Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Rooney voted against the wasteful farm bill, which included bloated sugar subsidies and lacks work requirements for able-bodied adults. Congressman Rooney stated, “The farm bill is full of government handouts and is a complete capitulation to Democrats. Good conservative policies such as stricter work requirements for able-bodied adults to receive food stamps have been stripped out of the legislation. The bill also broadened unnecessary subsidies for farmers,...

Washington, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Francis Rooney introduced the Freedom for Religious Communities Act to exempt religious organizations from restrictions outlined in the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Congressman Rooney stated, “Religious organizations should not be forced to bend to the will of labor unions. I introduced this bill to ensure these organizations, such as churches and religious universities, can best meet the needs of the people they serve without being held back by ...

Washington, D.C- This week, Congressman Francis Rooney sent a letter to Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta requesting the Secretary classify worker centers as labor organizations. Currently, worker centers operate outside the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) to avoid transparency and accountability rules that apply to labor unions. Congressman Rooney stated, “It is imperative for the Department of Labor to protect union workers. Worker centers across the United States are c...