing more than 225,000 acres of federal land in northern Minnesota from mineral and geothermal leasing that is essential for U.S. manufacturing, defense, and energy security. House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and ...

House Republicans Protect Retirement Benefits, Fight Woke Wall Street

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WASHINGTON—Today, the House passed the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act, legislation led by Rep. Rick Allen (R-Ga.) to protect American workers’ retirement savings from being diverted to advance political causes unrelated to financial performance. House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Rep. Allen released the following statements: “House Republican...

Chairwoman McClain Votes to Fund America First Agenda, Deliver Peace Through Strength

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WASHINGTON—House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) today voted to pass a two-bill appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2026 that advances Republican priorities, reins in Washington spending, and reverses the damage caused by years of failed Biden-era leadership. With passage of the Financial Services and General Government and the National Security, Department of State, and...

Chairwoman McClain Stands With Female Athletes at Supreme Court Rally

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WASHINGTON—Today, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain joined female athletes, parents, and women leaders on the steps of the United States Supreme Court to demand fairness, safety, and integrity in women’s sports. McClain—who coached her daughter’s softball team for over a decade—reaffirmed that Title IX must protect women and girls by recognizing sex based on biological reality. R...

House Republicans Pass Legislation to Make Housing Affordable Again

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WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (HOMES) Act, legislation introduced by Rep. Erin Houchin (R-Ind.) that streamlines federal regulations for manufactured housing to help lower costs and expand access to affordable homes. House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Rep. Houchin released the fol...

Chairwoman McClain: Republican Policies Continue to Fix Democrats’ Economic Mess

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WASHINGTON—Today, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after the first jobs report of 2026 showed the U.S. created 50,000 new jobs and the unemployment rate decreased: “Americans are returning to work in a growing economy, and the latest job numbers prove it,” Chairwoman McClain said. “Republicans are digging out of the mess Biden left behi...

Chairwoman McClain Advances Three-Bill Funding Package to Cut Waste, Secure Communities, and Power America’s Future

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WASHINGTON—House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) today voted to pass a three-bill appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2026 that reins in wasteful spending, strengthens public safety, restores American energy dominance, and protects the nation’s public lands. The Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy And Water Development; And Interior And Environment Appropriations Act of 2...

Chairwoman McClain’s Statement on the Passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa

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WASHINGTON—House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement today on the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa. Doug was not only a valued colleague and friend, but a devoted public servant who poured his heart into serving the people of Northern California. He cared deeply about his const...