Action Alert – Good News:  The Last Spending Bills Passed the US House, BUT

AFA of PA ACTION ALERT

January 28, 2026

Issue

Good News:  The Last Spending Bills Passed the House, BUT

Details

Let’s take a quick look at one of the failed amendments.  Last Thursday Rep. Ralph Norman  (R-SC) offered an amendment to the FY 2026 Government Spending Bill.  It would have axed Senate inserted earmarks that allocated millions to entities which perform abortions and so-called gender-affirming care for minors.  This amendment failed by a 136-291 vote – 76 Republicans voted with Democrats to defeat the amendment.  Here’s how PA’s GOP did: 

PA GOP Congressmen voting no:  Rob Bresnahan, Brian Fitzpatrick, Mike Kelly, Dan Meuser, Guy Reschenthaler, Glenn Thompson

Voting for the amendment were John Joyce, Ryan Mackenzie, Scott Perry, Lloyd Smucker.

Action Steps:

All of PA’s Democrat members of the US House, unsurprisingly, voted ‘nay’ on the amendment.  However, if your Congressman is a Republican, contact him and let him know your thoughts on this vote!

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