Archive: January 2018
Speaker Ryan Floor Remarks on the Senate Democrats' Shutdown
January 20, 2018
WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) spoke on the House floor regarding the action Senate Democrats took last night to force a government shutdown. Below are his remarks: Read More
Speaker Ryan on ‘Face the Nation’: Open up the Government
January 21, 2018
This morning, Speaker Ryan appeared on CBS’ Face the Nation to discuss the Senate Democrats’ reckless shut down of the federal government. Watch the interview here. On the Schumer Shutdown Read More
On Fox & Friends, Speaker Ryan Urges Senate Democrats to Open The Government
January 22, 2018
Senator Schumer and Senate Democrats have a chance to reopen the government at noon today. Its time they end this reckless shutdown. pic.twitter.com/tCyDYXcsDU Read More
The Schumer Shutdown’s Dangerous Repercussions
January 22, 2018
Today is day three of the Schumer Shutdown. On Friday evening, Senator Schumer and Senate Democrats filibustered the legislation to fund the government and pass a six year Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) reauthorization. At midnight, the federal government shut down. It is needless and it is reckless. What are the repercussions of the Senate’s dangerous action? Read More
This afternoon: A vote to end the madness
January 22, 2018Senate Democrats and their filibuster forced this shutdown, and now they have an opportunity to end it. Vote yes. Read More
Speaker Ryan Leads CODEL to Middle East
January 23, 2018
The delegation will focus on regional stability, the campaign against ISIS and terrorism, and Iranian aggression. Read More
With Tax Reform, Economic Confidence Is on the Rise
January 23, 2018We’ve been a little distracted over the past few days, but now that the government is open, our men and women in uniform are fully funded, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) has been reauthorized for six years, we can get back to our favorite subject. You guessed it—tax reform. And the good news has continued to roll in. Read More
Continuing Resolutions and Senate Democrats
January 23, 2018Let us be clear: Republicans do not want to use continuing resolutions to fund the government. That’s why the House has made it a priority for spending bills to go through regular order. But the thing about regular order is, the Senate has to do its job. For the Senate to be able to do its job, it means that Senate Democrats cannot filibuster the spending bills that the House sends its way. Read More
Ryan CODEL Travels to Saudi Arabia, Talks Focus on Regional Threats
January 24, 2018
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and his bipartisan Congressional Delegation continued their visit to the Middle East today, traveling to Saudi Arabia. Read More